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PYP5 Newsletter
August 26, 2011
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Unit One: Live to Learn Language
Unit of Inquiry
During the year, we will learn about the different forms and purposes for writing. Writing to Explain will be the focus of Unit One and we will practice writing to inform and explain using different text types. We will focus reading instruction and practice on those strategies used when reading informational text.
Unit One is under the transdisciplinary theme, Who We Are. This is an inquiry into the nature of the self, physical and mental health and what it means to be human. In PYP5, students learn about learning. Our Central Idea is: Learning is a process of making connections. We explore the questions: What is learning? What are the different ways people learn? How do I learn best? We also inquire into the form and functions of the brain. We will investigate the parts of the brain that control our thinking, emotions and reflexes.
In our literature program, we will read a variety of novels chosen by both students and teachers. Our program will include independent reading, reading in groups or book clubs and occasionally reading a whole-class novel. Reading for pleasure, understanding and comprehension will be the focus of instruction. Whenever possible, the language program will be taught through the Unit of Inquiry.
Mathematics Our math program will follow the five strands of the IB Math Scope and Sequence which teaches the math concepts of Number, Pattern & Function, Measurement, Shape & Space, and Data Handling. During our first unit, Number, students will explore numbers as a language used to express quantities and the relationships between quantities. Students will learn about the ways numbers are used to interpret information, make decisions, and solve problems. We will review the basic math operations, the relationships between them, and practice both mental and written strategies to solve problems.
Single Subjects in PYP5 Advanced Danish
PE
The students have chosen booksfor book reports. And the first book report is due Sep. 15th. we are discussing differences in girls and boys way of thinking. We are making records of how different experiments influence our senses .
Intermediate Danish We start the year focusing on conversation Danish. Students are interviewing a friend to get information about their interests. This information is shared with the class in spoken and written form.
Art We have been making our new art folders and have been spending time getting to know our way around our new art room.
Please join us on
Thursday, September 1 from 18:00—20:00 for an informational meeting about your child’s class and the new school year.
Swimming! As part of the PE program, all students will participate in swimming lessons (off campus) at the local swim hall. Please refer to the information and permission letter from the PE teachers. Dates for Swimming: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
We have also started creating photo-montage silhouettes that show what different things we like to think about.
Danish Beginner The students have been getting to know the Danish teachers, the Danish classroom and our routines as we are getting everything established. They are beginning with some Danish greetings, numbers and color games
Parent Orientation Evening
To find out what has been happening in ICT take a look at the blog at http://cispypict.blogspot.com
CONTACT INFORMATION: Copenhagen International School 22-26 Hellerupvej 2900 Hellerup Denmark T +45 39463300,
LeaJoyer@cis.dk, MoiraChristensen@cis.dk, KarenSerritslev@cis.dk
Students will need swimsuits and towel brought in a plastic bag.