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Learning Behaviours for Grade Six

2010-06-21T04:58:00.000-07:00

Hello Grade Fives!

This is the last blog response for grade five. I want to take a moment and just tell you how much I have loved teaching you this year! You are an energetic group of wonderful individuals and it has been a great honour to be your teacher for the year. You have worked hard and had many successes!

Now, as you look forward to summer, I would like you to take a moment to think about grade six. Please write, in a complete paragraph, about one learning behaviour (e.g. work handed in on time, listen carefully to lessons etc) you are going to practice next year. Please try to explain why you think this learning behaviour will help you have a successful grade six year.

As always, I look forward to your thoughtful responses.

Love, Mrs. French

Literature Circles

2010-05-16T08:18:00.000-07:00

Hello Grade Fives,

I am anxious to know how you are feeling about your Literature Circles. Please share some of the struggles and successes you are experiencing when you meet in your groups. Please respond using a paragraph form.

As usual, I look forward to reading your responses.

Love, Mrs. French

Answering an Essential Question

2010-05-02T08:00:00.000-07:00

Hello Grade Fives!

In preparation for the quiz on Wednesday, you will use your blue note sheet to answer one of our essential questions in a complete, well thought out paragraph. Remember, when you write a paragraph from notes, it is your job to add in all of the little connecting words so that your paragraph makes sense to the reader.

Hint: Your topic sentence will let me know which question you are answering. e.g. The founding peoples of Canada were ……..

1. Who were the founding peoples?

2. Who were the first peoples?

3. What are the correct names for these first peoples?

4. How did the French influence our Canadian culture, and what examples do we see today?

5. How did the British influence our Canadian culture, and what examples do we see today?

I look forward to reading your paragraphs.

Love, Mrs. French

Aboriginal Peoples

2010-04-25T11:46:00.001-07:00

Hello Grade Fives!

We have been discussing Canada’s Founding Peoples. Most recently, we have been discussing the First or Aboriginal Peoples (the First Nations, Inuit and Métis). Today, you will begin a short research project where you will look at four questions:

In what part of Canada do they live?
How did they find food in the past?
How did they make clothing in the past?
What other facts do I know?

You will present this information, in note form, in a chart like the one below.

	First Nations	Inuit	Métis
*In what part of Canada do they live?*	·	·	·
*How did they find food in the past?*	·	·	·
*How did they make clothing in the past?*	·	·	·
*What other facts do you know?*	·	·	·

You will find a copy of this document in your files. Please open this document and ‘save as’ “Aboriginal Peoples” + your name e.g. “Aboriginal Peoples Mrs. French”.

You will have two to three days to complete this assignment.

I look forward to you sharing your information.

Love, Mrs. French

Riverdeep: A Reflection

2010-04-19T04:59:00.000-07:00

Hello Grade Fives!

1) You have been exploring a new program, Destination Success (Riverdeep), for two weeks. Today, I would like your opinion of the program, supported with both reasons + examples. In a paragraph, please share what you like (+ examples), what you dislike (+ examples), and how effective you think it is as a learning/practice tool.

Thank you for your thoughts.

2) As you know, Matthew is travelling with his family. Please visit and read their blog, Ebert’s Blog.

Love, Mrs. French

Riverdeep

2010-03-23T04:40:00.000-07:00

Hello Grade Fives!

Today, you will not actually be responding to the blog. Instead, you will begin exploring a new program, Destination Success. Next week, I will be asking you for your opinion (reason + example) about the program. Please read carefully so that you know what to do when you begin your exploration.

right click to open this link in a new window http://rd.sd91.bc.ca/lms
log in using your initials e.g. mine are jf

Mikael & Parker, you need a 1 after your initials (no space)

your password is the same one you use when signing your blog
once you log in, choose "The Coordinate Plane" (click on ‘go’)
view the tutorial now and you will work on the tasks later today
you will do "Symmetry and Transformations" next

You are all working on becoming effective problem solvers, I would encourage you to continue working on this today. I am not here to help you but you have each other if you get in a bind.

I am very interested in your opinion of this program. As you explore it, please think about what you like (+ examples), what you dislike (+ examples), and how effective you think it is as a learning/practice tool.

Now, please explore!

Love, Mrs. French

Term 3 Learning Behaviours

2010-03-05T04:19:00.000-08:00

Hello Grade Fives!

Our second term is now over and you have all continued to work hard on developing good learning behaviours: listening carefully to lessons and instructions, completing work carefully and completely, checking your work over for errors, preparing for quizzes, and asking for help as needed. As we begin our third and final term, I would like you to think about which learning behaviours you are going to work on over the next couple of months.

In today’s response, and in a correct paragraph form, please tell me which behaviours you have chosen. Remember, in the support sentences, to explain how you plan to accomplish these goals. I look forward to reading your responses. I will make every effort to help you accomplish the goal(s) you set.

Love, Mrs. French

Nak'albun

2010-03-02T17:31:00.000-08:00

Hello Grade Fives!

Yesterday, we spent a wonderful day at Nak'albun Elementary in Ft. St. James. Today, in a correct paragraph form, I would like you to tell me about what you learned about First Nations’ culture.

As always, I look forward to reading your responses.

Love, Mrs. French

I Am Proud

2010-02-21T06:06:00.000-08:00

“My Gramp says if you do your best, Joey, no matter what the score….YOU WIN!”

Hello Grade Fives,

Today, in a correct paragraph form, I would like you to tell me about something you are proud of about yourself. For example, it might be the effort you put into school, or the effort you put into a sport, or the effort you put into some other area. Please use your support sentences to provide details. Each of you has more than one area you can be very proud of; I would like you to share just one.

As always, I look forward to reading your responses.

Love, Mrs. French

My Body System

2010-02-14T08:43:00.001-08:00

Hello Grade Fives!

Today, in a correct paragraph form, I would like you to describe the body system you have been researching. Understanding your body system will help you understand how it connects to other systems.

As always, I look forward to reading your responses.

Love, Mrs. French

Our Canadian Government!

2010-02-07T16:37:00.000-08:00

Hello Grade Fives!

Today, in a correct paragraph form, I would like you to describe briefly how our Canadian government is structured (levels). Understanding the basic structure of our Canadian government system helps you understand the different levels and the role they play in our lives.

As always, I look forward to reading your responses.

Love, Mrs. French

A Good Sinkutview Citizen!

2010-01-18T17:23:00.000-08:00

Hello Grade Fives!

For several months now, we have discussed which behaviours demonstrate ‘good citizenship’. Today, in a correct paragraph form, I would like you to describe a ‘good Sinkutview citizen’ by providing examples. Which behaviours would we expect ‘a good Sinkutview citizen’ to practice at school?

Today, I will provide your topic sentence: A 'good Sinkutview citizen’ helps our school community in many ways.

As always, I look forward to reading your responses.

Love, Mrs. French

Term Two Learning Behaviours!

2010-01-09T05:29:00.000-08:00

Hello Grade Fives!

Well, our first term is well behind us and you have all been working hard on developing good learning behaviours: listening carefully to lessons and instructions, completing work carefully and completely, checking your work over for errors, preparing for quizzes, and asking for help as needed.

As we move deeper into term two, I would like you to share which learning behaviour(s) you are going to work on particularly hard. In today’s response, and in a correct paragraph form, please tell me which behaviours you have chosen.

As always, I look forward to reading your responses. I will make every effort to help you practice these learning behaviours.

Love, Mrs. French

Your Christmas Holidays

2010-01-03T05:47:00.000-08:00

Hello Grade Fives!

This week, I would like you to write about your Christmas holidays (e.g. what you did, what you enjoyed the most, or any focus you choose)

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

Nonfiction Books

2009-12-05T06:04:00.000-08:00

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!

2009-11-28T06:28:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-22T16:03:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-15T14:40:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-07T10:10:00.000-08:00

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

2009-10-31T13:12:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-24T13:39:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-17T16:08:00.001-07:00

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

2009-10-11T11:04:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-03T06:03:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-28T04:48:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-19T05:44:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-08-27T06:47:00.000-07:00

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