December 8 - 12

 Learning Intentions: 

Grade 3

• I can create imaginary representations or dramatizations of fictional texts that depict understanding of characters, setting, and plot. 

• I can create written texts using a variety of forms and structures.

• I can use organizational processes, methods, or tools to support the creation of written texts.

• I can create drafts of writing that maintain audience interest by focusing the number of ideas in sentences and limiting repetitions.

• I can sequence sections of writing in a logical order.

• I can revise written texts for accuracy, clarity, or appeal by adding, removing, or changing words or sentences.

• I can examine how relationships between audience, purpose, and text form can influence creative expression.Capitalize words appropriately in different contexts.

• I can include a variety of punctuation at the end of sentences.

Grade 4

• I can create imaginary representations or dramatizations of fictional texts that depict point of view

• I can create written texts using a variety of text forms and structures.

• I can develop creative expression through the use of organizational processes, methods, and tools.

• I can develop creative expression through a range of sentence beginnings, lengths, and types.

• I can develop a logical order by grouping ideas into paragraphs.

• I can revise texts to enhance clarity or fluency.

• I can edit writing for spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

This week students took after and learned about the great Canadian artist Ted Harrison! We read “The Northern Alphabet” and took on his challenge in the beginning of the book: to use the picture and sentence from each page as the beginning to a new story! We worked on developing and planning the parts of a story on a story map. The students also made art inspired by his “Snow” painting. They first sketched out the picture onto black paper and then used liquid glue to trace overtop. After the glue magically dried clear we were left with perfect black outlines that Ted Harrison often includes in his paintings. We also used these to separate our colors as we painted and make our painting pop! Next week we will continue our Northern Alphabet stories and good copies!