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Dance-A-Thon on March 9, 2010
9:10-10:30 Grades 3,4,5
11:15-12:55 Grades JK, SK, 1 and 2
1:40-3:00 Grades 6, 7, 8
Our new focus for critical thinking is Point of View. What is the author's purpose in this book/article/report? Whose point of view is missing? We are teaching students to detect bias and stereotyping. See curriculum expectations and links to Media Literacy where it is critical to learn how to protect ourselves from scams and false advertising.
Literacy Week: Bring in your favourite childhood book!
Fundraiser: Buy magazines online. Use code #9072 www.qps.ca
Family Literacy Week- Check TVO. Keep literacy going all year by reading as a family. Our Literacy pages are full of ideas to improve comprehension and critical thinking.
The strategy of Inferring is used throughout the school to help develop critical thinking. This is one of the steps our school has undertaken to help students with making connections between their background knowledge, what the text says and how they can develop insight. Critical thinking involves synthesizing information, analyzing texts and determining point of view in their reading. See samples and how teachers use research to develop lessons in literacy.
A reminder to all students: Cell phones are to be off and away the minute you step on school property! See behaviour link for expectations.
Mrs. Anne Ramsay-Hall, Principal
Dianna Wright-Drzazga, Vice Principal