Learning goals
We are learning to…
- explore the concepts of identity, self, and sense of belonging in texts and demonstrate an understanding of the contributions, lived experiences, and perspectives of many different people, including those in Canada
- use effective listening skills by expressing interest, asking a variety of questions and restating what we heard
- share our experiences that connect with ideas and topics in new texts
- brainstorm and develop ideas about various topics using simple strategies and resources, our own learning and our own experiences
- create specific types of texts using different tools and strategies
- make simple edits to draft texts and create a final version
Success criteria
I am able to…
- explore and answer questions about different clips from Raven’s Quest and Sunny’s Quest to learn about different kinds of hobbies
- reflect on my own interests and hobbies
- brainstorm some of my own hobbies and think about why I enjoy them
- create a short paragraph about my hobby and make simple edits to draft texts and create a final version
Notice and wonder
Explore the following images. What do the kids have in common?
Pause and Reflect
Pause and reflect
What are the children in the images doing? How do you think they feel?
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They are all doing an activity. I think they are enjoying it because many of them are smiling.
Hobbies
Hobbies are activities that someone likes to do regularly. Hobbies can be anything!
Hobbies are the things we choose to do that bring us joy. These things become a part of who we are as people.
Let’s explore different kids from Raven’s Quest and Sunny’s Quest and see what hobbies they enjoy!
Papatsie
Papatsie is Inuk and lives in Ottawa, Ontario. She is 9 years old.
Check out the following clip to learn about Papatsie’s hobby!
What does Papatsie like to do for fun?
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She is an artist, and she likes to draw.
What have you learned about her hobby?
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Papatsie creates guidelines to help her draw her picture.
Quill
Quill is Algonquin from Kitigan Zibi, Quebec. She is 11 years old.
Check out the following clip to learn about Quill’s hobby!
What does Quill do for fun?
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Quill likes to do Zumba classes.
What have you learned about her hobby?
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Zumba requires a lot of energy because you dance and jump around!
Howenadae
Howenadae is Mohawk from Six Nations of the Grand River in Ontario. He is 8 years old.
Check out the following clip to learn about Howenadae’s hobby!
What does Howenadae do for fun?
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Howenadae enjoys playing lacrosse.
What have you learned about his hobby?
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He has to wear equipment to help protect himself. In lacrosse, you use your hands to hold the stick. You cradle the stick so the ball can stay in the stick.
Micah
Micah is Canadian, Jamaican, and German and lives in Montreal, Quebec. He is 10 years old.
Check out the following clip to learn about Micah’s hobby!
What does Micah do for fun?
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He does robotics.
What have you learned about his hobby?
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He learns how to build and program robots to make them move forward and more!
Vance
Vance is Canadian, Jamaican, African American, and Indian. He is 10 years old and lives in Brampton, Ontario.
Check out the following clip to learn about Vance’s hobby!
What does Vance do for fun?
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He learns how to DJ.
What have you learned about his hobby?
Press Reveal for a possible answer.
DJ’ing uses equipment like vinyl, turntables, and a mixer.
Social Emotional Learning
Reminder!
It’s okay if we are not perfect at our hobbies!
The most important thing about hobbies is that you enjoy doing them. Hobbies are about having fun and trying new things!
Hobbies can be anything you enjoy doing. Explore the following carousel of different hobbies you may enjoy doing as well!
Did You Know?
Did you know?
Did You Know: Jonah Larson
Jonah Larson is a 16-year-old boy who loves to crochet. He started to crochet when he was five years old and when he was 11, he started his own crochet business! Jonah was originally born in Ethiopia. Now, he sells his creations and donates the money to give back and support his village in Ethiopia. He has started a library and a science lab there for many kids to enjoy!
“I just fell in love with crochet and how calming it was and all the beautiful things you can make.” -Jonah Larson
Putting sentences together
A compound sentence is made up of two or more simple sentences joined together.
One way to join simple sentences is by using a comma and a connecting word called a coordinating conjunction.
Let’s practice creating a compound sentence with the following sentences.
Micah builds robots. Micah programs robots.
If we add a comma and the word “and” we make a compound sentence!
Micah builds robots, and programs robots.
Learning check!
Try putting the following sentences together with a conjunction to create a compound sentence.
For each sentence, select the missing conjunction from the drop-down menu. Press Check Answer to see how you did.
Your turn!
What are some of your own hobbies?
How do you feel when you do your hobby or hobbies?
Complete the following My Hobbies Organizer in your notebook or using the following document to record some of the hobbies you enjoy.
If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts.
Putting it all together!
Step 1: Review your graphic organizer.
Step 2: Create simple sentences to share your idea. Try creating compound sentences to share your ideas. You may use your notebook or another method of your choice to record your sentences.
Step 3: Review your sentences.
- Make sure each new sentence starts with a capital letter.
- Use capital letters when using proper nouns.
- Make sure to use a period, question mark or exclamation mark depending on the sentence you create.
- Check your spelling using a dictionary.
- Read your poem out loud to make sure it makes sense.
Student Tips
Student tips
How to use a dictionary and an online dictionary
The dictionary words are arranged in alphabetical order.
- Look for Guide Words. The words at the top tell you which word you will find at the beginning and end of the page.
- Look for pictures. Some dictionaries may include pictures. These can help you to find the word you are looking for quickly.
- Look at the definition. Some words sound the same but are spelled differently. Make sure you are using the spelling of the word that matches what you are wanting to say.
Hobby: something you like to do in your free time just for fun. This can be any activity you enjoy doing like drawing, playing sports or reading.
For example - "My favourite hobby is painting because I enjoy it!"
Step 5: Write out your sentences. If you like, you can create a drawing of you doing your hobby.
Step 6: If possible, share your hobby description with a partner.
Reflection
How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel...
Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.