Wednesday, Febrauary 8, 2017

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 after school 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: -     Reading - In class - Read Chapter 6-9 novel: Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli                                   - questions were given before the reading so that students were aware of                                      what they needed to look for using post-its                               Hwk: - Answer questions 1-4 based the novel using notes or post-its as your                                            guide                                    Media - In class -                              Hwk: -     Oral - In class -                                        Hwk:  - Mathematics                -  In class -  TD Lesson on surface area of a triangular prism using the handout as a                                    guide                                 - hwk:  - three questions from the board                                  Textbook   -  Hwk:  - Workbook  - Hwk:   -   Worksheets –Hwk:  - Science               - In class -  Expectations for the ISU (independent study unit) Public Service                                  Announcement and Poster                               - students worked in pairs and draft                 Hwk:  -   Social Studies -              - In class -                       Hwk:  Health             - In class -         Hwk:  - Religion/Family Life           - In class - Paired research on the Beatitudes                   Hwk:  - Art             - In class -                   Hwk:  - bring in a black fine tip, medium tip and thick marker Drama              - In class - discussed roles associated with newscasts                              - began film today                  Hwk: -   Dance             - In class - Calendar                 Assignments Jan. 31 - Scrapbook Feb. 3 - Newspaper Article Feb. 15 - In class debates Feb. 21 - Argumentative Essay Feb. 22 - Newscast Feb. 28 - Scrapbook and Parent Letter Tests Feb. 2 - Science Test on Electricity Feb. 10 - Math Test Chapter 11 Other Feb. 9 -Rosary Feb. 13 - Ski Trip Feb. 14 - Reports Go Home Feb. 16 - Interviews Feb. 17 - Interviews AM Feb. 20 - PA Day Feb. 28 - Pancake Tuesday

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

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 after school 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: -     Reading - In class - Read Chapter 1-5 novel: Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli                                    - TD lesson on the use of post its or notes as student reads to find answers                                       to questions about the text                                    - questions were given before the reading so that students were aware of                                      what they needed to look for                               Hwk: - Answer questions 1-5 based the novel using notes or post-its as your                                            guide                                    Media - In class -                              Hwk: -     Oral - In class -                                        Hwk:  - Mathematics                -  In class -  TD Lesson 11.6 and 11.7 using cube structures drawings to create a 2D                                     representation on the front, side and top view of a 3D shape                                     Textbook questions 11.6 building structures and 11.7 Question 4 a, b, c                                    building structures in worksheet was also conducted during class   Textbook   -  Hwk:  -    Workbook  - Hwk:   - worksheets 42, 43, 44 isometric paper on the back of page 44   Worksheets –Hwk:  - Science               - In class -  Expectations for the ISU (independent study unit) Public Service                                  Announcement and Poster                               - students worked in pairs and draft                 Hwk:  -   Social Studies -              - In class -                       Hwk:  Health             - In class -         Hwk:  - Religion/Family Life           - In class - Paired research on the Beatitudes                   Hwk:  - Art             - In class -                   Hwk:  - bring in a black fine tip, medium tip and thick marker Drama              - In class - began working on newscasts                              - in class assignment in groups of 6                              - students researched different features of a newscast and different sections of                                a newscast and individual roles within a newscast                              - roles of each member within groups were assignment along with developing a                                newscast name                  Hwk: -   Dance             - In class - Calendar                 Assignments Jan. 31 - Scrapbook Feb. 3 - Newspaper Article Feb. 15 - In class debates Feb. 21 - Argumentative Essay Feb. 22 - Newscast Feb. 28 - Scrapbook and Parent Letter Tests Feb. 2 - Science Test on Electricity Feb. 10 - Math Test Chapter 11 Other Feb. 9 -Rosary Feb. 13 - Ski Trip Feb. 14 - Reports Go Home Feb. 16 - Interviews Feb. 17 - Interviews AM Feb. 20 - PA Day Feb. 28 - Pancake Tuesday

Monday, February 6, 2017

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 after school 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: -     Reading - In class - began reading new novel: Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli                                    - Success Criteria for reading response from Nelson Literacy                               Hwk: - revise and edit reading response from page 40 based on rubric provided                                            remember to also use the handout on providing evidence from the text    Media - In class -                              Hwk: -     Oral - In class -                                        Hwk:  - Mathematics                -  In class -  TD Lesson 11.5 drawing cube structures using isometric dot paper                                     Textbook questions 3 and 4 done in class   Textbook   -  Hwk:  -    Workbook  - Hwk:   -   Worksheets –Hwk:  - Science               - In class -                  Hwk:  -     Social Studies -the next unit in S.S will be conducted in term 2              - In class -                       Hwk:  Health             - In class -         Hwk:  - game quiz on different substance uses and abuse   Religion/Family Life           - In class - Paired research on the Beatitudes                   Hwk:  -   Art             - In class -                   Hwk:  -   Drama              - In class - began working on newscasts                              - in class assignment in groups of 6                              - students researched different features of a newscast and different sections of                                a newscast and individual roles within a newscast                              - roles of each member within groups were assignment along with developing a                                newscast name                  Hwk: -   Dance             - In class - Calendar                 Assignments Jan. 31 - Scrapbook Feb. 3 - Newspaper Article Feb. 15 - In class debates Feb. 21 - Argumentative Essay Feb. 22 - Newscast Feb. 28 - Scrapbook and Parent Letter Tests Feb. 2 - Science Test on Electricity Feb. 10 - Math Test Chapter 11 Other Feb. 9 -Rosary Feb. 13 - Ski Trip Feb. 14 - Reports Go Home Feb. 16 - Interviews Feb. 17 - Interviews AM Feb. 20 - PA Day Feb. 28 - Pancake Tuesday

Friday, February 3, 2017

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 after school 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: -     Reading - In class -                                Hwk: -                                          -     Media - In class -                              Hwk: -     Oral - In class -                                        Hwk:  - Mathematics                -  In class -     Textbook   -  Hwk:  -    Workbook  - Hwk:   -   Worksheets –Hwk:  - Science               - In class -                  Hwk:  -     Social Studies -the next unit in S.S will be conducted in term 2              - In class -                       Hwk:  Health             - In class -         Hwk:  -   Religion/Family Life           - In class -                   Hwk:  -   Art             - In class -  TD lesson on Colour                  Hwk:  - complete colour wheel using primary, secondary and intermediate colours                             - create a value chart of a certain hue, using 7 frames (adding white to the hue tints                                the hue, while adding the black shades the hue)                             - within each frame, the reviewer should be able to see a change in intensity based                               on the addition of black and white, base on how much you overlap the hue in that                               shade or tint   Drama              - In class - began working on newscasts                              - in class assignment in groups of 6                              - students researched different features of a newscast and different sections of                                a newscast and individual roles within a newscast                              - roles of each member within groups were assignment along with developing a                                newscast name                  Hwk: -   Dance             - In class - Calendar                 Assignments Jan. 31 - Scrapbook Feb. 3 - Newspaper Article Feb. 15 - In class debates Feb. 21 - Argumentative Essay Feb. 22 - Newscast Feb. 28 - Scrapbook and Parent Letter Tests Feb. 2 - Science Test on Electricity Feb. 10 - Math Test Chapter 11 Other Feb. 9 -Rosary Feb. 13 - Ski Trip Feb. 14 - Reports Go Home Feb. 16 - Interviews Feb. 17 - Interviews AM Feb. 20 - PA Day Feb. 28 - Pancake Tuesday

Thursday, February 2, 2017

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 after school 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: - complete published copy of the article     Reading - In class -                                Hwk: -                                          -     Media - In class -                              Hwk: -     Oral - In class -                                        Hwk:  - Mathematics                -  In class -  Study formula for surface area of a rectangular prism ONLY, area, volume   Textbook   -  Hwk:  -    Workbook  - Hwk:   -   Worksheets –Hwk:  - Science               - In class -                  Hwk:  -    Social Studies -the next unit in S.S will be conducted in term 2              - In class -                       Hwk:  Health             - In class -         Hwk:  -   Religion/Family Life           - In class -                   Hwk:  -   Art             - In class -  TD lesson on Colour                  Hwk:  - complete colour wheel using primary, secondary and intermediate colours                             - create a value chart of a certain hue, using 7 frames (adding white to the hue tints                                the hue, while adding the black shades the hue)                             - within each frame, the reviewer should be able to see a change in intensity based                               on the addition of black and white, base on how much you overlap the hue in that                               shade or tint   Drama              - In class - began working on newscasts                              - in class assignment in groups of 6                              - students researched different features of a newscast and different sections of                                a newscast and individual roles within a newscast                              - roles of each member within groups were assignment along with developing a                                newscast name                  Hwk: -   Dance             - In class - Calendar                 Assignments Jan. 31 - Scrapbook Feb. 3 - Newspaper Article Feb. 15 - In class debates Feb. 21 - Argumentative Essay Feb. 22 - Newscast Feb. 28 - Scrapbook and Parent Letter Tests Feb. 2 - Science Test on Electricity Feb. 10 - Math Test Chapter 11 Other Feb. 9 -Rosary Feb. 13 - Ski Trip Feb. 14 - Reports Go Home Feb. 16 - Interviews Feb. 17 - Interviews AM Feb. 20 - PA Day Feb. 28 - Pancake Tuesday

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

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 after school 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 - draft of article done in class                               Hwk: - complete draft of the article     Reading - In class -                                Hwk: -                                          -     Media - In class -                              Hwk: -     Oral - In class -                                        Hwk:  - Mathematics                -  In class -  TD review of formulas for area, volume and surface area   Textbook   -  Hwk:  -    Workbook  - Hwk:   -   Worksheets –Hwk:  - Science               - In class - Study                 Hwk:  -  Science Study Guide/Review Electricity: -         Define Electricity -         2 machines that use electricity and transform it into other energy -         Renewable and non-renewable sources of electrical energy (know one well including the advantages and disadvantages of it) -         Conductors and insulators explained using examples -         Static and current electric shock explained using examples -         Who is Thomas Alva Edison and his most popular inventions -         Sources of energy needed to produce electricity (describe 2 of the five) -         What caused the Great Blackout of 2003, what happened, where did this take place, what were the effects of people’s lives, how can we prepare for a blackout if it were to happen in the future -         Peak, mid peak, and low peak times for electricity use in Toronto   Social Studies -the next unit in S.S will be conducted in term 2              - In class -                       Hwk:  Health             - In class -         Hwk:  -   Religion/Family Life           - In class -                   Hwk:  -   Art             - In class -  TD lesson on Colour                  Hwk:  - complete colour wheel using primary, secondary and intermediate colours                             - create a value chart of a certain hue, using 7 frames (adding white to the hue tints                                the hue, while adding the black shades the hue)                             - within each frame, the reviewer should be able to see a change in intensity based                               on the addition of black and white, base on how much you overlap the hue in that                               shade or tint   Drama              - In class - began working on newscasts                              - in class assignment in groups of 6                              - students researched different features of a newscast and different sections of                                a newscast and individual roles within a newscast                              - roles of each member within groups were assignment along with developing a                                newscast name                  Hwk: -   Dance             - In class - Calendar                 Assignments Jan. 31 - Scrapbook Feb. 3 - Newspaper Article Feb. 15 - In class debates Feb. 21 - Argumentative Essay Feb. 22 - Newscast Feb. 28 - Scrapbook and Parent Letter Tests Feb. 2 - Science Test on Electricity Feb. 10 - Math Test Chapter 11 Other Feb. 9 -Rosary Feb. 13 - Ski Trip Feb. 14 - Reports Go Home Feb. 16 - Interviews Feb. 17 - Interviews AM Feb. 20 - PA Day Feb. 28 - Pancake Tuesday