Wishing everyone a great weekend and sending a big thank you for putting together such a wonderful class party today! Our fort was a tremendous success, the snacks were delicious (I think Mason Buttle would be especially fond of the apple treats!), the jammies were adorable, and all of us had a fantastic time reading together!
Kids- show this book trailer for "The Truth As Told By Mason Buttle" and tell them about the mystery we've been trying to solve!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvtvDYw7HgI
Here are some important dates and events to keep in mind as we move into next week:
- Monday - Math Quiz
Multi-digit multiplication using traditional method and lattice method. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVYwunbpMHA&t=243s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3T_NhFlpB0
- Wednesday- Social Studies Quiz: Atlantic Region (history/culture).
Please review the hard copy hand outs I gave you to study from, as well as the videos and notes posted previously in the blog.
- Weekend discussion topics:
This week was a time of profound and meaningful learning for us as a class as we further explored Canadian history in the Atlantic Region, with a focus on the Underground Railroad, the Black Loyalists, and the tragic demolition of the community of Africville, Halifax.
As a class, we discussed the dangers faced by those who were enslaved by their oppressors, and how they would use an intricate underground social network and secret codes to help people escape to attain their rightful personal freedom. We discussed why some history is debated, such as the "quilt codes" used for communicating escape strategies, largely due to the fact that it is an oral history passed down through generations. We also read "Caged Bird" by Maya Angelou and discussed its meaning as a class in our Poetry studies for Language Arts. Kids- you did a fantastic job and I am so very proud of how thoughtful and considerate you were when thinking about Ms. Angelou's iconic words! Shae this poem with your parents and help explain what it's all about, and why Maya Angelou is such an important writer. What similes and metaphors is she using? Why is it so smart to use a poem to describer her experiences? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjr-LVpU0hk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQwczv-GLpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60oFmPwLz8U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZStWWVqkh0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SaqmPjkFt4
A topic of discussion for families to discuss this weekend might be:
Why might oral history be a very valuable part of our Canadian identity?
Kids- show this book trailer for "The Truth As Told By Mason Buttle" and tell them about the mystery we've been trying to solve!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvtvDYw7HgI
Here are some important dates and events to keep in mind as we move into next week:
- Monday - Math Quiz
Multi-digit multiplication using traditional method and lattice method. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVYwunbpMHA&t=243s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3T_NhFlpB0
- Wednesday- Social Studies Quiz: Atlantic Region (history/culture).
Please review the hard copy hand outs I gave you to study from, as well as the videos and notes posted previously in the blog.
- Weekend discussion topics:
This week was a time of profound and meaningful learning for us as a class as we further explored Canadian history in the Atlantic Region, with a focus on the Underground Railroad, the Black Loyalists, and the tragic demolition of the community of Africville, Halifax.
As a class, we discussed the dangers faced by those who were enslaved by their oppressors, and how they would use an intricate underground social network and secret codes to help people escape to attain their rightful personal freedom. We discussed why some history is debated, such as the "quilt codes" used for communicating escape strategies, largely due to the fact that it is an oral history passed down through generations. We also read "Caged Bird" by Maya Angelou and discussed its meaning as a class in our Poetry studies for Language Arts. Kids- you did a fantastic job and I am so very proud of how thoughtful and considerate you were when thinking about Ms. Angelou's iconic words! Shae this poem with your parents and help explain what it's all about, and why Maya Angelou is such an important writer. What similes and metaphors is she using? Why is it so smart to use a poem to describer her experiences? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjr-LVpU0hk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQwczv-GLpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60oFmPwLz8U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZStWWVqkh0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SaqmPjkFt4
A topic of discussion for families to discuss this weekend might be:
Why might oral history be a very valuable part of our Canadian identity?
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