Mr. Otten's Grade 5/6 Homepage
The first link I want to share with you is that of my blog. I'll put some larger updates up on the blog, just to give me more room to talk at length about them (for example field trip information).
This homepage serves as a way for me to upload certain documents to the site, that wouldn't necessarily format correctly to my blog. So please, book mark both!
About Me:
I figured it would probably be appropriate to give you a little bit of information about me and my background. I graduated from Brock University in 2009 with my bachelor of physical education & education. I began teaching right away. I started by teaching Grade 6 at W.H. Morden on Rebecca Street (in Oakville). This will be my third year at River Oaks. Just as I am passionate about teaching, I am also passionate about sports (who would have guessed it? A Phys. Ed. grad passionate about sports?). I coached the Senior Boys and Junior Boys basketball teams, as well as the Senior Girls volleyball team at River Oaks last year. I also help run a sports camp every summer at Appleby College.
Math Journals
I often assign math journal assignments which consist of an explanation of how to solve a particular math problem or concept.
If you wish to see the rubric which I use to assess these, go to my class homepage and download the text file.
Weekly Reading Log
I've attached a copy of our weekly reading log, so that if it is lost, a new copy can be downloaded and printed straight from here.
Lastly, below can be found a copy of the class schedule for 5/6 (my class).
KID BLOG
As part of our I.T. component, we will be doing blogging on a program called "Kid Blog." The program is secure and created for teachers. It requires a password, so only our class can read the blog. Each individual student will receive a blog, username, and password. All posts and comments must be approved by me before they can be seen.
Each week (or bi-weekly depending on the size of the assignment), students will be asked to write a piece on their blog.
This week's task is (check below in the agenda)...
You can access our class blog below.
Agenda
1. Weekly Reading Log
2. Social Studies - Ancient Civ blogging/google docs & Explorer Report
3. Bring in items for Fun Fair basket (Sports theme)
4. Return field trip forms for The Sports Academy
5. Persuasive Writing piece due May 24
If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact me.
School Phone Number: 905 842 7430
