Entry for Thursday, May 7
We have reached Thursday of Catholic Education Week.
It is our hope that we have been "igniting hope" to those around us.
Yesterday we sent a message of hope to the leaders in our communities and to the leaders of the world. Today we are asked to send a message of hope to those in need and those who care for them.
Mr. Hamer's message of hope for those in need and for those who care for them is below.
To those in need of food, shelter, companionship and to those in need of improved health...may caring people surround you at a safe distance and offer nourishment, a place of rest, a friend to talk to and some medical assistance to make you better. Hope allows us to dream of a better future. May all of your hopes be realized. Mr. Hamer
Language/Religion Learning
Click on the link below to read this wonderful story of Hope called "Hope For Haiti" which teaches us that Hope can pull us through immense tragedies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rMwnVuqG7E
What an amazing story, Mr. Hamer!
Let's Hope that all boys and girls have a chance to enjoy the fun of playing in a safe environment, Mr. Hamer.
So far this year, we have learned...
Nouns are persons, places or things.
Examples of nouns: teacher, city, pencil
Adjectives are words that describe nouns.
Examples of adjectives: friendly teacher, big city, long pencil
Verbs are action words.
Examples of verbs: walk, smiled, playing
Adverbs
Today we will learn about Adverbs.
Adverbs are words that describe verbs.
Adverbs describe how the action takes place, how it took place or how it will take place.
Let's look at these examples of how the adverb describes the verb in each sentence.
The adverb is in red. The verb is in green.
She played quietly with her dolls in her bedroom.
He spoke loudly into the telephone.
The boy suddenly jumped off the swing.
The band eagerly played their songs on stage.
Note how the adverbs end in "ly". Most adverbs do!
Note also that sometimes the adverb is placed before the verb it describes and sometimes it is placed after the verb.
You will sometimes find the adverb somewhere else in the sentence.
Your Language Learning Task
Copy the five sentences below on to your piece of paper.
They are related to our story "Hope For Haiti".
Underline, print or circle the verb in each sentence in green.
Underline, print or circle the adverb in each sentence in red.
1. During the earthquake in Haiti, the earth shook wildly.
2. The boy gladly helped his mother build a shelter for the family.
3. Volunteers quickly passed boxes of food down the line.
4. The children happily played soccer in the streets with a makeshift soccer ball.
5. The kind man shared his soccer ball freely with the children.
This little boy from Haiti truly appreciated receiving this soccer ball.
Thank you for sharing such a lovely story of Hope, Mr. Hamer.
Math Learning
Today we are going to compare fractions.
Study the worksheet above.
Look at #1. It asks the question, "Which fraction is less?"
It is asking us which of the two circles has the smaller coloured area.
If you look closely, 2/4 has less coloured area than 2/3.
Remember our "less than" sign from yesterday?
Let's write the equation.
2/4 is less than 2/3
2/4 < 2/3
Let's try #2. It asks the question, "Which fraction is greater?"
Study the two circles. Clearly 6/7 has more coloured area than 4/5.
Let's write the equation.
6/7 is greater than 4/5
6/7 > 4/5
Question #3
Which fraction is less?
Easy, 2/6 has less coloured area than 3/8 does.
2/6 is less than 3/8
2/6 < 3/8
Question #4
Which fraction is greater?
Another easy one. 4/6 has more coloured area than 2/8.
4/6 is greater than 2/8
4/6 > 2/8
Question #5
Which fraction is less?
Way to easy! 3/6 has less coloured area than 3/5.
3/6 is less than 3/5
3/6 < 3/5
Watch this excellent video on comparing fractions.
Video on Comparing Fractions
Your Math Work
1. On a sheet of paper draw the six pairs of circles exactly as you see them above.
2. Print the fraction names below each picture.
3. Colour in the fractional parts that the fractions indicate.
4. In the box between the two fractions place the appropriate sign to make the equation make sense.
> greater than
< less than
= equal to
I can do fraction work upside-down, Mr. Hamer
We hope that everyone in the class understands how to compare fractions.
Ludwig van Beethoven's 9th Symphony was played on this date in history, May 7, 1824.
This event took place in Vienna, Austria.
We refer to the symphony as "Ode to Joy!"
Even though Beethoven became deaf, he managed to compose great pieces of music even if he could not perform in public anymore.
It is said that he placed his ear on the top of his piano as he composed so that he could hear the vibrations of the music he was so busy writing.
Beethoven has taught us that no matter which hardships we may face in life, there will always be hope. Beethoven did not let his deafness stop him from composing amazing pieces of music. Such an inspiration to us all!
Student Sharing
A lovely story of a family tradition from Ghana in West Africa.
Thank you so much for sharing, K.B.
Wow! Such a great example of equivalent fractions using shapes and lines!
A lovely note of hope for mom! Love it!
Such a beautiful Hope poster!
Perfect math work with "less than", "greater than" and "equal to" symbols.
Mme will appreciate the French work.
A fun word search.
And...another!
Three equivalent fractions using bars. So well done!
Lovely notes of Hope to our teachers and community leaders. Bravo on a great effort all around, R.H-F!
I have learned a lot about Hope this week, Mr. Hamer!
Mr. Hamer OCT
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