In Science, we learned about the parts and functions of a plant which consists of the roots, stem, leaves, bud, flowers/fruit. We drew an interactive diagram that included information and drawings of the different plant parts.
In Math, we learned the long division strategy. First you need to create an equation (with the dividend under and to the right side of the equation sign and with the divisor on the left side of the equation sign). When we are using the long division strategy, we need to divide digit-by-digit starting with the highest place value. When you solve a long division problem, you might get a zero or you might get a remainder.
We read chapter 15 and 16 in Ticket to Curlew. In chapter 15 there was a 5 day snow storm. Sam was concerned that Prince would be really cold and in danger outside. We also read that Gregor started to learn how to speak English with the help of Sam and the other Ferrier children. The book that Ms. Barnett lent Sam was not helpful because it didn't have animals and objects that existed in Curlew, so Sam's mom gave him an Eaton's catalogue with items such as boots, hats, and shoes. All the Ferrier children helped Gregor learn English using pictures, actions and objects. After 1 hour Gregor learned how to say "Give me my hats and shoes" and "Where are my hats and shoes?". At the end of Chapter 16 Sam and his father noticed that a group of horses were following Prince. After witnessing this, they both agreed to change Prince's name to King because he was the 'king of the horses'.
Passion Projects!
In Jade's Passion Project, we learned about comics. One of the best comic writers was Stan Lee. He created comic books like Avengers, Spiderman and Captain America. Jade shared many fun facts such as: the old Superman comics are the most expensive comics and at first they wanted the Hulk to be grey, but when they printed off the comics he turned out to be green and they did not have time to print it again.
In Alex's Passion Project, we learned about the World of Dance. There are three judges who rate the different performers and determine if they qualify to dance in the next round. The lowest score given to a team was a score of 80 points.
In Madison's Passion Project, we learned about the 8 planets. They are Mars, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Mercury, Neptune and Venus. All the of the planets (except Earth) are named after Greek gods. We also learned that Uranus and Neptune spin differently because they move slowly.
Our spelling pattern next week:
A synonym is a word that means the same or almost the same as another word. Long and length are synonyms.
An antonym is a word that means the opposite or almost the opposite of another word. Brief and lengthy are antonyms.
Examples include:
difficult
tender
lengthy
sturdy
expensive
repaired
enormous
journey
weary
tense
cautious
sorrow
vague
ancient
courage
drowsy
disbelief
current
descend
rapidly
Reminders:
- Recorder assessments next Tuesday, 18
- June 19th - Heritage Park reminders:
- Dress for the weather
- We may returning a few minutes after official dismissal (3:00pm)
- Students are permitted to bring up to $5.00 to spend at the park
- Students are allowed to go on the rides/boat/train
- June 20th - Sports Day
Have a lovely weekend and a Happy Father's Day!
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