Ms Elder's Grade 4/5 Class

This week, we're finishing up our last round of Reading Groups.  Over the past two months, we've been reading novels in small groups. Ms Elder let us choose between three novel choices for each group. We chose to read: The Legend of Skull Cliff, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Fudge-a-mania, The Magician's Nephew, and Castle in the Attic .  Each time we read, we record in our mediated journals the questions and predictions we have, as well as a chapter summary for each chapter. These are the skills we've been practicing this year to develop our reading skills. We're finishing up our mediated journals to make sure they communicate our understanding of our book. Look for them later this week when we bring them home.

Exploring the garden SS: I can learn the stories of our past and how that impacts the present; I can think about the personal legacy I'd like to leave behind; I can learn by primary and secondary sources LA: I can summarize information in my own words On Wednesday, we visited the Reader Rock Garden. It was developed by William Reader over a hundred years ago. He was really good at gardening and landscaping and he loved trying different plants to see if they would grow. He had around 4000 plant species in his original garden! Mr Reader was also responsible for developing city parks around Calgary. Originally, the Reader Rock Garden was his private home. Now, it's public gardens. The city has tried to keep the gardens looking as original as possible.  While at the gardens, we learned about many famous Calgarians and how they made an impact on the city. Here are our summaries of each person and the legacies they left. The Cross Family "We are writing about the Cross family an...

Here are the Learning Intentions of our work:    SS: I can connect the land with how people need and use it .   SS: I can explain how our stories make up our provincial and national identity .   SS: I can use primary sources to broaden understanding of historical events and issues .   SS: I can develop research skills .   SS: I can make a personal connection to the land .   Art: I can explore different forms of artwork   Art: I can use the work of a model artist to experiment with different styles and media.   Throughout this school year, the Grade 4/5’s have been learning about Canada’s Land and People . We have explored each region from West Coast to East Coast to North Coast.    As an anchor for each region, we have delved into examples of art from the area . From the artwork, we have observed characteristics of the land, studied the animals that live there , and learned of the history and culture of the people .  ...