The Word of the Week for Grades 4 and 5 is: quadrilateral
Monday, December 10, 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
Using a Protractor
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:
More information about Robert Munsch can be found on his website:
http://robertmunsch.com/
Monday, November 26, 2012
The TDSB Virtual Library
A book mark (like the one on the left) was sent home recently with information about the TDSB Virtual Library. It contains all the login procedures and passwords to access the various online resources and websites.
Please be sure to check out the Virtual Library with your child!
Here is the link to the TDSB Virtual Library:
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/libraries/cat.asp?schoolNo=4721
Here is the readme file with information about all the resources available on the Virtual Library:
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/libraries/files/pdf/elementaryreadme.pdf
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Word of the Week #8
The word of the week for Grade 4 is: multiplication
The word of the week for Grade 5 is: structure
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