Monday February 3

Wow another new month already. Mental Monday was a mix of adding, multiplying and even some division. All work should have been able to be worked out in the mind, with work shown to support. After this we reviewed what perimeter is and how to find the perimeter of any shape....not just a rectangle. Hopefully using toothpicks to make rectangles with a perimeter of 24 helped students to see that there are more than one rectangle for a given perimeter and that to find perimeter you have to add the measurements of all sides together. Tomorrow we will have a look at area again.

 Then the class had a good chunk of time to work on their research of one of the regions in Canada or Alberta. Again the use of the internet was invaluable as well as good ol'fashion books.

 In the afternoon, the class worked on their literacy circles tasks and discussions. We stressed the importance of having the discussion after the role work was completed. This discussion allows all group members to make comments or add more of their own ideas and understanding to the group. This is what deepens the comprehension for everyone.

 To end the day the class worked on creating the February calendar in their visual journals.

 Reminders:
- next week is a short week because of teacher's convention

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