Language Arts
~ read 20 minutes
~ spelling test on Friday on vocabulary words from chapters 1-2 in The Hand of Robin Squires. They are:
squire
gout
tenant
harangue
yearned
modified
gelding
inquisitive
permeated
prodigal
~ The Hand of Robin Squires assignment due Thursday, March 18. Below are the questions for chapters 3-5. To remind you, each student has his or her own duotang. Grade 7 has more than Grade 6, and some students have fewer than others. Please consult your child's duotang for exact questions.
1.) Match the vocabulary word in the following list with the proper definition below - defiance (pg. 17); vigilance (pg. 18); preoccupied, tragedy (pg. 19); nocturnal, hallucinations (pg. 21); docile (pg. 27).Write each word and then its proper meaning out in your notebook. PLEASE watch your spelling!
•seeing or hearing things that have no basis outside a person’s brain;
•a very sad or terrible happening;
•easily managed; obedient; willing to learn;
•watchfulness or alertness;
•of, belonging to, or occurring at night;
•the act or an instance of openly resisting or opposing;
•lost in thought;
2.) Why is the word "forgot" in quotation marks on pg. 17?
3.) What did Robin's grandfather think about getting an education? How did Robin's father feel about it? Give some evidence from the chapter to prove your answer.
4.) What do you think Robin's father had been doing on that island off the coast of Acadie?
5.) What was strange about Edward's reaction to the news of his brother's death?
6.) What things did Robin's grandfather do to keep Robin occupied?
7.) Why did his grandfather urge Edward to take Robin with him? At first, Edward is not very keen on the suggestion. What finally convinces Edward to take Robin along?
8.) What do you think about Robin's uncle? What type of person is he?
9.) At the end of chapter 5, you are left with several questions that remain unanswered. What things do you want to find out about at this point in the story?
Health
Students have been working on weekly menus, using Canada's food guide and their accumulated notes from the year. They are to have balanced meals with all the necessary food groups for each day. Plus, it's meant to be something they might actually be willing to eat. This is due Monday.
There will be a test on nutrients the following Monday, March 22. We will be having a pre-test on the material this coming Monday.
6 Science
Regarding the previous unit on electricity... We will be revisiting the important parts of the unit again, after we return from Huntsman and review the learnings from there. For those of you wanting your child to retake the test, that opportunity will happen.
Regarding the Huntsman trip... A notice was sent home today. This is a copy of that:
Grade 6 Students and Parents!!!!
Students are asked to bring in $3.00 each, by Monday, March 15. This will cover the students' fare for the boat. By having it in by Monday, we will be able to get a group rate. Any money left over will help pay for snacks during our planned activities for Tuesday evening.
Students and chaperones must have boots, and students and chaperones must bring a sleeping bag. Bedding is available at the Dorms but there is a $15 charge, payable by the user.
All must have a packed lunch for Tuesday at noon. It must be sent. There are no facilities available for buying a lunch.
This will be an amazing trip which the students will love. Please make sure your child is prepared with all the necessary items.
