Gr.5 Gazzette
Second issue/February 2015
E.L.A
In E.L.A we have been working on many things. For example, in reading we have been working on many different strategies to help us understand or comprehend our reading. One of the strategies is cause and effect. Cause and effect is where you try to identify, in a sentence or paragraph what happened (the cause) and why it happened (the effect). I love to read month is also going on in February. Read lots to win prizes!
In writing we have been working on trying to make more dialogue tags in our stories and in writers workshop narratives are our main focus.
On some days in the morning we work on our speaking skills. Right now we are doing it by retelling native folktales. It sure is lots of fun!
Writing dialogue tags
In our writing we have been adding lots of dialogue tags to our stories.
Reading
Read lots! Especially in February to win prizes!
Native Folktales
This is my native folktale that I retold. It is about 4 ghosts that try to prank a man named Brave Bear. Brave Bear is not afraid of anything. Or is he?
Band
In band we have been working hard on some pieces for music festival. We are also planning a meet with gateway school. Our band teacher is Mr. Kapiniak. One of my favorite pieces is Hard Rock Blues.
Physical Education
In phys. ed. we have been working on a little badminton and teamwork building skills. We will be working on Cross Country Skiing in March though.
Band
This is just a funny picture I thought would represent band.
Physical Education
In physical education or gym we have also been running and trying to see how long we can run for and try to increase our stamina.
Friends for life
This is the friends for life logo. The sessions teach kids to deal with worries and stress.
Latest Friends For Life Session
In friends for life we have been studying red and green thought and how to change red or negative thought into green or positive thoughts. We also have been finding ways to cope with our stress and worries in a good way. Don't forget to do your homework because if you do you get a candy!
Social Studies
In Social Studies we have started a new unit called resources and wealth. We are focusing mostly on resources and wealth in Canada and Saskatchewan. We also just had a presentation about agriculture and ways or practices farmers use to help the environment.
Above is a picture of a wheat field in Saskatchewan.
The End
Well, overall it has been a good month, I love to read month was good, the friends for life sessions have been interesting, and we started a few new units. In band we've all been working hard, (some of us) and we've all learned something new. See you in February!
By Romy Schafer