Monday, March 30 2020

Good Afternoon Everyone,

If you have any questions about anything throughout our days please email me right away: ccass@stjudesacademy.com

Dear St. Jude's Academy Families,

Greetings! On behalf of the Mental Health ​Grade 6 Exhibition group, we would like to remind all youth at St. Jude​'s ​Academy about Prime Minister Trudeau's address yesterday morning (Sunday, March 29, 2020). Mr. Trudeau spoke directly to youth, citing that mental support for any youth with anxious or isolated thoughts and feelings ​are available. There are trained professionals offered through ​Kids ​Help ​Phone:

• Call-               1-800-668-6868
• Text-               686868
• Website-         kidshelpphone.ca

For those concerned about seniors such as grandparents, friends, etc. there is assistance like meal delivery and health checks via other channels.

Cordially,

The Mental Health Group, Mr. Conte's Class, Grade 6C

A note from Mrs. Haywayrd

Daily Schedule – 

Daily Work – to be completed for the next day - do not go ahead and complete the next days work!

Monday, March 30

Math lesson 5 pg 118-119

Language - Spelling lesson #25 

UOI pages - 35-37

Tuesday, March 31
Math lesson 6 pg 120-121

Language - Read Chapter 4 of Hatchet

UOI - pages 40-41 & 48

Wednesday, April 1
Math lesson 7 pg 122-123

Language - Read Chapter 5 of Hatchet

UOI pages - 52 and 56

Thursday, April 2
Math lesson 8 pg 124-125

Language - Read Chapter 6 of Hatchet and complete role #2 of Hatchet

UOI pages - 57-58 and 76

Friday, April 3

Math lesson 9 pg 126-127

Language - Literature circle meetings on Zoom 

UOI pages - 80-83

Inquiry into Language
Today students will complete spelling lesson #25. This week students are learning the suffixes est, or, and ist. 

Literature Circle Groups for Hatchet
** The number beside your name will be your group member number**
Group 1- Michael (1), Medha (2), Alexander. M(3), Suditi(4), Aarsh (5)
Group 2- Daksh(1), Kaitlyn(2), Adam(3), Pranati(4), Ben(5)
Group 3- Laura (1), Jorvin(2), Vidhi(3), Alex(4), Brandon(5), Nicole(6)

Inquiry into Mathematics

Today in math we learned how to subtract fractions. Subtracting fractions is very similar to adding fractions. First, we must find a common denominator, then you can subtract your numerators.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5juto2ze8Lg

Points to remember 

Equivalent fractions are fractions with different numerators (top number) and denominators (bottom number) that represent the same value or proportion of the whole. 

To find an equivalent fraction with a greater numerator and denominator, multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number. For example, 5/12 = 10/24 (2 x 5 and 2 x 12) and 25/60 (5 x 5 and 5 x 12). 

To find equivalent fractions with a lesser numerator and denominator, divide the numerator and denominator by the same number. For example, 24/60 = 4/10 (24/6 and 60/6). When we find an equivalent fraction by dividing, you simplify the fraction. 24/60 = 4/10 = 2/5 (4/2 and 10/2). This is the simplest form as the only factor into both 2 and 5 is 1.

An improper fraction is a fraction in which the numerator (top number) is greater or equal to the denominator (bottom number). Example 22/10. A mixed number fraction is numbers that entail both a integer (whole number) and a fraction. Example 2 wholes and 2/10. We learned that to convert a mixed number fraction to an improper fraction you must multiply the whole number by the denominator, and then add the numerator. ** The denominator will always remain the same**. To convert an improper fraction into a mixed number you must divide the numerator by the denominator.

When adding fractions if you have to like denominators  you keep the denominators the same and then add the numerators together. For example 1/3 + 2/3 = 3/3 or 1 whole. If the denominators are not the same then we have to find a common denominator  For example, 2/4 + 4/8 = ?. You need to multiply the 4 to make the denominator 8. Thus, 4x2= 8. Therefore, we can now add the fractions 2/8 + 4/8 . Then you simply add your numerators. thus 2 + 4 = 6. So, your final answer is 6/8. 

Unit of Inquiry

Today we learned about more vertebrates. We read about fish, reptiles and amphibians. Students will complete the animal kingdom chart for homework.

A funny song to remember the characteristics of vertebrates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynenDynU3sk

Gym - Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1:30-2:00pm.

French

Music - Every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30- 12:10

Homework:

Math lesson 5 pg 118-119

Language - Spelling lesson #25 

UOI pages - 35-37 (animal kingdom chart)

Have a wonderful day!
- Ms. Cass