May 29 - June 2, 2017

Reading: Points of View & Perspectives, using inferences to better understand the different points of view; Voices in the Park
Writing: Narratives – publishing “The Mysteries of Harris Burdick”, Persuasive Writing - using convincing arguments
Math: Measurement - volume & capacity, test this week
Science: Properties and Changes in Matter - introduction (what is matter?), states of matter & their changes
Social Studies: Citizenship - rights and freedoms
French (Mr. Lobo): TBA
Music/Drama/Dance (Ms. Bordonaro): Drama
Visual Art: Portraits – Final Piece
Phys. Ed: Soccer, Bullying & Peer Pressure

May 15-26, 2017

Reading: Points of View & Perspectives, identifying missing points of view & developing a “wider lens” when reading
Writing: Narratives – editing, revising and publishing “The Mysteries of Harris Burdick”, Persuasive Writing - introduction
Math: Probability – Creating a board game, Unit Test; Measurement – Mass & Volume
Science: Forces – Natural Disasters and their impact on structures & people,
Social Studies: Government – roles in the federal government, passing a bill, Queen’s Park visit
French (Mr. Lobo): TBA
Music/Drama/Dance (Ms. Bordonaro): Dance
Visual Art: Portraits – Picasso
Phys. Ed: Basketball & Soccer

April 24-28, 2017

Reading: Points of View & Perspectives
Writing: Narratives – varying vocabulary, writing with picture prompts
Math: Probability – Unit Launch, simple experiments (e.g., number cubes, spinners, draws)
Science: Forces –designing structures
Social Studies: Government – elections
French (Mr. Lobo): TBA
Music/Drama/Dance (Ms. Bordonaro): recorders, composing & preparing for Music Monday
Visual Art: Portraits – Lichtenstein, pop art
Phys. Ed: Basketball

Types of Bridges

Here is the link to the Google Doc where Ms. Kwong will post resources to help your research:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sDVWfm94RvQPatAi5girgvd6ozEJ-OSgKlon3EIsSlE/edit?usp=sharing

TDSB Census

A TDSB Census (the parent/guardian version) is going home TODAY with your child in a long white envelope. Please be sure you receive it and fill it out, seal the envelope and return it to the school as soon as possible.

Students will fill out a student-version in class next week.  Those who have asked for an exemption and returned the form (sent home last week) will not be participating.  

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

April 3-14, 2017

Reading: Historical Fiction – guided reading and independent practice
Writing: Narratives – publishing using Google Slides
Math: Fractions: review, unit test, relating to decimals
Science: Forces – building stable structures (bridges), types of bridges and ways to increase its strength
Social Studies: Government – parties and elections
French (Mr. Lobo): Body Parts
Music/Drama/Dance (Ms. Bordonaro): Recorders
Visual Art: Portraits – Roy Lichtenstein
Phys. Ed: Basketball – passing, dribbling & shotting

March 27 – 31, 2017

Reading: Historical Fiction – vocabulary, making inferences
Writing: Narratives – developing interesting plots - “magic of 3”, editing, revising
Math: Fractions: mixed numbers & improper fractions, comparing fractions
Science: Forces – natural structures
Social Studies: Government – responsibilities & levels of government
French (Mr. Lobo): Body Parts
Music/Drama/Dance (Ms. Bordonaro): Recorders, pitch & beat notations
Visual Art: Portraits – Modigliani
Phys. Ed: Basketball (Passing & receiving the ball)