This week, Grade 4 wrapped up their inquiry about colonisation, published and polished their narratives. Next week we will begin looking at our new unit of Inquiry, which will focus on "The Way The World Works". I am looking forward to this unit, which incorporates science, social studies, persuasive language and design. We will be investigating the way we use energy, which should lead us to some interesting questions and discoveries.
In language this week, we looked at plurals and some rules we can use to help us because I noticed that in both oral and written language many students have been getting a tad confused. The new Reader's Workshop arrangement is working sensationally. Students are familiar now of the system and are taking more responsibility for their reading. The conferences have been really productive and the activities assigned to each student have really helped most students engage with their reading in ways that will assist both their fluency as a reader but also the critical elements of interacting with texts.
During mathematics, students worked on their protractor and set square skills, particularly using set squares to draw parallel lines. We found a digital resource to practice estimating and measuring angles.
The Jinsho art exhibition will take place tomorrow and JIES has an allocated area displaying some of the amazing work students have been doing. Please check it out if you have time.
I look forward to sharing news about the next inquiry with you next week!
Have a great weekend.
- Miss Raciti
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