This Week in 5/6R

Math:  We are working on area and perimeter this week, and will be delving deeper into these concepts. We will also be looking closely at estimating and how to do that before actually calculating a measure.

Area and Perimeter Practice Site

Reading:  We have been looking at finding the main idea in a text recently, specifically in poetry.  We are also looking for different literary devices in writing (hyperbole, simile, personification, metaphor, symbolism).  We are also working on how to correctly write a reader response journal more closely.

Writing:  We are writing our own poetry, and will be putting on a "poetry slam" and orally reciting our poems for each other.  We are focusing on editing our work

Social Studies:  The Grade 5s are working on a poster of a current politician, which is due Monday, and the 6s have just completed a brochure about human rights.

Religion:  We are delving deeper into the meaning behind the Beatitudes this week.

Dance:  We danced to "The Patty-Cake Polka" on Tuesday and the kids were absolutely adorable!  This week we begin to work on our own dance for the Christmas Concert.

Notes:

The Christmas Concert is coming up and our class will be performing "Mary's Boy Child."  The kids can find the link to the song HERE if they would like to practice at home.  We will be holding an afternoon and evening performance.  Details to follow.

Homework:  I don't give much homework but if a student has not completed work in class or has a due date for an assignment, they are expected to adhere to the specified due date.  Some students are not using their agendas regularly.  Please discuss this with your child and ask to see their agendas nightly.