Saturday, September 19, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Fractured Fairy Tales
We will be viewing the movie "Hoodwinked" this week as part of our study of fiction. Students will be developing a story idea using the model of a fractured fairy tale. The following websites relate to fractured fairy tales and/or hoodwinked.
Several real fairy tales can be accessed from the literacy links.
Fractured Fairy Tale Creator
Comic Book Creator
Hookwinked Activities (home site contains resources for TONS of movies)
Monday, September 14, 2009
Human Body Related Sites
Kids Health provides kids, teens and parents with important health related information. While the entire site is useful, this link will direct to the "How the Body Works" section. It contains several videos we will be viewing in class.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Super Teacher Tools
Games are an effective way to get students to learn material. This website contains a variety of customizable flash games like jeopardy, millionaire, etc.
Professor Garfield
This website contains a variety of activities and exercises for kids. The ARTBOT and MUSICBOT will both be used in class demonstrations.
Professor Garfield
Professor Garfield
Shattered Mirror Art
On Monday we will begin working on "shattered reflections" artwork. Students will use the template of a broken mirror to reflect about their life and values.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Healthy Living
This website contains information about healthy eating and living. Explore the website and find out about your own patterns as well as ways to improve your overall health.
Bam!
There are a variety of activities, articles and graphics related to healthy living at this site designed for kids.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Classroom Rules
These rules have been developed by our entire class.
•Work, play and learn safely
•No gum, no hats, no cell phones, no video games
•Show respect to others and ourselves, and our school
•When others are talking, we listen and do not interrupt. Students are expected to raise their hands before speaking
•No Body Contact!
•No bad language or inappropriate comments
•Follow classroom rules and procedures
•No threats, violence, bullying
•Everyone is expected to "act their age"
•Work quietly when appropriate
· Fasten the Wiimote to your wrist
•Have Fun!
•Work, play and learn safely
•No gum, no hats, no cell phones, no video games
•Show respect to others and ourselves, and our school
•When others are talking, we listen and do not interrupt. Students are expected to raise their hands before speaking
•No Body Contact!
•No bad language or inappropriate comments
•Follow classroom rules and procedures
•No threats, violence, bullying
•Everyone is expected to "act their age"
•Work quietly when appropriate
· Fasten the Wiimote to your wrist
•Have Fun!
Monday, September 7, 2009
Class Newsletter
Newsletter
Hello Students, Parents and Family:
Welcome to Grade 5!
Once per month a newsletter will be coming home with students that will keep parents informed of upcoming events, units of study and school happenings.
Language and Literacy-
During the first term of study, students will be exploring a variety of texts from the fiction genre. Students are encouraged to extend their studies outside the classroom and develop an independent reading time at home. A short book report about a novel of the students choice will be due in November, so students need to find a book they enjoy during September.
Each student will be creating a writing portfolio over the course of the school year. Fiction is the first genre our creative writing club will be studying, so expect to hear some creative ideas coming home very soon.
Mathematics-
In September place value will be the main focus of our studies. Students will be extending their understanding of decimals to hundredths and investigating whole numbers up to six digits.
Science-
Human organ systems will be the first science unit of this year. Students will be exploring the human body and developing a critical understanding of the role each organ plays within the body.
Classroom Blog-
I encourage all students, parents and educational community members to visit the website: www.doyle23.blogspot.com This site will serve as our classroom blog. Newsletters, event info, announcements, curriculum related links and a variety of other posts will be regularly added to the site.
DPA and Physical Education-
Students will participate in daily physical activity , therefore they need to come to school dressed appropriately or have gym clothes readily accessible.
Special Events and Dates-
September 24th- Meet the Teacher
(More information to come)
Agendas-
Agendas will be distributed during the first week of school. It will be generally expected that students will arrive to school everyday with their agenda signed by a family member.
Homework- Students should expect to receive 10-15 minutes of homework per night, although homework will not be assigned every night. The majority of student work will be completed during school hours however students are encouraged to take ownership in their education and extend their knowledge independently, or with the help of a parent at home.
Hello Students, Parents and Family:
Welcome to Grade 5!
Once per month a newsletter will be coming home with students that will keep parents informed of upcoming events, units of study and school happenings.
Language and Literacy-
During the first term of study, students will be exploring a variety of texts from the fiction genre. Students are encouraged to extend their studies outside the classroom and develop an independent reading time at home. A short book report about a novel of the students choice will be due in November, so students need to find a book they enjoy during September.
Each student will be creating a writing portfolio over the course of the school year. Fiction is the first genre our creative writing club will be studying, so expect to hear some creative ideas coming home very soon.
Mathematics-
In September place value will be the main focus of our studies. Students will be extending their understanding of decimals to hundredths and investigating whole numbers up to six digits.
Science-
Human organ systems will be the first science unit of this year. Students will be exploring the human body and developing a critical understanding of the role each organ plays within the body.
Classroom Blog-
I encourage all students, parents and educational community members to visit the website: www.doyle23.blogspot.com This site will serve as our classroom blog. Newsletters, event info, announcements, curriculum related links and a variety of other posts will be regularly added to the site.
DPA and Physical Education-
Students will participate in daily physical activity , therefore they need to come to school dressed appropriately or have gym clothes readily accessible.
Special Events and Dates-
September 24th- Meet the Teacher
(More information to come)
Agendas-
Agendas will be distributed during the first week of school. It will be generally expected that students will arrive to school everyday with their agenda signed by a family member.
Homework- Students should expect to receive 10-15 minutes of homework per night, although homework will not be assigned every night. The majority of student work will be completed during school hours however students are encouraged to take ownership in their education and extend their knowledge independently, or with the help of a parent at home.
Literacy Websites
The following websites are all related to literacy development.
(Celebrities read picture books)
(This site contains E-books for all ages of students.)
Kids Space
(This site is designed for students to share their work with peers from around the world.)
Kids Space
(This site is designed for students to share their work with peers from around the world.)
(A number of classroom activities use the links provided in this site.)
(This site contains a few quality ebooks)
(Graphic organizers help students sort and clarify their ideas. This site has dozens of graphic organizers, both interactive and printable.)
(This site promotes media literacy and contains resources for nearly every movie made within the past decade)
( I have included this link for its great variety of charts, diagrams graphic organizers, etc. The site also contains articles from the magazine and interactive activities for kids.)
There are a variety of educational games, resources and activities at CBC.ca's "kids" section.
KD
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Ontario Elementary Curriculum
Follow the link to the Ontario curriculum documents. All the topics covered in Grade five are within these documents. This can be especially useful for parents looking to provide guidance.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)