Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Literacy 4/5
1. Let's start off with some quick Word Work as a warm-up. Make a list of words that contain the letters "in" in that order. They can appear anywhere in the word. For example, final, mine, dinner. Try to make a list of fifteen. If that's too easy, try to make a list of twenty or twenty-five. Good luck!
Now that you're done, read this "I can" statement:
"I can spell grade appropriate words correctly."
Remember that our Word Work reinforces the correct spelling of words by organizing them into groups that contain the same combination of letters. Combinations of letters appear over and over again in the English language. Can you answer "Yes" to this "I can" statement about the words in your list today?
2. Let's do some writing. Here's your prompt for today.
Do you think stories are better told through books or through movies and television?
Your answer should be 1/2 page in your notebook/duotang. Here's the "I can" statement that I'd like you to focus on as you write today:
"I can capitalize for proper nouns, the first word in a sentence, the pronoun I, holidays, and titles."
Remember to only use capital letters in these cases. A noun is a person, place, or thing, but a proper noun is specific. For instance, we might say there are many planets, but specific planets need a capital letter, such as Jupiter or Mars.
Once you're done your writing, read it over and check for capitalization. Can you answer "Yes" to the "I can" statement? Check over any other errors, too, like spelling and punctuation. Also, don't forget to indent the first line of each paragraph. If you can, read it to someone at your house to practice your reading and speaking.
3. Click on this link to listen to a story of your choice.
Math 4/5
1. Let's start with some warm-up questions. Each grade has a different one.
Grade 4: "I can add decimals."
Please add the following numbers: 0.4, 0.56, 0.22, and 1.56. Remember, when adding decimals, put all the numbers in a column and line up the decimal point. Then add as you normally would and bring down the decimal for the answer directly below the decimal of the numbers you added. Here's an example of how it would look using different numbers:
0.45
1.22
3.01
0.02
Grade 5: "I can select and use an efficient estimation strategy for a given problem (including, but not limited to compatible numbers, compensation, and front-end rounding).
Please estimate the sum, using front-end rounding. (Remember, with this strategy you round the number down to the nearest ten, hundred, thousand, etc. of the first numeral. So, 4332 would become 4000).
15 323 + 9232 + 3814
2. Let's do work with Shape and Space. Area is the space covered by a shape. This could be the floor of a room, or the space inside a fence. To find the area of a shape, we multiply the length of the shape times the width. Here is the formula:
Area = length x width
Area = l x w
Here are three different rectangles. Draw them in your book, using a ruler to measure out the sides. Then, find the area. The lengths and widths are provided in centimetres. The area should be written as cm2, or centimetres squared. Here's an example:
A rectangle that is 3 cm long and 2 cm wide. Area = length x width, so 3 cm x 2 cm = 6 cm2.
a. A rectangle that is 7 cm long and 3 cm wide.
b. A rectangle that is 6 cm long and 5 cm wide.
c. A rectangle that is 8 cm long and 2 cm wide.
3. Your final task today is to take 10 minutes and study your times tables. Work on the ones that you may have difficulty with, such as the 8s or the 9s. Sometimes it's helpful to write out the fact five or ten times to help you memorize it. Or, have someone quiz you if possible.
Science 4/5
1. Let's start by reviewing our defiintions of: habitat, community, and population. The definitions were provided in the lesson from last week. I forgot to ask you to write them in your notebook/duotang. Please take some time now and copy them into your book.
2. Now, take a look at your plant drawing from last week. I had asked you to draw it based on this picture. Today we'll begin to consider how the different parts of a plant help it to survive and thrive in a habitat. Think of a plant, whether it is a flower or a tree, and then write the name of the plant in your notebook. Below the name of the plant, write the following terms and next to each one, describe how that part of the plant helps it to survive and thrive. If you're stuck, refer back to your picture or the link above and try to think about how each part helps the plant. Tomorrow, I'll put up answers for an example to help you correct your work.
Lateral Root
Primary Root
Stem (or Trunk)
3. You're all done for today. Don't forget to read for 30 minutes and to get 30 minutes of physical activity.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Literacy 4/5
1. Let's start off today with a morning message. There's a few spelling and punctuation errors in the message. Please write down in your book the error and the correction. It is not necessary to copy down the entire paragraph.
Good morning Grade 4/5. Today is wednesday, April 15, 2020. To-day will be working on some writing. Hopefuly you've enjoyed the writing assignments i've given you so far. Maybe you've had a chance to read Some of your writing aloud to a family member. This is great practice. Speaking of reading, have you been reading for thirty minutes every day? This is very important to keep up you're reading skills. Dont forget to read both fiction and non-fiction. Finally, have you been able to listen to some intresting books on www.storylineonline.net? I hope so, and I hope You have a great day.
2. It's time to do some daily writing. Here's your prompt for today:
Recount a great memory. This could be a vacation, a funny story, or time spent with friends.
Your writing should be 1/2 page in length. Don't forget to indent your paragraphs and use proper capitalization. Read the following "I can" statement. Keep it in mind as you write. Can you answer "Yes" when you are done?
"I can organize my writing including a beginning, middle, and end."
Remember, because this is a recount, you should have a beginning sentence or more, middle sentences, and concluding sentences. The structure of most of the writing we do, whether it is a 1/2 page, a full page, or just a paragraph, will always need a beginning, middle, and end.
Once you're done your writing, check it for any spelling or punctuation errors. If you can, read it aloud to family member.
3. Click on www.storylineonline.net to listen to a story.
4. Don't forget to read thirty minutes today.
Math 4/5
1. Let's start with two warm-up questions. These are the same for both grades.
Write down these questions. Then, use mental math strategies to answer these addition questions. Write the answer and then write beside it how you calculated it in your head. For example:
7 + 10 + 25 + 3 = 45
I added the 10 and the 25 to make 35, then I added the 3 and the 7 to make 10. Finally, I added 10 plus 35 to arrive at 45. Here are the questions:
a. 11 + 15 + 25 + 9
b. 22 + 9 + 31 + 18
Can you answer "Yes" to this statement?
"I can describe and apply mental math strategies."
2. Yesterday, we did some work with decimals and also area. Let's do some quick review of each concept.
Decimals are numbers that are less than the whole number 1. For example, you could have $1, but if you spent some of it, you would have less than $1. That's when decimals are useful. So, let's imagine you have $1 in money, but you have the amount in quarters (25 cents). We usually write 25 cents in Math as 0.25. So, if you have four quarters, you could write the following question:
0.25
0.25
0.25
+ 0.25
Write this question in your book and answer it. Carry the decimal point directly below where it is in the column of numbers for your answer. You should have 1.00 as the sum. Decimals are also useful in measurements, and we can relate them to fractions, too.
Try these decimal questions. Copy them down into columns, lining up the decimals points, and then add.
a. 0.25 + 1.87 + 3.20 + 0.11
b. 0.01 + 0.02 + 0.03 + 0.9
c. 2.9 + 3.5 + 4.2 + 1.1
d. 1.03 + 2.07 + 3.06 + 4.03
3. Finally, let's do some work with area. Remember, area = length x width. Use a ruler if possible to draw these rectangles. Then, find the area and write inside the rectangle followed by cm2 (centimetres squared).
a. A rectangle that is 7 cm long by 3 cm wide.
b. A rectangle that is 5 cm long by 6 cm wide.
Science 4/5
1. Yesterday, I asked you to write out the terms below and to answer how each part of the plant helps it to survive and thrive. Here is a sample answer. I picked a maple tree.
Lateral Roots - help with anchoring the tree, but also are important in spreading the root structure as wide as possible to gather water.
Primary Roots - the primary base of the tree; they're the foundation. They help keep the tree in place, especially during stormy or windy weather.
Stem (or Trunk) - the trunk of the tree supports all the branches that have leaves which gather sunlight for survival. It grows as tall as it can to allow the leaves of the tree to face the sun.
2. Maple trees grow across New Brunswick. However, not all habitats within New Brunswick are easy places for maple trees to survive and thrive. Think about a maple tree growing on the side of a mountain. The mountain is very rocky, and most of the trees are evergreens which grow very tall. In a paragraph, describe how the structures of the maple tree (Lateral Roots, Primary Roots, Trunk, Leaves) can help it survive in such a habitat.
3. You're all done for today. Don't forget to get thirty minutes of physical activity.
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Literacy 4/5
1. Hello, Grade 4/5. Let's start off with some Word Work. Make a list of words that contain the letters "ea" in that order. For example, read, eat, learn. Try to reach 15 words. If you get there easily, try to make a list of 20. Here's the "I can" statement that is guiding us:
"I can spell grade appropriate words correctly."
Remember, there are a lot of repeated combinations of letters in the English language. The more familiar you become with them, the more successful you will be with spelling. This then carries over to your writing.
2. Click on www.storylineonline.net and pick a story to listen to for today.
3. Let's do our 30 minutes of reading now as part of our Literacy lesson. This is because I would like you to do a short activity based on your reading. So, once you're done reading, please follow these directions.
a. Write down the name of your book.
b. If your book is fiction, answer these questions:
-What is the setting (place, time)?
-Who are the main characters?
-What is the problem in the story?
-Can you answer "Yes" to this "I can" statement? "I can describe the elements of the story: setting, characters, and problems."
c. If your book is non-fiction, answer these questions:
-How is your book organized (chapters, topics, sections)?
-Are there any visual aids (graphs, tables, pictures)?
-When was your book published (look in the first few pages for the copyright date)?
-Can you answer "Yes" to this "I can" statement? "I can describe features of non-fiction: organization and visual aids."
Math 4/5
1. Let's start off with a word problem for our warm-up. Joe wants to buy 5 packs of baseball cards. Each pack costs $ 3.43 (tax included). How much money would this cost in total? Joe has a $ 20 bill. Does he have enough to buy 5 packs? If so, how much change is he left with? If not, how much more money would he need?
2. I've asked you in previous lessons to study your times tables. Here's a link to the basic division tables. You may want to print it out for reference, or copy one table per day into your notebook/duotang (there are 12 tables in total; your focus should be on the division tables up to 10). Whatever you choose to do, please take some time now to study your division tables. Focus on one group of facts to start. For example, what are the basic division by 3 facts?
3. Click on this link and complete four math quizzes of your choice (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division).
Science 4/5
1. Yesterday, I asked you to write about how a maple tree growing on the side of a mountain in New Brunswick could survive and thrive, surrounded by tall evergreen trees. The Lateral and Primary Roots would help anchor the tree in place as we noted before. The Lateral Roots would also be essential in absorbing water in an area around the tree. In a rocky area, the roots are especially important in holding onto the soil and ensuring that it is not eroded away by water running down the mountain. Where the maple tree is surrounded by many tall evergreen trees, the trunk will need to grow as tall as it can so that the leaves on its branches can gather sunlight to make food for the tree.
2. There is no question that people have had a major impact on our planet. What I would like you to do now is to consider the positive and negative effects that technological developments have had on the Earth's habitats. Technological developments are all the machines, roads, buildings, bridges, tunnels, power lines, power plants, farms, factories, stores, etc. that people have made to make our lives easier. Please make a chart in your book with two columns: Positive Effects and Negative Effects. Try to come up with at least five for each column.
3. Don't forget to get 30 minutes of physical activity.
Friday, April 17, 2020
Literacy 4/5
1. Hello, Grade 4/5. Today we'll start off with Listening to Reading. Click on this link and pick a story.
2. Please read for 30 minutes. Remember our "I can" statements about reading from yesterday. They are:
"I can describe the elements of the story: setting, characters, and problems." (for fiction)
"I can describe features of non-fiction: organization and visual aids." (for non-fiction)
3. We'll end off Literacy with a short paragraph write-up on a topic of your choice. It could be a recount, a short informative writing, a journal entry, or your opinion on a topic. Focus on proper capitalization and don't forget to indent the first line. Please refer to this "I can" statement:
"I can capitalize proper nouns, the first word in a sentence, the pronoun I, holidays, and titles."
Math 4/5
1. Let's start with a quick warm-up. Please write this number in:
a. expanded notation
b. words
c. pictures (base ten blocks)
Here is the number: 7432.
2. Yesterday, I provided a link to division tables. Please take 10 minutes now and study them. Here is the link. What we are striving for with the basic division facts is the same as with the basic multiplication facts: automaticity. It's the ability to recall the answer automatically, without calculating it in your head. Memorizing these basic facts will be a great help in future Math studies.
3. Please go to this link and complete four quizzes (two multiplication and two division).
Science 4/5
1. Yesterday, I asked you to make a chart in your notebooks/duotangs about the positive and negative effects of technological development on habitats. Here's some possible answers.
Positive Effects:
-Science has given us a better understanding of how to protect habitats.
-Water quality in a habitat can be tested.
-Cameras can be used to monitor animal activity in a habitat.
-Radio tracking devices can be placed on animals without harming them to better understand them.
-Satellites can observe habitats from far above.
Negative Effects:
-Deforestation (cutting down trees) takes away the habitat of many plants and animals.
-Pollution (chemicals) harms habitats (water quality, for instance).
-Roads can sometimes divide a habitat in two and prevent animals from finding food, water, or shelter.
-Noise pollution can drive away animals from a habitat.
-Light pollution affects insects, who are drawn to streetlights, for example.
Hopefully, you will be able to answer "Yes" to this statement:
"I can identify examples of positive and negative effects of technological developments on natural habitats."
2. Your final assignment for today is to make a list in your notebook/duotang about which animals and plants live in the habitat around where you live. It might look something like this:
My Local Habitat
-chickadees
-deer
-maple trees
-dandelions
Don't worry about listing every possible animal/plant that lives in your local habitat, but try to write down at least 20.
3. That's it for today. Don't forget to get 30 minutes of physical activity.
Literacy 4/5
1. Let's start off with some quick Word Work as a warm-up. Make a list of words that contain the letters "in" in that order. They can appear anywhere in the word. For example, final, mine, dinner. Try to make a list of fifteen. If that's too easy, try to make a list of twenty or twenty-five. Good luck!
Now that you're done, read this "I can" statement:
"I can spell grade appropriate words correctly."
Remember that our Word Work reinforces the correct spelling of words by organizing them into groups that contain the same combination of letters. Combinations of letters appear over and over again in the English language. Can you answer "Yes" to this "I can" statement about the words in your list today?
2. Let's do some writing. Here's your prompt for today.
Do you think stories are better told through books or through movies and television?
Your answer should be 1/2 page in your notebook/duotang. Here's the "I can" statement that I'd like you to focus on as you write today:
"I can capitalize for proper nouns, the first word in a sentence, the pronoun I, holidays, and titles."
Remember to only use capital letters in these cases. A noun is a person, place, or thing, but a proper noun is specific. For instance, we might say there are many planets, but specific planets need a capital letter, such as Jupiter or Mars.
Once you're done your writing, read it over and check for capitalization. Can you answer "Yes" to the "I can" statement? Check over any other errors, too, like spelling and punctuation. Also, don't forget to indent the first line of each paragraph. If you can, read it to someone at your house to practice your reading and speaking.
3. Click on this link to listen to a story of your choice.
Math 4/5
1. Let's start with some warm-up questions. Each grade has a different one.
Grade 4: "I can add decimals."
Please add the following numbers: 0.4, 0.56, 0.22, and 1.56. Remember, when adding decimals, put all the numbers in a column and line up the decimal point. Then add as you normally would and bring down the decimal for the answer directly below the decimal of the numbers you added. Here's an example of how it would look using different numbers:
0.45
1.22
3.01
0.02
Grade 5: "I can select and use an efficient estimation strategy for a given problem (including, but not limited to compatible numbers, compensation, and front-end rounding).
Please estimate the sum, using front-end rounding. (Remember, with this strategy you round the number down to the nearest ten, hundred, thousand, etc. of the first numeral. So, 4332 would become 4000).
15 323 + 9232 + 3814
2. Let's do work with Shape and Space. Area is the space covered by a shape. This could be the floor of a room, or the space inside a fence. To find the area of a shape, we multiply the length of the shape times the width. Here is the formula:
Area = length x width
Area = l x w
Here are three different rectangles. Draw them in your book, using a ruler to measure out the sides. Then, find the area. The lengths and widths are provided in centimetres. The area should be written as cm2, or centimetres squared. Here's an example:
A rectangle that is 3 cm long and 2 cm wide. Area = length x width, so 3 cm x 2 cm = 6 cm2.
a. A rectangle that is 7 cm long and 3 cm wide.
b. A rectangle that is 6 cm long and 5 cm wide.
c. A rectangle that is 8 cm long and 2 cm wide.
3. Your final task today is to take 10 minutes and study your times tables. Work on the ones that you may have difficulty with, such as the 8s or the 9s. Sometimes it's helpful to write out the fact five or ten times to help you memorize it. Or, have someone quiz you if possible.
Science 4/5
1. Let's start by reviewing our defiintions of: habitat, community, and population. The definitions were provided in the lesson from last week. I forgot to ask you to write them in your notebook/duotang. Please take some time now and copy them into your book.
2. Now, take a look at your plant drawing from last week. I had asked you to draw it based on this picture. Today we'll begin to consider how the different parts of a plant help it to survive and thrive in a habitat. Think of a plant, whether it is a flower or a tree, and then write the name of the plant in your notebook. Below the name of the plant, write the following terms and next to each one, describe how that part of the plant helps it to survive and thrive. If you're stuck, refer back to your picture or the link above and try to think about how each part helps the plant. Tomorrow, I'll put up answers for an example to help you correct your work.
Lateral Root
Primary Root
Stem (or Trunk)
3. You're all done for today. Don't forget to read for 30 minutes and to get 30 minutes of physical activity.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Literacy 4/5
1. Let's start off today with a morning message. There's a few spelling and punctuation errors in the message. Please write down in your book the error and the correction. It is not necessary to copy down the entire paragraph.
Good morning Grade 4/5. Today is wednesday, April 15, 2020. To-day will be working on some writing. Hopefuly you've enjoyed the writing assignments i've given you so far. Maybe you've had a chance to read Some of your writing aloud to a family member. This is great practice. Speaking of reading, have you been reading for thirty minutes every day? This is very important to keep up you're reading skills. Dont forget to read both fiction and non-fiction. Finally, have you been able to listen to some intresting books on www.storylineonline.net? I hope so, and I hope You have a great day.
2. It's time to do some daily writing. Here's your prompt for today:
Recount a great memory. This could be a vacation, a funny story, or time spent with friends.
Your writing should be 1/2 page in length. Don't forget to indent your paragraphs and use proper capitalization. Read the following "I can" statement. Keep it in mind as you write. Can you answer "Yes" when you are done?
"I can organize my writing including a beginning, middle, and end."
Remember, because this is a recount, you should have a beginning sentence or more, middle sentences, and concluding sentences. The structure of most of the writing we do, whether it is a 1/2 page, a full page, or just a paragraph, will always need a beginning, middle, and end.
Once you're done your writing, check it for any spelling or punctuation errors. If you can, read it aloud to family member.
3. Click on www.storylineonline.net to listen to a story.
4. Don't forget to read thirty minutes today.
Math 4/5
1. Let's start with two warm-up questions. These are the same for both grades.
Write down these questions. Then, use mental math strategies to answer these addition questions. Write the answer and then write beside it how you calculated it in your head. For example:
7 + 10 + 25 + 3 = 45
I added the 10 and the 25 to make 35, then I added the 3 and the 7 to make 10. Finally, I added 10 plus 35 to arrive at 45. Here are the questions:
a. 11 + 15 + 25 + 9
b. 22 + 9 + 31 + 18
Can you answer "Yes" to this statement?
"I can describe and apply mental math strategies."
2. Yesterday, we did some work with decimals and also area. Let's do some quick review of each concept.
Decimals are numbers that are less than the whole number 1. For example, you could have $1, but if you spent some of it, you would have less than $1. That's when decimals are useful. So, let's imagine you have $1 in money, but you have the amount in quarters (25 cents). We usually write 25 cents in Math as 0.25. So, if you have four quarters, you could write the following question:
0.25
0.25
0.25
+ 0.25
Write this question in your book and answer it. Carry the decimal point directly below where it is in the column of numbers for your answer. You should have 1.00 as the sum. Decimals are also useful in measurements, and we can relate them to fractions, too.
Try these decimal questions. Copy them down into columns, lining up the decimals points, and then add.
a. 0.25 + 1.87 + 3.20 + 0.11
b. 0.01 + 0.02 + 0.03 + 0.9
c. 2.9 + 3.5 + 4.2 + 1.1
d. 1.03 + 2.07 + 3.06 + 4.03
3. Finally, let's do some work with area. Remember, area = length x width. Use a ruler if possible to draw these rectangles. Then, find the area and write inside the rectangle followed by cm2 (centimetres squared).
a. A rectangle that is 7 cm long by 3 cm wide.
b. A rectangle that is 5 cm long by 6 cm wide.
Science 4/5
1. Yesterday, I asked you to write out the terms below and to answer how each part of the plant helps it to survive and thrive. Here is a sample answer. I picked a maple tree.
Lateral Roots - help with anchoring the tree, but also are important in spreading the root structure as wide as possible to gather water.
Primary Roots - the primary base of the tree; they're the foundation. They help keep the tree in place, especially during stormy or windy weather.
Stem (or Trunk) - the trunk of the tree supports all the branches that have leaves which gather sunlight for survival. It grows as tall as it can to allow the leaves of the tree to face the sun.
2. Maple trees grow across New Brunswick. However, not all habitats within New Brunswick are easy places for maple trees to survive and thrive. Think about a maple tree growing on the side of a mountain. The mountain is very rocky, and most of the trees are evergreens which grow very tall. In a paragraph, describe how the structures of the maple tree (Lateral Roots, Primary Roots, Trunk, Leaves) can help it survive in such a habitat.
3. You're all done for today. Don't forget to get thirty minutes of physical activity.
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Literacy 4/5
1. Hello, Grade 4/5. Let's start off with some Word Work. Make a list of words that contain the letters "ea" in that order. For example, read, eat, learn. Try to reach 15 words. If you get there easily, try to make a list of 20. Here's the "I can" statement that is guiding us:
"I can spell grade appropriate words correctly."
Remember, there are a lot of repeated combinations of letters in the English language. The more familiar you become with them, the more successful you will be with spelling. This then carries over to your writing.
2. Click on www.storylineonline.net and pick a story to listen to for today.
3. Let's do our 30 minutes of reading now as part of our Literacy lesson. This is because I would like you to do a short activity based on your reading. So, once you're done reading, please follow these directions.
a. Write down the name of your book.
b. If your book is fiction, answer these questions:
-What is the setting (place, time)?
-Who are the main characters?
-What is the problem in the story?
-Can you answer "Yes" to this "I can" statement? "I can describe the elements of the story: setting, characters, and problems."
c. If your book is non-fiction, answer these questions:
-How is your book organized (chapters, topics, sections)?
-Are there any visual aids (graphs, tables, pictures)?
-When was your book published (look in the first few pages for the copyright date)?
-Can you answer "Yes" to this "I can" statement? "I can describe features of non-fiction: organization and visual aids."
Math 4/5
1. Let's start off with a word problem for our warm-up. Joe wants to buy 5 packs of baseball cards. Each pack costs $ 3.43 (tax included). How much money would this cost in total? Joe has a $ 20 bill. Does he have enough to buy 5 packs? If so, how much change is he left with? If not, how much more money would he need?
2. I've asked you in previous lessons to study your times tables. Here's a link to the basic division tables. You may want to print it out for reference, or copy one table per day into your notebook/duotang (there are 12 tables in total; your focus should be on the division tables up to 10). Whatever you choose to do, please take some time now to study your division tables. Focus on one group of facts to start. For example, what are the basic division by 3 facts?
3. Click on this link and complete four math quizzes of your choice (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division).
Science 4/5
1. Yesterday, I asked you to write about how a maple tree growing on the side of a mountain in New Brunswick could survive and thrive, surrounded by tall evergreen trees. The Lateral and Primary Roots would help anchor the tree in place as we noted before. The Lateral Roots would also be essential in absorbing water in an area around the tree. In a rocky area, the roots are especially important in holding onto the soil and ensuring that it is not eroded away by water running down the mountain. Where the maple tree is surrounded by many tall evergreen trees, the trunk will need to grow as tall as it can so that the leaves on its branches can gather sunlight to make food for the tree.
2. There is no question that people have had a major impact on our planet. What I would like you to do now is to consider the positive and negative effects that technological developments have had on the Earth's habitats. Technological developments are all the machines, roads, buildings, bridges, tunnels, power lines, power plants, farms, factories, stores, etc. that people have made to make our lives easier. Please make a chart in your book with two columns: Positive Effects and Negative Effects. Try to come up with at least five for each column.
3. Don't forget to get 30 minutes of physical activity.
Friday, April 17, 2020
Literacy 4/5
1. Hello, Grade 4/5. Today we'll start off with Listening to Reading. Click on this link and pick a story.
2. Please read for 30 minutes. Remember our "I can" statements about reading from yesterday. They are:
"I can describe the elements of the story: setting, characters, and problems." (for fiction)
"I can describe features of non-fiction: organization and visual aids." (for non-fiction)
3. We'll end off Literacy with a short paragraph write-up on a topic of your choice. It could be a recount, a short informative writing, a journal entry, or your opinion on a topic. Focus on proper capitalization and don't forget to indent the first line. Please refer to this "I can" statement:
"I can capitalize proper nouns, the first word in a sentence, the pronoun I, holidays, and titles."
Math 4/5
1. Let's start with a quick warm-up. Please write this number in:
a. expanded notation
b. words
c. pictures (base ten blocks)
Here is the number: 7432.
2. Yesterday, I provided a link to division tables. Please take 10 minutes now and study them. Here is the link. What we are striving for with the basic division facts is the same as with the basic multiplication facts: automaticity. It's the ability to recall the answer automatically, without calculating it in your head. Memorizing these basic facts will be a great help in future Math studies.
3. Please go to this link and complete four quizzes (two multiplication and two division).
Science 4/5
1. Yesterday, I asked you to make a chart in your notebooks/duotangs about the positive and negative effects of technological development on habitats. Here's some possible answers.
Positive Effects:
-Science has given us a better understanding of how to protect habitats.
-Water quality in a habitat can be tested.
-Cameras can be used to monitor animal activity in a habitat.
-Radio tracking devices can be placed on animals without harming them to better understand them.
-Satellites can observe habitats from far above.
Negative Effects:
-Deforestation (cutting down trees) takes away the habitat of many plants and animals.
-Pollution (chemicals) harms habitats (water quality, for instance).
-Roads can sometimes divide a habitat in two and prevent animals from finding food, water, or shelter.
-Noise pollution can drive away animals from a habitat.
-Light pollution affects insects, who are drawn to streetlights, for example.
Hopefully, you will be able to answer "Yes" to this statement:
"I can identify examples of positive and negative effects of technological developments on natural habitats."
2. Your final assignment for today is to make a list in your notebook/duotang about which animals and plants live in the habitat around where you live. It might look something like this:
My Local Habitat
-chickadees
-deer
-maple trees
-dandelions
Don't worry about listing every possible animal/plant that lives in your local habitat, but try to write down at least 20.
3. That's it for today. Don't forget to get 30 minutes of physical activity.