Mr.Tessier's eClassroom: May 2025

Vinyl Cafe - The Waterslide and A Trip to Quebec

Hello,

I have posted two stories from the Vinyl Café. These are audio stories, meaning they are read to you.

After listening to both “A Trip to Quebec” and "The Waterslide", complete the Google Form about different parts of the story. Please read the Google Form before you start listening to the stories.

Have a great day!

Mr. T

The Waterslide – The Vinyl Cafe

"Sam and his pal Murphy turn Dave's backyard into the neighbourhood waterpark - complete with a two-storey waterslide."

Link to the story -

CBC’s Vinyl Cafe – “A Trip to Quebec”

"Sam and his class take a trip to Quebec City."

Link to the story -

EQAO - Test Site Link

Here is the link to the practice test: EQAO Test Site

Class Code - TBWB-N22R

Language / Social Studies - Top Plastic Polluters Named

Here is a link to the reading - Top Plastic Polluters Named

Please read the text linked above and complete the questions on the Google form.

Language - One-Cent Postage Stamp Expected To Sell For Millions At Auction

Here is the link to the reading - One-Cent Postage Stamp Expected To Sell For Millions At Auction

Please read the passage linked above and answer the questions on the Google form.

Language / The Arts - The Musical Bond and Clash: Neil Young and Lynyrd Skynyrd

Here is a link to the reading: The Musical Bond and Clash: Neil Young and Lynyrd Skynyrd

Please read the passage above and answer the questions on the Google form below.

Language / Science - NASA's X-59 Aircraft Aims To Revolutionize Supersonic Flight

Here is the link to the reading: NASA's X-59 Aims to Revolutionize Supersonic Flight

Please read the text linked above and answer the questions on the Google form.

Language / Social Studies - Japan's N-Ark Aspires To Build A Floating City To Combat Rising Sea Levels

Here is the link to the reading: Japan's First Floating City

Please read the text and answer the questions on the Google form below.

Language - Reading Comprehension - The Stomach Ache

Here is the link to the text - The Stomach Ache

Please read the text above and answer the questions on the Google form below.

Language / Social Studies - Deadmau5 and Marshmello: EDM Superstars

Here is the link to the text: Deadmau5 and Marshmello: EDM Superstars

Please click on the link above and answer the questions on the Google form below.

Language - Reading Comprehension - Manon Rheaume: Hockey Player

Please read the text above and complete the Google Form below. Please read the questions before reading the text.

Give credit to Desi B.

Language - Reading Comprehension - Aesop's Fables

Here is a link to the list of Aesop's Fables - Aesop's Fables

Please read two or three fables and then complete the form below.

Reading Comprehension - The Trojan Horse

Link To Reading Material --> The Trojan Horse

Language - Reading Comprehension - Bridge Mechanics

Please click on the images above to read the article and then answer the questions on the Google form below. Please ensure you read the questions before you start reading the article.

Language / Reading Comprehension - A Reason to Run

Here is the link to the reading passage: A Reason to Run

Please read the passage linked above and answer the Google form below.

Grade 5/6 Preferences

Language / Reading Comprehension - The History of Reese’s Candy

Here is a link to the reading - The History of Reese's Candy

Please complete the reading linked above and answer the questions on the Google form.

Language / Science - Orcas "Attacking" Boats Are Just Bored Teenagers Having Fun

Here is a link to the text - Orcas "Attacking" Boats Are Just Bored Teenagers Having Fun

Please read the text and complete the questions below.

Language - Reading Comprehension - A Schoolyard Garden

Here is the link to the reading - A Schoolyard Garden

Science -The Trebuchet

Please watch the video above and answer the questions on the Google Form below.

Humidity and Heat

Please watch the above videos about humidity and heat.

Procedural Writing - Review and Assignment

Hello,

Today, we are going to start our procedural writing assignment.

We use procedural texts to help explain how to do something, get somewhere, or explain the rules to something. Examples of procedural texts are found in: recipes, game instructions, recording a scientific experiment, directions to locations, etc. Instructions in procedural texts are often short, simple and to the point. Procedural texts are written in the present tense (now).

Parts of a Procedural Text

Title – What is the goal or outcome of the activity?

Materials or Ingredients – What do you need to complete the activity?

Series of Steps – In chronological order, list what needs to happen for you to reach your goal or optimum outcome.

Conclusion – You may want to offer advice or tips to make the task easier. Things that you may have learned along the way.

Your Task

Think about a task you would like to teach others and create a procedure so others can follow along and learn that task as well. Please ensure that the task is age appropriate and safe. Once you have an idea, please complete the Google form below.

I have posted an anchor chart about procedural writing below.

If you have any questions or concerns, email me at: justin.tessier@ed.amdsb.ca