DECEMBER

December at a glance:  **REMINDER: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 IS A PA DAY. There will be no school for students on that day.*

French: In French, we are continuing to build our vocabulary related to descriptive language, with a focus on family, and adjectives to describe them, and everyday activities.  We will be working on using the appropriate forms of adjectives in our writing to write an effective description as well as in comparisons, and we will be learning the verb FAIRE (to do/make). In reading, we will continue to develop reading strategies to help identify the meanings of unfamiliar words and look at the characteristics of graphic texts. We will apply what we learn about info-graphics to design our own about holiday celebrations from around the world.

Math: We are continuing with our Measurement unit, focusing on measurement relationships, perimeter and area. We are also learning to use the GRASS strategy for solving word problems.

Social Studies: 

Grade 4: We will be looking at the characteristics of the physical regions of the Canadian Shield and the St. Lawrence Lowlands

Grade 5: We will be studying the Charter of Rights, citizenship, and the difference between rights and responsibilities

Science:

Grade 4: Rocks and Minerals

Grade 5: Changes in Properties of Matter

English:

In English, we will be looking at more descriptive writing and continue looking at the characteristics of informational/graphic forms of texts.

We will continue to look at reading strategies and how they help us with unfamiliar meanings as well as the functions of the different parts of speech.

Handouts/reference:

English

(sample info-graphic texts)

Questions based on the text The Vault at the Top of the World

1) Why is there a need to protect seeds in the vault? Explain using details from the text to support your answer.

2) Why is the site ideal for a seed vault?  Use information from the text to support your answer.

Math

Area:

French:

Les Adjectifs

Science:

Grade 4:

Grade 5:

Music:

Homework:

Monday, December 2:

Science:
We watched an introductory video on Rocks and Minerals and Phases of Matter today for Science.
Tonight, the students are going to use what they learned from the videos to create their title pages for the new units. Due: tomorrow


Tuesday, December 3:

Math:
Both grades:

Wednesday, December 4:

Some of the students will need to complete their bande dessinée tonight because they are due tomorrow. A small number of them finished in class and have already submitted but the majority of them have this to finish at home.

Thursday, December 5:

French/Drama:

They have their drama presentations on Monday so they can be rehearsing their own lines at home. Remind them that the audio recording of the drama can be found on their google classroom for reference.

Math:

Grade 4:

Grade 5:

**NOTE - Friday, December 6 is a PA Day and there will be no school for students on that day.**

Monday, December 9:

Math:
Grade 4:

Grade 5:

Tuesday, December 10:

English - some students need to finish these questions at home tonight if they did not finish in class today.

 

1) Why is there a need to protect seeds in the vault? Explain using details from the text to support your answer.

2) Why is the site ideal for a seed vault?  Use information from the text to support your answer.

Wednesday, December 11:

Math: (They may choose which side to complete.  They need to find area AND perimeter.)

Grade 4:

Grade 5:

Thursday, December 12:

No official homework from me tonight but they can be working on their posters for Health which is due on Monday.

Monday, December 16:

We had a bit of an unexpected day at school today. Please see your child's backpack for a letter sent home by the school explaining what happened in full detail. As a result, our day did not go as planned and the kids have no homework other than preparing their songs for the concert tomorrow which will take place in the gym at 1:00 pm. We hope to see you all there.

Tuesday, December 17:

Today, we spent some time reviewing French but the rest of the day was a lot of rehearsal and preparation for the concert this afternoon. No homework again, as a result of the changes in the regular schedule.

Wednesday, December 18:

They have some new lyrics to learn for our assembly of Friday for a special version of Children of the Light. I have posted the video with the original lyrics and tune above under Music.

Here is a copy of their new lyrics:

Mrs. Havill, we wish you all the best

You’re retiring, and now you get to rest

You have worked hard, for so many years

You’ve touched the hearts of everyone you’ve taught throughout the years 

Come gather round and share, and show how much we care

Mrs. Havill, you’re alright

As you leave us here today, we will miss you very much

You’ve taught many kids, from big to little ones.

(chorus)

You will stay here in our hearts, ‘cause you’ve done so much for us

And we love you very much

You will always have a home with us here at Emily Carr

This is not goodbye, but see you sometime soon

Mrs. Havill, we wish you all the best

You’re retiring, and now you get to rest

You have worked hard, for so many years

You’ve touched the hearts of everyone you’ve taught throughout the years 

(repeat chorus 1 more time)

You’ve touched the hearts of everyone you’ve taught throughout the years 

HAPPY RETIREMENT!!

Math:

Grade 4: (finish any 5 of the questions)

Grade 5: (finish any 5 of the questions)