Reading - We talked about reading out loud with expression. We talked about how the end punctuation of a sentence dictates how you read it and using expression helps the listener understand what is going on in the story.
Writing - We continued working on our climbing story. We used a picture of a squirrel jumping out of a tree as a starting point. We have written together and on our own:
1. a great beginning
2. main event/ introduction to the problem
3. Attempt #1 to solve the problem which does not work
4. Attempt #2 to solve the problem which does not work
5. Attempt #3 which solves the problem.
6. Extended ending - using a feeling, wish, decision, or memory
Math - We have continued to practice our addition and subtraction mental math and double digit skills. We talked about how many edges, vertices, and faces these 3D objects have - sphere, cube, pyramid, cone, and cylinder.
Science - We did a few buoyancy and boats experiments which were:
1. Does it sink or float?
2. Can a floating object sink?
3. Can a sinking object float?
Social Studies - We looked further into Calgary and its natural resources, goods, and services. We also looked into the Blackfoot culture and learned about their language, traditional food, clothing and art.
Have a wonderful long weekend!