This week in math, we're studying place value. We're looking at whole numbers (up to 100,000) and exploring what they mean and how to represent them.
Yesterday, we briefly discussed Expanded Form. Expanded form shows a number as an "addition statement" of the values in the ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, ten thousands, etc. columns.
56,235 = 50,000 + 6,000 + 200 + 30 + 5
(Standard (Expanded Form)
Form)
Homework question: When do you think Expanded Form will be used or be helpful in math? Write your answer (2-3 sentences) in your Math Notebook. You may also want to give an example of when Expanded Form may be used.
Extra Practice: If you'd like a review on Expanded Form, try this online game - Place Value Pirates:
http://www.math4children.com/Grade2/games/Place_value_plank_game/
The game only shows numbers up to 1,000, but it's a good review.
Tuesday, 16 September 2014
September 15-19, 2014
Reading: Literature Genre overview, CASI
Writing: Personal Narratives - Strategies to generate ideas for writing
Math: Place Value - ways to represent numbers
Science (Ms. Halliwell): Questions & Types of Scientists
Social Studies: Government & Citizenship - Canada’s 3 Levels of Government and their responsibilities
Music/Drama/Dance (Mr. Kotyk): Rhythm & Beats
French (Ms. Bordonaro): TBA
Visual Art: Name Collage - using perspective, lines & shading to create the illusion of depth
Phys. Ed (Mr. Mouratidis): TBA
Writing: Personal Narratives - Strategies to generate ideas for writing
Math: Place Value - ways to represent numbers
Science (Ms. Halliwell): Questions & Types of Scientists
Social Studies: Government & Citizenship - Canada’s 3 Levels of Government and their responsibilities
Music/Drama/Dance (Mr. Kotyk): Rhythm & Beats
French (Ms. Bordonaro): TBA
Visual Art: Name Collage - using perspective, lines & shading to create the illusion of depth
Phys. Ed (Mr. Mouratidis): TBA
Thursday, 4 September 2014
Hot & Humid in September?
It seems like summer arrived late this year! As I’m sure your child told you, our classroom has been VERY hot the past few days. The weather forecast is calling for even hotter and more humid weather tomorrow (30 degrees, feeling like 40 degrees with the humidex).
On these days, it’s especially important that students bring their water bottles. We have 2-3 fans in the classroom, but it can get very hot and one way for students to avoid heat exhaustion is to stay hydrated. By having a water bottle, students can take frequent sips of water without major disruption to their learning/work. Also, this will allow them to avoid the long line ups at the water fountains.
On humid days, it may also be helpful to send a small towel along with your child. Some students found some relief by wiping their faces/arms with a damp towel or splashing water on their faces, after recesses and lunch this week. However, we are quickly running out of paper towel and need to keep the floor around our sink dry. Having students use a small towel will help with these problems.
With the winter quickly approaching, I shouldn't really complain about the heat! However, we want the students to be safe, and as comfortable as possible (so that they can concentrate and learn)!
On these days, it’s especially important that students bring their water bottles. We have 2-3 fans in the classroom, but it can get very hot and one way for students to avoid heat exhaustion is to stay hydrated. By having a water bottle, students can take frequent sips of water without major disruption to their learning/work. Also, this will allow them to avoid the long line ups at the water fountains.
On humid days, it may also be helpful to send a small towel along with your child. Some students found some relief by wiping their faces/arms with a damp towel or splashing water on their faces, after recesses and lunch this week. However, we are quickly running out of paper towel and need to keep the floor around our sink dry. Having students use a small towel will help with these problems.
With the winter quickly approaching, I shouldn't really complain about the heat! However, we want the students to be safe, and as comfortable as possible (so that they can concentrate and learn)!
All About Me Share
Learning Goal: We are making short presentations (30-60 sec) about ourselves to practice our public speaking and listening skills.
Success Criteria:
As a presenter...
- speak in a clear, loud voice so that audience can hear you
- speak slowly enough for the audience to understand your message
- use 3 objects as visual aid
- message prepared in advance (e.g., practice/rehearse at home, knows what to say)
As the audience...
- listen attentive (not talking to someone else, eyes on speaker, ask relevant questions)
Success Criteria:
As a presenter...
- speak in a clear, loud voice so that audience can hear you
- speak slowly enough for the audience to understand your message
- use 3 objects as visual aid
- message prepared in advance (e.g., practice/rehearse at home, knows what to say)
As the audience...
- listen attentive (not talking to someone else, eyes on speaker, ask relevant questions)
Wednesday, 3 September 2014
Welcome to our class blog!
Hi parents, guardians and students!
Welcome to our class blog! We've had a great start to our school year and I'm excited about the learning we're going to do this year. To help keep everyone informed, I will be keeping this blog to let parents and guardians know what's going on in our classroom. Each week, you will find the topics being covered in our classes, in addition to that week's Spelling words. I also hope to have "reporters" who will write about the events and activities happening in our class.
I believe that parent involvement and open communication are key to helping students reach their best potential. My hope is that this blog will be one of several channels of communication between families and myself. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to jot a note in the student agenda or give me a call (the school phone number is found on the 1st page of the student agenda).
It has been a pleasure meeting each of your children, and I hope to get chance to meet all the parents/guardians soon too!
Cheers,
Mrs. Kwong
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