It was another short week (it seems like we have had more short than regular weeks!). But, as a compensation, we got to meet face-to-face, which is something I love.
As a consequence, we did not have a lot in all our subjects this week. We spent a good deal of time working on our writing skills this week. I was very impressed by the base level of skill the group brought to grade six this year. By focusing on a picture, looking at the details and trying to find a way to give emotion and depth to our descriptions, we were able to create some fantastic pieces of writing. Both the kids and I had a great experience doing this and we are all looking forward to creating some new pieces. In addition, we began to wrap up our reading comprehension work. I am getting a good sense of the level of understanding each student derives from a text and some of the things we can work on to deepen that understanding. It is exciting to see the kids enjoy a piece of writing, then demonstrate what they learned.
In science we spent a lot of time working on our trading cards. Truth be told, the kids are finishing this assignment much more quickly than I anticipated (which is a good thing). I can spend a little more time next week going over some final concepts and then use our extra time to study for the unit final, which is scheduled for Nov 2. The cards themselves are due on the 3rd of the November, but if they are handed in early, I am not opposed to that.
In social studies we looked at the concept of free speech, exploring some different ways to express our opinions in a democratic society. I am looking forward to seeing these final products next week.
We did not have CE this week, because of Teacher's convention. But we did do our memory verse and we have memory verses next week as well.
I do hope you have an enjoyable weekend. I recognise that it is not a long weekend for you, even though it is for your child. I appreciate the difficulties this may cause, but I am very grateful for the opportunity to learn more about my practise and to present to my colleagues some things I have learned. It is intended as a time that would improve my practise as a classroom teacher, and I hope I can bring this back to our room and make it a better, more enjoyable learning environment.
I wish you a very wonderful weekend and I had a great time meeting with you on Wednesday night.
