Good morning,<\/p>\n
I hope you are all well. Did any of you notice the thunder\/lightning last night? If you have a dog, I’m sure you noticed. My dog (and it seems many dogs) seem to be really afraid of thunder and lightning. My dog cries while wandering for a comforting place near one of us humans. I used to be very afraid of storms when I was in elementary school. But now, I watch in awe and really enjoy them. I think thunder and lightning would make very interesting genius hour project inquiries. Hmm… maybe I should do some research…<\/p>\n
To discuss:<\/p>\n
Please meet me on Teams today <\/b>at\u00a011 am<\/strong>\u00a0for Office Hours. During this time, we will do a quick check-in and discuss any questions\/comments on the week\u2019s work. This is an\u00a0optional<\/em>\u00a0meeting.<\/p>\n To-do: a.) Morning Journal*<\/strong> Extensions: Today, I would like to try a “free write”. This means you can share any thoughts you may have. This can include:<\/p>\n Please continue to keep your thoughts school-appropriate<\/strong> and organized<\/strong>. Looking forward to reading your free-writes!! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n (Moms \u2013 please try your best to avoid viewing this document!\u00a0\ud83d\ude00) I suggest working on the\u00a0edit\/revising <\/b>stage today.<\/p>\n As we have discussed, the “rules” in poetry are a little different than standard writing — particularly when you begin new paragraphs. I would still like you to review the spelling, grammar, punctuation and word choices while you review your work.<\/p>\n Please view this file:\u00a0MOMS DONT LOOK \u2013 Mothers Day Template<\/a><\/p>\n If the file above does not open, try this file:\u00a0PDF<\/a>\u00a0MOMS DONT LOOK \u2013 Mothers Day Template<\/a><\/p>\n Please continue your math program. If you would like support\/guidance on a math program, please contact me.<\/p>\n Read for at least 20 mins. Additionally, consider listening to an audiobook as well.<\/p>\n Try\u00a0Audible<\/a>\u00a0(free online) or\u00a0Libby<\/a>\u00a0(access local public library audiobooks). I am currently using and loving Libby!<\/p>\n Continue your Genius Hour project from last week. If you have completed it or are just starting, here is the planning sheet to start a new inquiry:Genius Hour Planning Sheet<\/a><\/p>\n Follow these steps: Question<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 What\u00a0deep<\/strong>\u00a0questions do you wish to explore on your topic? (e.g. how do birds fly?)<\/p>\n Research<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 How are you going to find answers to your questions? With limited variety of resources, it will likely be online or an interview with an \u201cexpert\u201d on the topic (perhaps family\/friends).<\/p>\n Present<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 How are you going to share your knowledge? Please come up with a a way to briefly present your project. This may be through a speech, slideshow, poster, poem, comic, video, song, etc.<\/p>\n Share<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Practice your presentation and share \u2014 either to me, family\/friends, to the class during Sharing Circle.<\/p>\n Please follow the following planning sheet to guide you through your planning and\u00a0 research.<\/p>\n2. Learning Opportunities<\/h1>\n
\n* :<\/strong>\u00a0hand-in<\/strong>
\n(extension): optional<\/p>\n
\nb.) Literacy \u2013 Mother\u2019s Day*<\/strong>
\nc.) Math
\nd.) Reading<\/p>\n
\ne.) Genius Hour (optional)
\nf.) Makers \u2013 Boat (optional)<\/p><\/blockquote>\na.)\u00a0 Morning Journal<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n
b.) Literacy \u2013 Mother\u2019s Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n<\/strong>You may work at your own pace or follow my suggestions.<\/p>\nc.) Math<\/h2>\n
\nKhan Academy, IXL, worksheets, etc.<\/p>\nd.) Reading<\/h2>\n
\nIf you would like to activate your thinking even more while you read, I suggest following one of these roles:<\/p>\n\n
Extension Activities (optional)<\/h1>\n
e.) Genius Hour (optional)<\/h2>\n
\nBrainstorm<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 what topics interest you? Write down topics that interest you (e.g. birds, palm trees, global warming, Jupiter, etc\u2026). Select one to focus on this week.<\/p>\nf.) Makers \u2013 Boat (optional)<\/strong><\/h2>\n