Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Note(s) to parents and students:

On this page you will find things that will assist with your success.  View it daily as things change according to instructions provided during class time.  This blog is meant to be another support tool for you to refer back to.  It is a simple overview of what was done in class and what your responsibilities are outside of school.  Assignments and tests will be posted below on a monthly calendar. This is meant to appropriately help you time mange your school and afterschool activities.  Remember you'll be less stressed out if you have a plan in place and you organize your needs!

Please Note:  If I'm away due to illness or workshops the blog will not be update that day.  The supply will assign work left behind by me and if homework needs to be completed that day, please ensure that it's put into your bag as soon as it's assigned or refer to the homework board in the class before dismissal, as the homework, unless otherwise stated will be due the following day.

Kind Regards,

E. Bucci

Grade 6 - A Daily Glance & Homework

English      Writing  - In class - introduction paragraph was discussed along with a thesis (identifies what                                        you'll be claiming in your writing, or writing about in the paragraphs that                                        follow) that is required within it                                     - two 45 mins writing period provided in class to draft, using time                                       management as a guide (15 mins per paragraph)                                      - began writing process by draft the introduction, 2nd paragraph (from                                        birth - preschool), 3rd paragraph (from JK - Grade 3), 4th paragraph                                        (Grade 4 - 6), 5th paragraph (Future Plans), and the concluding                                        paragraph that sums up what the writing pieces was about by restating the                                        thesis and leaves the reading  with a lasting positive impression of the                                        writing piece                                      - Remember that this is just a time frame, you'll be sharing things you want                                        me to learn more about whether it be in or outside of school                             Hwk:                       Reading - In class - read aloud novel by "Loser" by Jerry Spinelli                                Hwk:  Reading response question for chapter 11 plus definitions of vocabulary                                      - Read for your ISU                  Media - In class -                               Hwk:     Mathematics       Textbook  -In class - TD lesson                             Hwk:  page15 and 16 Q: 4 and 5                                        - sign math test       Workbook  - Hwk:          Worksheets –Hwk: Science   Social Studies - Communities in Canada Past an Present In class -                          Hwk:  Health  - In class -   Religion/Family Life In class -  moral conscience                   Hwk: Art In class - Drama In class - Research on How to Memorize things quickly                  Hwk: - begin memorizing your monologue (research different ways to memorize                               things easily) use the one that will make you very successful                             -length of monologue to be presented is 45-60s long                             - think about some shown in class ie: Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Finding Nemo,                               Aladdin etc. Dance                        Upcoming assignments   October 14 - Drama Monologue October 17 - Autobiography October 27 - Biography October 31 - Scrapbook for October Upcoming tests  October 20  - Social Studies Test October 28 - Math Test Chapter 1 Other - Canned Food for the food drive

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Note(s) to parents and students:

On this page you will find things that will assist with your success.  View it daily as things change according to instructions provided during class time.  This blog is meant to be another support tool for you to refer back to.  It is a simple overview of what was done in class and what your responsibilities are outside of school.  Assignments and tests will be posted below on a monthly calendar. This is meant to appropriately help you time mange your school and afterschool activities.  Remember you'll be less stressed out if you have a plan in place and you organize your needs!

Please Note:  If I'm away due to illness or workshops the blog will not be update that day.  The supply will assign work left behind by me and if homework needs to be completed that day, please ensure that it's put into your bag as soon as it's assigned or refer to the homework board in the class before dismissal, as the homework, unless otherwise stated will be due the following day.

Kind Regards,

E. Bucci

Grade 6 - A Daily Glance & Homework

English      Writing  - In class - introduction paragraph was discussed along with a thesis (identifies what                                        you'll be claiming in your writing, or writing about in the paragraphs that                                        follow) that is required within it                                      - began writing process by draft the introduction, 2nd paragraph (from                                        birth - preschool), 3rd paragraph (from JK - Grade 3)                                      - Remember that this is just a time frame, you'll be sharing things you want                                        me to learn more about whether it be in or outside of school                             Hwk:                       Reading - In class - read aloud novel by "Loser" by Jerry Spinelli                                Hwk:  Reading response questions for chapter 10                                      - Read for your ISU                  Media - In class -                               Hwk:     Mathematics       Textbook  -In class -                             Hwk:                                         - sign math test       Workbook  - Hwk:    1.3       Worksheets –Hwk: Science   Social Studies - Communities in Canada Past an Present In class -  helping each other within different communities                         Hwk: Reflection questions activating prior knowledge to be discussed Thursday  Health  - In class -   Religion/Family Life In class -  moral conscience                   Hwk: Art In class - Drama In class - Teacher Conference about monologue choice                  Hwk: - begin memorizing your monologue (research different ways to memorize                               things easily) use the one that will make you very successful                             -length of monologue to be presented is 45-60s long                             - think about some shown in class ie: Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Finding Nemo,                               Aladdin etc. Dance                        Upcoming assignments   October 14 - Drama Monologue October 17 - Autobiography October 27 - Biography October 31 - Scrapbook for October Upcoming tests  October 20  - Social Studies Test October 28 - Math Test Chapter 1 Other - Canned Food for the food drive

Thursday, October 10, 2016

Note(s) to parents and students:

On this page you will find things that will assist with your success.  View it daily as things change according to instructions provided during class time.  This blog is meant to be another support tool for you to refer back to.  It is a simple overview of what was done in class and what your responsibilities are outside of school.  Assignments and tests will be posted below on a monthly calendar. This is meant to appropriately help you time mange your school and afterschool activities.  Remember you'll be less stressed out if you have a plan in place and you organize your needs!

Please Note:  If I'm away due to illness or workshops the blog will not be update that day.  The supply will assign work left behind by me and if homework needs to be completed that day, please ensure that it's put into your bag as soon as it's assigned or refer to the homework board in the class before dismissal, as the homework, unless otherwise stated will be due the following day.

Kind Regards,

E. Bucci

Grade 6 - A Daily Glance & Homework

English      Writing  - In class - reviewed student work on autobiographies                                      - began writing process by brainstorming using a timeline                             Hwk:                       Reading - In class - read aloud novel by "Loser" by Jerry Spinelli                                Hwk:  Reading response questions for chapter 9                                      - Read for your ISU                  Media - In class -                               Hwk:     Mathematics       Textbook  -In class - key assessment question given based on hwk                             Hwk:                                         - sign math test       Workbook  - Hwk:          Worksheets –Hwk: Science   Social Studies - Communities in Canada Past an Present In class -  Chinese, Jamaican and Mennonite immigrants handout                          Hwk: After reading the handout, what did you learn about the different groups  Health  - In class -   Religion/Family Life In class -  moral conscience                   Hwk: Art In class - Drama In class - Teacher Conference about monologue choice                  Hwk: - begin memorizing your monologue (research different ways to memorize                               things easily) use the one that will make you very successful                             -length of monologue to be presented is 45-60s long                             - think about some shown in class ie: Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Finding Nemo,                               Aladdin etc. Dance                        Upcoming assignments   October 14 - Drama Monologue October 17 - Autobiography October 27 - Biography October 31 - Scrapbook for October Upcoming tests  October 20  - Social Studies Test October 28 - Math Test Chapter 1 Other - Canned Food for the food drive HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Note(s) to parents and students:

On this page you will find things that will assist with your success.  View it daily as things change according to instructions provided during class time.  This blog is meant to be another support tool for you to refer back to.  It is a simple overview of what was done in class and what your responsibilities are outside of school.  Assignments and tests will be posted below on a monthly calendar. This is meant to appropriately help you time mange your school and afterschool activities.  Remember you'll be less stressed out if you have a plan in place and you organize your needs!

Please Note:  If I'm away due to illness or workshops the blog will not be update that day.  The supply will assign work left behind by me and if homework needs to be completed that day, please ensure that it's put into your bag as soon as it's assigned or refer to the homework board in the class before dismissal, as the homework, unless otherwise stated will be due the following day.

Kind Regards,

E. Bucci

Grade 6 - A Daily Glance & Homework

English      Writing  - In class - group task based on homework                             Hwk:  What is an autobiography? Special features of an autobiography                                        YouTube video that represents a great way of how to write an                                         autobiography for the junior grades                        Reading - In class - read aloud novel by "Loser" by Jerry Spinelli                                Hwk:  Reading response questions from chapter 7 and 8 questions                                       - Read for your ISU                  Media - In class -                               Hwk:     Mathematics       Textbook  -In class - Teacher Directed Lesson 1.2                             Hwk:  page 10 questions 4 and 6 plus page 11 Mental Math 1-3                                        - sign math test       Workbook  - Hwk:          Worksheets –Hwk: Science   Social Studies - Communities in Canada Past an Present In class -                          Hwk:  Health  - In class - reflection questions based on family influence on eating   Religion/Family Life In class -  Read page 36-38 what is moral conscience                   Hwk: page 38 Questions Art In class - Drama In class - discuss expectations of a monologue and view a few samples in class                  Hwk: come to class ready to discuss with me a possible monologue from an age                             appropriate movie  (your audience is 10-11 year olds)                                                        -length of monologue to be presented is 45-60s long                             - think about some shown in class ie: Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Finding Nemo,                               Aladdin etc. Dance                        Upcoming assignments   October 14 - Drama Monologue October 17 - Autobiography October 27 - Biography October 31 - Scrapbook for October Upcoming tests  October 20  - Social Studies Test October 28 - Math Test Chapter 1 Other - sign folder - Chocolate Fundraiser Forms

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Note(s) to parents and students:

On this page you will find things that will assist with your success.  View it daily as things change according to instructions provided during class time.  This blog is meant to be another support tool for you to refer back to.  It is a simple overview of what was done in class and what your responsibilities are outside of school.  Assignments and tests will be posted below on a monthly calendar. This is meant to appropriately help you time mange your school and afterschool activities.  Remember you'll be less stressed out if you have a plan in place and you organize your needs!

Please Note:  If I'm away due to illness or workshops the blog will not be update that day.  The supply will assign work left behind by me and if homework needs to be completed that day, please ensure that it's put into your bag as soon as it's assigned or refer to the homework board in the class before dismissal, as the homework, unless otherwise stated will be due the following day.

Kind Regards,

E. Bucci

Grade 6 - A Daily Glance & Homework

English      Writing  - In class -                             Hwk:  What is an autobiography? Special features of an autobiography                                        YouTube video that represents a great way of how to write an                                         autobiography for the junior grades                        Reading - In class - Teacher Conference regarding ISU for scrapbook assignment                                     - In class began our novel study "Loser" by Jerry Spinelli                                                                Hwk:  Reading response questions from chapter 6                                       - Read for your ISU                  Media - In class - what makes a good YouTube video                             Hwk:     Mathematics       Textbook  -In class - Teacher Directed Lesson 1.1                          Hwk:          Workbook  - Hwk:   1.1       Worksheets –Hwk: Science   Social Studies - Communities in Canada Past an Present In class -  group task on Polish and Jewish Immigration               - artifact presentations began today                         Hwk:  Health  - In class - reflection questions based on family influence on eating   Religion/Family Life In class -  silent mediation                   Hwk: Art In class - Drama In class - Dance                        Upcoming assignments     October 14 - Drama Monologue October 17 - Autobiography October 27 - Biography October 31 - Scrapbook for October Upcoming tests  October 20  - Social Studies Test October 28 - Math Test Chapter 1 Other - sign folder - Chocolate Fundraiser Forms

Monday, October 3, 2016

Note(s) to parents and students:

On this page you will find things that will assist with your success.  View it daily as things change according to instructions provided during class time.  This blog is meant to be another support tool for you to refer back to.  It is a simple overview of what was done in class and what your responsibilities are outside of school.  Assignments and tests will be posted below on a monthly calendar. This is meant to appropriately help you time mange your school and afterschool activities.  Remember you'll be less stressed out if you have a plan in place and you organize your needs!

Please Note:  If I'm away due to illness or workshops the blog will not be update that day.  The supply will assign work left behind by me and if homework needs to be completed that day, please ensure that it's put into your bag as soon as it's assigned or refer to the homework board in the class before dismissal, as the homework, unless otherwise stated will be due the following day.

Kind Regards,

E. Bucci

Grade 6 - A Daily Glance & Homework

English      Writing  - In class - reviewed grammar worksheets                            Hwk:                            Reading - In class - Teacher Conference regarding ISU for scrapbook assignment                                     - In class began our novel study "Loser" by Jerry Spinelli                                                                        Hwk:  Reading response question from the chapters read in class on the                                                novel                                             - Read for your ISU                  Media - In class -                            Hwk:     Mathematics       Textbook  -In class - Think Pair Share - opening chapter 1                          Hwk:  Do You Remember page 3 Qn: 1-4         Workbook  - Hwk:        Worksheets –Hwk: Science   Social Studies - Communities in Canada Past an Present In class -  where people settled in Canada                         Hwk: Irish Immigration questions on page 131 1 and 2  Health  - In class - reflection questions based on family influence on eating   Religion/Family Life In class -  textbook read aloud                   Hwk: Art In class - Drama In class - Dance                        Upcoming assignments   Media Assignment - CD/DVD Cover - Friday September 16 Reading Independent Study Unit (ISU) - Monday September 26  Upcoming tests  Math Text Chapter 2 - Monday September 19 Math Text Chapter 4 - Monday September 30 Other - sign folder - Chocolate Fundraiser Forms

Friday, September 30, 2016

Note(s) to parents and students:

On this page you will find things that will assist with your success.  View it daily as things change according to instructions provided during class time.  This blog is meant to be another support tool for you to refer back to.  It is a simple overview of what was done in class and what your responsibilities are outside of school.  Assignments and tests will be posted below on a monthly calendar. This is meant to appropriately help you time mange your school and afterschool activities.  Remember you'll be less stressed out if you have a plan in place and you organize your needs!

Please Note:  If I'm away due to illness or workshops the blog will not be update that day.  The supply will assign work left behind by me and if homework needs to be completed that day, please ensure that it's put into your bag as soon as it's assigned or refer to the homework board in the class before dismissal, as the homework, unless otherwise stated will be due the following day.

Kind Regards,

E. Bucci

Grade 6 - A Daily Glance & Homework

English      Writing  - In class - monthly parent letters have been written by the student and teacher                                        comments have been made.  Please sign and return back to school along                                        with other assessment pieces (scrapbook, paragraph writing, reading                                        response)                            Hwk: grammar worksheets                                  Reading - In class -                                                                                                                               Hwk: Start thinking of your next book!!!                    Media - In class -                            Hwk:     Mathematics       Textbook  -In class - test tbc on Monday for some students due to many interruptions                          Hwk:        Workbook  - Hwk:        Worksheets –Hwk: Science   Social Studies - Communities in Canada Past an Present In class -  where people settled in Canada                         Hwk: Irish Immigration questions on page 131 1 and 2  Health  - In class -   Religion/Family Life In class -                    Hwk: Art In class - Drama In class - Dance                        Upcoming assignments   Media Assignment - CD/DVD Cover - Friday September 16 Reading Independent Study Unit (ISU) - Monday September 26  Upcoming tests  Math Text Chapter 2 - Monday September 19 Math Text Chapter 4 - Monday September 30 Other - sign folder - Chocolate Fundraiser Forms