The 'Popping' Hand Art

By using line we can create 3D images! WOW! 

More Patterning

Pedro created a shape pattern with triangles.

Students were asked to extend the pattern using models and tables. Below you will see some student's models of Pedro's pattern. They were also asked to create their own patterns and compare them to Pedro's.

We are Artists Too

Alpha Genre Brainstorming

In the first few weeks of school we worked on brainstorming all sorts of topics we could write about.  The big idea was, that our writing should be creative and interesting to our readers.
Check them out!

Word Ladders

By using the form used in our daily Word Ladders,  we were able to create our own ladders.  These ladders helped us work with word families,  engage in manipulating words and just have a bit of fun.
Here is a great word ladder by AD.

Math Inquiry Question - My Wife and Her Love of School

Pattering Inquiry Question - My Wife and the Love of School

My wife LOVES school! I think she’s a little bit wacky. I on the other hand didn’t love school, it was really hard for me. My wife loves school so much she is still in school and she’s 30 years old. WOW!

Problem

When my wife finishes university, how many days of school will she have completed? 
What do we need to know? 
As a class we asked Mr. Martyn questions, and came up with these answers:

There are 195 days of school a year on average
My wife has gone when to elementary school from grade 1-8
She went to highschool from grade 9-13
After completing university she will have been there for 8 years.

Part A

How many years of school will my wife complete by the time she’s done school. 

Part B 

If my wife decides to continue her schooling, is it possible for her to complete exactly 4236 or 5127 days after any year? Why or why not. Explain your thinking. 

Part C

Find as many patterns as you can between the two columns and down the two columns. 


We worked very hard on this questions and learned a lot about using T-tables, calculators and place value patterns when solving real-life math problems. 

We decided that there were many patterns within the 'Total Number of Days' column. One being in the ones column of each number. 

We quickly discovered that there was an alternating pattern that alternated between 5 and 0. This helped us answer Part B, as each number (4236 and 5127) did not have a 0 or 5 in the ones column. 

The Important Book

By using a 'mentor text', we were able to review and practice the skill of paragraphing. The Important book is a fantastically descriptive book that points out the simple things in life, that go unnoticed.
By using this text structure, we reviewed the idea of a paragraph being composed of one big idea, supported by many unique, insightful and well thought out ideas. Below you will find snippets from our Important Book.

Walls

The most important thing about a wall is that it holds you in place. It keeps you warm from places like Antarctica. It holds objects like stairs in place from falling. It helps to protect you from weather like hurricanes. The most important thing about a wall is that it holds you in place.
~DK~

The Most Important Thing About a Tree is

The most important thing about a Tree is that it creates oxygen. Trees are a home for birds and other animals. Trees can filter the air so we can breath. We can also make wood from Trees and make a campfire. We can climb Trees to get a better view of things. We can also make paper from trees.
The most important thing about a Tree is that it creates oxygen.
~KW~

The Most Important Thing About a Hamster is 

The most important thing about a hamster is…It teaches us about responsibility. It gives us company. It entertains us. It brings us joy. It’s cute. But the most important thing about a pet is it teaches us about responsibility.
~SP~