November 2016 – Grade 5

November 28, 2016

Literacy homework 28th Nov – 2nd Dec, 2016

Monday 28th Nov. – Spelling Pg 28

Tuesday 29th Nov. – English Pg 38

Wednesday 30th Nov. – Spelling Pg 30

Thursday 1st Dec. – English Pg 40, Study spellings & Bible verse.

Bible Memory Verse –

‘The disciples were terrified and asked each other, ” Who is this ? Even the winds and waves obey Him.” ‘

Mark 4 : 41

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November 20, 2016

Homework 21st – 25th November, 2016

Monday 21st Nov. – Spelling Pg 24

Tuesday 22nd Nov. – Work on the book report.

Wednesday 23rd Nov. – Spelling Pg 26

Thursday 24th Nov.- English Pg 36 and work on your book report.

Bible Memory Verse

‘Jesus said “Young man, I say to you, get up ! ”

The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother.

Luke 7 : 14 – 15

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November 20, 2016

Kindness and Gratitude throughout the holiday season

As we lead up to Thanksgiving and then on to Christmas – Grade 5 will be participating in a gratitude and kindness challenge.

First we are filling in leaves for our ‘Thankful Tree’ of things we are grateful to God for.

Then we will be trying to take the kindness challenge – doing a kind deed each day.

Monday 21st November -Kindness Challenge = ‘Putting Others before Yourself’ – instead of racing to line up first – let someone go ahead of you. When you go to collect your books – get someones else theirs too.

‘No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.’

Aesop

November 11, 2016

Book Report – due Friday 25th November.

Book Jacket Rubric

3 – Exceeds Expectations

2 – Meets Expectations

1 – Needs Improvement

0 – Not Evident

Overall Book Jacket

Presentation ______

Content _________

All directions were followed _____

Book Jacket Cover

Detailed picture that illustrates the story ______

Picture is coloured_______

Cover is ‘eye catching ‘_______

Inside Front Flap of Book Jacket

Detailed description of the main character________

Paragraphs, spelling and grammar ________

Things to include –

What does the character look like?

Describe the characters family.

Interesting facts about the character.

Who are the characters friends?

Inside Back Flap of Book Jacket

Detailed journal entries______

Includes the characters feelings ______

Spelling and grammar ________

Back Cover of Book Jacket

Detailed summary of the novel, including what happened at the beginning, middle and end._________

Paragraphs, spelling and grammar ______

Grade 5 Book Cover Report

‘Pax’

Review your notes on the novel.
Fold a large sheet of white paper so it looks like a book jacket.
Create a cover for your book jacket that illustrates the novel. (You cannot use the same picture that is on the front of the book!)
On the inside flap write a description of the main character.
On the inside back flap write 3 journal entries as the character.
On the back cover write a detailed summary of the story.
Have fun making your book cover report!

You will be graded on content and presentation. See the rubric for what to include.

The book report is due 25th November, 2016

November 11, 2016

Friendship Week Fun

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During Friendship week we learned more of what it means to be a good friend, Mr Blake visited our class to discuss being ‘quality not quantity’, we did a trust exercise, made bookmarks and read to a kindergarten buddy.

November 11, 2016

Letter to the Parents – 11/11/2016

Dear Parents,

In Literacy this week we have finished our Global Read Aloud novel – Pax. The students have made notes on the characters, important quotes and have written journal entries as Peter. I have given them a book report assignment today ( I will also put a copy on the blog ). This book report is due on Friday 25th November. There is a rubric included – which we went over in class – so the students understand what they need to include.

International Night –

A big thank you to the parents that have sent in $15 to give to Ms Sharon for the food – we are going to have a huge Paella.

Please let us know if you are able to help with decorations and set up next Friday afternoon from about 1pm onwards.

The boys are going to wear black trousers and a plain black tshirt or shirt.

The girls have their dresses already. THANK YOU MS SHARON !

Can any parent pick up red material this weekend ? We want to tie a band of red around each boy’s waist. THANK YOU !

Lastly WELL DONE to Wade for being a first place winner in the ‘Revolting Rhymes’ competition . I have put a clip on the blog of his Daybreak appearance.

Here are 3 questions if you would like to chat with your child over the weekend about what we are studying in class –

1. What did you think of the ending of the novel Pax ?

2. What is one thing you have learned about Spain ?

3. What do you put on the end of a noun ending in s, x, ch or sh, to make it plural ? What about a noun ending in vowel and y ?

Have a wonderful long weekend,

Relax and enjoy – See you Tuesday.

November 7, 2016

Homework 7th – 11th November, 2016

Monday 7th November – Spelling pg 20

Tuesday 8th November – English Pg 25 & 26

Wednesday 9th November – Spelling Pg 22

Thursday 10th November – Spelling Pg 27 & Study the Spelling Words.

PAX Book Report is due 25th November, 2016.

Bible Memory Verse –

‘ ” But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.”

So he said to the paralyzed man, “I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.” ‘

Luke 5 : 24

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November 4, 2016

Letter to the Parents – 4/11/2016

Dear Parents,

International Night is fast approaching. Today we will be working on a short flamenco dance in class 🙂 Could all parents please provide $15 for me to pass on to Ms Sharon by the end of next week. Sharon said if you have any questions or would like to help with food / decorations please call her on 9169108.

Alternatively if you would like to provide the small tapas, or some decorations or print out some Spanish pictures – instead of donating money then please let me know. Thanks so much.

In Literacy this week we have studied common and proper nouns and how to write with compound nouns. We are continuing to enjoy Pax and will finish this novel next week.

Thank you to all the the parents that were able to attend the mid term conferences. If you were unable to come and you have any questions please send me an email.

Here are some questions you can ask your child over the weekend –

1. What is a compound subject and when we would combine two subjects in one sentence ?

2. Find out 3 interesting facts with your child about Spain.

3. In Pax – Why does the soldier let Peter through into the abandoned town ?

The weekly homework will be on the blog,

Many Thanks as always for your cooperation in the education of your child.

November 3, 2016