May 13th

Math Lesson 11. 

https://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/lesson-11/31741428/?s=kDGjAd&ref=appemail 

We are working on a unit in language arts in narrative writing.  The details and all the assignment sheets are on the narrative writing page.  I will be updating this page as we go through the unit.  I am constantly adjusting the work in response to the needs of the kids so you will need to check it once in a while. 

Language Arts Narrative Writing 

http://mredclass.blogspot.ca/2015/05/narrative-writing-unit.html 

On Friday I am starting a lesson on the water cycle.  I created a page for the kids to work off of including several sites and the questions I want them to answer about it.  I will also be teaching a short lesson in class as way to help them understand it.  They will need to have this assignment complete for May 25th.   I will start this in class on Friday.  You can always watch the video before hand if you want.  It is what I am going to teach in class. 

Here is my video you can watch ahead of time if you want.  That way you can get started right away on working class. 

https://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/water-cycle/31741194/?s=T4XA8Q&ref=appemail 

Water Cycle 

http://mredclass.blogspot.ca/2015/05/water-cycle.html 

Water Cycle

After I briefly teach about the water cycle in class I will be asking you to watch the video first and then go the webpage.  You will need to define the important words and tell me why the oceans are salty.

You Tube Video on the Water Cycle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al-do-HGuIk

Interactive site that explains all the parts of the water cycle. It includes a video and picture.

https://www.thinglink.com/scene/355450044280733696

A good page that will give you a lot of good information on the water cycle.
http://www.kidzone.ws/water/

Another good page on the water cycle.
http://web.uvic.ca/~mroth/438/WEATHER/watercycle.html

Webpage 1 Water Cycle
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/earth/Watercycle.shtml
Important words to know from this site.  You will need to explain each of these.
Transpiration
Condensation
Precipitation
Surface Runoff
Accumulation
Evaporation

You also need to be able to answer why are the oceans salty.

In your notebook copy down the following questions and answer them.  Remember you need to use handwriting and answer in full sentences.
1.  What are the four main parts of the water cycle?
2.  How does evaporation work?
3.  How does condensation work?
4.  How does precipitation work?
5.  How does collection work?
6.  What is Surface runoff?
7.  Write definitions for the following words
a) transpiration
b) condensation
c) Precipitation
d) Surface Runoff
e) Accumulation
f) Evaporation

Narrative Writing unit

We are working on Narrative Writing in class.  I am going to use this page to post up all the instructions and handouts that are given in class.  This page will be changed on a regular basis so you will want to check back from time to time.

Each student will have an example of a writing assignment that is a 2,3, and a 4.  They are also posted up in the classroom for a reference.


Documents
Elements of Narrative
What is involved in a narrative story.
Narrative Writing Assignment
The page for the writing assignment and what is expected.
Narrative Writing Planning Frame
One of the planning frames for the writing
Narrative Writing Rubric
The marking rubric I will be using to mark their story
Examples of Narrative Writing
Examples of narrative writing ranging in marks from 1-4.  We went over each of these with the kids explaining why each would get the mark they would.  They are also up in the classroom.

Journal topic for May 13

This is the journal topic for May 13th.  Please don't answer it before computer class.
If you had three wishes, what would they be? (You can't wish for more wishes or money)

Follow the link below to answer it.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vnjIqHk27oJdhEIEdIaPNgG_SqNN73_KKbttDi2xgxU/viewform