Topics to be explored:
- “Living Our Faith” and being of service to others
- peaceful problem solving strategies and how emotional regulation affects learning and relationships
- writing a paragraph to express an opinion with evidence
- developing reading comprehension skills by using the techniques of questioning the elements of the plot and exploring the transformation of the characters
- place value, comparing, and estimating using numbers up to 1,000,000
- reviewing and mastering multiplication facts
- solving word problems
- experimenting with solutions and solubility
- learning about the importance of traditional First Nations’ education practices and the effects of residential schools (in preparation for Orange Shirt Day)
- fine arts drama games and the art of Vincent Van Gogh
Ways to support learning at home:
- practice multiplication facts to 12 x 12
- encourage your child to read for 15 – 30 minutes each day
- remind your child to check the Grade 5 Google Classroom for announcements
- help your child to complete any other work that may be assigned to them for home practice (you will be informed of this via email)