Monday November 18

This morning was mental Monday and we practiced adding large numbers using a strategy that we could do in our heads. Some students still found a solution using the traditional algorithm, but it was not nearly as efficient. For example: 2 375 + 1998 is easier to add 2 375 + 2 000 then subtract 2 from the answer. After this the class continued typing their era stories and sharing it with their teacher. They will have feedback given and then continue writing to improve their writing. Then we began math and finding out what the students knew about multiplication. They completed a Frayer model information page in their notebooks and then we discussed why 4 x 2 = 8. As a class we proved this equation many ways so that it made sense. Multiplication is our next concept and it is important to practice the basic facts as much as possible. There are many websites that have math games that practice all the different operations.

  https://www.coolmath4kids.com/ is one to check out.

 In the afternoon, as soon as the students entered the room, 6 Minutes was on, so it was important that they got settled quickly at the front. They responded to a challenge question not related to the story today after this. To end the day the class was introduced to an extension activity from the reading article about the Pine Beetle and just began watching a short video about how the Mountain Pine Beetle has devastated huge areas of forest in BC and Alberta. More time will be given to fully complete this activity.

 Reminders:
- Friday Nov. 22 is a PD day
- there is school Mon-Thurs this week

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