Friday, January 18, 2018

Note(s) to parents and students:

Below you will find things that will assist you with in achieving greater success in class and at home.  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 blog is meant to help you time mange your school and after school activities.  Remember you will be less stressed out if you have a plan in place and you organize your studies!

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 remind yourself at the end of the day to refer to the homework board in the class.  

E. Bucci

Grade 6 - A Daily Glance & Homework

English Reading                   Goal: Understanding How to Determine Important Ideas                  In class: Read Aloud news report on addictions of smartphones on children and teens Hwk: -  Writing -  Goal:  writing a magazine article                   In class:  highlighted expectation in handout regarding the drafting of the magazine or                    newspaper article Hwk: bring in devices for research (Monday and Tuesday) Mathematics                   Goal: Chapter 11 - Surface Area Textbook - In class - assessment conducted on surface area Hwk: Qs:      Workbook  -  Hwk:  Worksheets – Hwk:  Science Unit: Electricity In class: understanding safety of electricity and the difference between static and current                               electricity - notes taken from the board Hwk:   Social Studies Unit:  In Class:  Hwk:  Religion/Family Life Theme: Justice and Injustice Making a difference In class - Read and reflected on pages 102-104 Hwk: What is it that you are doing with your gifts that God has given you? How can you help those in need?  Art In class -  Hwk:  Drama In class - Went over rubric and answered any questions related to Video or Audio Diary                Goal: to create a video diary on a New Year wish or resolution, based on handouts                           conducted last week. Don't Forget to include the date, a salutation, your resolution, how                it will be achieved, any fears or limitations you may have in not succeeding, a                                   closing and no more than two minutes in length.   Dance In class -                         Other:  Changes to the calendar ... Video Diary due January 22 and News Magazine Article due January 29, PA DAY January 19th.  Scrapbook due February 5th and Debates due on  February 12

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Note(s) to parents and students:

Below you will find things that will assist you with in achieving greater success in class and at home.  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 blog is meant to help you time mange your school and after school activities.  Remember you will be less stressed out if you have a plan in place and you organize your studies!

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 remind yourself at the end of the day to refer to the homework board in the class.  

E. Bucci

Grade 6 - A Daily Glance & Homework

English Reading                   Goal: Understanding How to Determine Important Ideas                  In class:  Hwk: -  Writing -  Goal:  writing a magazine article                   In class:  brainstorming was conducted in class today Hwk:  Mathematics                   Goal: Chapter 11 - Surface Area Textbook - In class - bus students had a presentation today thus math was reviewed and taken up Hwk: Qs:      Workbook  -  Hwk:  Worksheets – Hwk:  Science Unit: Electricity In class: understanding safety of electricity Hwk:  - Nelson Literacy 6b page 49 and 50  create a PSA based on expectations provided in class                and on the board Social Studies Unit:  In Class:  Hwk:  Religion/Family Life Theme: Justice and Injustice Making a difference In class - Read and reflected on pages 102-104 Hwk: What is it that you are doing with your gifts that God has given you? How can you help those in need?  Art In class -  Hwk:  Drama In class- research and discussion comparing and contrasting diaries verses journals                Goal: to create a video diary on a New Year wish or resolution (based on handouts                           conducted last week and reviewed today) Dance                        Other:  Changes to the calendar ... Video Diary due January 22 and News Magazine Article due January 29, PA DAY January 19th.  Scrapbook due February 5th and Debates due on  February 12

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Note(s) to parents and students:

Below you will find things that will assist you with in achieving greater success in class and at home.  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 blog is meant to help you time mange your school and after school activities.  Remember you will be less stressed out if you have a plan in place and you organize your studies!

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 remind yourself at the end of the day to refer to the homework board in the class.  

E. Bucci

Grade 6 - A Daily Glance & Homework

English Reading                   Goal: Understanding How to Determine Important Ideas                  In class: read Aloud article "Staying in the Game"  Hwk: - Based on the read aloud, how can someone stay healthy and fit when you're playing your               favourite sport.  Use information from the text to support your answer Writing -  Goal:  writing a magazine article                   In class:  special features handout provided Hwk:  Mathematics                   Goal: Chapter 11 - Surface Area Textbook - In class - TD lesson - three different formulas were provided on the board  Hwk: Qs: 1- 5 on the board      Workbook  -  Hwk:  Worksheets – Hwk:  Science Unit: Electricity In class: understanding static electricity Hwk:  - Nelson Literacy 6b page 48 "Your Learning" question only Social Studies Unit:  In Class:  Hwk:  Religion/Family Life Theme: Justice and Injustice In class - mediation on courage Hwk:  Art In class -  Hwk:  Drama In class- research and discussion comparing and contrasting diaries verses journals                Goal: to create a video diary on a New Year wish or resolution (based on handouts                           conducted last week and reviewed today) Dance                        Other:  Changes to the calendar ... Video Diary due January 22 and News Magazine Article due January 29, PA DAY January 19th.  Scrapbook due February 5th and Debates due on  February 12

Monday, January 15, 2018

Note(s) to parents and students:

Below you will find things that will assist you with in achieving greater success in class and at home.  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 blog is meant to help you time mange your school and after school activities.  Remember you will be less stressed out if you have a plan in place and you organize your studies!

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 remind yourself at the end of the day to refer to the homework board in the class.  

E. Bucci

Grade 6 - A Daily Glance & Homework

English Reading                   Goal: Understanding How to Determine Important Ideas                  In class: read Aloud on Gossip - based on reading, students had to determine                                     important ideas from the text Hwk: -  Writing -  Goal:  self esteem and our views on beauty of others and ourselves                   In class: watched DOVE video  Hwk: Based on the video in class, what did you learn about your opinion of beauty and the                       opinions of others about beauty Mathematics                   Goal: Chapter 11 -understanding and measuring 3D shapes Textbook - In class - Practiced different formulas with questions from the board Hwk:       Workbook  -  Hwk: 11.1 page 94 and 11.3 page 96 Worksheets – Hwk:  Science Unit: Electricity In class: accessing prior knowledge of electricity  What do you know about electricity? Hwk:  -  Social Studies Unit:  In Class:  Hwk:  Religion/Family Life Theme: Justice and Injustice In class - pages 100-101 Hwk: Injustice Poster base on a global issue from page 100 and sample on page 101 Art In class -  Hwk:  Drama In class- research and discussion comparing and contrasting diaries verses journals                Goal: to create a video diary on a New Year wish or resolution (based on handouts                           conducted last week and reviewed today) Dance                        Other:  Changes to the calendar ... Video Diary due January 22 and News Article due January 29, PA DAY January 19th.  Scrapbook February 5th and Debates the February 12

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Note(s) to parents and students:

Below you will find things that will assist you with in achieving greater success in class and at home.  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 blog is meant to help you time mange your school and after school activities.  Remember you will be less stressed out if you have a plan in place and you organize your studies!

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 remind yourself at the end of the day to refer to the homework board in the class.  

E. Bucci

Grade 6 - A Daily Glance & Homework

English Reading                   Goal: Understanding How to Determine Important Ideas                  In class: Nelson Literacy 6a pages 107-108 finding key ideas from the article                         Hwk: -  Writing -  Goal:  to write a newspaper article                   In class: began conversations about events happening over the holidays in news reports Hwk:  Mathematics                   Goal: Chapter 11 -understanding and measuring 3D shapes Textbook - In class - Do you Remember page 321 Q: 1-4 conducted independently in class and                     revised based on teacher direction and feedback                    Definitions and formulas provided for perimeter, area or a rectangle and triangle and                    volume Hwk:       Workbook  -  Hwk: Worksheets – Hwk:  Science Unit: Electricity In class: accessing prior knowledge of electricity  What do you know about electricity? Hwk:  -  Social Studies Unit:  In Class:  Hwk:  Religion/Family Life Theme: Advent In class - Christmas memories from 2017 Qs: based on page 92 of text Art In class -  Hwk:  Drama In class- research and discussion comparing and contrasting diaries verses journals                Goal: to create a video diary on a New Year wish or resolution (more information to                 follow) Dance                        Other:

Monday January 8, 2018

Note(s) to parents and students:

Below you will find things that will assist you with in achieving greater success in class and at home.  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 blog is meant to help you time mange your school and after school activities.  Remember you will be less stressed out if you have a plan in place and you organize your studies!

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 remind yourself at the end of the day to refer to the homework board in the class.  

E. Bucci

Grade 6 - A Daily Glance & Homework

English Reading                   Goal: Understanding How to Determine Important Ideas                  In class: Nelson Literacy 6a pages 104-106 finding key ideas from the article                         Hwk: -  Writing -  Goal:  to write a newspaper article                   In class: began conversations about events happening over the holidays in news reports Hwk:  Mathematics                   Goal: Chapter 11 -understanding and measuring 3D shapes Textbook - In class - we went over the goals and expectations of the unit Hwk:       Workbook  -  Hwk: Worksheets – Hwk:  Science Unit: Electricity In class: Hwk:  -  Social Studies Unit:  In Class:  Hwk:  Religion/Family Life Theme:  In class -  Art In class -  Hwk:  Drama In class- research and discussion comparing and contrasting diaries verses journals                Goal: to create a video diary on a New Year wish or resolution (more information to                 follow) Dance                        Other: