Reminders: *You will need post-it notes/stickies for your Novel Approach picture books. Please make sure you have some for Monday. Also, now would be a good time to let your parents know if you need any other school supplies e.g. pencils, glue, ruler. *If you are a gymnastics set-up helper, be sure to be at school Monday morning. Homework: Language Arts: Book Commercial for those who haven't done one yet. Math: All - co-ordinate grid. |
Leave a comment: Charlie Brown and Snoopy are grateful for everything! What are you grateful for? Be specific. Give at least three things and reasons why you are grateful for them.
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Further to our Math work today, grade 7s especially should watch the first five minutes of the following.
The following is a slide show of our Surrey Art Gallery tour and mask making field trip.Leave a detailed comment:
1. What was your favourite thing that you saw or learned on the field trip? 2. What was the artist trying to say/show with "The Secret Citadel." 3. Why do you think the artist chose the name "The Secret Citadel"? What is the significance? 4. Write about your clay mask. What is it? Are you pleased with it? Explain.
Watch this video as a refresher on how to divide decimals. You will start dividing decimals next week.
Leave a comment: What soapstone animal are you carving? What did you learn today as you were working with your soapstone? What are you planning on working on next class? What did you find challenging?
Also, you might consider leaving Sparkles feedback on what you enjoyed about her Book Commercial. (Positive comments only, please.)
Leave a comment by sending Mrs. Van a gmail. What can you infer from the black and white picture on the top left? What is your evidence?
Here are some skating photos that Epicfacemaniac's dad took for us last Wednesday.Okay, let's give this another go. Leave a comment by sending Mrs. Van a gmail. What can you infer from the picture on the top left? What is your evidence? Do not make predictions about what will happen next?
Math games with our Little Buddies (a.k.a. 'The Minis).
Leave a comment: There was some excitement over the book order today, which is always great to hear. What book(s) did you see that you have enjoyed reading? What book(s) are you recommending to your peers? Is there a book you have heard about and are hoping to read?
Here are my (Mrs. Van's) soapstone carvings. Susan is not complete yet, as you can see.Leave a comment: Which is more interesting to you, whales that change the climate, or wolves that change the environment? Explain your reasoning.
Reminders: *Skating notice - We need more drivers, please. *Soapstone carving permission (x2) and $47.25 Homework: Language Arts: Complete 2016 draft Math: Practice rounding decimals with this link. Grade 6 - See Mrs. Middleton's website (button on the right of this blog) Grade 7 - Textbook p.109 #3,4,7, 10,11 Leave a comment: Share one goal that you have set for yourself in 2016. Explain why is it important to you.
Leave a comment: What was your most memorable moment from the Holiday Break? Be sure to explain with details in full sentences. Check for the givens.
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(a.k.a. Mrs. Van) I am a grade 6 teacher who has been teaching in the Surrey School District for 30+ years. I love to play golf and tennis, kayak, ski, walk, read, garden, knit and sew. I believe in the value of life-long learning, and that learning should have purpose and be enjoyable. Categories
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