Christmas Holidays

Dear Grade Fives! 

Today, in your Blog response, I would like you to write a complete paragraph about what you would like to do over Christmas holidays. In a short time, you will have two weeks to enjoy some well-earned time off.

          Remember, I am expecting a well-crafted paragraph. To help ensure this, please 1) read over your response to ensure that it makes sense; 2) use spell-check to help you with your spelling; 3) listen to your blog; and 4) use the checklist to help ensure that your paragraph uses the correct conventions. These tools are intended to make it easier for you to complete a writing assignment successfully. Take advantage of them.

As usual, I look forward to reading your responses.
Love, Mrs. French

Meeting Your Needs

Dear Grade Fives!

          This blog is Part Two of Two. You completed Part One last week.

Today, I would like you to read over last week’s response. I would then like you to tell me what you can do about dealing with these behaviours that make your learning more difficult. (You will write these plans in a list and not in a paragraph.) During the week, you and I will talk about your ideas and how I can help you succeed.

Please set up your response in the following way. For each of your behaviours that interfere with your success, I would like you to make a plan to stop it.

 For example,

1.   When I do not understand something, I will ask for help right away.

2.   Each day, before coming to school, I will make sure I have my glasses.

3.   I will move things that I play with away from the front of my desk.

To help ensure that your response is ready to post, please

1) Read over your response to ensure that it makes sense.

2) Use spell-check to help you with your spelling.

3) Listen to your blog.

4) Use the checklist to help ensure that your paragraph uses the correct conventions.

These tools are intended to make it easier for you to complete a writing assignment successfully. Take advantage of them.

As always, I look forward to reading your responses!
Love, Mrs. French 

Challenge: Are you looking for a little extra challenge? Write an 'I wonder...' question after your blog response e.g. something that you wonder about after reflecting on our topic.

Dear Grade Fives!

          This blog is Part One of two. You will complete Part Two next week.

We have been goal setting and have just completed term one. Today, I would like you to reflect on the areas you think are interfering with your academic success. For example, you might notice that you seem to miss important information about assignments, or that you always have work unfinished, or that you often need to fix your handwriting.

         In a paragraph, please tell me about areas that are making academic success more difficult or unpleasant for you. Remember that your first sentence is your promise sentence. Be sure that you keep all specific information for your support sentences. Remember, I am expecting a well-crafted paragraph.

To help ensure that your response is ready to post, please

1) Read over your response to ensure that it makes sense.

2) Use spell-check to help you with your spelling.

3) Listen to your blog.

4) Use the checklist to help ensure that your paragraph uses the correct conventions.

These tools are intended to make it easier for you to complete a writing assignment successfully. Take advantage of them.

As always, I look forward to reading your responses!
Love, Mrs. French 

Challenge: Are you looking for a little extra challenge? Write an 'I wonder...' question after your blog response e.g. something that you wonder about after reflecting on our topic.

Books You Enjoy

Dear Grade Fives!

           Today I am asking you what type of book you like to read, fiction or non-fiction books. Fiction books are stories that did not actually happen. They come from the author’s own imagination, experience or some research. Non-fiction books provide us with information, facts about a certain topic.          

         In a paragraph, please tell me what type of books (fiction or non-fiction) you like to read. You can tell me about authors, titles, or book genres (adventure, mystery, science fiction etc.) you really enjoy. Remember to answer my question.

          Remember, I am expecting a well-crafted paragraph. To help ensure this, please 1) read over your response to ensure that it makes sense; 2) use spell-check to help you with your spelling; 3) listen to your blog; and 4) use the checklist to help ensure that your paragraph uses the correct conventions. These tools are intended to make it easier for you to complete a writing assignment successfully. Take advantage of them.

As always, I look forward to reading your responses!
Love, Mrs. French

Challenge: Are you looking for a little extra challenge? Write an 'I wonder...' question after your blog response e.g. something that you wonder about after reflecting on our topic.

Canada: A Closer Look at Our Country

Dear Grade Fives!

Over the past several Social Studies periods, you have been recreating a relief map of Canada. Today, in your response, I would like you to write a complete paragraph describing what you have learned about Canada. I would like you to describe Canada’s landscape in as much detail as possible. You are welcome to use the above map to help you. As you write, please assume that I know nothing about our country’s geographical features.

Remember, I am expecting a well-crafted paragraph. To help ensure this, please use the checklist very carefully. It is intended to make it easier for you to complete a writing assignment successfully. Take advantage of it.

As usual, I look forward to reading your responses.

Love, Mrs. French

Your Novel’s Main Character

Dear Grade Fives!

Today, in your Blog response, I would like you to write a complete paragraph telling me about the main character in your novel. I would like you to describe him or her in as much detail as possible. Assume that I know nothing about this person.

Remember, I am expecting a well-crafted paragraph. To help ensure this, please use the checklist very carefully. It is intended to make it easier for you to complete a writing assignment successfully. Take advantage of it.

As usual, I look forward to reading your responses.

Love, Mrs. French

Hockey, Band and Inquiry Based Learning

Dear Grade Fives!  

Today, in your Blog response, I would like you to write a complete paragraph about what you have learned in hockey, band, or Inquiry Based Learning. Please tell me about something you have learned over the past two months.

Remember to first write your response on your word document. I would then like you to carefully check your blog with our writing checklist. Please be sure to reread each line in your checklist carefully to ensure that you have edited your response to the best of your ability. You may also want to listen to your response prior to posting. As always, I look forward to reading your responses!

Love, Mrs. French

Gentle Ben

Hello Grade Fives!

You and I have been reading Gentle Ben for quite some time. I would like you to tell me whether or not you are enjoying it and why. I expect a full paragraph beginning with a topic sentence, three support sentences, and one concluding sentence. 

Please use the following links prior to posting your response.

1. Writing Paragraphs
2. Writing Checklist

I look forward to reading your responses.

Love, Mrs. French

Salmon Life Cycle

Dear Grade Fives,

On Friday, we go to Stellako to see the salmon spawn. In preparation, I would like you to view the following video again Life Cycle of Salmon and then listen to the Salmon Life Cycle Song. 

I would then like you to write a short paragraph describing the salmon life cycle. Ensure that all sentences begin with a capital and end with a period. Please use your best guess spelling for unknown words.

I look forward to reading your paragraphs.

Love, Mrs. French  

Welcome to Our Class Blog!

Hello Grade Fives!

Welcome to our class blog! I would like you to answer three questions, in complete sentences and in as much detail as possible:

1) Which subject is easiest for you, why?
2) Which subject is hardest for you, why?
3) Do you learn best when you 'see', 'hear', or 'do' new things?

You may also choose to tell me anything else that you think is important for me to know about your learning.

I look forward to reading your responses.

Love, Mrs. French