To discuss:<\/p>\n
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- Reading Assignment<\/li>\n
- Learning Opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
1. Reading Assignment<\/h1>\n
Last week, I assigned a reading assignment (Reading Assignment<\/a>). I have received almost everybody’s assignment but I am still waiting for about 7. Please submit it to me as soon as possible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
2. Learning Opportunities<\/h1>\n
To-do:
\n* :<\/strong>\u00a0hand-in<\/strong>
\n(extension): optional<\/p>\na.) Morning Journal*<\/strong>
\nb.) Literacy*<\/strong>
\nc.) Math<\/p>\nExtensions (optional):
\nd.) Genius Hour
\ne.) Art \u2013 \u201cGiving Back\u201d Painting
\nf.) Thurs. May 21st \u2013 Outdoor Classroom Day<\/p><\/blockquote>\nPriorities<\/h1>\n
a.) Morning Journal *<\/h2>\n
It feels like it’s been a while since we have done “What’s Going on in this Picture?”<\/p>\n
We will continue practicing our questioning and inferring skills by observing the picture below. Please follow the prompts beneath the picture to help you make meaning of the picture.\u00a0Make a comment on this blog post with your questions and inferences.<\/strong>\u00a0I encourage you to comment on each other\u2019s posts. Remember to provide evidence on your thoughts.<\/p>\n
![\"What\u2019s](\"https:\/\/static01.nyt.com\/images\/2020\/05\/08\/learning\/VTS05-11-20LN\/VTS05-11-20LN-articleLarge.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp&disable=upscale\")
<\/a>
\nClick photo to enlarge.<\/p>\nWhat questions do you have?\u00a0(I wonder\u2026)
\n<\/em>What is going on in this picture?\u00a0(I think\u2026 or Maybe\u2026)
\n<\/em>What do you see that makes you say that?\u00a0(I think\u2026.\u00a0because<\/strong>\u2026)
\n<\/em>What more can you find?<\/p><\/blockquote>\nLast week\u2019s photo explained:<\/h3>\n
![\"What\u2019s](\"https:\/\/static01.nyt.com\/images\/2020\/05\/03\/learning\/VTS05-04-20LN\/VTS05-04-20LN-articleLarge.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp&disable=upscale\")
<\/p>\nThis photo was taken in the summer of 1968. Anti-war student protesters at the City College of New York disrupting the military club’s recruitment training.<\/p>\n
b.) Literacy*<\/h2>\n
Please continue your \u201cEverybody Needs a Rock\u201d assignment.<\/p>\n
Documents:<\/p>\n
Rules:\u00a0Everybody Needs A Rock 10 Rules<\/a><\/p>\n
Planning sheet:\u00a0Everybody Needs a Rock (Int)<\/a><\/p>\n
\u201cGiving Back\u201d Rock planning sheet:\u00a0My Giving Back Rock (intermediate)<\/a><\/p>\n
c.) Math<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Please continue your math program.
\nKhan Academy, IXL, worksheets, etc.<\/p>\nIf you would like support\/guidance on a math program, please contact me.<\/p>\n
Extension Activities (optional)<\/h1>\n
d.) Genius Hour (optional)<\/h2>\n
Continue your Genius Hour project.\u00a0 This is an ongoing project. 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
e.) \u201cGiving Back\u201d Painting<\/h2>\n
There has been a suggestion for painting supportive messages for members passing by in the community or for frontline workers. In our class, there has been mention (and photos sent) of these wonderful messages. Even though we are almost 2 months into social distancing and conditions are starting to improve, it is always nice to pass by a new, kind message.<\/p>\n
As suggested by you in class, this week\u2019s art project is a supportive painting project. This may include painting a kind rock (\u201cGiving Back\u201d rock \u2014 see more under \u201cLiteracy), a poster\/paper, or any other way you wish to show your support and kindness.<\/p>\n
f.) Outdoor Classroom Day<\/h2>\n
Thursday May 21st is Outdoor Classroom Day. This acknowledges the land as teacher and the power of play and curiosity.<\/p>\n