Orchestra Games

Today was the day we went to Roy Thompson Hall and what a treat it was to hear the Toronto Symphony Orchestra perform the Orchestra Games. In addition to this treat, the children had the privilege of performing with the orchestra as they sang O' Canada. This program was geared to children and especially to our unit on sound. We heard all the sections of the orchestra (percussion, strings, woodwinds and brass) compete in different categories such as glissandos, endurance, high notes, low notes, loud notes and soft notes. The children showed there enthusiasm for the performance by conducting in their seats, applauding, cheering and moving to the rhythm of the music.


Back at school, we worked on spelling and agendas.
With that out of the way, the grade 3s worked on their poems. The continued reciting their poem to each other, but also recited to the class. They are really committed to doing well in this competition. The grade 4s read about different ways to write the introductory paragraph for their speech. There are many strategies for writing an interesting lead. Ask your child what strategy they will be using. the also worked on the topic sentence for their introduction.

Homework & Reminders

• Spelling
• Poems and speeches