Word of the Week #11

The Word of the Week for Grades 4 and 5 is:     quadrilateral

Word of the Week #10

The Word of the Week for Grades 4 and 5 is:     vertex

Using a Protractor

We use protractors to measure angles.

Here is a video tutorial from the Khan Academy on how to use a protractor:
http://www.khanacademy.org/math/geometry/angles/v/measuring-angles?playlist=Geometry

Here is an interactive activity where you can get some practice using a protractor:
http://www.khanacademy.org/math/geometry/segments-and-angles/e/measuring_angles?exid=measuring_angles


Don't forget there are also virtual protractors available at the Virtual Manipulatives websites that were mentioned in an earlier post:

http://rvroom208.blogspot.ca/search/label/math%20manipulatives

Robert Munsch and Readalouds

We have been rehearsing readalouds for oral presentations. The famous children's author Robert Munsch has some tips on what makes a really good storyteller:

http://youtu.be/VPmSEv0kj5A?hd=1



Here are two examples of Robert Munsch reading his own stories:

"Mortimer" - http://youtu.be/P1q7sJUkLck

"Something Good" - http://youtu.be/Dgoxk78Fg7s











More information about Robert Munsch can be found on his website:
http://robertmunsch.com/