In this 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.

This is a fun activity. Take sometime to complete this work. I look forward to meeting you all again in September!!!

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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.

Directions: This is the end of poetry unit Love That Dog.
Step 1: Click on google slide to begin.
Step 2: read through each slide.
Step 3: Answer the questions.
Step 4: Turn in your work.

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This is a 3 day Poetry daily assignments for Wednesday,Thursday and Friday.

We have been reading Jack’s poetry journal and understanding how he feels about poetry and how his attitude has been changing about poetry.
Today we will CONTINUE to read more of his poetry journal and focus on figuring out the main idea by summarizing and supporting it using 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.

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.

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 list on slide #4
Step 4: Review the teacher provided example on slide #5 and 6.
Step 5: Review the vocabulary list on slide #7
Step 6: Read the poem December 4 and complete the table on slide # 8.
Step 7: Turn in your work.

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.

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.

This is a two day assignment. We will work on explaining the character’s understanding about poetry based on evidence from Love That Dog and how Jack’s attitude toward poetry changed from the time when he started to now. Please follow the steps below.
Directions:
Step 1: Click on the google slide below to get started.
Step 2: Read each slide carefully.
Step 3: Review the vocabulary list on slide # 10
Step 4: Make sure you write your answers on slides #10 and #11.
Step 5. Turn in your work.

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.

Directions:
1. Watch the video to learn how to write a poem
2. Next, after watching the video, click on the google slide to begin....
3. Read carefully and follow the directions. Work on each slide a day.
4. Be creative and craft your own poem.

Directions:
1. Click on the google slide link below to begin....
2. Read each slide carefully and complete slide 2 and 6-7.
3. Be sure to submit your assignment and make your work count.

Below are 2 videos. Watch to learn what gist means in writing and how to use it to write a summary.

Directions:
1. Click on the google slide to get started.
2. Read carefully and complete slides 6-8.
3. Be sure to submit your assignment and make your work count.

Watch the video and answer the question.

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

Watch the video and then answer the questions.

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You must watch this video to answer the questions. Answer in full sentences.
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Directions:

1. Watch the video
2. Then answer the questions on Google slide.
3. Be sure to submit your work and make it count.

Answer the following questions: Why do America celebrate Memorial Day? What is it mostly about? What is one very important thing that you did on Memorial Day?

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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. Use the Box and bullet graphic organizer on the separately attached google slide to complete your writing response.
Step 7. Turn in your completed response and make your work count.

This is a 3 day assignment. Please read the steps carefully. Do not rush!
Step 1. Have your notebook handy. Take notes as your read.
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 from slide #8.
Step 5. When you are done, turn in your work.

I have included an additional video. Watch it for more understanding.

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 take your time.

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 (NO NEED TO RUSH).
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, answer the question on the separate google slide below. When you are done, turn it in.

Directions:

Click on the Google slide below to watch the video and answer the questions.
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This is a two days assignment. You are given a topic "Should school allow girls to play football with boys?"
On Wednesday 5/13- Today, you will watch the videos and read the article to gain an understanding of the benefits (Pros) and disadvantages (Cons) of girls playing football with boys on slide 2. Then take notes/ write pros and cons on slide 3.
On Thursday 5/14- Today you will Write your essay. Watch the video to gain more understanding on how to write a 5 paragraph essay on slide 4. Then, write your argumentative essay on slide 5.
Your essay should include the following:
a) An introduction
B) Reasons (at least 3), details, examples and evidence.
C) conclusion

Directions:
1. Click on the Google slide to begin.
2. Watch the videos and read the article
3. Take notes as you watch the video and read the article
4. Take a position and make your argument "Do you believe school Should school allow girls to play football with boys? Why or Why not?" B sure to include reasons/details, examples and evidence (3-5 sentences for each paragraph).

For today's brain break, you will follow along with the video and do the move and freeze activity. Then, reflect. Additionally, make up missing work and catch up with everything.
Directions:
1. Click on the video participate on the activity: Move and Freeze.
2. After you have watched and followed along, respond to the questions.
a) Did you follow along and try the moves?
b) How did it feel?
c) Did you enjoy it?

This is a two days assignment. You are given a topic "Should school give homework?"
On Monday 5/11- Today, you will watch the videos and read the article to gain an understanding of the benefits and disadvantages of having homework. Then take notes of the pros and cons.
On Tuesday 5/12- You will Write your essay. Your essay should include the following:
a) An introduction
B) Reasons (at least 3), examples and evidence.
C) conclusion

Directions:
1. Click on the Google slide to begin.
2. Watch the video and ready the article
3. Take notes as you watch the video and read the article
4. Take a position and make your argument "Do you believe school should give homework or should not?"

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Watch the video and answer the questions
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Today you will watch a short movie clip and learn about Roman Empire and the Pharaoh.
Enjoy the movie. You earned it!


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This is a 2 day assignment. Please read and follow the directions.
Directions:
1st: Reading the News Debate: Cashing In by clicking the PDF.
2nd: On Thursday- May 7, 2020 answer the multiple choice questions 1-7.
3rd: On Friday- May 8, 2020 write short responses for questions 8 and 9 on the Google Docs attached.
3rd: When you are finished answering questions 1-9, turn in your work.

Hello awesome scholars,

I know you guys had tons of work to do throughout the week, so here is what we will do: Every Friday will be a day we give our brain a break and catch up on the missing work. Write on the comment box below and let me know how you feel about this?

Directions:

1: Watch the brain break video and follow along with it.
2: Please let me know how you felt and was it helpful to relax your mind? I would love to hear your side of the story.
4: Catch up on any past assignment that you are missing. If you are up-to date, then you just shake all the tension and take the day off to relax your mind and body.
5: Be sure to turn in, so it is not missing. You will be credited for turning in.

Enjoy the video. I can’t wait to hear from you!!!!

Watch the video and then answer the question.


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Should kids be allowed to use cellphones in school?
Today you are given a topic “Should or should not cellphones be allowed in school?”
You will read the articles to find Pros and Cons of children using cellphones in school, take notes and then take a position.
Your argumentative essay MUST include:
1. Introduction: 3- 5 sentences.
2. 3 reasons and 3 examples. Be sure to back it up with evidence.
3. Closing paragraph.
Click on the Google Slide to begin. I have included the links down below in case you have trouble viewing them on Google Slide.

Click on the link below to learn and find out more about the Great Wall of China. Then answer the questions.


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Watch the video "All About America" and answer the questions.

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Today you will write the last part of your essay, the closing paragraph. You Must read the directions below to know what you must include in your conclusion/closing paragraph.

Directions:
1. Click on the slide to write your closing paragraph.
2. Watch the video to learn how to develop your conclusion- closing paragraph.
3. Use transition words.
a. Be sure to restate (reword) your claim/position- Ideas from your introduction
b. Summarize (wrap up) your reasons- main points.
c. write a closing sentence.
d. Do not new ideas or information.
e. Keep it short.


I have included the additional materials and articles. Refer to them as needed.

Watch the video and answer the question.

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Thursday- April 30, 2020

Today you will write body paragraph 2. You may watch the videos and read the articles as needed. In the second part of your body paragraph you must:
1. Have a topic sentence/reason 2. This is your second piece of support for your argument. Explain your second reason.
2. Plan your body paragraph 2 into boxes and bullet structure.
3. Include 2-3 supporting details on your reason two. This is where you will provide example/evidence or quotation from any of the articles.
4. Explain the importance of each example/evidence/quotation that you chose. Why do you think it is important. You may start by saying I agree with this because...........

Note: You must read all the directions. Be sure to read the articles first to collect information for your argument. Then, watch the videos to learn the steps on how to write an introduction. I attached the articles and video in case you have trouble viewing them on the slide.

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Wednesday- April 29, 2020

Today you will write body paragraph 1. You will watch the videos and read the articles again as needed. In the first part of your body paragraph you must:
1. Have a topic sentence- reason 1. This is your first piece of support for your argument. Explain your first reason.
2. Plan your body paragraph 1 into boxes and bullet structure.
3. Include 2-3 supporting details on your reason one. This is where you will provide example/evidence or quotation from any of the articles.
4. Explain the importance of each example/evidence/quotation that you chose. Why do you think it is important. You may start by saying I agree with this because...........

Note: You must read all the directions. Be sure to read the articles first to collect information for your argument. Then, watch the videos to learn the steps on how to write an introduction. I attached the articles and video in case you have trouble viewing them on the slide.

Last week, you learned to take a stand/ position and present your side of the argument. This week we will work on finding the pros and cons of an issues on the topic "Should school require that students MUST wear uniforms?", then take a stand/position. Choose a side to present your own argument with demonstrating pros and cons. Make your best argument this week through the writing activities each day.

Today you will watch the videos and read the articles and take notes on pros and cons. You MUST read all the directions. I look forward to reading your work.

Directions: MUST READ and FOLLOW
1. Click on the google slide below to get started.
2. Watch the both videos and take notes.
3. Read the article and take notes.

Note: I attached the links to the article and videos below in case you have trouble opening them on the slide.

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A week ago you were introduced to the topic "should chocolate milk be allowed or not in school". Then, you had the opportunity to write a letter to our principal taking a position. Today you are going to write your argumentative essay on the same topic. You are provided with an article and two videos to watch and examine the issue. Answer the question: Why do you think chocolate milk should or not be allowed in school? Give reasons and details to support your argument.

Directions:
1. Click on the slide to get started.
2. Read the article on slide and watch the 2 videos on slide 4.
3. Take notes on the t- chart already made for you on slide 5.
4. Use the graphic organizer to plan on slide 6.
5. Finally, put all your information from the notes and graphic organizer to write your argumentative essay on slide 7.

Additionally, watch the videos below to learn how to write the best argumentative essay.

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Go to the menu on the left hand corner and select videos
Scroll down and select two animals of your choice to compare and contrast
*Watch one video first and take notes based on facts
*Watch the second video and take your notes based on facts
*Complete the Graphic Organizer
*Write a paragraph about what you just learned with the intention to teach others (use the chart).

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After watching the virtual video of Will-O-Crest Dairy in Clifton Springs, New York, please do the following:
*Take your notes based on facts
*Complete the Graphic Organizer
*Write a paragraph about what you just learned with the intention to teach others (use the chart).

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Watch the video and take notes on facts about the Rain Forest
*After watching the video, think how would you convince your audience about going with you to the Amazon Rain Forest.
*Draft your essay appealing to the mind and the heart of your readers.
*Go CREATIVE ! you can even create tickets for the trip.
Have FUN !!!

It is time to have fun by taking a tour to five different National Parks.
Directions:
*Watch the videos (at least 3) remember to get rid of the tricky words before you continue watching.
*Take notes to compare and contrast the parks
*Decide based on your notes which one you think is best
*Write the reasons to defend your points based on evidence

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After the persuasive work we have done, let's move to argue about a topic.
Let's pretend that at our school C.S.211 the Principal decide not to offer chocolate milk any more.
What would you do? What would you think? How would you feel?
Do the following:

*Watch the slides
*Take a position in favor or against it
*Write your letter

“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” — Frederick Douglass.
Have a great day and stay healthy.

Love you all !!!

After watching the videos 4, 5, and 6, think about either a new topic or the DRAFT you just worked on recently and do the following:
1.Write the introduction stating your claim.
2. Support your topic with reasons and evidence (examples) for each reason.
3. Write a conclusion that connects to the introduction.

Enjoy the weekend and stay healthy!!!.

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Watching the videos was fun, wasn't it?
1)Today you ca revisit the Persuasive videos to refresh your knowledge.
2)Today you will finish your DRAFT on the topic that you would like to write about with the intention to convince others.
3) Check the reasons you have to to persuade your audience.
4)Show the evidence/proof you have to support your reasons.
5)Use examples as part of the evidence.
Show your work by the end of the day please

Read the slides about Editorials and choose one of the following topics listed under that topic.
*Find the similarities and differences using the Graphic Organizer.
*After watching the videos think about a topic that you would like to write about with the intention to convince others. You can use the chart of topics given in the presentation or find your own.
*DRAFT your essay with the best REASONS you can think of to persuade your audience.
*Jot down the evidence/proof you have to support your topic.
*Think about how to appeal to the heart and the mind of who you want to persuade.

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After reading and watching the materials please do the following:
*Respond to the question: How do writers appeal to both the heart and mind of who they want to persuade? (Short Response format) Use the Rubric previously sent.
*Analyze the persuasive techniques in the two videos ( you can jot down your answers).
* Let’s Review!
How do writers appeal to both the heart and mind of who they want to persuade?

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Hello 5th grade scholars.
After writing your On Demand opinion that is due today. I would like to share this color coded opinion chart you can refer to for the next assignment.
TASK: Write an opinion essay about one of these topics.
1. Which sport (or team) is the best? What makes it better than the others?
2. Should students get paid for good grades?
3.Should students have 3-day weekends every weekend?
Please apply the rubric previously sent.

Think of a topic or issue that you know and care about, an issue around which you have strong
feelings.

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*Set the mind for the genre
*Get rid of the tricky words
*Please read the lesson and answer the following questions:
Page 240 Multiple Choice (3 Points)
*Read pages 244-246 and write an essay -Extended Response for 4 Points- from page 248
*Apply the Rubrics previously sent

After reading the slides and watch the video, please answer the following questions:

What is a the Persuasive Essay?

What is the purpose of the Argumentative Essay?
Write your answer in a Short Response format. Use the 2 Point Rubric previously sent

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As you watched the video pause at 3:09 to check for understanding.
Then pause it again to study the facts.
Write a paragraph to show your knowledge about the Pandas.
Use the 2-Point Rubric previously attached

Watch the slides
Get rid of the tricky words
Write a short response: What is the main idea? How do the key details support the main idea?

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Do you miss being in school?

Read the lesson following the steps we do in class:
*Set the mind for the genre
*Get rid of the tricky words
*Read for comprehension
*Answer the questions

After completing the video answer 3 questions showing what you have learned.