I can tell you that a noun is a person, place or thing.
I can tell you that a verb is an action word.
I can tell you that an adjective is a word that describes a noun.
I can use nouns, verbs and adjectives in my written work.
This week, the students learned about nouns, verbs, and adjectives. Through various videos, discussions, and independent tasks, the student learned about these different parts of speech. The students participated in word hunts for different verbs, created illustrations to demonstrate different types of nouns, and made a diagram in their visual journal for adjectives. In Journals this week, they continued with the challenge of including three key words (a noun, a verb, and an adjective) in their writing. The words of the week were: friend, played and sunny.
Learning Intentions:
I can tell you about my heritage.
I can tell you about my culture.
I can tell you about my name.
I can tell you about celebrations, places and foods that are special to my family.
I can tell you about different cultures and use the word diversity.
This week, the students started a new unit called Our Shared Stories. Students brought home a paper at the beginning of the week to learn more about their names and their culture. This was due on Thursday, and the students will use it for a final project at the end of this unit. On Tuesday, the students participated in a virtual presentation from the Calgary Public Library. The presentation was from a series called "Caretakers of the Land" and focused on Indigenous Languages Day. The students listened to a story and learned how to say the names of different animals in Indigenous languages. They looked at Indigenous knowledge and values, and at how everything is connected in the world. They ended the week by learning more about different languages in our world.
Supporting Your Child at Home:
Reading:
When reading with your child, ask them to identify the noun, verb or adjective in a sentence.
Math:
Your child brought home a basic facts practice sheet. Please have your child continue practicing their facts at home to build faster recall.
Social:
Please ensure your child has returned their "All About Me" homework, as we will need it for an upcoming project.
Photos of Our Week:
It turns out we were having so much fun learning this week that I completely forgot to take photos. Clearly a sign that things were busy, engaging, and just a little bit chaotic in the best way!