1. Grade 5 English Grade 5 Science Grade 4 English
Mr. Dennis Wiebe
Grade 5 English
Grade 5 Science
Grade 4 English

2. About Me From Manitoba, CANADA
Lived and taught English in Taiwan for 9 years, also taught in Mexico and Bahrain
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education, both obtained in Canada
Hobbies: Scuba Diving, Hiking, Reading and Traveling

3. ENGLISH !!!!!!

4. READING
Text book stories, class novels, classroom library books, school library books
Students should be reading for 15 minutes every school night.
Reading journals will keep track of their daily reading. Bring your novels to school and share!

5. WRITING
Writing journals will be used to explore writing in all stages.
Notebooks will be used for taking notes.
Notebooks and reading comprehension worksheets will be used for reading responses.

6. Spelling and Grammar
Students should write spelling words 5 times each in their notebook and write the example sentence 1 time.
Spelling test will be given periodically.
Throughout the year, we will study the parts speech, types of sentences, and proper mechanics.
Students should use tidy and clear penmanship for all assignments.

7. Grade 5

8. Scientific Inquiry
Physical Science
Earth and Space Science
Life Science

9. Scientific Inquiry Using the Scientific Method
Presenting experiment results

10. Physical Science
Matter
Energy
Motion

11. Earth and Space Science
Earth’s Climate
Conserving Earth’s Resources

12. Life Science Classification of Plants and Animals
Obtaining and Using Energy
Interdependence
Plant and Animal Adaptations

13. The homework for science will be very minimal to ensure there will be sufficient time for core subject homework. The minimal science homework could include... ~Project work ~Independent Experimenting ~Review for tests and exams ~Complete unfinished class work The homework for English will include... ~Independent reading ~writing spelling words and preparing for spelling tests ~One essay each weekend