Clue Words in Word Problems

We took a closer look at word problems and found that there are clues to tell us what to do.  This is what we found:



My Just-Right Book



The students brainstormed how to find their "just-right" book.  They are practicing how to do this when they sign books out of the library.  The book is not too easy, not too hard - it's JUST RIGHT!

The 5W's and 1H

The students are learning how to ask questions.  They have learned the 5W's and 1H.  Look at the questions they made.



Math: Learning to add three digit numbers

The students are using math manipulatives to help them reach the correct answer.

Math: Whole Numbers

In math we are learning about whole numbers.  Check out this website http://www.ezschool.com/Games/Compare.html .  You can compare whole numbers using <, >, or =.

Making numbers out of base ten blocks.



Science: The Body

In science, we are learning about our bodies. 

There are a lot of new vocabulary words the students are learning. 

The students made a matching game with the new body vocabulary words.

 

A reading from the book, "The Body."

Language Learning Goals for September

1.     We will show that we understand stories by indentifying the important ideas and stating some supporting details.

    I can identify the characters of the story.

    I can identify the setting of the story.

    I can identify the problem of the story.

    I can identify the solution of the story (How was the problem fixed?).

    I can identify the beginning, middle and end of a story.

2.    We will use appropriate punctuation at the end of our sentences.

    I can identify a period.

    I can identify a question mark.

    I can identify an exclamation mark.

    I can appropriately use periods, question marks and exclamation marks in my writing.

3.    We will create a storyboard for an important scene in a story and present it to the class.
     I can create and explain a scene from a favourite story.

Important Dates in October

October 3:   Student of the Month Assembly (located in the gym beginning at 9:05). 

October 4:   Picture Day for Grade 4's

October 5:   Picture Day for Grade's 5 and 6's

October 10:  Thanksgiving (No School)

October 28:  YMCA Swim

Welcome to Dougall ELL

Welcome to the "Dougall ELL Blog!"  Mrs. Naismith and I will be using this blog throughout the year to keep you updated on what's going on in our ESL classroom.  Please check back often as you will be able to see through pictures and videos what we are learning.  We will also have websites and resources you can use at home to help your child.  Hats off to a great start to another wonderful year of learning!