Nonfiction Books

Hello Grade Fives!

Last week I asked you to tell me about the types of fiction you enjoy. This week, in a paragraph, please tell me nonfiction books you enjoy e.g. How to Draw, Machines, Horses etc.

Just a reminder that a paragraph contains:

a) topic (promise) sentence: what you promise to tell the reader about

b)at least three support sentences (at least): s

pecific examples or details about your topic (where you keep your promise)

c) concluding sentence: where you remind the reader what you promised to tell the reader

Remember to reread your post before submitting it, checking your spelling and punctuation.

As always, I am looking forward to reading your responses!

Love Mrs. French

Novels You Enjoy!

Hello Grade Fives!

I think this week’s response will be an easy one. In a paragraph, please tell me what type of novels (fiction books) you like to read. You can tell me authors, titles, or book genres (adventure, mystery, science fiction etc.) you really enjoy.

Just a reminder that a paragraph contains:

a) topic (promise) sentence: what you promise to tell the reader about

b)at least three support sentences (at least): specific examples or details about your topic

c) concluding sentence: where you remind the reader what you promised to tell the reader

Remember to reread your post before submitting it, checking your spelling and punctuation.

As always, I am looking forward to reading your responses!

Love Mrs. French

Stop Bullying Now: We All Have a Choice

Hello Grade Fives,

Last week, we went to a speaker who spoke about how we can stop bullying, how to stop bullying ourselves and how to stop others from bullying. He reminded us that actions begin with a thought. We choose the actions we take. In a paragraph form, share with me three ways that you will try to stop bullying (either bullying yourself or others from bullying).

Remember to reread your post before submitting it, checking your spelling and punctuation.

As always, I look forward to reading your responses!

Love, Mrs. French

Nurturing Healthy Relationships

Hello Grade Fives,

Last week, you recorded things you did to help nurture healthy relationships. I would like you to reflect on what you did, what worked, what did not work. This week, in your blog response, I would like you to set a goal to develop or improve a relationship. In a full paragraph, tell me what your goal is and how you plan to meet this goal.

a) topic sentence: what you promise to try to do

b) three support sentences (at least): details about how you plan to do this

c) concluding sentence: where you remind the reader what you promised to do

Remember to reread your post before submitting it, checking your spelling and punctuation.

As always, I look forward to reading your responses!

Love, Mrs. French

Your Novel

Dear Grade Fives,

This week, you chose a novel for your first independent novel study. In a complete paragraph, I would like you to tell me why you chose this book. Remember, a basic paragraph contains five sentences:

a) topic sentence: what you promise to tell the reader

b) three support sentences (at least): details about your topic

c) concluding sentence: where you remind the reader what you promised to tell them

(Hint: tell me the name of your book in your topic sentence but keep the details for the next three sentences.)

Remember to reread your post before submitting it, checking your spelling and punctuation.

As always, I look forward to reading your responses!

Love, Mrs. French

Your Favourite Hobby

Hello Grade Fives,

We have been talking about paragraph structure:

a) topic sentence: what you promise to tell me

b) three support sentences (at least): details about your topic

c) concluding sentence: a reminder to the reader what you promised to tell them

Today, in your Blog response, I would like you to write a complete paragraph about your favourite hobby. (Hint: tell me what your hobby is in your topic sentence but keep the details for the next three sentences)

Remember to reread your post before submitting it, check your spelling and punctuation.

As always, I look forward to reading your responses!

Love, Mrs. French

Helping the Sturgeon Recovery

Hello Grade Fives,

Over the past few weeks, we have been learning about the sturgeon: appearance, feeding practice, habitat and the recovery program. I would like you to tell me what you think we, as individuals, could do to help the sturgeon population increase and become sustainable.

Please think about what you have heard and read before writing your response.

Remember, I expect you to respond using a complete paragraph and for you to reread your post before submitting it (e.g. check your spelling and punctuation).

As always, I look forward to reading your responses!

Love, Mrs. French

Class Novel: Gentle Ben

Hello Grade Fives,

Over the past week, you have been reading Gentle Ben. In a complete paragraph, I would like you to tell me whether you are enjoying the book. Please support your opinion with reference to the the book. For example, if you are enjoying Gentle Ben because of the two main characters, please tell me what it is that you are enjoying about them.

Remember to reread your post before submitting it, check your spelling and punctuation.

I look forward to reading your responses!

Love, Mrs. French

Healthy Eating

Hello Grade Fives!

I would like you to tell me what ‘healthy’ eating looks like. I would like you to describe what it means to eat healthy foods and provide some examples.

As always, I look forward to your responses,

Love Mrs. French

Reading Large Numbers

Good morning/afternoon Grade Fives!

We have been reading and writing large numbers for quite a while. I would like to know how confident you feel about this math skill.

In a complete paragraph, please tell me how you are feeling about reading large numbers. If you are finding them challenging, please explain.

Finally, please write the largest number you feel confident reading correctly.

I look forward to your responses,

Love Mrs. French

The Sturgeon

Hello Grade Fives!

I would like you to tell me what you know about the sturgeon. You must write your response using complete paragraphs/sentences. (Please reread your work and check your spelling and punctuation.)

Although I am marking this blog, I am especially looking forward to reading about how much you already know about the sturgeon.

Assessment: writing form (clarity, organization)

Love, Mrs. French

Banking on Responsibility

Hello Grade Fives!

I would like to know how you would like to spend your hard-earned classroom money. For example, would you like to buy time for extra P.E., story writing, knitting, plasterine, sitting alone, or computer activities?

I would also like to know if there is something you would like us to add to the list. Just remember, your suggestions need to be activities that enhance your learning, in any of our subject areas (from reading to art).

I look forward to reading your responses.

Love, Mrs. French

Welcome To Our Class Blog!

Greetings Grade Fives!

Welcome to our class blog. I would like you to answer three questions in as much detail as possible:
1) What is the easiest subject for you and why?
2) What is the hardest subject for you and why?

3) Do you learn best when you see, hear, or do things?

You may also tell me anything else that you think is important for me to know about your learning.

I look forward to reading your responses.

Love, Mrs. French