Week of April 14
Owl Informative Article #3
Week of April 14, 2020
News and Updates
1) Information on Optional Google Meet
* Please let me know if you did not receive an invitation email.
* The link to enter the meeting will be shared at 10:50 on Friday, April 17, 2020.
* Please carefully review:
Google Hangout Meet Info, Tips and Etiquette
2) Confirmation has been postponed until after masses and large gatherings resume.
3) The class website will only be accessible once you have logged into Google with your board email account.
4) Information on Our Suggested Writing Activity- Magazine Project
*There will be four different styles of magazine articles in the finished project, along with some 'extras' pages. We will work through the steps of each style of article together, like we do in class, and outlines and samples will be provided.
* You should have a Google Slideshow for the magazine articles. The slideshow will be your virtual magazine and should be named '(Your Name's) Magazine'.
* Two weeks ago, the steps to complete a 'How-To' Article were suggested. The 'How-To' is Article #1. (See 'Magazine Study' on Side Menu for more information.)
* Last week, we started working on Article #2, an Informative Article. We are currently on Step #4 and will continue the steps this week. The informative article will make up the second page of your magazine.
* Please see the Sample Magazine for the various styles of articles and the lay-out of the magazine.
* You are encouraged to share rough copies and good copies with me for feedback.
5) If you have any questions, please email me at christopher.wakefield@ocsb.ca.
This Week's Religion Activity:
Read the following passages from the Bible and choose a favourite:
2 Samuel 22.29 (So, Second Book of Samuel, Chapter 22, Verse 29)
Psalm 119.105
Proverbs 6.23
Isaiah 60.19
John 8.12
2 Corinthians 4.6
Reflect on the following questions:
Why is God compared to a light?
In what way is God a light for you?
* A file for your answers has been shared in your Religion Folder.
(Please disregard the file that was placed in your Language Folder.)
This Week's Language Lessons and Activities:
Reading
Raz Kids - Teacher Username - cwakefield0
Writing
Suggested Writing Project: Personal Virtual Magazine
****Student Sample Magazine****
Article #2 - Information Article
* REMEMBER to take your time and work at your own pace.
Today's Step
Step #5 - Good Copy
* Student Samples of Information Articles:
Student Sample #1
Student Sample #2
Student Sample #3 - Page 1
Student Sample #3 - Page 2
Student Sample - Coatis Page 1
Student Sample - Coatis Page 2
* Open up '(Your Name's) Magazine' in Google Slide and add a new slide.
* Use the Student Samples above to help you with ideas for your layout.
* Insert your title, introduction and sub-topics from your rough copy onto your Google Slide.
* Ensure you have a box at bottom of your page for your sources. (See 'Note' below)
* Add pictures, maps, charts and/or a 'Fun Facts' box to fill up the page and make it more attractive.
* Share your good copy with me so that I can provide you with feedback.
Note: At the bottom of your magazine article, make a list of the websites where you got your information, charts, maps, etc. For example:
Sources
1) 10 Tiger Facts. National Geographic for Kids. https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/general-animals/10-tiger-facts/
2) Where Do Tigers Live? And Other Tiger Facts. https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/where-do-tigers-live-and-other-tiger-facts
Step #4 - Rough Copy
* An outline for the rough copy of your information article has been shared with you in your Language Folder.
* Remember to use paragraph form to write your Lead (Introduction) and Sub-topics.
* Take your time! Make sure to finish your research before starting your rough copy.
The more details you collect in Step #3, the easier it will be to write your paragraphs.
* Use the ‘Owl Samples’ and ‘Student Samples’ as guidelines for writing your information article.
* Share your rough copy with me for feedback.
Step #3 - RESEARCH
* Use the 'Information Article Research Chart' (shared with you in your Language Folder) for your research
* Choose 3 of your sub-topics (from step #2) to research
* The 4th box on your Information Article Research Chart is for 'Interesting Facts' that do not fit in with your sub-topics
(You can use these facts for a 'Fun Facts Box' on your actual magazine article)
* Make sure to write DETAILED point-form notes on each of your sub-topic
* DO NOT COPY AND PASTE your information
Suggested Search Engines:
* Kiddle
Important: At the bottom of your Information Article Research Chart, make a list of the websites where you got your information (use size 10 font).
Example:
1) 10 Tiger Facts. National Geographic for Kids. https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/general-animals/10-tiger-facts/
2) Where Do Tigers Live? And Other Tiger Facts. https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/where-do-tigers-live-and-other-tiger-facts
Step #2
Now that you have looked over some actual samples from Owl magazine, you can see their are different styles of informative magazine articles.
However, they all have one MAIN TOPIC with 4 to 6 SUB-TOPICS about that main topic.
Today's step is to BRAINSTORM some topics that you would like to write an informative article about.
After that, SELECT one that interests you the most, but be careful to ensure it is RESEARCHABLE.
Finally, write down 3 to 5 sub-topics about your main topic.
Step #1 - Read Sample Informative Articles from Owl.
Owl Informative Article #1
Owl Informative Article #2
Owl Informative Article #4
Owl Informative Article #5
This Week's Math Lessons and Activities:
Lesson - Estimating About How Many Times an Event Will Occur Given a Probability
Example #1:
At the school carnival, there is a game in which students spin a large spinner. The spinner has four equal sections numbered 1–4.
To play the game, a student spins the spinner.
If the student spins the spinner 40 times, about how many times would you expect the spinner to land on 3?
Step #1: Calculate the probability of the event occurring - The sections are numbered 1, 2, 3 & 4, so the probability of landing on a 3 is 1/4 or 25%.
Step #2: If a student spins the spinner 40 times, you can solve the problem 2 ways -
Method A: Equivalent Fractions - Probability of landing on 3 is 1/4 = ?/40
So, 1/4 (x 10) = 10/40. You would expect to land on 3 about 10 times.
Method B: Percent of a Number - If the probability of landing on 3 is 25%, what is 25% of 40?
So, 0.25 x 40 = 10. You would expect to land on 3 about 10 times.
Example #2:
You roll a regular die 90 times and record the results. About how many times would you expect to roll a 6?
Step #1: Calculate the probability of the event occurring - 1 out of 6 or 1/6 or 16.7%
Step #2: If you roll the 90 times, you can solve the problem 2 ways -
Method A: Equivalent Fractions - Probability of rolling a 6 is 1/6 = ?/90
1/6 (x 15) = 15/90, so you would expect to roll a 6 about 15 times.
Method B: Percent of a Number - If the probability of rolling a 6 is 16.7%, what is 16.7% of 90?
So, 0.167 x 90 = 15. You would expect to roll a 6 about 15 times.
Your Turn:
You roll a regular die 90 ties and record the results. About how many times would you expect to roll an odd number?
Step #1: Calculate the probability of the event occurring
Method A: Find Equivalent Fractions
Method B: Calculate the % (probability) of the number of rolls
('Your Turn' Answer is after 'Wednesday's Answers')
Introduction to Theoretical Probability
Websites for Extra Practice in Math
Mathletics
Sumdog
Mathfrog.ca
Math Questions of the Day
(Answers will be posted on Monday)
1) The faces of a number cube are labelled 1, 2, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The number cube is rolled 114 times.
How many times would you expect the number 2 to appear?
2) Amir’s class has 24 students. There are 15 boys in the class. Which of the following represents the ratio of girls to boys?
a) 24:9 b) 9:24 c) 5:3 d) 3:5
3) Chris, Paul and Carla share the cost of renting a video game. Chris pays 0.4 of the cost. Paul pays 36% of the cost.
Carla pays the remainder of the cost. What fraction of the cost does Carla pay?
a) 6/25 b) 9/25 c) 19/25 d) 24/25
(Hint: To find the answers for #2 and 3, you will need to simplify to find an equivalent ratio and fraction.)
1) You spin this spinner 60 times.
A) About how many times would you expect to land on red?
Probability of landing on red is 1/5 or 20%
Method A - Find Equivalent Fractions - 1/5 = 12/60
Method B - 20% of 60 or 0.20 x 60 = 12
So, you would expect the spinner to land on red about 12 times.
B) About how many times would you expect to land on a shade of blue?
Probability of landing on blue is 2/5 or 40%
Method A - Find Equivalent Fractions - 2/5 = 24/60
Method B - 40% of 60 or 0.40 x 60 = 24
So, you would expect the spinner to land on blue about 24 times.
2) Mr. Price’s class collects a total of 1943 pennies over a period of 4 weeks. Samantha brings 125 pennies each week. Approximately what percent of the total number of pennies collected does Samantha bring?
Step 1 - Samantha brings 125 pennies x 4 weeks = 500 pennies
Step 2 - She brings 500 out of 1943 pennies or 500/1943
Step 3 - 500 divided by 1943 = 0.257
So, Samantha brings approximately 26% of the total pennies
3) The rates for Internet use offered by three companies are shown below:
Company A: $6.00 for every 90 minutes of use Company B: $3.15 for every 45 minutes of use
Company C: $3.00 for every 60 minutes of use.
Which company offers the lowest rate per minute?
Calculate unit rate of each company per minute (so divide by minutes)
Company A - $6 divided by 90 minutes = $0.067 or $0.07 per minute
Company B - $3.15 divided by 45 minutes = $0.07 per minute
Company C - $3.00 divided by 60 minutes = $0.05 per minute
So, Company C is the cheapest at $0.05 per minute
Wednesday's Answers
1) A fair number cube with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 on its faces is rolled once.
Which event below represents a probability of occurring of 67%?
Answer: C) rolling a number larger than 2 - Numbers >2 are 3, 4, 5 and 6. Probability = 4/6 or 2/3 or 67%
A) rolling an odd number - Odd numbers are 1, 3 and 5. Probability = 3/6 or 50%
B) rolling an even number - Even numbers are 2, 4 and 6. Probability = 3/6 or 50%
D) rolling a number smaller than 3 - Numbers <3 are 1 and 2. Probability = 2/6 or 33%
2) Every week, Danny eats 540 grams of cereal. Over 8 weeks, he finishes a total of 12 boxes of cereal.
Each box contains the same amount of cereal. How many grams of cereal are in each box?
Step #1 - Danny eats 540 grams per week x 8 weeks = 4320 grams in total
Step #2 - Danny finishes 12 boxes of cereal.
So, 4320 g divided by 12 boxes = 360 g/box
Answer: There are 360 grams in each box.
3) A polygon has 4 sides. Two of the sides are parallel and two are not. What shape is the polygon?
Answer: C) trapezoid
Answer to 'Your Turn'
Step #1: Calculate the probability of the event occurring -
There are 3 odd numbers on a die (1, 3 and 5), so the probability of rolling an odd number is 3 out of 6 or 3/6 or 50%.
Step #2:
Method A: Probability of rolling an odd number is 3/6 = ?/90...3/6 (x 15) = 45/90, so you would expect to roll an odd number about 45 times.
Method B: If the probability of rolling an odd number is 50%, what is 50% of 90? So, 0.50 x 90 = 45. Expect to roll an odd number about 45 times.