Prior to the winter break our class finished our first novel study. We read, discussed, and analyzed the novel Egghead by Caroline Pignat. The grade 6 class has the unique opportunity to meet the author of Egghead. She will be discussing Egghead, other novels she has written, the writing process, along with the challenges authors face.

Caroline Pignat will be joining our class on Tuesday, January 28th, 2020 from 11:45-1:05PM. 

Homework: Students are being asked to come up with at least three questions for Caroline Pignat by this Thursday. Your questions can be about the novel itself, her experience as an author, the writing process, advice, etc.

Check out her website to learn more about her story: https://www.carolinepignat.com/

Mrs. Reichstein came to teach our class about structured word inquiry. Students had the opportunity to become investigators and detectives regarding the how and why words are spelled a particular way.

She explained that, “English spelling is a highly ordered, logical system, with explainable rules and patterns”.

We learned about the following terms:

Morphology-sequencing and structure of meaning

Etymology-interrelation of of meaning between words (where the words come from…origin)

Phonology-units of speech (sound) that make meaning

We are looking forward to learning more about these rules and patterns.

We will begin this week by discussing the importance of descriptive writing.

Check out this Google Slides Presentation to help you get started:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1K51okcyV4DI4TKRjeZUWLSpAX-YWpaRQXxKpngSp6G8/edit?usp=sharing

Wild Winter Break Writing Activity

Your mission is to write about your favourite activity/experience that took place during winter break using descriptive language. 

• • • Try to incorporate all five senses into your writing

• • • Minimum one paragraph

• • • After you have written your paragraph → Use your editing checklist
      • Reminder that editing checklists can be found in the blue container next to the homework board)

• • • These will be blogged on your student upon completion

Reminder: Student vocabulary homework packets will be checked and reviewed tomorrow in class. The first vocabulary test will be on Wednesday!

Additionally, we are missing many copies of our class novel Egghead. Please search your houses and bring back any copies of the book you may have at home! We will be finishing the novel this week and students will be working on a  final writing assignment that is connected to the novel.

Dr. Marcovitz is bringing Parasha and Pancakes to OJCS! This is a fantastic opportunity to eat, learn, and develop critical thinking skills.

Click this link to sign up: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDXLNPY-7_fe9dzL8ufnzcg8Oqgq3IKLIgQ4qVaRw0IfujFQ/viewform

Important Dates

• Vocabulary Packet due Monday 12/16
• Vocabulary Quiz on Wednesday 12/18

Students have been assigned a list of 15 words to learn over the course of the next week. Students are expected to complete their vocabulary homework practice assignments by Monday 12/16. These exercises are designed to allow students to practice using/recognizing these new words in a variety of activities.

We will have our first vocabulary quiz on Wednesday 12/18. These quizzes will compromise of definitions, matching, fill in the blank, and multiple choice questions. Additionally, students will be asked to write a paragraph using various terms to demonstrate their understanding and comprehension.  Students should be reviewing their vocabulary terms throughout the week to enhance comprehension.

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The Grade 6 students spent a period reading with their buddies in Kindergarten last Friday. Students had the opportunities to read with their buddies and get to know each other.

Check out their experiences below:

The Scholastic Book Fair is happening this week! The students are already excited to look for new books to read. The Book Fair officially starts on Wednesday, December 4th. Parents are welcome to visit before and after school each day to look for books. The Book Fair will also be open during Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Students in Grades 6-8 will begin to visit the Book Fair on Thursday, December 5th. The students will also be allowed to visit during recess as well. You may send money in with your child if would like them to buy a book.

Class Visitation Schedule:

Thursday (12/5/2019)

Pd.1-Grade 8 (with Mr. Washerstein)

Pd. 6- Grade 7 (with Mrs. Bertrend and Mr. Cinanni)

Pd. 9- Grade 6 (with Mr. Sylvain and Mr. Cinanni)

Your Book!

At this point everyone should have completed and submitted/shared their Part B (Creative Component/Presentation) of the Independent Reading Project. Unfortunately the presentation portion of this assignment is going to be delayed. As I deal with the lingering effects of the car accident, students will have ample time to practice and perfect their presentations.

Please practice your presentations with your family and peers! Take time to re-read the rubrics below. 

Please be sure to create a presentation plan if you presenting a video, newspaper, scene, playlist, or song. Students should not be coming up and just hitting play on a particular item.  You want to provide the audience with a background knowledge about your book. Please include: title, author, main characters, basic plot (without giving the story away).

Tips for success:

• Do not read directly from the slides (use your slides as a guide)
• Practice your presentation at least five times to improve eye contact
• Use gestures/emphasize words to highlight important facts during your presentations
• Make sure any typed text is big enough for the audience to read (limit full paragraphs on slides)
• Explain any pictures/visuals you used during your presentation

Please email me if you have any questions. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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