Entry for Monday, April 27
Welcome back to a new week, our final week of April.
By the end of this school week, we will be in the month of May!
Joel Westheimer is a gentleman my family knows and loves. He is a professor at the University of Ottawa and the education columnist for CBC radio. Below is a link to an article he wrote entitled, "Is Taking a Pause From the Classroom So Bad?"
I urge all of our parents to read this article...it will sooth many feelings of doubt or concern you may have with regard to school being closed for this extended period of time.
Joel Westheimer Article on Distance Learning For Parents
Click on the link below for the article.
https://research.uottawa.ca/news/taking-pause-classroom-so-bad?fbclid=IwAR2iLbRmEgcHP_E65oSCI_eYaqYsLSGgogm-VAWhdEpG-gQDVpvBTSdTt6c
Joel Westheimer is a gentleman my family knows and loves. He is a professor at the University of Ottawa and the education columnist for CBC radio. Below is a link to an article he wrote entitled, "Is Taking a Pause From the Classroom So Bad?"
I urge all of our parents to read this article...it will sooth many feelings of doubt or concern you may have with regard to school being closed for this extended period of time.
Joel Westheimer Article on Distance Learning For Parents
Click on the link below for the article.
https://research.uottawa.ca/news/taking-pause-classroom-so-bad?fbclid=IwAR2iLbRmEgcHP_E65oSCI_eYaqYsLSGgogm-VAWhdEpG-gQDVpvBTSdTt6c
Today in History
Today in history, April 27, 2005, a new airplane made its maiden flight.
Look at the blue tail of the aircraft. It says A380.
Yes, this is an Airbus A380...the largest passenger jet in the world.
"Maiden" means "first"...so these images are of the airplane's first flight ever.
The flight was a huge success and a number of airlines decided to buy these large airplanes that are "double deckers".
We must wonder what the Wright brothers would say if they saw an Airbus 380?
They made their first flight way back in 1903, over 100 years before the A380 took flight!
The first names of the brothers were very interesting. You'll have to look them up!
Maybe I could be a pilot one day, Mr. Hamer
French Learning
Mme Pepe has sent along this storybook called "Le Chien" for you to read over the next few days.
Storybook "Le Chien"
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Le85e1_LBSCO_P_lzyTrM5-ZGdF8O6m0xhSFqf86oQc/edit?urp=gmail_link#slide=id.p
Yes, we all love dogs!
Math Learning
Today we begin our unit on fractions.
Fractions are "Parts of a Whole"
In the example above, one section of each circle is coloured.
That is shown by the number 1 on the fractions above.
The bottom number of the fraction shows how many parts make up the whole circle.
Note to Parents: In Grade 2 the curriculum has the students learning "Fractions of a Whole" meaning one single shape being split up into fractional parts.
In Grade 3, they will learn "Fractions of a Set" where we look at a set of objects, perhaps 5 stars with 3 being gold and 2 being white. 3/5 of the set of stars is gold while 2/5 is white.
Some of the videos shared in our unit will showcase both types of fractional representation. That's okay, as it will help prepare the children for next year!
So, for Grade 2, our focus will be on the left side of the chart above. Next year, children will study fractions similar to those on the right side of the chart.
As just mentioned, both will appear in some of our video lessons.
The top number of a fraction is called the Numerator.
The bottom number is called the Denominator.
Look at the top of the chart.
One green bar is coloured out of the four bars in total.
Therefore 1/4 of the bar is coloured green.
In the example above, they have chosen to look at the section of the circle that is not coloured.
One of the three sections is not coloured.
1/3 of the circle is not coloured.
The most important thing to remember when working with fractions is that they show "equal" parts.
Look at the chart above.
The shapes on the left all show equal parts.
They have been "divided" fairly.
We can work with these shapes.
Now, look at the shapes on the right.
They have not been split up fairly.
They do not show equal parts, so we won't work with them.
The video below shows us why the parts must be equal before we study them as fractions.
Video as Introduction to Fractions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ooKWyPI0i4
Your Math Learning Task #1
Study the top row on the page above.
The first rectangle has not been divided equally so we won't study it.
The second rectangle has been divided equally...that's good!
The square also has been divided equally....yeah!
Let's examine the second row.
The first circle has been divided equally in 8 sections! Yes!
The second circle has not been divided fairly...it's middle part is bigger than the two end parts. We will leave that shape alone.
The square has been divided equally so we can examine it.
Math Task #1
Draw the four shapes at the bottom of the page above.
Then, using one line, split the shapes into 2 equal parts.
Print the fraction shown below the shape. (1/2)
If you shared the two equal parts with a friend, then both of you would be happy!
Math Task #2
Study the page above.
Choose three of the shapes you see that show equal shares and draw them on your own page. Beneath each shape, print the word "equal".
Then, select three of the shapes above that show unequal shares and draw them on your own page. Beneath each shape, print the word "unequal".
Fractions are fun, Mr. Hamer!
Language Learning
Seeing as our "Today in History" dealt with airplanes...
...Mr. Hamer thought this fun story entitled "Violet the Pilot" would be a great read-aloud for you to watch and listen to.
Click on the video link below to find the story.
Violet the Pilot Read Aloud Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krykdhjGWg8
Can you guess why Violet called her dog Orville?
Ask an adult to see if you can figure that one out!
Your Language Learning Task
Poetry
Today we will write a short four-line "If I Were" Poem.
Look at Mr. Hamer's example below.
He gave the title.
He finished the three sentences that started with the same words.
His last sentence was made up of those beginning words only.
He then signed the poem as his own.
If I Were a Pilot
If I were a pilot, I would wear a fancy uniform
If I were a pilot, I would take you up above the clouds
If I were a pilot, I would touch the sky every day
If I were a pilot
By: Mr. Hamer
Or, how about this "If I Were" poem by Mr. Hamer.
If I Were the Sun
If I were the sun, I would shine brightly in the sky
If I were the sun, airplanes might try to fly up my way
If I were the sun, I would have a very warm personality
If I were the sun
By: Mr. Hamer
Your Task
Make up your own "IF I Were" poem following the same format as Mr. Hamer's.
It could be similar to his should you choose to select "pilot".
You may wish to select "cloud" or "sky" or "airplane".
Make sure your poem relates to the story "Violet the Pilot".
Some possible examples could be
If I Were a Cloud
If I Were the Sky
If I Were an Airplane.
If I Were a Bird
If I Were the Weather
If I Were Violet, the Pilot
If I Were Orville, the Dog
If I Were a Pilot (With different endings from Mr. Hamer's)
Or...some other idea you have that links to the story.
I can't wait to read them!
If you want, you can recite your poem during our classroom meet on Thursday!
That was fun work today, Mr. Hamer!
Student Sharing
It is always enjoyable to see the students sharing.
This is a fine example of division problem solving.
This snow globe is simply beautiful.
Thanks for sharing these two image A.D.
Here is an interesting strategy that works out well.
Drawing out simple objects to represent the word problem work...
...is a very effective strategy!
Looks great!
As does this math work.
She's got the verbs underlined correctly.
Beautiful art work.
Finally, a lovely snow globe. Thanks for sharing all of these images, G.M.
It's a lot of fun looking at my classmates' work, Mr. Hamer!
We finish off our lessons with this prayer of thanks to God.
Have a blessed day everyone! Mr. Hamer OCT
The first names of the brothers were very interesting. You'll have to look them up!
Maybe I could be a pilot one day, Mr. Hamer
French Learning
Mme Pepe has sent along this storybook called "Le Chien" for you to read over the next few days.
Storybook "Le Chien"
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Le85e1_LBSCO_P_lzyTrM5-ZGdF8O6m0xhSFqf86oQc/edit?urp=gmail_link#slide=id.p
Yes, we all love dogs!
Math Learning
Today we begin our unit on fractions.
Fractions are "Parts of a Whole"
In the example above, one section of each circle is coloured.
That is shown by the number 1 on the fractions above.
The bottom number of the fraction shows how many parts make up the whole circle.
Note to Parents: In Grade 2 the curriculum has the students learning "Fractions of a Whole" meaning one single shape being split up into fractional parts.
In Grade 3, they will learn "Fractions of a Set" where we look at a set of objects, perhaps 5 stars with 3 being gold and 2 being white. 3/5 of the set of stars is gold while 2/5 is white.
Some of the videos shared in our unit will showcase both types of fractional representation. That's okay, as it will help prepare the children for next year!
So, for Grade 2, our focus will be on the left side of the chart above. Next year, children will study fractions similar to those on the right side of the chart.
As just mentioned, both will appear in some of our video lessons.
The top number of a fraction is called the Numerator.
The bottom number is called the Denominator.
Look at the top of the chart.
One green bar is coloured out of the four bars in total.
Therefore 1/4 of the bar is coloured green.
In the example above, they have chosen to look at the section of the circle that is not coloured.
One of the three sections is not coloured.
1/3 of the circle is not coloured.
The most important thing to remember when working with fractions is that they show "equal" parts.
Look at the chart above.
The shapes on the left all show equal parts.
They have been "divided" fairly.
We can work with these shapes.
Now, look at the shapes on the right.
They have not been split up fairly.
They do not show equal parts, so we won't work with them.
The video below shows us why the parts must be equal before we study them as fractions.
Video as Introduction to Fractions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ooKWyPI0i4
Your Math Learning Task #1
Study the top row on the page above.
The first rectangle has not been divided equally so we won't study it.
The second rectangle has been divided equally...that's good!
The square also has been divided equally....yeah!
Let's examine the second row.
The first circle has been divided equally in 8 sections! Yes!
The second circle has not been divided fairly...it's middle part is bigger than the two end parts. We will leave that shape alone.
The square has been divided equally so we can examine it.
Math Task #1
Draw the four shapes at the bottom of the page above.
Then, using one line, split the shapes into 2 equal parts.
Print the fraction shown below the shape. (1/2)
If you shared the two equal parts with a friend, then both of you would be happy!
Math Task #2
Study the page above.
Choose three of the shapes you see that show equal shares and draw them on your own page. Beneath each shape, print the word "equal".
Then, select three of the shapes above that show unequal shares and draw them on your own page. Beneath each shape, print the word "unequal".
Fractions are fun, Mr. Hamer!
Language Learning
Seeing as our "Today in History" dealt with airplanes...
...Mr. Hamer thought this fun story entitled "Violet the Pilot" would be a great read-aloud for you to watch and listen to.
Click on the video link below to find the story.
Violet the Pilot Read Aloud Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krykdhjGWg8
Can you guess why Violet called her dog Orville?
Ask an adult to see if you can figure that one out!
Your Language Learning Task
Poetry
Today we will write a short four-line "If I Were" Poem.
Look at Mr. Hamer's example below.
He gave the title.
He finished the three sentences that started with the same words.
His last sentence was made up of those beginning words only.
He then signed the poem as his own.
If I Were a Pilot
If I were a pilot, I would wear a fancy uniform
If I were a pilot, I would take you up above the clouds
If I were a pilot, I would touch the sky every day
If I were a pilot
By: Mr. Hamer
Or, how about this "If I Were" poem by Mr. Hamer.
If I Were the Sun
If I were the sun, I would shine brightly in the sky
If I were the sun, airplanes might try to fly up my way
If I were the sun, I would have a very warm personality
If I were the sun
By: Mr. Hamer
Your Task
Make up your own "IF I Were" poem following the same format as Mr. Hamer's.
It could be similar to his should you choose to select "pilot".
You may wish to select "cloud" or "sky" or "airplane".
Make sure your poem relates to the story "Violet the Pilot".
Some possible examples could be
If I Were a Cloud
If I Were the Sky
If I Were an Airplane.
If I Were a Bird
If I Were the Weather
If I Were Violet, the Pilot
If I Were Orville, the Dog
If I Were a Pilot (With different endings from Mr. Hamer's)
Or...some other idea you have that links to the story.
I can't wait to read them!
If you want, you can recite your poem during our classroom meet on Thursday!
That was fun work today, Mr. Hamer!
Student Sharing
It is always enjoyable to see the students sharing.
This is a fine example of division problem solving.
This snow globe is simply beautiful.
Thanks for sharing these two image A.D.
Some more great division word problem work submitted by M.S.
Here is an interesting strategy that works out well.
Drawing out simple objects to represent the word problem work...
...is a very effective strategy!
Looks great!
As does this math work.
She's got the verbs underlined correctly.
Beautiful art work.
Finally, a lovely snow globe. Thanks for sharing all of these images, G.M.
It's a lot of fun looking at my classmates' work, Mr. Hamer!
We finish off our lessons with this prayer of thanks to God.
Have a blessed day everyone! Mr. Hamer OCT
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