We kicked off week 2 of our learning by learning how to brainstorm ideas using a variety of different strategies/methods.  The students explored using venn diagrams, lists, pictures, graphic organizer (webs), etc. This gave the students more of a variety of ways to come up with ideas for their 'READING STRATEGIES' and 'ELEMENTS OF A STORY'.  

LEARNING INTENTION: To learn how to use a variety of different strategies/methods to brainstorm ideas.  

1.) MATH: Complete 3 addition worksheets if you haven't already done so:

• Elephant Riddle
• Pirate's Riddle
• Card Total

2.) WRITE A REPONSE: 

• Today, you learned different strategies and methods that will help you brainstorm when you are looking for ideas.  
• Brainstorm a list of ideas here using the 'LIST' method.  Feel free to choose any appropriate topic.  
• Your list must include at least 7 items.  

VIDEO LINKS:
Elements of a Story Song

Today, the students created concept maps and brainstormed ideas on several different topics.  They did individual work, worked in pairs, and then shared their ideas with the class.  The students have been doing Think-Pair-Share activities all year long and it is great to see them so comfortable learning in different ways!

1.) LANGUAGE ARTS: Everyone should have completed your concept maps in class today.  

2.) WRITE A RESPONSE: 

• What is archaeology   
• What is an archaeologist? 
• What do you think motivates archaeologists?  
• What tools do they use?
• What skills do archaeologists need to be successful? 

VIDEO LINKS:
To be updated

Today, we welcomed several visitors from different educational institutions.  First, we had Linda Chau from J.T. Brown Elementary School visit our class to see the wonderful learning that has taking place.  In addition to this, we were lucky enough to have two University professors of education visit our class to talk to you about your learning.  It was wonderful to see how well all of you responded to the questions that were asked.  You all articulated your learning like true life-long learners.  

1.) ART - IF POSSIBLE, complete colouring your anime art using one of the following websites or any other software you are comfortable using.  If you have completed your first image (you will end up making 4 separate ones next week) please submit it to our hand-in box and call it 'YOUR NAME - DRAFT 1).  If you have any questions, be sure to post them here so your classmates can help you complete some of the tasks.  Remember, zooming in while fine-lining will help you create a smooth lines. If you don't zoom in when you do this, your lines will appear very sloppy.  

           www.pixlr.com                          www.fotoflexer.com                          www.sumo.fm     

2.) SCIENCE - (Taxonomy/Classification) Add to your Science notes.  Currently, you have completed going through one reliable source and took notes of all the important points about the 5 Kingdoms.  You confirmed that you   had all the key points by collaborating with your classmates via Google Drive.  Your goal, if you choose to accept this (Just kidding....you must accept it...ha ha) is to take notes from the video link below.  The good thing about video resources is that you can pause it at anytime to jot down your notes.  Don't forget to use headings when jotting down your notes.  This video is about 12 minutes long and will likely some time to load so be sure to pause it so that it can buffer while you wait.  

3.) MATH 6 / 7 - Complete the fraction art activity you worked on in class today if you haven't already.

4.) POST A RESPONSE - Today, we learned more about pre-writing strategies.  We discussed making lists, brainstorming with webs, discussing with friends, and drawing pictures.  In addition to this, you did some writing activities that helped you get your thoughts down on paper.  Following this, you worked on your first draft of your 'WRITES' and then exchanged them with your partners so they could give you feedback to see what areas you could improve in.  They should have given you 4-5 points to work on.  Your homework is to revise your work and post it here.  Also, read the responses your classmates leave and we will complete the 'Blogging B.R.G.R.R.' on Monday morning as usual.

VIDEO LINK:
- Taxonomy: Life's classification System

1.) If you didn't complete yesterday's task, please follow the instructions on yesterday's planner message.  

2.) WRITE A RESPONSE: Comment on one of the 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship and why you feel it is important.  


3.) Here are the links to each of the Today's Meet brainstorming sessions we did today on the 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship:
- Digital Access
- Digital Commerce (Business)
- Digital Communication
- Digital Literacy
- Netiquette
- Digital Rights & Responsibilities
- Digital Law
- Health and Wellness
- Digital Security

VIDEO LINKS:
- 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship Video 
- Digital Citizenship Website