Group F (Ms. Snow)

Exploring HOT and COLD

We are exploring the concepts of hot and cold. We will be exploring this topic in different ways. 

Comparing Hot and Cold

We are learning the names for different cloths we might wear when it is cold and hot outside. We first sorted the articles of clothing. Then we identified each article of clothing by saying, "This is a      .  or These are      ." We also discussed why we might wear some of these articles of clothing, such as mittens to protect our hands from the cold. 

We played 'I Spy' using the articles of clothing. We described when we might wear this article of clothing and what part of your body we might wear this on. We started by saying, "I spy something that you wear when it is      outside, and that you wear on your      ".

Examples of Clues:

I spy something that you wear when it is hot outside, 

and that you wear on your feet.

I spy something that you wear when it is cold outside, 

and that you wear on your head.

We continued to compare hot and cold temperatures. We took turns reading the questions for each activity. We worked with a partner to figure out an answer and then used the red self-checking stick to check our answers. 

Reading the Temperature

We are practicing how to read the temperature on the Weather Network. We are looking at Calgary's temperature throughout the week and during the day. We read the temperature by saying...

Throughout the WEEK:

The temperature today is            . 

The temperature yesterday was            . 

Throughout the DAY:

The temperature this morning was            . 

The temperature this afternoon is            . 

The temperature this evening will be            . 

We looked at different thermometers and what we might use them for. Thermometers can be used in many different ways, such as checking our temperature when we are sick or checking the temperature outside. 

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We applied our skills by reading the temperature on a round thermometer. We tested the temperature of cold and hot water. First, we had to discuss if the temperature would be below or above 0 degrees Celsius by saying, "The temperature will be below 0 degrees Celsius" or  "The temperature will be above 0 degrees Celsius". We then placed our thermometers in the hot and cold water. We read the temperature by saying, "The temperature is           degrees Celsius".

Cold Water

Hot Water 

Forming Sentences Using Rules of English 

We are practicing forming sentences using rules of the English language. We will be practicing this in many different ways. 

Describing - People, Action and Place

We were each given photo cards showing either a person or group of people doing some kind of action. We had to figure out which sentence starter to use to describe our photo by saying, "He is     .  or She is     . or They are     ".  Then we identified and stated the action word. Some of us challenged ourselves by identifying the place in the photo. 

Examples of Sentences:

She is smelling a flower.

He is swimming in a pool.

They are shopping at the grocery store.

We continued using our drama skills to practice forming sentences. We created skits with either a partner or by ourselves. We had to guess the action and say "He is     . or She is     . or They are     ."  

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We have also been using 'Story Cubes' to help us practice. First, we roll the dice and must choose an action to show in our skit. The audience must guess which action we chose. We start by saying, "He is     . or She is     . or They are     ."

We have been continuing to practice forming sentences by describing photos. We start by saying, "He is     .  or She is     . or They are     ".  We then must identify and state the action word. We are challenged to identify the place in the photos.   

Positional Words

We have been practicing how to use positional words, such as in, on, under, over, below and above. Learning positional words will help us follow and give directions. We will continue to learn and practice more positional words in a variety of ways. 

We played the game "Action Dragon" to create fun and interesting stories. This helped us practice using the positional words in and on. 

"The bear sang on the moon."

 We played "Positions Bingo" to learn and practice position concepts and words.