This morning, we started by reviewing factors, and prime and composite numbers. I gave the students some time to complete the work assigned by the supply teachers the previous days, while I worked on my conferences with students, as we went over the previous Math unit.
The rest of the two-digit multiplication sheet is for homework tonight. We will be correcting this work, and the multiples problem solving tomorrow. We will also continue to work on factors.
Thanks to all of the students who returned their signed Math tests today. I am still looking for signed tests from: Jamie, Justin C, Adamina, Justin D, Anthony, Mama, Joe M, Michael, Adam and Kaitlynne. Please return them to me as soon as possible.
During second block, the students found out what it would be like to communicate like Melody from our novel, "Out of My Mind."
Using Communication Boards to have a conversation in class.
The students used communication boards to have conversations with one another and to perform basic tasks throughout the school. It was an eye-opening experience. Many students said it was difficult to keep track of what the other person was trying to say and that their choice of words on their boards really impacted how well they could communicate. Both classes were in the same room and you could hear a pin drop. It was amazing! We will continue our discussions about how this activity went tomorrow morning, before we begin carving pumpkins.
Yes, we will be carving pumpkins tomorrow morning to help decorate the gym for tomorrow night's Halloween Family Fun Night!
Halloween Family Fun Night Information!
The pumpkin carving might get a little messy (hopefully not), so don't wear your nicest clothes. Unless you are taking part in the photo re-takes, then bring your nicest clothes too!
One final note. I wanted to share this article from Wednesday's Ottawa Citizen, which profiles a young man, whom I had the privilege to work with, many Summers ago, at a day camp in Kanata.
As I mentioned in class today, he refuses to let obstacles get in his way, and always strives to achieve his goals, just like Melody, in our novel.
Have a good night.
Mr. Skinner
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