Thursday, October 3, 2019

WRITING/READING: reading comprehension diagnostics and discussions about author / story messages in text
*paragraph structures and descriptive paragraph writing 
**free write practice will be ongoing

MATH: exploring transformational geometry: practising translations, rotations and reflections

CLASS COMMUNITY: ** discussions focussed on building understanding of a Fixed vs Growth Mindset*** Big Idea: How might differing perspectives and relationships with the environment impact relationships between groups over time? - support students in the development of critical thinking and critical literacy skills in learning how to identify stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, and bias in a variety of sources.

SOCIAL STUDIES: How might differing perspectives and relationships with the environment impact relationships with groups over time? understanding the significance of the land acknowledgement, Truth & Reconciliation Official form of the TDSB Land Acknowledgement

VISUAL ARTS: 
** Applying our knowledge of rotations, reflections, translations, and lines of symmetry to complete our transformational geometry design; introducing the concepts of local architectural landmarks, design, sculpture and public space; including textiles
*** reviewing colour theory and the elements & principles of design (focussing on the use of line to convey movement)