Friday February 17

Notices
Tuesday February 21 grade 3 swimming lessons 
Tuesday February 21 grade 4's to the symphony
(we will contact you tomorrow if the students have not brought in their permission form)

Wednesday, February 22nd is Pink shirt day 

a day of tolerance of the differences of others

In a world where you can be anything be kind is an excellent quote for everyday of the year.

We began the day and worked until recess in the computer lab working on powerpoint.  We have been exploring animals and their environments.  The last few weeks the students have been working on, or completed, Power Point presentations on a mammal, an insect, a reptile so today we worked on a bird.  The directions were as follows: 

Power point on birds

There should be a title page on their powerpoint

Basic description (weight height, colour, fur/skin etc.)

What it eats

What eats it (predators)?

How does it protect itself (Claws, running, digging, hiding)?

What do young ones look like?

Habitat

What makes it great?
Is it a danger to Man?

Is it in danger from Man?

Some cool pictures and some cool facts.

The focus was on beauty of presentation. As always the class impressed me with their skills and their sense of design and originality.

After recess we began with silent reading followed by math then reading with expression and inflection to finish the book Tiger and Badger.

   Reading with expression is an essential component of reading fluency. Reading fluency is a combination of reading with speed, accuracy, and proper expression. Expression is so important because it helps a reader comprehend and retain what he or she just read. Some of the most important components of expressive reading are vocal inflection, tone, tempo, and body language. 

 

 

In the afternoon we started with reading, had buddies, did some math, read some Harry Potter and ended the day in the Gym with our p.e. specialist.  Great day everyone.  See you Monday...

Thursday February 16th

Thanks for all our students who love to help around the school as Tillicum citizens.

We began the day with students writing the story from their drawing yesterday.  The students pressed hard to show their drawings and have other students try and explain their story looking only at the picture.  It was fun and informative so we spent the extra time on it.

The students in library had a book exchange and were introduced to First Nations culture through stories by Henry Vickers.  They learned about traditional Haida chiefs today. 

Once we returned to class the students had 10 minutes of extra reading in groups if they wanted.  The students always love extra reading time especially on library day. 

To help our students understand reading for meaning, we often take a funny book and taking turns reading with expression.  The students vote on who did the best expressions and new students are given a chance to try and do it better. 

Today's book was Tiger and Badger. Tiger and Badger are best friends. Of course, sometimes even very best friends can get into disagreements —over a toy, or a chair, or even sharing some orange slices. But no matter what, after a bit of pouting and with the help of some very silly faces, they always make up. Tiger and Badger is an exuberant read-aloud bursting with bright illustrations to hold the attention of readers learning to make—and keep—friends.

In music the students continued working of rhythm, movement and musical patterning with our amazing music teacher Mrs. Awalt.

For Science we did a building challenge.  The students were given a set of materials and had to solve a problem working as a group.  As in the story Tiger and Badger working in groups can be helpful and a hinderance in solving problems.  We talked about their many creative tries to solve the problem of science and interpersonal skills

Great day everyone see you all tomorrow.