WALT = We Are Learning To…
• Research shows that students are more motivated if they understand the learning intention of the task.
• The main benefit for students is that by focusing on the learning intention, they begin to fully understand what they are learning rather than doing.
​• We hope our students will go home describing school activities as ‘We were learning to …” rather than ‘We did…”.  

​My goal this year is to post a WALT–We Are Learning To- at the beginning of every week. WALT will be posted on the bulletin board outside the class, in the classroom, and on our class website. There will be a WEEKLY WALT for the areas of Reading, Writing, Math, and Science or Social. This will help students to know what they will be learning each week. It will also help let parents know what WALT do.

Feb. 4-8

In Reading We Are Learning To
​Read information about Canadian Explorers to be able to answer questions. 

In Writing We Are Learning To
​Write computer code

In Math We Are Learning To
Multiply a three digit number by a one digit number. We are also reviewing our multiplication strategies. 
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In Social We are Learning To 
Write a report about a Canadian Explorer

Feb. 11-15

In Reading We Are Learning To
Read about superheros and then write a biography about my favorite superhero.

In Writing We Are Learning To
Write an autobiography timeline.

In Math We Are Learning To
​Review division strategies. 

In Social We are Learning To
Write a report about an Explorer. 

Winter Break

Feb. 25-March 1

In Reading We Are Learning To:
read and respond to the Willow Award Books. 

In Writing We Are Learning To:
Write computer code, and a responding to our Willow Award Books. 

In Math We Are Learning To:
compare decimals,  as well as add and subtract decimal numbers.

In Science We are Learning To:
Start our second GENIUS HOUR project. This week we are selecting a topic and asking 4 or 5 BIG questions about our topic.