Math - We are just about finished our first unit in math on fractions.  Next week is review for the test on Wednesday.  Ongoing practise of multiples of 2, 3, 4, and 5 and moving into 6s.
Reading - continued practise with checking for understanding and rereading for answers along with continued work on answering questions appropriately.
Writing - we have just completed the first part of our second project in our autobiography unit.  Next week, students will be asked to use the Coat of Arms they designed this week to write a 3-5 paragraph story.
Science - weather.  We are working on learning the tools used my meteorologists.
Socials - ongoing work on First nations
HCE - ongoing work on discovering our Basic Needs for belonging, power, freedom and fun
Art - finishing colour and value work

Math - continued work on adding and subtracting fractions and practise with multiples of 2,3,4,and 5
Reading- carrying on with Checking for Understanding and Rereading and working on creating good answers to questions.
Writing - We have just begun a unit to create an Autobiography.  This will be about a 6 week process.  At times your child will need information regarding his/her early years.
Science - continuing with Weather; learning about observation compared to measuring
Socials - First nations unit continued
HCE - ongoing work on discovering "needs"
Art - working on colour and shading

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Math: Working on adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators and unlike denominators through the JUMP math program.  Also focusing on multiples of 2, 3, 5 as well as 4.  Additionally, we do a daily practise sheet which includes multiple math skills.
Reading:  Working on the reading strategies of Rereading and Check Your Understanding as you go along with accessing your prior knowledge by brainstorming and reading the questions first.  We are currently using one to two page stories to practise these concepts along with how to answer question in complete sentences that include starting your answer with part of the question.
Writing: Our main focus has been on the writing and editing of our Fire Safety paragraph.  We also do a daily language practise which involves many different language skills.
Science:  We have begun studying the weather.  We learnt that air can hold water and that it moves and we discussed the water cycle.
Socials: Started a study on the First People of Pacific Northwest Coast.
HCE: Focusing on Classroom beliefs and proper agenda use.
Art: We have learnt about Shape and Form and have made a shape collage to demonstrate our understanding.  We are beginning to discuss Colour and Shading.