Eating in Space

Here is a sound byte for Eating in Space. 

Reptilia

 

Here are the pictures from our visit from Reptilia. It was a great opportunity to see and learn about reptiles. Reptilia is a great place to visit.

Turtle Invasion in Meadowvale Village

What I learned about the Eastern Snapping Turtle:

*They must be at least 15 years old to lay eggs.
*They dig holes in the ground to burry their eggs.
*They enjoy gravel to dig holes for their eggs.
*Their eggs are perfectly round and the size of ping-pong balls.
*They lay about 30 eggs.
*Raccoons and skunks love to eat the Turtle's eggs.
*The mother Turtle leaves her baby eggs to allow them to survive on their own.
*Some live in Credit Valley.
*They are at risk because many of them get hit by cars.
*If they need to move, you can put a piece of cardboard, the car mat or something under the Eastern Snapping Turtle and help move it in the direction it was going in.

Fully Alive Quiz - Study Guide

Fully Alive Quiz

1. Changes in puberty for both males and females
2. Be able to explain conception
3. Be able to explain a zygote, fetus, embryo

Health - Drugs

Study Guide

1. Know the 3 categories of drugs (stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens)
2. What are some of the short term and long term effects of some drugs
3. What are the short term and long term effects of alcohol, smoking and caffeine
4. What are some reasons people do drugs
5. How can you avoid doing drugs

Scienct Test Study Guide

Solar System - Friday June 13, 2014

1. What are the planets in order starting from the sun.
2. What is the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse?
3. How have Canadians contributed to the research of the solar system?
4. Be able to describe in detail at least one planet.
5. Be able to explain meteors, asteroids, comets and stars
6. Explain features of the moon
7. Explain features of the Earth
8. Explain how astronauts deal with Living in Space
9. Technology in Space (telescope, space craft)

Living in Space

This will be assigned and worked on in class on Friday. If you wish to take a look at these links before Friday you are more than welcome!

Living in Space

You are working for a news channel as a journalist, your boss has asked you to create a quick clip (30 seconds) on one of these topics. The topic has to be quick and concise and you have to choose the most important information to share about the topic.

The turnaround time for this clip is quick just like in the news. You will report on it as of Tuesday June 10, 2014. Be sure to research quickly and get the most important information for your clip. You will be presenting this clip to the class.

You can choose the topic you wish to research. You do not have to stick to what I have listed but it at least it is a start.

Eating in Space

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZx0RIV0wss   - video

http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/living-eating.asp - article

http://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/LifeinSpace.html

http://iss.jaxa.jp/kids/en/life/01.html

 

Personal Hygiene

http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/living-hygiene.asp - video/ article

http://iss.jaxa.jp/kids/en/life/01.html

http://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/SEMU7JWJD1E_LifeinSpace_0.html

 

Sleeping

http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/living-sleeping.asp

http://iss.jaxa.jp/kids/en/life/05.html

http://iss.jaxa.jp/kids/en/life/04.html

 

Staying cool in space

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltHpfsmxFAw - video

http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2001/ast21mar_1/

http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/pdf/educator-cooling.pdf

 

 

Living in Space

http://www.space.com/25072-live-from-space-website-station-tracker.html

EQAO preparation

EQAO will begin on Monday June 2nd. It will last for three days. Here are some ways you can prepare for the test.

1. Get lots of rest on the weekend and for the days you are writing the test.
2. Bring water to drink during the test - an hydrated mind is a lot clearer.
3. Make sure you make good choices for your snacks and lunch. Sugar only gives you energy for a little bit, protein will last you a lot longer.
4. Bring quiet activities that you can do independently ( sudoku, crossword puzzles, books, magazines, colouring books, etc) You will have to sit quietly in your desk while the others finish the test.
5. You will not be allowed to go t the bathroom while you are working on the test. When you are finished writing the test then you can leave to go to the bathroom.
6. The schedule for next week will be a bit different than usual.

If you do want to practice but it is not necessary you can visit:

www.eqao.com for practice tests.

Unit Rates

Unit Rates - A comparison of two quantities where the second one is described as 1 unit. 

We find rates in the world around us; km/per hour - to describe the distance we drive in a certain number of kilometres. $/per litre - how much gas is per litre. $/per hour - how much money you would make per hour. 12/ $4.99 - how much 12 items would be for $4.99

As smart consumers it is a good idea to determine what the cost of one item is, so you can determine what the better deal is. We can do this by dividing the number of items by the amount it costs. 

2 kiwis for 95 cents = 47.5 cents each
4 kiwis for $1.80 = 45 cents each
3 kiwis for $1.50 = 50 cents each

Therefore the best deal is the 4 kiwis for $1.80

Try This:

5 cookies for $3.75
7 cookies for $6.30
$4.00 for 8 cookies
$6.00 for 6 cookies

What is the best deal?

Ratios and Equivalent Ratios

Ratios - a comparison of two numbers or quantities measured in the same units. 

For instance I could describe the number of boys to girls in the class for every 1 boy there are 2 girls

1:2 so if there are 12 boys how many girls are there? The top row represents boys and the bottom row represents girls, how many girls are there if there are 12 boys?

We can find the number of girls by finding the equivalent ratios.

Equivalent fractions

Equivalent Fractions

Equivalent fractions means that the area or fractional part that we are talking about are the same but one might have more parts. 

For example: 

1/2     and      2/4 are equivalent meaning the area that is shaded is the same size but in the fraction on the bottom it has been divided into more parts.

To find equivalent fractions:

We can multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number to find an equivalent fraction.

We can divide our the numerator and denominator by the same number to find an equivalent fraction.

For example:

1 x 2 = 2 

2 x 2 = 4

In this case I multiplied numerator by 2 and denominator by 2 gives me an equivalent fraction of 2/4

12 / 12 = 1

36 / 12 = 3

In this case I divided the numerator by 12 and the denominator by 12 which gives me an equivalent fraction of 1/3

Study Guide - Fractions Math Test

Fractions, Ratios and Rates Math Test

Look at notes on blog for review

1. Comparing fractions  - can you compare unlike denominators
2. Representing fractions - can you represent fractions using the area model, set model, measure model
3. Ordering fractions - can you order fractions on a number line
4. Equivalent fractions - how can you find equivalent fractions
5. Converting fractions into decimals and percents - converting fractions to decimals and percents
6. ratios - what are ratios
7. equivalent ratios - can you find equivalent fractions
8. unit rates - finding out what one item will cost

Comparing Fractions

Comparing Fractions

We compare fractions to determine which one is greater or which one is less. We may have two fractions and we want to determine which one is bigger. We may have several fractions and want to put the fractions on a number line. We may want to determine if a fraction is greater than 1.


We can compare fractions in two ways with like denominators (denominators are the same)
or with unlike denominators (denominators are different). The second one is more challenging.

Comparing Fractions with like denominators

                                                   3/5        compared to            4/5

The denominators are the same meaning the size of the parts are the same. To compare these we simply look at the numerators and determine which one is greater. In this case the 4 is greater than the 3 so 4/5 is greater.

It also means that 4/5 is closer to 1 than th 3/5 is.


Comparing Fractions with unlike denominators

 2/3         compared to                4/5

1. In this case it is difficult to determine which fraction is greater so we need to draw a model to decide which one is bigger.

By looking at the fractions as a picture we can see that 4/5 is greater than 2/3.


2. We can also compare fractions by finding common denominators.

To find common denominators we need find a number they can both be multiplied by.

      2/3                    compared to      4/5



        2 x 5    =  10                                       4 x 3        = 12
        3 x 5        15                                        5 x 3          15


I multiplied the numerator and the denominator by the same number and got a new fraction or what we refer to as an equivalent fraction.
Now I can compare the two fractions and say that 12/15 is greater than 10/15.


Try This!

1. Choose 6 fractions less than 1 and place them on a number line. How did you decide where they belonged on the number line?

2. Choose 6 fractions that are greater than 1 place them on a number line. How did you decide where they belonged on the number line?

3. Was it easier or harder to put the fractions that were less than one on the number line or the numbers that were greater than 1. Explain why?

Improper and Mixed Fractions

Improper Fractions

Improper fractions are fractions that are greater than 1. We know they are improper when the numerator is greater than the denominator.

Ex.      5          
           4

We know this fraction is an improper fraction because the numerator is 5 and the                     denominator is 4.

Just like proper fractions the denominator tells us how many parts are needed to make up the whole
The numerator tells us how many parts there are. In this case there is one whole and 1 part left over.

Mixed Fractions

Mixed fractions are fractions that are a combination of a whole number and a fraction.
We can convert a improper fraction to a mixed fraction, because it makes it easier to know how many wholes there are.

Ex:         5       =      1 1/4
              4

I can convert an improper fraction into a mixed fraction 3 ways:

1. Division.
    I can divide the denominator by the numerator. The denominator only goes into the numerator 1 time and I have 1 left over.

The one time represents the 1 whole. The left over is the number I put over the the denominator 4 so that it shows I have a whole plus 1/4 quarter.


2. Draw a model
    Another way of converting improper fractions to mixed fractions is by drawing a model.

1. To draw my model I begin by making an area model that has four parts. I know there are four parts because that is what my denominator tells me.
2. Then I shade in the number of parts that we are talking about. In this case there are 5 parts that we are talking about. So I coloured in 5 parts.
3. Finally I can determine how many wholes I have and what I have left over.
4. I have 1 whole and 1/4 left over

3. Use manipulatives.
    I can use manipulatives to show 5/4 and convert it to a mixed number.
    pattern blocks - if you are at school
    fraction circles - available online if you google fraction circles or strips images
    fraction strips
    counters

 

In this picture there are 5 parts and there are 4 parts that make up the whole. I have more than one whole in this case.



Show the fraction and determine the mixed number. How many wholes do you have.

Try This!


What is the mixed fraction for these improper fractions. Be sure to show how you know.


a)  10/3
b)   17/4
c)   8/2
d)   7/5
e)  15/6


Show this mixed number as a model


a)   1 1/2
b)   2 2/3
c)   4  7/8
d)   3  1/2


        

Ontario Education Resource Bank

Ontario Education Resource Bank 

Is a resource that can be accessed by students to review topics taught in all subject areas.  All of the resources are interactive clips that show you video clips of the concept and then have you complete an activity. 

http://search.elearningontario.ca/index.php

username: dpcdsbstudent
password: oerbs

Visit these clips for fraction practice:

Fraction Action
CLIPS - Fractions: Exploring Parts and Whole Relationships

Fractions - What the 1/2 are they all about! - Representing Fractions

Representing Fractions

Fractions are how we represent the part of something. Fractions are used when cooking and baking. We use fractions to represent the amount of an item. We can use fractions to describe how much time has gone by. We can use fractions to represent how much of a task we have completed. We can use fractions to describe how much money we have spent or how much we have saved. There are lots of practical applications for fractions. Therefore we have to understand them to be one with them. 

Try This!

Look around your house how many many examples of fractions can you find. Write them down. 

So what do you need to know about fractions?

1. What does a fraction mean?

Fractions have two parts to them:

      2   - this is the numerator, it represents the part that you are talking about.

      4   - This is the denominator, this represents how many parts there are to make up the whole.

When looking at a fraction you have to ask yourself what is the whole and what model is being used.

2. What are the different ways can fractions be found?

There are five different ways we can find a fraction. 

Set model - a set model is a collection of objects that have something in common. 

We can use a fraction to describe what some of the objects have in common. 

five women and 3 men men 

5/8 represents women 

3/8 represents ment

Regional or area model - a regional or area model is dividing the shape into equal parts. 

Measure model - is a model that shows using a measure of something like a measuring cup, or a ruler. We can describe how much the fraction

There are also division and ratio models as well but we are not discussing those models as of yet. 

3. How do we write a fraction when looking at a model?

• Begin by determining what the whole is. Write the number that represents the whole as the denominator
• Determine what is being represented, what is shaded or missing and place that in the numerator 

Try This!

Represent these fractions using all three models (sets, area and measure models)

Is there any fraction that can't be represented by a model? Why are why not?

3/4           5/8               3/5              2/7           4/8

How are all these fractions alike? How are they different?

 

Algebra Test

Here is the outline for the Algebra Test

• Determining what the recursive and explicit pattern rule is for the pattern
• Determining the algebraic expression for a problem
• Solving algebraic expressions
• BEDMAS - see instagram
• Prime and composite numbers - see Blog earlier this week for a review whats up guys 

SES oOutline

Here is the outline for the SES test - April 23rd

Format: true and false questions
              short answer questions
             application questions

• difference between importing and exporting
• identify some of Canada's imports and exports
• difference between supply and demand
• understand the terms tariffs, domestic goods, GDP (gross domestic product)
• understand how Canada's natural resources help our economy
• identify some of Canada's largest trading partners
• identify some of Canada's connections with the USA (similarities and differences)
• differences between a developed country and developing country and give an example
• identify a couple of non-governmental organizations and its purpose.
• (Ex: doctors without Borders - provides medical care to those who are do not have this care., UNICEF fights for childrens rights around the world, Greenpeace - environmental concerns)
• identify a couple of Canada's contributions which have influenced other countries globally
• (insulin - for diabetics, Terry Fox - has raised money for cancer research)

Prime, Composite, Factors and Multiples

PRIME, COMPOSITE, FACTORS AND MULTIPLES

Part of understanding math is to understand the terminology that mathematicans use to describe numbers. Here are some definitions you need to know.

Prime numbers - A prime number has only 2 factors. One and itself.
Example:  19, 3, 17, 13, 17, 5
All of these numbers can only be multiplied by 1 and itself

Composite Numbers - A composite number has 3 or more factors.

8 = 1x8
8 = 2x4

Interesting fact: All even numbers are composite numbers because 2 is a factor of all of them. But 2 is a prime number because its only 2 factors are 1 and 2.
Example: 15, 14, 27, 20, 24

Multiples - A number that is the product of two factors. Its skip counting.

First 5 multiples of 24 are: 24, 48, 72, 96, 120

Factors - A whole number that divides a whole number without a remainder. One of the two whole numbers the multiply together to form a product.

24 - 1 x 24, 2 x 12, 3 x 8, 4 x 6

Try This!

Can you identify what numbers are prime and which numbers are composite?


 5,   18,   49,    52,    63,    78,    96,   121,   24,    32,  36,   72,   81,   11

For the numbers that are composite identify the factors of the numbers.

What are the multiples of these numbers:

3, 7, 8, 9,

Where could you find the multiples of these numbers? What are they similar to?

Understanding Algebra!

T-Tables and Algebraic Expressions
Algebra is used to study relationships between numbers. We can see that in a t-table

The relationship between the two numbers is we multiply by 3 and add 1.

Algebraic Expressions
We can also use algebra to determine change. For instance if you were babysiting
and you were paid $8 an hour, you could use algebra to determine how much money you
were going to make. On Tuesdays you babysit for 4 hours and on Saturday you babysit for 6 hours.
Every time you babysit the number of hours changes (hours is the variable)
We can use the algebraic expression (a combination of letters, numbers and operations to help us determine how much we will make.

8H - is the algebraic expression. (8 represents the amount we make each hour, and H represents the number of hours you babysit)

Now we can also figure out how many hours we need to babysit to make a certain amount of money.

8H = 40 (8 represents the amount we make each hour. H represents the number of hours we work, and 40 is the total amount we need to make for that new pair of shoes)

8H = 40  First we need to isolate H (In order for H to reveal himself he needs to be by himself.)
8H = 40  We can get rid of the 8 by doing the opposite operation. Whatever we do on one side
 8       8    we need to do on the other side.
                 Now we have to do the division
H = 5       That represents the number of hours we need to work to make $40

Now you Try It!

1. To rent a movie it costs $2.50 each day. If I rented the movie for 4 days how much money did it cost me. What is the algebraic expression.
I rented a movie and when I returned my bill was $10.00 how many hours did I rent the movie for?

2. Michael is making chocolate chip oatmeal cookies and it calls for twice as much chocolate chips as it does oatmeal. If there is 150 mL in total what is the amount of chocolate chips that you need.

Dollar Words

We have been reading the novel because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea in our class.
Mr. Terupt the main character has given the class an assignment they must find as many
words that equal up to a dollar. This is a great activity to expand your vocabulary
and practice your mental math. Share your dollar words as you find them on the Blog.

DOLLAR WORDS

A = 1	B=2	C = 3	D=4	E=5	F=6
G=7	H=8	I = 9	J=10	K=11	L=12
M=13	N = 14	O = 15	P=16	Q=17	R=18
S=19	T=20	U=21	V=22	W=23	X=24
Y=25	Z=26

Each letter is equal to an amount that is beside it. How many words can you come up with that equal a dollar?

DELIVERY = 4 + 5 + 12 +9 + 22 + 5 + 18 + 25 = 100 OR 1.00

Finding Just Right Books

Hello everyone!

I had to post this app right away because it is temporarily free.  If you don't get it now it will cost you $4.99.

This app allows you to find different books and it will give you the guided reading level (GRL).

Type in the title or scan the ISBN barcode and you'll get a level for the book.  Whether you reading at level S or Level W, now you can find your "just right" books much easier.

Take advantage while you can!

Literacy Leveller

APP CONNECT

More Wonderful Apps for Learning
(as requested by some of you)!

Click on the apps for more information:

Word Study Apps:

Words With Friends          Daily Jumble               Scramble with Friends         

Word Builder                     Hooked on Words      Word Seek         WordSpot           

Jumbline 2                         Bookworm

Math Apps:

IXL Math           Fill the Cup

Other useful Apps:

BrainPOP                    Best Books for Tweens                    Cursive Practice

Word Study Activity - February 28

Use the following link to review the parts of speech.  Pay special attention to the section on ADVERBS.  A ninth part of speech has been added: ARTICLES. 

http://printables.scholastic.com/content/collateral_resources/pdf/36/0439504236_e011.pdf

You can also replay the parts of speech rap song for further review. 

We will focus on all the parts of speech for this week.

This week's WORD LIST and ACTIVITIES - DUE DATE: March 6

1.   multipy

2.   partner

3.   Canada

4.   array

5.   export

6.   economy

7.   divide

8.   conversion

9.   domestic

10. family


Here is a link to a game you can play to review some of the parts of speech.

http://www.abcya.com/parts_of_speech.htm

Word Activity 5: Silly Sentences
 
Step 1: Get out your word study notebook!

From Cogan Nursery School

Step 2:  Use each word from the word list to create a silly sounding sentence that includes all the parts of speech.  Identify each part of speech in the sentence.

Here's an example: 

Man, sometimes I wish my friend sat on an orange and blue array !

Man - Interjection    sometimes - adverb     

I/my - pronoun         on - preposition            could - verb              wish - verb      

sat- verb          orange/blue - adjective        and - conjuction      friend/array - noun

Step 3:  Choose one of your sentences to illustrate.  This can be done right in your notebook.  Put lots of effort into it and make it as funny as possible!!

Sounds simple, but this will be challenging.  Good luck!
 

WORD STUDY FEEDBACK!!!

Here's some feedback about your last word study on the first four parts of speech:

WHAT WE NOTICED:

Many of you were able to identify most nouns and verbs.  We saw some very creative work with the graffiti - great job!

WHAT YOU MISSED:

It looks like we still need to work on adverbs as that was a problem area for most students.

Some of you also had difficulty identifying "relationship" and "friendship" as nouns.  Some of you that it was a verb, but these are not ACTION!!! words.

Also, don't forget some words can be more than one part of speech.  In our last activity, "decimal" could be both an adjective or a noun.  When it describes the word "number" like in "decimal number", then it is an adjective.  "Text" and "trade" can also be a noun and a verb.  You can "text" a person (verb) and you can make a "trade".

WHAT TO DO NEXT:

When reading, look for adverbs and verbs in the sentences.  Don't forget to make the necessary corrections.  Keep up the good work!!

Multiplying with two digit numbers

Hello All:

So it looks like we need to work on our multiplication. It is important that you do know all of your times tables, especially when we get to multiplying multi-digit numbers. Here are are few strategies you could use to multiply.

35 x 15 =

Using arrays:

Using place value 

Using traditional algorithm 

Now you try it:

42 x 14 =                23 x 18 =                 48 x 33 =             92 x 35 =          75 x 15 =


45 x 54 =                 43 x 15 =                   55 x 12 =           15 x 10 =         54 x 12      

Canada is GOLD!!!

 

Okay I know this is not what the blog is for, but what the heck!!!  Let's be proud!

 

GO CANADA GO!

 

 

                                          Picture from Bell Media

Here's an idea.  If you don't want to do the Graffit activity, then print off this picture, cut it out, glue it to the middle of a blank piece of paper, and choose either nouns, adjectives, verbs or adverbs as a part of speech to use.  Write as many words around the picture to describe it using whatever part of speech you've chosen.  (Example for nouns: PRIDE, CHAMPION, GOLD, EFFORT, etc...)

Word Study Activity - February 21

For this week's Word Study Topic, check out the video below:

 

Although there are 8 Parts of Speech, we will focus on only four this week.  Check out the wordlist first.

 

This week's WORD LIST and ACTIVITIES - DUE DATE: February 27

 

1.   patiently

2.   commodity

3.   decimal

4.   calculate

5.   internationally

6.   text

7.   relationship

8.   friendship

9.   correctly

10. trade 

 

The Parts of Speech we will focus on are: 

Word Activity 5: GRAFFITI
 

Step 1:  Get out your word study notebook!
 

Step 2:  Classify each word list according to the parts of speech we are looking at. For example, the word "patiently" is what part of speech:  adverb, verbs, adjectives or nouns??

 

Some may belong to more than one part of speech.  For example, "dry" can be both an adjective and a verb.  (The dry dog (adjective) or I need to dry my hands(verb)).

 

Step 3:  Get a piece of blank paper and choose either adjectives, verbs or adverbs to do the following:

             a)  In the middle of the sheet write one of the parts of speech in graffiti.

             b)  Write the definition underneath the word; you'll need to do a bit more

                   research to get the best definition possible (and in YOUR OWN WORDS!).

             c)  Look through old books, magazines, flyers, etc... and find examples of that

                  particular part of speech.

             d) Cut them out and glue them around the word and definition.

                  Look at the examples below to help you with this activity.

Use graffiti to create your part of speech category (verb, noun, adjective, or adverb) for the instead of regular letters.  The picture with "VERBS" shows you just some basic lettering.  The second picture is what should go around the word and the definition.  Have fun and BE CREATIVE!!

 

Samples of graffiti lettering:

 

 

 



Word Study Activity - February 18

*** Please note that due to the Family Day Weekend, the Word Study will be extended to Friday, February 21. ***
Olympic Endings... 

This week's word list comes from the Winter Olympics.

All the words are VERBS (one of the parts of speech).

The word study is very simple and involves two suffixes you're already familiar with: "-ed" and "-ing".

 

This should be review, however we've come across some spelling errors when it comes to adding "ed" or "ing" to the ends of words.  Many times we've noticed that you're not quite sure when to double the last letter or when to drop the "e" or "y".  

 

For example, when adding "ed" or "ing" to a simple word like hop we often see "hoped" or "hoping", but that it's incorrect.  Otherwise, how would you add "ed" or "ing" to the verb "hope"?

**Note:  when adding "ed" to a word it changes the tense of the word to past tense.  We'll look at tenses at a later time.**

Here are the basic rules to follow when adding the suffixes "ed" and "ing":

  

ROOT WORD	To add "ed"	To add "ing"	FINAL WORDS
Try	Ends with a consonant and a "y", so drop the "y" and add an i and "ed"	Ends with a consonant and a "y", so keep the "y" and add "ing"	Tried   Trying
Bake	Ends with an "e", so drop the "e" and add "ed"	Ends with an "e", so drop the "e" and add "ing"	Baked   Baking
Track	Ends with 2 consonants, so just add "ed"	Ends with 2 consonants, so just add "ing"	Tracked   Tracking
Pray	Ends with a vowel and a "y", so always keep the "y" and add "ed"	Ends with a vowel and a "y", so always keep the "y" and add "ing"	Prayed   Praying
Lie	Ends with the vowels "ie", so drop the "e" and add "ed"	Ends with the vowels "ie", so change the "ie" to a "y" and add "ing"	Lied   Lying

WHAT ABOUT DOUBLING??

You double a word when it has all of the following criteria:

• The word has consonant-vowel-consonant pattern at the end ( wrap - "r" is consonant, "a" is vowel and "p" is consonant)
• The word is usually one syllable
• The vowel in the word is a short sound

The word "wrap" fits under all these criteria, so when adding "ed" or "ing", the word becomes "wrapped" or "wrapping".

This week's WORD LIST and ACTIVITIES - DUE DATE: February 21

1.   skate
2.   ski
3.   race
4.   snowboard
5.   curl
6.   sprint
7.   compete
8.   bobsled
9.   train
10. succeed

Here is an online game to help you practise:

http://www.missmaggie.org/scholastic/fishemup2_eng_launcher.html

WORD ACTIVIY 4: Simply Simple

In this activity, everything is very basic; nothing too exciting!
 
Step 1 - Get you Word Study Notebook!
 
Step 2 - For each list word, add each suffix (-ed and -ing)
 
Step 3 - Next, find 5 other "Olympic Verbs" to add the same suffixes to.  You must have one word that ends with an "e", "y" and a word where the last letter is doubled.

Step 4 - Write your 5 new words in a sentence related to an Olympic athlete.  You can choose which suffix to use.  Here's an example using the word "skate" form the list words:

"Patrick Chan skated to win a silver medal for Canada."

Step 5 - Now that you're done, you've become very familiar with what we call INFLECTIONAL ENDINGS (letters that are added to the end of a word - this includes all suffixes, even the plural 'es' and 's").

Now let's see these Olympic sentences!!