Wednesday, November 26, 2014

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Math
We continue our study of geometry: students are being asked to use their deductive skills to find missing angles.  So far, we have looked at the laws of supplementary angles, complementary angles and the number of degrees in a triangle to help us find that elusive missing "x".  Tonight's homework is 7.2: 2, 3a, 4, 5, 6 (with no drawing required), 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

English
On Friday, we will begin a mini-unit on précis writing (7-word summaries).   

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Math
Today our class had the opportunity to work with a group of grade 6 kids: our task was to communicate with the 6s how to create a real-life situation using an algebraic expression (i.e. 200 + 2 x n).  We are also continuing our study of geometry, specifically rotations, translations, and reflections.  

English
We read a story in class today ("The Carnival").  Tonight, they have three questions to respond to:
1. Why did Jerry attend the carnival?  (Why was he happy to go)
2. Why did the lady on the bus say: "'I hope today is my day.'"?
3.  What kind of a person is Jerry?  Draw a character web with three adjectives and two pieces of evidence to support each adjective