May 26 - 31

Writing

-Consider how personal interests, experiences, or perspectives might influence how texts are understood or created.
-Investigate background information about the author or text creator to provide context for informational texts.
-Evaluate how an author’s selection of a method or tool can impact the audience’s understanding or response to a text.

What did students do?

The Calgary Public Library hosts a literary arts festival each year featuring writers across a variety of genres. Students had the opportunity to participate in a virtual session with the amazing author, Peter Brown this week.


Peter Brown is the author of many children's books including The Curious Garden and Creepy Carrots. He is probably most well known for the Wild Robot Series. 




Students were so excited for this special opportunity. First, students researched Peter Brown to look for information about his life, career and accomplishments. Students went to Peter's website to research and gather information. They recorded their information on a visual journal page. Students found out such neat information about Peter! The most exciting fact was that he will be releasing a new book in June!





Then, students engaged in the virtual session hosted by the Calgary Public Library. Peter shared about his life, how he became an author and the process of writing, illustrating and publishing the Wild Robot. He even drew a scene with Roz, the main character in The Wild Robot! Students continued taking jot notes about Peter on their graphic organizer and they drew along with Peter. 





Ask your child to tell you about the session, what they learned and how Peter's story inspires them. 

Coming Up at Sibbald:

June 2nd – Fun Lunch

June 4th – Gr. 5 to Nickle School for performance & tour

June 5th – AMA Patrol picnic for Gr. 5 patrols

June 6th – Sibbald’s Got Talent – K-5 Talent Show – 10:00 a.m.

June 9th – 13th Elev8 Lacrosse Residency

June 11th – School Council Meeting – 7:00 pm (in-person)




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