Math by Shamail

In math, we are learning about multiplication. We are learning some different strategies to use when we multiply. We are also learning about different ways to multiply. Some of the ways that we are using are lattice multiplication, friendly number multiplication, and split up multiplication. Every day, we learn another strategy to use when we multiply. Some of the ways we use are hard, and some of them are easy. Sometimes, we have math problems in which we have to place digits in such a way to make the biggest product. The numbers that you are multiplying are called "factors". The answer is called the "product". We also have to do mental math to figure out the answer to a math problem. Sometimes, we play a game called "around the world". It is a multiplication game where you start from one person, and keep on going. You have to try to get the answer quick. Whoever gets the answer first, stays in the game. Thats all we are doing in math.

Writing by Mantaka

In writing we are writing a story about a journey. Most people are writing about coming from another country on a plane. We can write about ourselves, a family member, or a relative who traveled from another country. after we've all got a story written down, we are going to partner up. Then we are going to video tape each other with i pads, saying our story. But that's not all! We also get to illustrate 3 or 4 pictures to go along with the story. we design the pictures on i pads. So, you can say that this project includes writing, art, and of course fun!!!

Science by Mantaka

In science we are learning about the human body. We're learning about 1 part at a time. So far we've been learning about the nervous system and cells. On Friday, September 13, we will be having a test on these 2 parts. We are suppose to know the following words for the test : organ, tissue, cell, system, brain, spinal cord, nerves, voluntary, and involuntary. We should be taking our folders home to practice        so we know what we are doing in class.

COMICS by Samin

From the 2nd week of school, we've been making comics. You may think making comics is drawing, but it is a type of writing, too! Everyone has been making good comics since last week, and had fun making them.  I want to show what our classmates have been making. 

Library, Music, and French (am)

Library is on Day 1 between 9:45 and 10:15. During this time you can return old books and check out new ones. This is also our Reading Buddy time with Ms. Hashimoto's Grade 1 class.

Music is on Day 3 between 9:45 and 10:15. Music will be held in Ms. Wong's music room.

French is on Day 4 between 10:30 and 11:30. Other French classes are during the PM.

Mr. Grady - A Short Introduction

Hello people of Room 212!

My name is Mr. Grady and I am the Grade 5 (am) teacher for Room 212. I will be teaching Language (Oral Communication, Reading, Writing, and Media Literacy), Social Studies, and The Arts (Visual Art, Drama, Dance, Music).

I am originally from New York and immigrated to Canada in 2004. I am married and have a son who just turned 3.  I started at Oakridge in 2007 as a student teacher. While at Oakridge I have taught Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5. This will be second year teaching Grade 5 (I also taught Grade 5 in 2010/2011 school year. )

I am passionate about the subjects I teach and I look forward to sharing my knowledge and  excitement about reading, writing, art, and social issues with the class. I look forward to learning from the experiences and knowledge of the students of Room 212. I look forward getting to know all of you.

Best Regards,

Mr. Grady