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Math- We are currently working 3 dimensional shapes. Students are exploring shapes and discussing their different attributes. Our next unit is measurement.

Language- We are working on narrative writing while reading and listening to traditional and fractured fairy tales. Students are working to create and develop stories with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Each of the students will create a story plan including characters, setting, problem and solution. The students will work through the writing process by making a plan, rough draft, editing, and producing a 'good copy' or published piece.

In reading students will use prior knowledge and experiences to help to further understanding of texts read aloud and independently. We will work together to indentify characteristics of fairytale narratives, identify elements of style (word choice, voice), and to identify the speaker and point of view being presented. We will use fairy tale plays and readers theatre to work on our fluency skills.

Science- Mrs. White will continue to work with the students as they explore Energy in Our Lives.

Social Studies- We are working on mapping skills. During this unit we will read and create maps of familiar areas while identifying and using map features such as symbols, colours, etc. We will also demonstrate an understanding of scale and use non-standard units to measure distance on a map.

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Dinnertime Dialogue

Here you will find some conversation starters. They reflect our learning in class and are perfect topics to discuss with your child at home.

Ask me about:

1. Ask me to identify some real world solids in our home.

2. Ask me to tell you the difference between a prism and a pyramid.

3. Ask me to show you the faces on a variety of 3D solids.

4. Ask me to discuss the number of vertices on a variety of 3D solids.

5. Ask me to draw a compass rose.

Dates to Remember

MAY

17th- Pizza Lunch, Jump Rope for Heart (p.m., please wear a hat and sunscreen)

20^th NO SCHOOL- Victoria Day

JUNE

7^th NO SCHOOL- P.A. Day

27^th Report Cards go home

28^th NO SCHOOL- P.A. Day

Photos

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LYNDE SHORES CONSERVATION AREA

TERRY FOX RUN

Websites

ABDO EBOOKS

The Durham District School Board has purchased 600 ebooks that can be read online or on mobile devices. The collection consists mainly of nonfiction and graphic novels.

http://my.abdodigital.com The username and password can be found on a sticker in your child's agenda.

Starfall

Starfall is a great site for early readers. Starfall offers 4 levels-- ABC's, Learn to Read, It's Fun to Read and I'm Reading!

www.starfall.com

Tumble Readers

The Tumble Readers website offers a variety of online books at all levels.

http://www.oshlib.ca/modules/wiwimod/index.php?page=csrea

CBC Kids

The CBC website offers many games and activities.

http://www.cbc.ca/kids/

Scholastic Games

http://www.scholastic.com/kids/stacks/games/