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TCDSB 5th Block @5thBlockTCDSB

5th Block is an intensive reading intervention program for students in Grades 1 and 2 who have gaps in their literacy development. #tcdsb5thBlock

Joined November 2018
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When reading the book “Viivi’s New Kamiik” written by Nadia Mike, 5th Block students used the Shape Go Map and Jennifer Serravallo’s “Act It Out to Storytell It” to demonstrate and extend understanding of the text. @TCDSB @JSerravallo
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“Teaching Reading Is a Work of Heart” was the theme of our meeting. 5th Block Teachers put their heart into the day’s activities by sharing best practices, writing lesson plans for our new decodable books, and diving into Lindsay Kemeny’s “7 Mighty Moves”. @TCDSB @LindsayKemeny
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EYS Reading Association@rftloi
26 Jan 2024
Nic Stone is a bestselling author and an outspoken racial and social justice advocate. In her lectures, Nic draws from the themes in her books while stressing the need for equity, accountability, and empowerment in reshaping our society. Looking forward to her breakfast keynote!
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EYS Reading Association@rftloi
26 Jan 2024
Uzma Jalaluddin is the internationally bestselling author of Ayesha at Last and Hana Khan Carries On. A high school teacher, she has also written a regular column for the Toronto Star and contributed to The Atlantic. This is a keynote you won't want to miss! @UzmaWrites #RFTLOI
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When reading the book “Festival of Colours” written by Kabir and Surishtha Sehgal, 5th Block students used @JSerravallo’s “Wow” comprehension strategy to explore and discuss new learning about India’s festival of Holi. @kabirsehgal @TCDSB
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Thank you to Lee-Ann Lear @SyllaSense for delivering an inspiring, informative, and engaging presentation to our 5th Block Community! @TCDSB
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Heartfelt gratitude to TCDSB Knowledge Keeper, Diane Montreuil, Sonya Charal @Equity_TCDSB, and @Allen2Learning for providing such an enriched learning experience for our 5th Block students! Miigwetch! @roch_we @StBonifaceTCDSB @TCDSB
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Colleen Ryan@smdp5thblock
15 May 2023
Virtual knowledge keeper visit with Diane Montreuil Wednesday May 24 for @5thBlockTCDSB students. @smdporres_tcdsb @DianeMontreuil @TCDSB
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5th Block students at St. Boniface joyfully read the special letter written to them by their classroom elf. @StBonifaceTCDSB @LisaLaRose9 @TCDSB
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5th Block students at St. Matthew Catholic School walk the Red Carpet to practise the short vowel sounds. @TCDSB @DDiGiorgio_ @AmelloRita
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After reading “Let’s Play Waltes!” by Kyla Bernard, 5th Block students had fun playing this traditional Mi’kmaq game. @TCDSB @Marcellus_TCDSB
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During a recent Zoom session, 5th Block Teachers explored Elkonin Boxes to tap, map, and graph the sounds and spelling of words. Did you know ... ? The silent e at the end of ‘have’ follows the rule that words written in English do not end with the letter ‘v’.
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An integral part of learning for new 5th Block Teachers is to observe the program in action. A special thank you to Ms. Palma and Ms. deFouw for hosting classroom visits and for sharing their expertise. @loveformyfiat @stconradcs @TCDSB
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On this 55th annual International Literacy Day, we are reminded that literacy acquisition is an empowering and transformational human right.
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Congratulations to our very own Carolyn Volpe! Carolyn, we’re very proud of you. Your leadership in our 5th Block Community is commendable and greatly appreciated! ❤️🎉@MrsVolpe
Principals@SFX_TCDSB
4 Jun 2022
Congratulations, Mrs. Volpe, recipient of the Leadership in Catholic Education Award 👏💕🏆So well deserved! Profound dedication & service to children through Catholic Education ❤️. #SFXellence Such a beautiful celebration ⁦@TCPVA⁩ @TCDSB_AJBRIA⁩ ⁦@DDiGiorgio_⁩
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When reading the book ‘Molly Morningstar ~ A Doll for Me’ written by Andrea Coke, 5th Block students used @JSerravallo’s ‘Put on the Character’s Face’ strategy to explore and discuss how a character’s feelings can change throughout a story. @TCDSBSpeechLang @TCDSB
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Catherine Bertin@Teacher_Bertin
18 May 2022
Early intervention is key! We can’t afford a “wait and see” approach! We desperately need more funding and supports towards spec Ed in our schools!
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When reading the book ‘Thao’ by Thao Lam, the Grade 2 - 5th Block students used Jennifer Serravallo’s ‘Notice a Pattern & Give Advice’ strategy to build understanding that ‘Names Matter’. @thaolamdraws @JSerravallo @TCDSB
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5th Block students have fun practising their Words of the Week by playing a game of ‘Elf Hide & Seek’. @TCDSB @StAntoineDaniel @SilCasa3
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