Tonight both grades are working on a review data management package that will help them prepare for the test on Thursday. This needs to be completed tonight and returned tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Friday, January 24, 2014
Ticket Draw Winners!
Fridays are our TICKET DRAW days! We draw 3 tickets each week and the winners get to choose 1 thing to do from the list below.
See the photos below from our winners from the last 3 weeks! Congrats guys…keep up the good work. For those families who may not know, tickets are award to students who are following procedures and instructions at school. They are also given out when homework is brought back on time or when someone is caught going out of their way to be kind, helpful or a friend. There is a lot of opportunity to rake in the tickets throughout the week and it is SO easy!
Spelling Words for Grade 3 and 4
Here's a great link to a spelling site some of you may have visited before.
www.spellingcity.com
Here you can take practice tests, play games or make printable activities with your weekly spelling lists. Have Fun!
ps. You shouldn't be leaving your spelling homework until Thursday nights, or the night before it's due. Break up your work load into smaller chunks so that you can complete a bit each day and not feel so overwhelmed come the end of the week.
Grade 3
black
blame
cloud
club
flower
flight
flush
glove
plain
plan
plant
slide
show
splash
plastic
sunglasses
Grade 4
telephone
nephew
gopher
graph
pharmacy
trophy
physical
photograph
Physed
elephant
alphabet
pheasant
phrase
physics
www.spellingcity.com
Here you can take practice tests, play games or make printable activities with your weekly spelling lists. Have Fun!
ps. You shouldn't be leaving your spelling homework until Thursday nights, or the night before it's due. Break up your work load into smaller chunks so that you can complete a bit each day and not feel so overwhelmed come the end of the week.
Grade 3
black
blame
cloud
club
flower
flight
flush
glove
plain
plan
plant
slide
show
splash
plastic
sunglasses
Grade 4
telephone
nephew
gopher
graph
pharmacy
trophy
physical
photograph
Physed
elephant
alphabet
pheasant
phrase
physics
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Items DUE!!
Students and parents need to be aware of the following items that are due tomorrow!!
gr.4 - Winter activity day forms and $
Scholastic Orders (cheques only!)
Pizza Lunch forms and $
gr.3 - Musical form and $
Spelling activities x2
Also…due on Monday, January 27…
Data Management Math Packages (our test will be on Tuesday, Jan. 28)
gr.4 - Winter activity day forms and $
Scholastic Orders (cheques only!)
Pizza Lunch forms and $
gr.3 - Musical form and $
Spelling activities x2
Also…due on Monday, January 27…
Data Management Math Packages (our test will be on Tuesday, Jan. 28)
Monday, January 20, 2014
Mesopotamia Homework for the Grade 4's
A mapping assignment has been sent home with the grade fours. It is to be submitted on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The assignment revolves around Mesopotamia, an ancient civilization that we are beginning to study.
The link below is a place we will visit often for our key information. Please take some time to look through the different links and familiarize yourself with some of the history behind Mesopotamia.
http://mesopotamia.mrdonn.org
The link below is a place we will visit often for our key information. Please take some time to look through the different links and familiarize yourself with some of the history behind Mesopotamia.
http://mesopotamia.mrdonn.org
Math Homework
Today, both grades were provided with a Data Management homework package. It is due next Monday, Jan. 27. The package reflects what we are doing in class. The grade 3's had an opportunity to work on it today…yes grade 4's, they got a head start…BUT their package is 2 pages longer than yours!
Friday, January 17, 2014
Spelling list for both grades 3/4
Two spelling activities are due next Thursday, Jan 23. We will write the test on Thursday as well.
they're
there
their
wear
where
were
weather
whether
loose
lose
loss
choose
chose
effect
affect
your
you're
they're
there
their
wear
where
were
weather
whether
loose
lose
loss
choose
chose
effect
affect
your
you're
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Mode, Median, Range and Mean
As part of Data Management, we are learning about these concepts. See below for their meaning and an example for each.
Mode: in a set of data, it is the number that appears most often. It's the MOST popular number.
ex. 4, 5, 6, 4, 5, 4, 5, 4 Four is the number that appears most often. The mode is 4!
Median: when a set of data has been arranged from least to greatest, the median is the number in the middle.
ex. 2, 1, 6, 4, 3, 4, 5
arranged in order: 1, 2, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6 four is the number in the middle and is therefore the median!
Range: in a set of data, the range is the difference between the largest and smallest number.
ex. 5, 3, 6, 8, 10, 2, 3
highest number minus the smallest number: 10-2=8 The range in this set of data is 8!
Mean: in a set of data , the mean is the average number.
ex. 4, 5, 6, 3, 1, 7, 3
add up all the numbers, and divide by the total number of addends
4+5+6+3+2=20 20/4=5 The mean is 5!
For tonights homework, grade 3's and 4's have only been asked to find the MEAN if they are looking to challenge themselves. This can be challenging without the use of a calculator.
Good Luck! This homework is due tomorrow!
Mode: in a set of data, it is the number that appears most often. It's the MOST popular number.
ex. 4, 5, 6, 4, 5, 4, 5, 4 Four is the number that appears most often. The mode is 4!
Median: when a set of data has been arranged from least to greatest, the median is the number in the middle.
ex. 2, 1, 6, 4, 3, 4, 5
arranged in order: 1, 2, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6 four is the number in the middle and is therefore the median!
Range: in a set of data, the range is the difference between the largest and smallest number.
ex. 5, 3, 6, 8, 10, 2, 3
highest number minus the smallest number: 10-2=8 The range in this set of data is 8!
Mean: in a set of data , the mean is the average number.
ex. 4, 5, 6, 3, 1, 7, 3
add up all the numbers, and divide by the total number of addends
4+5+6+3+2=20 20/4=5 The mean is 5!
For tonights homework, grade 3's and 4's have only been asked to find the MEAN if they are looking to challenge themselves. This can be challenging without the use of a calculator.
Good Luck! This homework is due tomorrow!
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Spelling Lists for Grade 3 and 4
Grade 3 Words
chin
check
checkers
chicken
beach
reach
teacher
march
shape
shark
shine
shy
brush
finish
machine
fashion
chapter
Grade 4 Words
height
frightened
daylight
tonight
sight
highway
sigh
eight
weigh
right
might
alright
fighting
midnight
kite
written
flight
chin
check
checkers
chicken
beach
reach
teacher
march
shape
shark
shine
shy
brush
finish
machine
fashion
chapter
Grade 4 Words
height
frightened
daylight
tonight
sight
highway
sigh
eight
weigh
right
might
alright
fighting
midnight
kite
written
flight
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Recount Writing - Language
This week we worked diligently on our recounts about either the Ice Storm or our Holidays. After reviewing the writing pieces, I am now aware that there are some gaps in the writing process itself and we will need to continue reviewing it. In order to be achieving level 3's and 4's in this area, it is important that students are following the recount writing outline that looks something like this:
A Level 4 Recount Writing Piece must have…
1) a good opening sentence that captures the audiences attention.
2) an appropriate amount of detail that allows the reader to put him/herself in the event of the writer.
3) events in proper order
4) transition words that connect one idea to the next.
5) a good closing sentence that adequately sums up the event.
I will be handing back the writing pieces tomorrow.
A Level 4 Recount Writing Piece must have…
1) a good opening sentence that captures the audiences attention.
2) an appropriate amount of detail that allows the reader to put him/herself in the event of the writer.
3) events in proper order
4) transition words that connect one idea to the next.
5) a good closing sentence that adequately sums up the event.
I will be handing back the writing pieces tomorrow.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
REMINDERS
Friday: Spelling activities are due and Spelling Test
Scholastic Orders: Due back on January 23
Math Update…
This week we have started exploring Data Management in mathematics. Our focus has been on reading and interpreting tables and charts. Soon we will begin creating our own surveys and graphs!
In the mean time, here is a website that I absolutely LOVE! Extra practice will help you further understand the concept.
http://ca.ixl.com/math/
Once you reach this site you'll have to find your grade. Then you'll need to scroll to Data and Graphs. We are not creating graphs yet so click on the links that revolve around interpreting data/tables only. We will have an opportunity to visit this site again this Friday during computer class.
In the mean time, here is a website that I absolutely LOVE! Extra practice will help you further understand the concept.
http://ca.ixl.com/math/
Once you reach this site you'll have to find your grade. Then you'll need to scroll to Data and Graphs. We are not creating graphs yet so click on the links that revolve around interpreting data/tables only. We will have an opportunity to visit this site again this Friday during computer class.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Technical difficulties + Spelling Words
Has anyone been having trouble getting onto this blog?
I'm finally in after 2 days of trying!
Better late than never.
The 2 spelling activities for these words are due on Friday. We will also have our spelling test on Friday.
This weeks spelling words:
Grade 3
age
cage
page
stage
large
charge
bridge
fudge
ridge
bridge
Grade 4
dance
cutting
since
magic
police
coast
cities
cemetery
canary
cannot
I'm finally in after 2 days of trying!
Better late than never.
The 2 spelling activities for these words are due on Friday. We will also have our spelling test on Friday.
This weeks spelling words:
Grade 3
age
cage
page
stage
large
charge
bridge
fudge
ridge
bridge
Grade 4
dance
cutting
since
magic
police
coast
cities
cemetery
canary
cannot
Friday, January 3, 2014
3 MORE DAYS!
Happy New Year to All! I hope everyone is spending good quality time with their families during this holiday season. I bet there are many stories to be told once back at school.
Let me remind you guys, there are only 3 days left!
Let me remind you guys, there are only 3 days left!
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