Today was another busy day in grade 4! Before we did any writing the teacher read aloud the story Zen Ties by John J. Muth. In this book summer has arrived, and so has Koo, Stillwater's haiku-speaking young nephew. When Stillwater encourages Koo, and his friends Addy, Michael, and Karl to help a grouchy old neighbor in need, their efforts are rewarded in unexpected ways. Students learned that a haiku poem consists of three lines, that very rarely rhyme. The first line has 5 syllables, the second 7 and the last 5 again. We looked at several haiku poems and broke them down into syllables. Tomorrow students will look at their beautiful mountain artwork and attempt to write their own haiku.
We have almost completed the last stage of our research around the six different natural regions of Alberta. Students will be finishing up any research, visual journal pages, charts etc. this week. In math, Mrs. Otterson gave students feedback about the work they have been completing. Students went back and made corrections or completed sections of work that were outstanding. The next chapter of "The Secret Garden" had the main character Colin describing the magic that is happening when he is in the garden. He has convinced himself that he will become well and will grow to be an adult. Mary, Ben (the gardener) and Dickon are all to think good thoughts about him healing in order for the magic to work. Colin is determined that if he is well, his father will feel differently about him. Students are becoming very proficient in iMovie and Gargeband. This Wednesday will be our last day to edit our work and ensure all the necessary components are there. We will work as a class to create a rubric for how this project should be marked. Reminders: Scholastic forms are due. Warm Feet For the Street RSVP due December 1. Remember to book you parent-teacher conference on Nov 24 or 25. Field trip to Fish Creek Park November 29th.
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