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ELA:  Poetry:  Free Verse- Wednesday 6/24, Thursday 6/25, Friday, 6/26 in Google Classroom

ELA: Poetry: Free Verse- Wednesday 6/24, Thursday 6/25, Friday, 6/26

Today you will learn about free verse poems and write one. Follow the steps below to complete the assignment. Read each slide carefully.
Step 1. Have your notebook handy.
Step 2. Click on the google slide below.
Step 3. Watch the video on slide #4 free verse poems and take notes.
Step 4. On slide #5 read a free verse poem called, My Teacher Ate My Homework.
Step 5. On slide #6, read another free verse poem.
Step 6. On slide #7, get ready to brainstorm your own free verse poem. Have your notebook handy.
Step 7. On slide #10 brainstorm your poem.
Step 8. On slide #12 write your poem.
Step 9. Turn in your work.

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ELA:  Poetry:  End of Unit Love That Dog- Monday, 6/22 & Tuesday, 6/23 in Google Classroom

ELA: Poetry: End of Unit Love That Dog- Monday, 6/22 & Tuesday, 6/23

This is the end of poetry unit of the book we read, Love That Dog. Follow the steps below to complete the assignment.
Step 1: Click on google slide to begin.
Step 2: Read through each slide and answer directly on the slide.
Step 3: Answer the questions in complete sentences.
Step 4: Turn in your work.

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ELA:  Poetry-Summarizing Love That Dog- June 17th, June 18th & June 19th in Google Classroom

ELA: Poetry-Summarizing Love That Dog- June 17th, June 18th & June 19th

This is a three day poetry assignment. Please read the directions below to complete the assignment.

We have been reading Jack’s poetry journal and understanding how he feels about poetry. In addition, noticing how his attitude toward poetry is changing.

You will CONTINUE to read more of his poetry journal and focus on determining the main idea by summarizing and including details from poems Love That Dog. Follow these steps.

Step 1: Click on the google slide below to begin.
Step 2: Read each slide closely.
Step 3: Complete one day at a time.
Step 4: Review checklist on the last slide and turn in your work.

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ELA:  Poetry Similes and Metaphors- Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Poetry Similes and Metaphors- Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Today you will learn about similes and metaphors found in poetry. Follow the steps below to complete the assignment. Read each slide carefully.
Step 1. Have your notebook handy.
Step 2. Click on the google slide below on Poetry Similes and Metaphors.
Step 3. Watch the video on slide #4 on similes and metaphors and take notes.
Step 4. On slide #6, read the poem, A Family is Like a Circle multiple times.
Step 5. Click on the google slide below to complete the questions.
Step 6. Turn in your work.

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ELA: Poetry Summarizing Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Poetry Summarizing Tuesday, June 16, 2020

We have been reading Jack’s poetry journal and understanding how he feels about poetry.
Today we will CONTINUE to read more of his poetry journal and focus on summarizing, using details from a poem Love That Dog. Follow these steps.

Step 1: Click on the google slide below to begin.
Step 2: Read each slide closely.
Step 3: Review the vocabulary words on slide #4.
Step 4: Review the teacher provided example on slide #5 and 6.
Step 5: Review the vocabulary words on slide #7.
Step 6: Pick on poem to read either, January 24 on slide on slide # 8 or, January 31 on slide #9.
Step 7. Write your summary on slide #10.
Step 8. Review check list on slide #11 and turn in your work.

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ELA:  Poetry Summarizing:  Monday, 6/15 in Google Classroom

ELA: Poetry Summarizing: Monday, 6/15

We have been reading Jack’s poetry journal and understanding how he feels about poetry. We have noticed how his attitude has changed from the beginning of the book to this point of his journal now.
Today we will CONTINUE to read more of his poetry journal and focus on summarizing, using details from a poem Love That Dog. Follow these steps.
Step 1: Click on the google slide below to begin.
Step 2: Read each slide closely.
Step 3: Review the vocabulary words on slide #4.
Step 4: Review the teacher provided example on slide #5 and 6.
Step 5: Review the vocabulary words on slide #7
Step 6: Read the poem January 10 on slide on slide # 8.
Step 7. Write your summary on slide #9.
Step 8. Review check list on slide #10 and turn in your work.

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ELA:  Poetry-Thursday, June 11th -Friday, June 12, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Poetry-Thursday, June 11th -Friday, June 12, 2020

This is a two day assignment. You will review the elements of a haiku poem and write one. Follow the steps below to complete the assignment. Read each slide carefully.
Step 1. Have your notebook handy.
Step 2. Click on the google slide below, ELA: Poetry...
Step 3. On slide #4 review haiku poems.
Step 4. On slide #5 watch a video about What is a Syllable.
Step 5. On slide #6, pick two more haiku poems to read.
Step 6. On slide #7, watch how to write a haiku poem.
Step 7. On slide #8, brainstorm in your notebook your haiku poem.
Step 8. Click on the google slide below to write your haiku poem.
Step 9. Turn it in.

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ELA:  Poetry Summarizing Friday, June 12, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Poetry Summarizing Friday, June 12, 2020

We have been reading Jack’s poetry journal and understanding how he feels about poetry. We have noticed how his attitude has changed from the beginning of the book to this point of his journal now.
Today we will CONTINUE to read more of his poetry journal and focus on summarizing, using details from a poem Love That Dog. Follow the steps.
Step 1. Click on the google slide below to begin.
Step 2. Read each slide.
Step 3. Read the poem, December 4 and complete the table on slide # 6.
Step 4. Turn in your work.

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ELA:  Review Assessment June 11, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Review Assessment June 11, 2020

Yesterday, you took an assessment, and today we are going to go over the question.
Step 1. Click on the google slide below to begin.
Step 2. Read over the poem and question on slide #3.
Step 3. Participate in student share response and turn and talk slide #4.
Step 4. On slide #4, write your discussion response.
Step 5. Turn in your work.

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ELA:  Poetry Assessment June 10, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Poetry Assessment June 10, 2020

Follow the directions below to complete the assessment.
Step 1. Click on the google slide below to begin .
Step 2. Read each slide carefully to review the 3 Read Strategy and R.A.C.E strategy.
Step 3. Read the poem on slide #4 and answer the question.
Step 4. Read and use the checklist on slide #5.
Step 5. Turn in your work.

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ELA Poetry: Character Development- Monday, June 8th & Tuesday, June 9th in Google Classroom

ELA Poetry: Character Development- Monday, June 8th & Tuesday, June 9th

This is a two day assignment. We will be working on explaining the character’s understanding about poetry based on evidence from Love That Dog. Please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Click on the google slide below to get started.
Step 2: Read each slide carefully.
Step 3. Make sure you write your answers on slides #10 and #11.
Step 4. Turn in your work.

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ELA:  Poetry- Summarizing Friday, June 5, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Poetry- Summarizing Friday, June 5, 2020

We are continue to read from the book, Love That Dog and summarizing.
Step 1. Click on the google slide below to complete the assignment.
Step 2. Read each slide carefully and write your answers where it says, ("type here").
Step 3. Check to make sure slides 16, 19, 22, 26, 29 and 32 are complete.
Step 4. Turn in you work when complete.

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ELA:  Poetry-Love That Dog-Summarize-June 1-June 3, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Poetry-Love That Dog-Summarize-June 1-June 3, 2020

Please read the directions below to complete this assignment.
Step 1. Click on the google slide link, Poetry: Lesson 2.1
Step 2. Read each slide carefully and complete slides 12,13 and 15.
Step 3. Make sure the slides are complete before you turn it in.
Step 4. Turn in your work.

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ELA:  POETRY Descriptive Language -Day 2 Friday, May 29th in Google Classroom

ELA: POETRY Descriptive Language -Day 2 Friday, May 29th

Today you will learn about descriptive language found in poetry. Please follow the steps to complete the assignment.
Step 1. Have your notebook handy.
Step 2. Click on the google slide below: ELA POETRY Descriptive Language.
Step 3. Read each slide carefully and follow the directions.
Step 4. On slide #4, watch a video on What is Imagery?
Step 5. On slide # 7, pick one poem to read, Fireworks or Marbles.
Step 6. Click on the google slide to complete the writing response.
Step 7. Turn in your work.

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ELA:  Homework-Poetry-Discovering Our Topic-5/27- 5/28  in Google Classroom

ELA: Homework-Poetry-Discovering Our Topic-5/27- 5/28

Directions: Please follow the steps below to complete this homework assignment.
Step 1. Click on the Google Slide link below to get started.
Step 2. Read carefully and complete slides 6 and 8-14.
Step 3. Be sure to turn in your work and make it count.

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ELA:  POETRY Descriptive Language-Day 1, Thursday,  May 28, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: POETRY Descriptive Language-Day 1, Thursday, May 28, 2020

Today you will learn about descriptive language found in poetry. Please follow the steps to complete the assignment.
Step 1. Have your notebook handy.
Step 2. Click on the google slide below: ELA POETRY Descriptive Language.
Step 3. Read each slide carefully and follow the directions.
Step 4. On slide #4, watch a video on What is Imagery?
Step 5. On slide # 7, read the poem, Hitting Rules.
Step 6. Click on the google slide to complete the writing response.
Step 7. Turn in your work.

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 ELA:  Poetry-Finding the Main Idea, Day 2-Wednesday-May 27, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Poetry-Finding the Main Idea, Day 2-Wednesday-May 27, 2020

Today is day 2 of finding the main idea of a poem. Read and follow the steps below.
Step 1. Have your notebook handy.
Step 2. Click below on the ELA: Poetry Assignment.
Step 3. Read each slide carefully.
Step 4. Watch the video on slide #4 about finding the main idea.
Step 5. Take notes in your notebook from slide #5 on tips for reading poetry.
Step 6. Click the google slide below to complete your writing assignment.
Step 7. Turn in your completed response.

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ELA:  Poetry Finding the Main Idea- Tuesday, 5/26/2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Poetry Finding the Main Idea- Tuesday, 5/26/2020

Today you will read a poem and find the main idea. Read and follow the steps below.
Step 1. Have your notebook handy. Take notes.
Step 2. Click below on the Poetry Assignment.
Step 3. Read each slide carefully.
Step 4. Watch the video on slide #4 about finding the main idea.
Step 5. Take notes in your notebook from slide #5 on tips for reading poetry.
Step 6. Complete the writing response on the google slide below.
Step 7. Turn in your completed response.

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ELA:  Poetry Introduction II-Wednesday, May 20th-Thursday, May 21st, Friday, May 22, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Poetry Introduction II-Wednesday, May 20th-Thursday, May 21st, Friday, May 22, 2020

This is a 3 day assignment. Please read the steps carefully. Do not rush!
Step 1. Have your notebook handy.
Step 2. Click on the google slide below to begin the assignment.
Step 3. Read each slide carefully and follow the instructions.
Step 4. Click the google slide below to answer the question that is on slide #8.
Step 5. Turn in your work.

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ELA:  Introduction to Poetry-Monday, May 18th -Tuesday, May 19, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Introduction to Poetry-Monday, May 18th -Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Today we will begin our next unit of study on poetry. You have 2 days to complete this assignment. Please read the steps carefully and do not rush.
Step 1. Have your notebook handy to take notes.
Step 2. Click on the Google Slide below-Poetry Introduction.
Step 3. READ EACH SLIDE CAREFULLY, TAKE YOUR TIME.
Step 4. Pay close attention to slides 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10. You will be viewing videos.
Step 5. When you read through all the slides, complete the question on the separate google slide below and turn it in.

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ELA:  Nonfiction Text Structure: Assessment-Friday, May 15, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Nonfiction Text Structure: Assessment-Friday, May 15, 2020

Today you will take a quiz on text structures. Follow the steps below.
Step 1. Click on the Google Doc to get started. Take your time!
Step 2. Read the directions carefully. Questions 1-9 are multiple choice. Select the best answer from the choices and type your answer below the responses.
Step 3. Questions 10-15 are matching. Read the definition in the left column and match it to term on the right.
Step 4. Read over your answers BEFORE you TURN IN your work.

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ELA:   Nonfiction-Problem & Solution-Thursday, May 14, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Nonfiction-Problem & Solution-Thursday, May 14, 2020

Today's assignment is on identifying the problem and solution of a text. Follow the steps below.
Step 1. Click on the Google slide and read slide #1 about problem and solution.
Step 2. Click on slide #2 to complete the activity. Read each text and type your response for problem and solution on the slide.
Step 3. Turn in your work.

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ELA:  Nonfictional Text Structure: Cause and Effect Wednesday, 5/13 in Google Classroom

ELA: Nonfictional Text Structure: Cause and Effect Wednesday, 5/13

Today we will continue with cause and effect text structures. Follow the steps below.
Step 1. Click on the PDF below to read the passage.
Step 2. Click on the google slide to answer questions 1-5. (Questions begin on slide #2.)
Step 3. Turn in your work.

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ELA:  Nonfiction Text Structure 2- Compare and Contrast-Tuesday, May 12, 2020  in Google Classroom

ELA: Nonfiction Text Structure 2- Compare and Contrast-Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Today you will read a text on the topic "Winning the Vote". Read it carefully, looking for the text structures of compare and contrast.
Step 1. Click on the PDF Compare and Contrast link below and read the text.
Step 2. Click on the google doc below and answer the questions.
Step 3. Turn in your work.

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ELA:  Nonfiction Text Structure Part 1: Compare and Contrast-Monday,  May 11, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Nonfiction Text Structure Part 1: Compare and Contrast-Monday, May 11, 2020

Today we will be read a nonfiction text and focus on comparing and contrasting the information in the text.
Step 1. Click on the PDF file and read about nonfiction text structures.
Step 2. Scroll down and read Part 2-Read and Respond text on ice cream and frozen yogurt.
Step 3. Click on the google slide to complete the questions.
Step 4. Turn in your work.

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Independent Reading  in Google Classroom

Independent Reading

Click on the links below to chose a book to read for your daily independent reading.
Step 1. Browse the website and select a book to read for 20 minutes.
Step 2. After you read, click on the google slide below to write your reflection. Step 3. Remember READERS are THINKERS!
The CODE for EPIC is: gac7845

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ELA:  Nonfiction Slide Presentation April 30th to May 8, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Nonfiction Slide Presentation April 30th to May 8, 2020

We will begin revising and editing our slide presentation. Follow the steps below. Read carefully. You complete ONE STEP Per Day.

Step 1. On Thursday, April 30th, begin revising and editing your TABLE OF CONTENTS (go back to 4/27 assignment and copy and paste to new slide presentation).
Step 2. On Friday, May 1st you will revise and edit your INTRODUCTION ( go back to assignment 4/21 and copy and paste to new slide presentation).
Step 3. On Monday, May 4th you will revise and edit HEADINGS AND FACTS (go back to assignment 4/22 and copy and paste to new slide presentation).
Step 4. On Tuesday, May 5th you will revise and edit your CLOSING (go back to assignment 4/23 and copy and paste to new slide presentation).
Step 5. On Wednesday, May 6th you will revise and edit your GLOSSARY go back to assignment 4/28 and copy and paste to new slide presentation.
Step 6. On Thursday, May 7th go back and add your photos to your slide presentation (go back to 4/29).
Step 7. On Friday, May 8th, last minute revisions and present!


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ELA:  Nonfiction Slide Presentation April 30th to May 8, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Nonfiction Slide Presentation April 30th to May 8, 2020

We will begin revising and editing our slide presentation. Follow the steps below. Read carefully. You complete ONE STEP Per Day.

Step 1. On Thursday, April 30th, begin revising and editing your TABLE OF CONTENTS (go back to 4/27 assignment and copy and paste to new slide presentation).
Step 2. On Friday, May 1st you will revise and edit your INTRODUCTION ( go back to assignment 4/21 and copy and paste to new slide presentation).
Step 3. On Monday, May 4th you will revise and edit HEADINGS AND FACTS (go back to assignment 4/22 and copy and paste to new slide presentation).
Step 4. On Tuesday, May 5th you will revise and edit your CLOSING (go back to assignment 4/23 and copy and paste to new slide presentation).
Step 5. On Wednesday, May 6th you will revise and edit your GLOSSARY go back to assignment 4/28 and copy and paste to new slide presentation.
Step 6. On Thursday, May 7th go back and add your photos to your slide presentation (go back to 4/29).
Step 7. On Friday, May 8th, last minute revisions and present!


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ELA:  Nonfiction Photographs, Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Nonfiction Photographs, Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Today will be a catch up day, along with finding photographs to add to your nonfiction.
Step 1. Go back and check any missing assignments, starting from April 20th.
Step 2. Find at least 3 photographs of your animal and attach to google slide below.
Step 3. Log onto i-Ready for 20 minutes and work on MY PATH.
Please note: The informational text link is below if you need it.

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ELA:  Non-Fiction Glossary-Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Non-Fiction Glossary-Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Today you will work on creating a glossary. A glossary is like a dictionary of important words that describe what they mean.
Step 1. Click on the link below to watch Episode 8: Making a Glossary.
Step 2. Go back to the assignment, Headings and Facts and pick 3 important vocabulary words to include in your glossary.
Step 3. Click on the google slide below to complete the glossary.
Step 4. Log on to i-Ready for 20 minutes for Reading and work on MY PATH.

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ELA:  Nonfiction Table of Contents:  Monday, April 27, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Nonfiction Table of Contents: Monday, April 27, 2020

Today you will create a table of contents for your writing research.
Step 1. Click on the link below to watch the video to learn how to create a Table of Contents.
Step 2. Click on the google slide to create your Table of Contents.
Step 3. Log on to i-Ready for 20 minutes. Go to MY PATH.

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ELA:  Non-Fiction-Catch-Up Day-Friday, 24, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Non-Fiction-Catch-Up Day-Friday, 24, 2020

Today you will have an opportunity to do any assignments you missed this week.
Step 1. Go back and check your classwork for missing work.
Step 2. Complete any missed assignments and TURN IN for a grade.
Step 3. Click on the i-Ready link below and work on "MY PATH" for 20 minutes.
Step 4. Take a Brain Break! Click on the link below.

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ELA:  Nonfiction Closing Draft, Thursday, April 23, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Nonfiction Closing Draft, Thursday, April 23, 2020

Today you will be drafting your closing paragraph.
Step 1. Watch the Informational Writing Video Episode #6.
Step 2. Remember to write a summary to remind the reader key details about your topic. Click on the google slide below to write your closing.
Step 3. If necessary refer to the Reading A to Z book link below.

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ELA:  Nonfiction Facts and Headings, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Nonfiction Facts and Headings, Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Today you will write a draft including 3 facts about your animal.
Step 1. Be sure you have animal to write about.
Step 2. Watch the Informational Writing Video Episode 5 below.
Step 3. Click on the google slide to plan your draft.

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ELA-Non-Fiction Animal, Tuesday, April 21, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA-Non-Fiction Animal, Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Today you will be writing an introductory draft.
Step 1. Read and review the animal you chose to write about. Below is the link you read from yesterday.
Step 2. Watch the video below to help you write an introduction.
Step 2. Write an introduction on the google slide below.
Remember to hook the reader with a surprising fact and a question why they should read about your animal.

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ELA-Picking Non-Fiction- Monday, April 20, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA-Picking Non-Fiction- Monday, April 20, 2020

Today you will choose a non-fiction text on an animal of your choice.
Step 1. Click on the link below to chose a book about an animal.
Step 2. Have a notebook or paper handy to take some notes.
Step 3. Read, read, read about that animal.
Step 4. Click on the google slide to share what animal you selected.

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ELA:  Aquarium Friday, April 17, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Aquarium Friday, April 17, 2020

Today you will take a trip the Monterey Bay Aquarium. There are 10 live video cams for you to pick from. Select 2 of your favorite live cams and give a summary of what your learned.
Step 1. Have your notebook or loose leaf paper handy to take notes.
Step 2. Select the live cam link below and chose 2 video cams to watch.
Step 3. Click on the google slide to write your summary on the 2 aquarium videos that you watched.
*Remember, your summary should be written in a paragraph.
*Each summary should include an introduction... hook the reader and tell them what you learned.
*Please do not list the facts that you learned. Write in complete sentences.

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ELA:  Amazon Rainforest-Thursday, April 16, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Amazon Rainforest-Thursday, April 16, 2020

Today we are taking a trip to the Amazon Rainforest! You will be writing a summary of what you learned from watching the video.

Step 1. Have your notebook or loose leaf paper ready to take notes. Remember boxes and bullets for finding main idea and key details.
Step 2. Click on the link below to learn about the Amazon Rainforest.
Step 3. When you are finished, select the google slide to write you summary.

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ELA:  Polar Bears-Wednesday, April 15, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Polar Bears-Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Today you have the opportunity to explore the tundra where polar bears live. A tundra is a vast, large area of land that is treeless and permanently frozen.

Step 1. Have your notebook or loose leaf paper handy to take notes. Remember boxes and bullets for finding main Idea and key details.
Step 2. Click on the link below: Tundra Connections 2019. The viewing is about 40 minutes.
Step 3. When you get to the website, select WATCH NOW tab.
Step 4. When you are finished viewing, select the google slide to write your summary of what you learned.

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Thank You Letters to Your Hero in Google Classroom

Thank You Letters to Your Hero

During this difficult time in our country there arose many heroes. These heroes risked their own lives to ensure the safety of our communities. Choose a hero from the list or come up with one of your own. Write a thank you letter to him or her thanking them for keeping our communities safe .

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ELA:  Houston Zoo, Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in Google Classroom

ELA: Houston Zoo, Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Today you will have the opportunity to explore the Houston Zoo , located in the state of Texas, using webcams. You can view the the animals LIVE! Watch the Asian elephants, giraffes, see the rhinos, flamingos and chimpanzees interact live. Also, you can control your webcam!

After you explored the zoo animals, chose two animals that were your favorite to watch. Write about what you observed and learned. Compare and contrast how they are alike and how they are different referring back to your Venn Diagram. Click on the google slide to write your response. This assignment will be graded.

Step 1. Have your notebook or loose leaf paper handy to take notes on the animals.
Step 2. Click on the link below to watch the zoo animals.
Step 3. Choose 2 animals to compare and contrast how they are alike and different.
Step 4. Write your response by clicking on the the google slide below.

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Why does Amy get angry at Emily in paragraphs 6 and 7?  Use details from the story to support your response. in Google Classroom

Why does Amy get angry at Emily in paragraphs 6 and 7? Use details from the story to support your response.

Step 1.Click the tab below: I-ready-RL.4.1-3-23-GC.pdf.
Step 2. Scroll down to the passage "They Glow by Night" beginning on page 184.
Step 3. Read WORDS TO KNOW on page 184.
Step 4. Read pages 185 and 186.
*In these lessons, you learned how to use details and examples form a story to make inferences about what the story is telling you.*
Step 5. Click on View Question
Step 6. Answer the question on google classroom. *Why does Amy get angry at Emily in paragraphs 6 and 7? Use details from the story to support your response.*
Step 7. Select the Turn In assignment.