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Here is the link to our Brightspace Classroom
Here is the link to our Brightspace Classroom
https://tdsb.elearningontario.ca/d2l/home/20050097
Hello! I'm Susan Kutertan, "Ms. K", and I have a wonderful group of students in our Grade 4/5 classroom, many of them for a second year, others for the first time. It's great to be back learning together! Please keep in touch so we can work together to support your child as they navigate this important transition back to school. I hope they will spend their day in Room 10 happy and motivated, excited to learn, participate and cooperate with each other. I'm looking forward to a great year!
email: susan.kutertan@tdsb.on.ca
telephone: 416-396-6485
Below you will find some of our key focus areas in Grades 4 and 5.
Below you will find some of our key focus areas in Grades 4 and 5.
Reading
Reading & Spelling Strategies
Reading Workshop
Text Features
Novel Study & Book Reports
Story Elements, Inference
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Writing
Writers Workshop
Grammar, Parts of Speech
Effective Writing Strategies
Journal - Response/Reflection
Poetry
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Oral Communication
Social Skills
Listening Skills
Active Participation
Procedure & Routines
Oral Presentations
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Media Literacy
Intro to Media
Purpose & Audience
Information Technology
Critical Thinking
People and Environments
Gr. 4: Canada’s Provinces,
Territories and Land Regions
Gr. 5: The Role of Government and Responsible Citizenship
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Heritage and Identity
Gr. 4: Early Societies to 1500 CE
Gr. 5: Interactions of Indigenous Peoples and Europeans prior to 1713, in what would eventually become Canada
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Maps and Globes
Map features, Grids,
Cardinal Directions
Canada and the World:
Continents, Landforms
Bodies of Water
Different Types of Maps
A new math curriculum was introduced last year. Only one math grade, which encompasses all strands, will appear on the report cards.
Number
Students learn about the world of numbers and develop fundamental skills, including understanding basic number facts, such as 5 × 5 = 25 and how to solve mathematical problems in everyday life.
Algebra
Students build their knowledge of patterning as they begin to classify patterns as repeating or increasing. Students learn about patterns and algebraic expressions. Students analyze real-life situations using coding and apply the process of mathematical modelling.
Data
Students learn how to collect, organize, display and analyze data to make convincing arguments, informed decisions and predictions.
Spatial Sense
Students learn about measurement and geometry to help them describe and explore the world around them.
Financial Literacy
Students will build their skills and knowledge about the value and use of money, how decisions impact personal finances, as well as develop consumer and civic awareness.
Social Emotional Learning Skills
Social-emotional learning skills help students develop confidence, cope with challenges and think critically. This learning reflects current research and a commitment to student well-being and skill-building to help students see themselves as capable and confident math learners.
Matter and Energy
Gr. 4: Light & Sound
Gr. 5: Properties of & Changes in Matter
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Earth & Space Systems
Gr. 4: Rocks & Minerals
Gr. 5: Conservation of Energy & Resources
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Structures & Mechanisms
Gr. 4: Pulleys & Gears
Gr. 5: Forces Acting on Structures
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Life Systems
Life Systems
Gr.4: Habitats and Communities
Gr. 5: Human Organ Systems
In addition, The Arts (Music, Dance, Drama and Visual Art), Health and Physical Education (with Mr. Panacos), S.T.E.M (with Mr. Webb), Library and Partners in Action (with Ms. Hossain) - along with French (Mr. Veilands) - will all be important subjects in our learning this year!
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, comments or concerns.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, comments or concerns.
I look forward to working together with you to make this a great year!
I look forward to working together with you to make this a great year!
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