English -
Our class will be working on persuasive texts and strategies through essay writing, organizing ideas. We will also be continuing our work with reading comprehension, etc.
French -
French Provincial Article Summary and Reflection due on the last day of the month (January 31 st),
We will start our concours d'art oratoire (French speech writing) this month as well.
Social studies -
We will continue our unit on Mapping.
Science -
We will wrap up our unit on Flight and create our own Delta Darts.
Math -
Unit 6 - geometry and measurement.
In this unit, your child will:
·
Name and sort triangles by
their side lengths, angle measures, and
angle types.
· Construct triangles given side lengths and/or angle measures.
·
Sort polygons into sets of
regular and irregular polygons, and into sets of
convex or concave polygons.
· Demonstrate congruence.
·
Develop and apply formulas to
determine:
– the perimeters of polygons
– the area of rectangles
– the volume of rectangular prisms.
Here are some suggestions for activities you can do at home with your child.
·
Cut cardboard strips of
different lengths, then explore different shapes that can
be made from them. Compare the angles that result.
· Look for and identify as many 2-D shapes of different types as you can in your environment. Encourage your child to name each type of shape, and to tell how the shapes are alike and different.
· Find the length and width of rectangular-shaped items in your home, such as a table top and the screen of a computer monitor. Have your child find the area and perimeter of each rectangle.
· Compare the volumes of different rectangular prisms in your home, such as a cereal box and a recycling bin.
Art -
Visual Art - Shading and light.