Hello,
This morning we used the netbooks to begin our outlines for our Meaning of Home explanatory writing pieces. Please make sure to have the outline completed for Friday, so we can begin to work on our rough drafts.
Please refer to the sample outline that we worked on in class and complete your own outline for Friday. I will be available at lunch recess on Thursday, if anyone wants some help with this task.
Home explanatory outline sample
In Math, we continued to discuss multiples and two digit and three digit numbers multiplied by one digit numbers.
Tomorrow, we will discuss the process of multiplying two digit numbers by two digit numbers and there will be some questions assigned for homework. If you want to get ahead, you can work on these questions tonight as well.
The big task for tomorrow is getting everything prepared for the Walk-a-thon. Please make sure to bring in any funds you have raised, your 70's rocker or disco costumes, and make sure to practice, and hopefully memorize our class song tonight.
To the tune of Stayin' Alive, here are parts from Conrad's version, and Claire's version, as voted by you. I will also share the song in the students' google drives.
WALK-A-THON
Well, you can tell by the way we use our walk,
We're going to a Walk-a-thon.
We are loud and dressed up warm,
We've been doing this since we were born.
And now it's all good, it's OK,
Skinner's class looks cool, you say.
You can try to understand,
The Redeemer effect on man.
Whether you like disco or whether you're a rocker,
You're in a Walk-a-thon, walk-a-thon.
Feel the school spirit and everybody's dancing,
It's a Walk-a-thon, walk-a-thon.
Wa-wa-wa-wa-Walk-a-thon, Walk-a-thon.
Wa-wa-wa-wa-Walk-a-thon. Walk-a-thon.
Redeemer Rockets,
We're going to blast off,
Back to the 70s yeah!
Have fun practicing the song!
Mr. Skinner
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
Tuesday, 14 October 2014
Writing our Songs and Cheers!
Hello,
This morning we worked on our multiplication skills and our cheers and songs for the Walk-a-thon on Thursday morning.
First, we worked on two digit by one digit multiplication, then three digit by one digit multiplication. The students were given two double sided worksheets and they are expected to have both sides of first sheet completed for homework. Most students completed the first side in class and are well on their way to finishing the second side of the first worksheet.
Next, we discussed our costumes for the Walk-a-thon. Hopefully everyone can find clothes that will transform them into a 70's rock star, or a 70's disco dancer.
Finally, we began to work on our cheers and songs for our theme. Each student is asked to write new lyrics to a 70's song that relate to the Walk-a-thon and our school. Remember, your version should be at least 10 lines and 30 seconds long. We will share the songs in the morning and vote on our favourite versions, which we will use on Thursday morning.
The songs we decided to re-write are:
Stayin Alive by the Bee Gees
Dancing Queen by Abba
Cat's in the Cradle
You can also use another 70's song of your choice for our chants. Be creative and have fun with it!
Also, don't forget to bring in your donations for the Walk-a-thon, so you can be included in tomorrow's prize draw. You can join Ive as a lucky winner!
Have a great night! I can't wait to hear your new versions of the songs.
Mr. Skinner
This morning we worked on our multiplication skills and our cheers and songs for the Walk-a-thon on Thursday morning.
First, we worked on two digit by one digit multiplication, then three digit by one digit multiplication. The students were given two double sided worksheets and they are expected to have both sides of first sheet completed for homework. Most students completed the first side in class and are well on their way to finishing the second side of the first worksheet.
Next, we discussed our costumes for the Walk-a-thon. Hopefully everyone can find clothes that will transform them into a 70's rock star, or a 70's disco dancer.
Finally, we began to work on our cheers and songs for our theme. Each student is asked to write new lyrics to a 70's song that relate to the Walk-a-thon and our school. Remember, your version should be at least 10 lines and 30 seconds long. We will share the songs in the morning and vote on our favourite versions, which we will use on Thursday morning.
The songs we decided to re-write are:
Stayin Alive by the Bee Gees
Dancing Queen by Abba
Cat's in the Cradle
You can also use another 70's song of your choice for our chants. Be creative and have fun with it!
Also, don't forget to bring in your donations for the Walk-a-thon, so you can be included in tomorrow's prize draw. You can join Ive as a lucky winner!
Have a great night! I can't wait to hear your new versions of the songs.
Mr. Skinner
Saturday, 11 October 2014
Happy Thanksgiving!
Hello,
I hope everyone is having a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday weekend!
I just wanted to send a quick reminder about a few things.
Please remember to look for any 70s style clothing for our Walk-a-thon theme. We need to know how much clothing we have, on Tuesday, to ensure that we have enough for everyone.
Also, please remember to have the Peacocks and Band-Aids questions completed and ready to hand in on Tuesday.
Finally, don't forget to give thanks for everything we have, and to think about what home means to you, as we will begin our explanatory writing pieces about home, next week for the "Meaning of Home" contest.
Meaning of Home Contest
Have a great weekend!
Mr. Skinner
I hope everyone is having a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday weekend!
I just wanted to send a quick reminder about a few things.
Please remember to look for any 70s style clothing for our Walk-a-thon theme. We need to know how much clothing we have, on Tuesday, to ensure that we have enough for everyone.
Also, please remember to have the Peacocks and Band-Aids questions completed and ready to hand in on Tuesday.
Finally, don't forget to give thanks for everything we have, and to think about what home means to you, as we will begin our explanatory writing pieces about home, next week for the "Meaning of Home" contest.
Meaning of Home Contest
Have a great weekend!
Mr. Skinner
Tuesday, 7 October 2014
Peacocks and Band-Aids
Hello,
This morning we re-read and discussed the story that the students read independently on Friday, "Peacocks and Band-Aids". Some of the students were confused by the story, but I think we cleared up any misconceptions during our discussion.
The students are asked to complete the questions that were assigned on Friday, for homework tonight. If you're eating dinner together tonight, ask your child to summarize the story, to help check for understanding.
Next, we read another chapter from "The Fourteenth Goldfish" and discussed our posts, and the reasoning behind them, on the padlet wall.
Finally, we discussed any issues the students were having with their "multiples" work. Tomorrow, we will be working with partners to create multiple and factors questions that will challenge and engage other teams of two. It should be a fun block of Math problems.
Have a great evening.
Mr. Skinner
This morning we re-read and discussed the story that the students read independently on Friday, "Peacocks and Band-Aids". Some of the students were confused by the story, but I think we cleared up any misconceptions during our discussion.
The students are asked to complete the questions that were assigned on Friday, for homework tonight. If you're eating dinner together tonight, ask your child to summarize the story, to help check for understanding.
Next, we read another chapter from "The Fourteenth Goldfish" and discussed our posts, and the reasoning behind them, on the padlet wall.
Finally, we discussed any issues the students were having with their "multiples" work. Tomorrow, we will be working with partners to create multiple and factors questions that will challenge and engage other teams of two. It should be a fun block of Math problems.
Have a great evening.
Mr. Skinner
Monday, 6 October 2014
The Fourteenth Goldfish Padlet
Hello,
This morning, we completed our Math conferencing for any students who wanted to display a greater level of understanding of patterning.
While I conducted conferences, the rest of the students worked on the "Multiples" worksheet that was handed out on Friday. This task is for homework tonight.
Next, the students started to work on padlet, by posting their responses to the three Math questions I posted on the blog last week.
Then, while I continued to read our novel, "The Fourteenth Goldfish" to the students, they were asked to post their thoughts, questions and comments about our novel, using padlet. Some of the students even posted photos that connected to what we were reading in the novel.
Tonight, the students are asked to revisit their posted padlet work and reflect on it in their black language duotang. The students are asked to write one to two paragraphs explaining the reasons behind their posts, such as what made them think about the questions, photos and comments they posted.
http://padlet.com/craig_skinner/c1y86w3rp8e8
Thanks. Have a great evening.
Mr. Skinner
This morning, we completed our Math conferencing for any students who wanted to display a greater level of understanding of patterning.
While I conducted conferences, the rest of the students worked on the "Multiples" worksheet that was handed out on Friday. This task is for homework tonight.
Next, the students started to work on padlet, by posting their responses to the three Math questions I posted on the blog last week.
Then, while I continued to read our novel, "The Fourteenth Goldfish" to the students, they were asked to post their thoughts, questions and comments about our novel, using padlet. Some of the students even posted photos that connected to what we were reading in the novel.
Tonight, the students are asked to revisit their posted padlet work and reflect on it in their black language duotang. The students are asked to write one to two paragraphs explaining the reasons behind their posts, such as what made them think about the questions, photos and comments they posted.
http://padlet.com/craig_skinner/c1y86w3rp8e8
Thanks. Have a great evening.
Mr. Skinner
Thursday, 2 October 2014
Math Tests Returned
Hello,
This morning I returned the Math tests to the students. I talked to each student about their performance and indicated if there were any questions I would like to go over in a student-led conference. Please sign and return these tests. There are six students who will receive their evaluated tests tomorrow. I ran out of time during the block to go over the tests with these students and I didn't have an opportunity to give them feedback this afternoon, as I was dealing with various issues in the school in my role as Principal Designate. Sorry for any inconvenience.
In Math, we finished our corrections and discussions of factors and prime and composite numbers, by correcting the worksheets and the three questions that were posted on the blog tonight.
For homework, the students should make sure they have the mental math worksheet completed. They should also answer the following questions:
1. Training for a cross country race, Austin runs every 3 days, Emma runs every 5 days and Gina runs every six days. Today they all run together. How many days later will they run together again?
2. How many prime numbers are there between 1 and 100?
3. What number(s) between 1 and 100 has/have exactly seven factors? What are the factors for the number(s)?
In Language, the students finished their reading responses for the "Smallmouth on the Fly" story. The multiple choice and short answer questions should be completed for homework, if they were not completed in class.
Have a great evening.
Mr. Skinner
This morning I returned the Math tests to the students. I talked to each student about their performance and indicated if there were any questions I would like to go over in a student-led conference. Please sign and return these tests. There are six students who will receive their evaluated tests tomorrow. I ran out of time during the block to go over the tests with these students and I didn't have an opportunity to give them feedback this afternoon, as I was dealing with various issues in the school in my role as Principal Designate. Sorry for any inconvenience.
In Math, we finished our corrections and discussions of factors and prime and composite numbers, by correcting the worksheets and the three questions that were posted on the blog tonight.
For homework, the students should make sure they have the mental math worksheet completed. They should also answer the following questions:
1. Training for a cross country race, Austin runs every 3 days, Emma runs every 5 days and Gina runs every six days. Today they all run together. How many days later will they run together again?
2. How many prime numbers are there between 1 and 100?
3. What number(s) between 1 and 100 has/have exactly seven factors? What are the factors for the number(s)?
In Language, the students finished their reading responses for the "Smallmouth on the Fly" story. The multiple choice and short answer questions should be completed for homework, if they were not completed in class.
Have a great evening.
Mr. Skinner
Wednesday, 1 October 2014
Babysitter Connections
Hello,
This morning we read several chapters of our Global Read Aloud Novel, "The Fourteenth Goldfish." We learned more about the grandfather and that he would be the new babysitter.
The students were asked to write a half page about whether they think he will make a good babysitter, while making personal connections to explain their choice. Most students completed this work in class, but it was assigned for homework.
Next, each group presented their "Three Monks, No Water" summaries. They were given feedback on eye contact, voice projection, style and content.
In Math, we continued to examine prime and composite numbers, as well as factors. We had some great discussion in class about our strategies and understanding of the concepts.
Tonight, the students are asked to complete the following questions:
1. What are the factors of 100? Which of the factors of 100 are multiples of 5?
2. Find the DIFFERENCE between the first two multiples of 12.
3. Find the SUM of the first four multiples of 9.
Have a good night.
Mr. Skinner
This morning we read several chapters of our Global Read Aloud Novel, "The Fourteenth Goldfish." We learned more about the grandfather and that he would be the new babysitter.
The students were asked to write a half page about whether they think he will make a good babysitter, while making personal connections to explain their choice. Most students completed this work in class, but it was assigned for homework.
Next, each group presented their "Three Monks, No Water" summaries. They were given feedback on eye contact, voice projection, style and content.
In Math, we continued to examine prime and composite numbers, as well as factors. We had some great discussion in class about our strategies and understanding of the concepts.
Tonight, the students are asked to complete the following questions:
1. What are the factors of 100? Which of the factors of 100 are multiples of 5?
2. Find the DIFFERENCE between the first two multiples of 12.
3. Find the SUM of the first four multiples of 9.
Have a good night.
Mr. Skinner
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