A Visit by Our MP

On Thursday, the students were lucky to have a visit from our MP, Honourable Minister Jonathon Wilkinson.  He is also the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard.  He was impressed by the students' knowledge of Parliament and their informed questions, concerns, and suggestions regarding the population decline of the resident orcas and the effect the Trans Mountain Pipeline will have on animals living in coastal waters.  Dayton asked if Jonathon (as he wished to be addressed) would be fired if the orcas die off.  He laughed, then said, "Probably."

Book Report Assignment

Book Report Assignment

Book Report

The students have received an assignment which is to be completed by Thursday February 7th.  Please see below.  They have a paper copy in their Reading/Writing duo tangs. Please read through the assignment with your child, help him/her complete the time management calendar on the back, and sign in the section above the calendar.  The calendar should include a tentative plan showing when chapters of the book will be read and when the various parts of the book report will be completed.  Please note some parts can be completed before the book is completely read.  Some parts must be completed after the book is read.  Some parts take longer than others.  

We have discussed this in class and the students are enthusiastic.

Please feel free to see me with any concerns or questions.  The students also know they can ask me questions.

Thank you for your support helping your child to learn time management skills.

Book Report

The novel (chapter book) you choose must be at least 100 pages long or approved by Ms. Reichert.  The report must include the following:

Part 1:  due Tuesday January 15th                                                   /5                                                     

Choose a novel and complete a timeline on the calendar showing chapters you will read, assignment parts you will complete, and tentative due dates.

Parts 2 to 7:  due Thursday February 7th

Part 2:                                                                                                                                                                                     

Title Page                                                                                             /3                               

- on unlined paper

- include title of novel, author, an appropriate hand drawn picture, and your name.

Part 3:                                                                                                  /2                                                                                 

a) name of publishing company, b) date of publishing, c) category of book (see balanced reading wheel in class on whiteboard)

Part 4:                                                                                                   /10                                                                                 

a) Main Characters:  Choose 5 words or phrases to describe each of the main characters.

b) Setting:  Choose 5 words or phrases to describe the setting.

c) Plot:  Complete the Plot handout (Ms. R will give you a plot handout when you are ready.) 

Part 5:                                                                                                     /3                                                                               

A brief (5 sentences) comment about the book

How did it make you feel?  Was it interesting? Why or why not?  Was it an appropriate reading level?  Why or why not?  Would you recommend it to others?  Why or why not?

Part 6:                                                                                                      /1                                                                              

An example of a good description (fancy writing) from the story.  Copy the exact words.

Part 7:                                                                                                       /1                                                                             

List 5 new words and their meanings.  Use a dictionary, but write the definitions in your own words.

Spelling, Punctuation, Word Order, and Neatness:                             /5                                           

Total:                                                                                                         /30                                                                           

Note:  You will be given some time to read in class and work on the report.  However, most of the work is to be completed at home.

Happy New Year!

It is great to be back.   Most of the children seem well rested and eager to get back to learning.  Thank you for the kind thoughts that were written in cards and e-mails which I received just before or during the break.  The gift from the class was perfect as were other gifts I received.  I feel very spoiled.   Today you will find a welcome back / thank you note in your child's planner.