Venn diagrams, Terry Fox and Cats and Dogs Debate

Home reading chart for parents to initial.

Notices:

Terry Fox Run Tomorrow (Bring proper shoes for outside run)
So far we have collected $72 in nickles
$142 in dimes
Tomorrow is last day for Terry Fox coin drive
Home reading form Went home
Scholastic Book Fair at School next week form went home today




Thursday is the  the day which we will Compare and Contrast issues, things, characters in our daily writing exercise book. (M.E.)  Today the students broke into 3 working groups, those that like dogs, those that like cats and those that liked Gecko's.  The students brainstormed in their groups why  cats, dogs or geckos are the better pet.  After the group work the student printed their ideas on the board.  Individually  the students  then filled out a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting cats and dogs. (or geckos)  After the students had worked by themselves for awhile each group elected three students to represent their side  in a debate.  The topic of the debate was to argue as to which animal would make the best pet.  The debate groups worked on ideas to present during the debate.  The debate is to take place after recess.

Student holding a Venn diagram comparing dogs and cats

The debate after recess on the topic "Which makes a better pet, a cat or a dog," was great as there was lots of emotion and feeling.  The six students did their best to guard their position to claw apart their opponent's arguments and protect their precious ideas .  In the end the Cat people won the debate by one vote.  Well done debaters. 

We started the afternoon watching a video in the library with the grade 5's being shown by Mrs. Wilson the librarian about books that might be of interest to our students.

Two of the students have completed half of our Class bank.

The video was followed by Music with Mrs. Awalt.  After music the students went to Computers where the students had to use PowerPoint to make a slideshow to inspire students to run and collect money for the Terry Fox Foundation.  To complete the task the students had to be able to move pictures and quotes by Terry Fox off the internet then present them as a slideshow in a thoughtful and clever way, all in in 35 minutes.  Most of the students working in pairs managed to do the task in a very thoughtful way.  Well done.  See you all tomorrow.  Study those spelling words.  Take care Mr. W