Week of 3/16/20

Monday - 3/16/20

Language Arts - Reading Street - Read pages 436-439                                                  
Complete Page 222 in Reader’s Writer’s Notebook                     
HW - Complete 1 Spelling Activity (**Your new spelling list for Paul Bunyan is attached above. If you did not bring your copybook home, please write this on lined paper and staple your activities together for the week. I will collect these when we return to school.)

Math - Textbook - Review pages 206-207                                       
Go to IXL  - Complete N.1 (Measure using and inch ruler)                        
HW - Workbook - Complete page 71
Here's a helpful link for today's lesson: How to Use a Ruler to Measure Inches, click here

Religion - Read pages 132-133                                                                                 Highlight the Key Words                                                                                                         Complete the We Respond on Page 133 

Social Studies-  Continue work on Revolutionary War Project. I have added a document above with the topics that were covered in class to help you with the project. (You may use internet sources to complete boxes if you did not bring your Social Studies book home. These will be due upon return to school!)

Tuesday - 3/17/20

Language Arts- Reading Street - Read pages 440-443                
Go to IXL - Complete W.7(Determining the meaning of a word with a suffix: review)                                
Complete Page 228 in Reader’s Writer’s Notebook                            
HW - 1 Spelling Activity 

Math - Textbook - Review pages 208-209                   
Go to IXL  - Complete N.4 (Compare and convert customary units of length)                        
HW - Workbook - Complete page 72
Helpful math links:
U.S. Customary Units: Distance click here
Converting feet to inches clickhere

Religion -(Third Commandment)  Read pages 134-135 Highlight Key Words Discuss & Complete the We Respond on Page 133 
Click hereto answer your Religion question for the day.

Social Studies-   Continue work on Revolutionary War Project. I have added a document above with the topics that were covered in class to help you with the project. (You may use internet sources to complete boxes if you did not bring your Social Studies book home. These will be due upon return to school!)

Wednesday - 3/18/20

Language Arts - Reading Street - Read pages 444-449             
Watch this helpful video on singular and plural possessive nouns: Click here
Go to IXL   - Comple II.Nouns #12 (Form the singular or plural possessive)                               
Complete Page 226 in Reader’s Writer’s Notebook                            
HW - 1 Spelling Activity
Reading- Read for 20 minutes today!

TAKE A BRAIN BREAK!!! - GET UP AND MOVE TO ONE OF THESE: 

Raise the Roof: Click Here
Cat Man in Space: Click Here

Math - Textbook - Review pages 210-211                                        
Watch the first minute and a half of this helpful video: Click Here
Answer the four math questions: Click Here
HW - Workbook - Complete page 73, 1-10 only!

Religion - Read pages 136-137     
Highlight Key Words
Complete We Respond list on Page 137
Answer the Religion Question: Click Here

Social Studies-   Continue work on Revolutionary War Project. I have added a document above with the topics that were covered in class to help you with the project. (You may use internet sources to complete boxes if you did not bring your Social Studies book home. These will be due upon return to school!)

Thursday - 3/19/20

Language Arts - Reading Street - Reread the "Question of the Week "on page 437. Remember that the Genre this week is a Tall Tale. How does this "Tall Tale" explain those changes?  Give some examples! Complete Look Back and Write Question # 5 on paper first or your notebook first, then type it into the Google Form Here.  Take your time and proofead. This will be a grade for Reading.              
Complete Page 231 in Reader’s Writer’s Notebook                                          
HW - 1 Spelling Activity
Reading- Read for 20 minutes today!

Brain Break Time!!  
100 Fast Jumping Jacks!
Fabio's Meatball Run :)

Math-  Textbook - Review pages 210-211 again.                                                     Complete the 4 Math Questions Here                                                                                      HW - Workbook - Complete page 73, 11-20 only!  

Religion - Read pages 138-139   
Highlight Key Words Discuss & Complete We Respond on Page 13                                             Use the "Key Words" definitions on page 139 to answer today’s Religion Questions Here 
                                                            
Social Studies-   Continue work on Revolutionary War Project. I have added a document above with the topics that were covered in class to help you with the project. (You may use internet sources to complete boxes if you did not bring your Social Studies book home. These will be due upon return to school!)

Friday - 3/20/20

Language Arts - Reading Street - Read “Working with Babe: page 435.                                                            
Practice your Paul Bunyan Vocabulary Words Quizlet Here
Complete Page 224 in Reader’s Writer’s Notebook                                                             HW - 1 Spelling Activity 

Readfor 20 minutes today!

Spring is Here!!  
Take a Brain Break and watch this video: 
How Do Flowers Bloom in Spring

Religion - Review pages 132-139    
Complete Chapter Teston Page 142 in your Religion book first, then copy your answers for your Chapter 11 Test into this Google Form 

Take a Brain Break:
Chicken Dance

Math - Textbook - Review pages 212-213    
Watch these helpful videos on Customary Units of Capacity:
U.S. Customary Units: Fluid Volume
Capacity Song
Due Monday, 3/23 -- Answer your math questions here 
HW - Workbook - Complete page 74, Try 1-8 only 

Social Studies-   Continue work on Revolutionary War Project. I have added a document above with the topics that were covered in class to help you with the project. (You may use internet sources to complete boxes if you did not bring your Social Studies book home. These will be due upon return to school!)

Have a great weekend and Stay Healthy!!! 

Week of 3/23/20

Monday - 3/23/20

Language Arts - Read and review the explanation for Irregular Verbs in the box on page 225  of Readers Writer’s Notebook.                                                                     View these helpful videos on Irregular Verbs:                            
First 1 minute 30 seconds of Irregular verbs Here                                                  Entire video:  Here  
Complete IXL: MM.4 Identify the irregular past tense     
                               
Readfor 20 minutes today!

Take a brain break! Watch this video on Why snakes shed their skin!
Then practice takingSnake Breaths :)

Math -Textbook - Review pages 212-213 again!                                                                                                                                                        HW - Workbook - Complete page 74, 9-14. Complete #'s 15 & 16 in your book, then type the answer into the Math worksheet form here

Religion - Read pages 172-173  Highlight Key Words.                       Complete the Story Tiles on page 173 to create a plan for a video on the Fourth Commandment.                                                                                
Answer your Religion question here

Tuesday - 3/24/20

**Our First Classroom Meeting is Today at 11:00 a.m. via "Zoom."  An email was sent to all parents with login instructions as well as tutorials on how to navigate
"Zoom."

Language Arts-Review - Similes and Metaphors  
Watch Khan Academy: Metaphors 
Review: Similes
Complete IXL :    F.1. Identify similes and metaphors

Readfor 20 minutes today!

Math-  Textbook: Read page 214 - Customary Units of Weight. View this Google slideshowon Customary Units of Weight
Watch this Khan Academy Video
Complete IXL by reviewing the Third Grade skill: 
BB.6 Which customary unit of weight is appropriate? 
Homework - Workbook page 75, 1-6.

Take a Brain Break! 
Not Dog Time Machine
Hit the Woah

Religion- Read pages 174-175  and Highlight Key Words.  
Complete the We Respond: Illustrate some ways that families can be communities in faith on page 175.
Answer your Religion question here   

Wednesday - 3/25/20

Language Arts- Read page EI-7 in your Reading Street textbook - Fact and Opinion.
Complete IXL S.1 - Distinguish Facts from Opinions
Read for 20 minutes today!

Math- Reread Page 214 - Customary Units of Weight.                                             Review the Google Slideshow here
Watch the Khan Academy video: here
Answer your Math questions here
HW: Complete Workbook page 75 -  #’s 7-17         

Take a Brain Break:  Do Fish Sleep?       
Indoor Recessfor this rainy day!
                       
Religion- Readpages 176-177  and Highlight Key Words.                                  Read the following prayer together as a family:  Dear God, we thank you for the gift of our families and the gift of your commandments.  Help us to see you in one another so that we may share our love for you with others. Amen.              
Answer your Religion questionhere.

Thursday - 3/26/20

**Today will be our second classroom meeting at 11:00 via Zoom.  An email has been sent with the login information. Topic: Math
We'll be reviewing our material and I'll be taking questions.  Can't wait to "see" you then :)

Language Arts- Reading Street page EI - 7 and page 333.
View the Google Slide presentation on Generalizations, then complete the
attached assignment within the slide or click here for the assignment. (Classwork grade!)

Read for 20 minutes today!
 
Take a Brain Break!Can animals laugh?   
Get up and get moving:Danger Force Workout!                        

Math-  We'll be meeting live for math class today! We'll be reviewing some problems from your math Workbook. Please have that ready, along with something to write on! Highlight any you may have questions on from this week!

Religion-Read pages 178-179.   Highlight some key words: Respect for authority, Positions of authority, Obedience.      
Complete the chart on page 178, “Ways to Show Respect” for each of the people  in authority. 
Complete the “Show What You Know”on page 180 words using the Letter Key.                       
Answer your Religion question here

Friday - 3/27/20

**Today please join our first Morning Meeting on Zoom at 11:00. Instructions for our meeting "share" and login will be emailed. 

Language Arts- Review Generalizations slide show from yesterday.  Read the top of page 222 in your Reader's Writer's notebook, then read the passage.  Complete the graphic organizer at the bottom of page 222 with a generalization from the story and 4 supporting details from the text that helped you make that generalization. 
                               
Read for 20 minutes today!

Take a Brain Break: Could a mountain turn into a volcano?
Workout!Super Scooper

Math- Watch this Brainpop video on why we have both Customary and Metric Units here 
Review page 216 on centimeters and decimeters. **Note that 10 centimeters equals 1 decimeter. Using a ruler, practice measuring the segments in #'s 1,2 & 3 on page 216.  Submit your answers for #1,2 &3 here
HW: Workbook page 76, 1-5

Religion- Review pages 172-179     Complete Chapter Test on Page 182.  You may use your book! Write the answers in your book first, then copy them into the Google form here.**Remember to rewrite any false statements to make them true!                     
Just for fun! Watch this Veggie Tales Episodeabout forgiveness
Have a great weekend!

Week of 3/30/20

Monday - 3/30/20

Language Arts -  Reading Street - (Click on the links above to read attached pages  26-29.)  Preview the title, subtitles and the illustrations on page 26-27 first. Ask yourself: What do you think this story will be about? 
Read the definition for "Realistic fiction" on page 26, then please answer the questions about the elements of realistic fiction here
Read pages 28 & 29.
Complete page 251 in your Reader's & Writers Notebook  - Contractions
HW: Complete 1 spelling activity for the new spelling list (**Your new spelling list for The Case of the Gasping Garbage is attached above. Please write your spelling homework on lined paper and staple your activities together for the whole week. I will collect these when we return to school.)
                               
Read for 20 minutes today!

Take a brain break! Who invented pizza?
How to Make a Chocolate pizza!

Math -Textbook - Pages 218-219
Review page 218.  Pay special attention to the conversion chart
showing millimeters, decimeters, meters & kilometers. 
Note that 1000 meters = 1 kilometer
Watch: Metric system units of distance
Watch: Converting metric units of length
Watch: BrainPop Metric Units
Practice measuring millimeters using stack of dimes.  Using a ruler, on the centimeter side, measure a dime, which is about 1 millimeter thick. How much is a stack of 10 dimes? 1 centimeter!  10 millimeters = 1 centimer
HW: Complete workbook page 77, 1-10, odd only. 
Review the IXL 3rd Grade metric unit skills: BB.21 Conversion tables - metric units. (Look under your "Recommendations" on IXL to find it!)

Religion - Read page184-185 Highlight Key words. 
Complete the "Design a Mural" activity on page 185.
Answer your Religion question here         



Tuesday - 3/31/20

Language Arts - Review the new vocabulary words for The Case of the Gasping Garbage here. Write your vocabulary words and definitions on lined paper. 
Complete page 249 in Reader's Writer's notebook.

Take a Brain break!
How is money made?
Roar!


Math -  Review page 218.
Complete IXL: N.13 Compare and convert metric units of length.                                 HW: Complete page 77, 11-17 odd.

Religion - Read page 186-187.  
Answer your Religion questions here


Wednesday - 4/1/20

Language Arts -
Reading Street (Pages 22-23 - attached above)
Read page 22 "Compare and Contrast" and page 23, "Detective Techniques."
Then draw a Venn Diagram like the one here and practice comparing and contrasting Kim and Tomas' favorite books that they like to read. 
Watch: Compare and Contrast Story House
HW: Complete 1 spelling activity
Complete Reader's Writer's Notebook page 247
Read for 20 minutes today!

Take a Brain Break!
Watch: How deep does the ocean go?
Try a Zumba workout!! I like to move it!

Math -   Today will be our second math meeting at 11:00 via Zoom.  An email has been sent with the login information(the login has not changed from last time!) Meeting Topic: Math Review
We'll be reviewing centimeters, decimeters, meters and kilometers on pages 76-77 in your workbook. Please have your math workbook open and ready and something to write on! 
Can't wait to "see" you then :)
                       
Religion - Read page 188-189
Complete the written responses on pages 188-189
Answer your Religion question here


Thursday - 4/2/20

Language Arts -
Read pages 30-31 of The Case of the Gasping Garbage (attached above)
Let's review antonyms and synonyms!
Watch: Antonyms and Synonyms
Complete IXL - AA.3 Find synonyms in context
HW: Complete 1 spelling activity
Read for 20 minutes today.
  
Take a brain break!
Watch Brainpop: The Life Cycle of Stars
Get moving:  The Maxerna


Math -  Review page 220 in your textbook. 
With your parents' help, check for different liquids around the house that have millileters and liters on the label.  Examples:  hand soap, measuring spoons, salad dressings, juice, etc. to get a good idea of what different amounts look and feel like.
Note that 1000 ml (ml) = 1 liter (l) 
Complete: N.15 Compare and convert metric units of volume
HW: Workbook page 78, #'s 1-8

Religion - 
Read pages 190-191
Complete  the questions on page 190.
Answer your Religion question here

Friday - 4/3/20
*Parents - Please check your email for an important message on our first "Practice Assignment" in Google Classroom.  Here is an additional video on helping students complete assignments (this is different than the one sent via email)

*Morning Meeting tomorrow on Zoom at 11:00! Instructions for our meeting "share" and login was emailed. Students: Wear your spirit wear or school colors for our morning meeting and tag your picture on SMLS social media! (See announcement at the top of this page)

Language Arts - Read page 32 -33 of The Case of the Gasping Garbage (located above)
Watch this screencastify to review using context clues to help us identify unknown words in today's reading.
Watch the Context Clues Song
Complete Reader's Writer's Notebook page 253 to practice identifying
antonyms and synonyms as context clues.
Read for 20 minutes today!  
HW: Complete 1 Spelling Activity

Math -  Reread page 220 in your textbook.  
Watch Metric system: Units of volume
Answer your math questions here
HW: Page 78,  Complete #'s 9-16 

Religion - Review pages 184-191. Complete your Chapter 16 test in your book on page 194 first, then type your answers in here

Week of 4/6/20
Archived Reading Street Pages

Monday - 4/6/20
Language Arts -  Read pages 34-37 ( Attached above. )                              Complete the Assignment on Suffixes in Google Classroom under "Language Arts"
HW:  Complete your final spelling activity for The Case of the Gasping Garbage.  Take a picture of your spelling activities for Paul Bunyan AND The Case of the Gasping Garbage.  Submit into the "Language Arts" folder located in Google Classroom - Both Spelling activities are due 4/9/20
                         
Read for 20 minutes today

Get Moving! Indoor Recess
Take a Brain break! How Does the Heart Pump Blood?

Math -  Review the top of page 222 in your textbook, “Metric Units of Mass.” Note that 1000 grams(g)  = 1 kilogram (kg).  Watch:Understanding Mass                             **Complete your Assignment using Google Classroom. Go to the “Classwork” tab in Google Classroom and Click your "Math" Folder for today’s Assignment questions. Complete your math assignment and click on “Turn In”                            HW: Complete your math quiz review questions on a seperate  sheet of paper. A copy is located in your "Math" folder.  We will review this during tomorrow's Zoom Meeting! 

Religion -  Create an Easter Card for your "Buddy!"  Please check your "Religion" folder in the Google Classroom for directions. 


Tuesday - 4/7/20
*Zoom meeting today at 11:00 to review for tomorrow's math quiz.  Your math review sheet in your "Math" folder under the "Classwork" tab.
Please be ready to take notes!

Language Arts - Read pages 38-41 to complete your story.  
Complete your "Look Back and Write" in Google Classroom (Due today!).
Practice your Vocabulary words using Quizlet here 

Math -  We will review your Chapter 6 Math Quiz review sheet today.  Please have your review completed and be ready to take notes and ask any questions you have before the test!

Religion - Read pages 238-240 "The Easter Triduum"
Complete the We Respond on page 240.

Wednesday - 4/8/20 
*Zoom meeting today at 11:00 to review for our Language Arts tests and to talk about any questions! We'll be using our Reader's Writer's Notebooks to review. 

Language Arts -  Zoom Meeting to review for our Spelling, Reading and Writing Tests.  You may begin your test early after the Zoom meeting if you'd like to get an early start.  I'll be posting the test after our meeting!

Take a Brain Break! I'm still standing!

Math -   Complete and turn in your Math Quiz located in the "Math" folder of your "Classwork" tab. 

Religion - Complete your Easter Traditions reflections. (This is in your Religion folder in Google Classroom)

Thursday - 4/9/20 - 

Take your Language Arts Tests & Catch up on any unfinished work by the end of today! 

Friday - 4/10/20 - Good Friday - No Remote Instruction today. 

Have a safe, healthy and Happy Easter!

Week of 4/20/20

Today's Brain Break: Did you know that when Bears hibernate they only take one breath every 45 seconds? Click here to get your bear breath on!

Language Arts - Review the new vocabulary words for “Encantado: Pink Dolphin of the Amazon” located in Google Classroom, then write a paragraph using all of your vocabulary words.  Your paragraph  should make sense and should be at least 5 or more sentences. Be creative!  
Complete page 260 in Reader's Writer's Notebook 1-10 only!
HW: Complete 1 Spelling activity for your new spelling words. 
Read for 20 minutes today!

Math - Today we will meet for a Math Zoom Meeting @ 11:15.  We will cover pages  224-225 “Temperature.” Please be ready to take notes and write down problems!                           
HW: Page 80 - Attach a picture of your completed homework into Google Classroom under "Math Homework 4/20/20." 

Religion - The Sixth Commandment: You Shall Not Commit Adultery.                       Read pages 196-197, then answer your Religion Questions in Google Classroom. 


Tuesday - 4/21/20 

Get up and get moving! 
Love Shack with Moose Fabio :)

Language Arts - Today we will meet for an ELA Zoom Meeting @ 11:15.  We will be reviewing Compare & Contrast together, then we’ll review and complete           Notebook page 258.                                
HW: Complete 1 spelling activity for your new spelling list: Encantado:Pink Dolphin of the Amazon. Read for 20 minutes today!  

Math - Review page 226 in your math textbook.  Watch the videos on telling time posted in your Google Classroom folder for 4/21/20 and complete your assignment.
HW: Workbook page 81 - Odd numbers only download a picture of your work to the assingment folder. 

Religion - The Sixth Commandment: You Shall Not Commit Adultery.                       Read pages 198-199, highlight key words, then answer your Religion Questions in Google Classroom.  
   
Wednesday - 4/22/20   
 
Happy 50th Earth Day! 
Watch NASA astronaut Jessica Mier talk about the importance of protecting our Earth

Science - We'll meet today at 11:15 on Zoom to talk about our Earth Day assignments!  Please read through the "Earth Day Assignment" in Google classroom before our meeting today. This will be our first remote Science assignment, so I'd like to review this together! 

Language Arts - Read and complete Page 261 in your Reader Writer's Notebook - Kinds of Pronouns.  
Complete IXL Skills:  JJ.2 Choose between subject and object personal pronouns and JJ.8 Use reflexive pronouns

Read for 20 minutes today!
Complete 1 Spelling acitivity.

Math - Review Time on page 226 again and complete the rest of the problems in your Workbook page 81 - Even numbers only. Download a picture of your work to the assignment folder. (Read the instructions in the assignment on what to do if you've already sent a picture of the full page completed)

Religion - The Sixth Commandment: You Shall Not Commit Adultery.                       Read pages 200-201 then answer your Religion Questions in Google Classroom.

Thursday - 4/23/20      

11:15 Zoom Today - Religion

Brain Break:  We love our animals, don't we?  Have you ever wondered: Can animals laugh? 

Language Arts - Watch the Expository Text & Question of the Week videos.  Read pages 59-63 of Encantado.  Watch the slide show on Latin roots and complete page 262 in your Reader's Writer's Notebook. Attach a picture of your work. 
Read for 20 minutes today!
Complete 1 spelling activity.

Math - Read page 228 in your math textbook.  Watch the video on elapsed time. Practice IXL O.7 Elapsed Time. 
HW: Complete  workbook page 82, 1-6 only and attach a picture.

Religion - Read pages 202-203, then answer the questions for today. 

Friday - 4/24/20    

Happy Friday!
Reminder: There are "office hours" today between 11:15-11:45 where you can sign in the same way you sign in for our daily meeting if you have an individual question about something. You'll wait in the waiting room until your called since I'll be taking one person at a time. It's not mandatory, but if you need something it's there for you for any questions!

Language Arts -Read your textbook pages 64-71
Watch the Generalizations Video and review the Slides on Generalizations. Reread page 66 and answer the questions on the last slide. Please let me know if you have any questions! Remember you can message me through the assignment if you’re having any trouble!

Math - Complete your Temperature and Time quiz. Due Monday, 4/27

Religion - Complete your Religion quiz for Chapter 17 on page 206. Due Monday 4/27
Have a nice weekend!
 

Week of 4/27/20

Monday - 4/27/20
**Reminder: Please don't forget that your Science "Earth Day" assignment is due tomorrow - on Tuesday 4/28!  

Here's your work for today:

Math -  Zoom Meeting at 11:15!
1.) Read page 266 in your Math textbook.  Note that the top of a fraction is called the "numerator" and the bottom of a fraction is called a "denominator."  The top represents the number of equal parts(numerator)  out of the number of parts in the whole set (denominator).  The line represents "divided by" or "out of."  There is 1 yellow square and 6 purple squares, so 1/6 of the squares are yellow.  There are 5 purple squares out of 6, so 5/6 of the squares are purple. 
2). Watch the videos.
3.) Practice IXL:  P.12   Compare fractions with like numerators or denominators using models
4.)  Complete your math workbook page 95. Odd only. You do not need to attach a picture today. You'll do so tomorrow after the entire page is completed. 
**Remember if you have any questions about your assignment you can message me through the assignment using the comments"

Take a Brain Break!  Watch cougars Joseph and Tecumseh roar and enjoy their lunch!
Then, get up and move to: Roar

Language Arts - Complete the Types of Pronouns assignment and submit your workbooks pages 261 & 268.                                    
HW: Complete 1 spelling activity. (This should be your 5th and last activity)  Submit copies of your 5 spelling activities into the “Encantado Spelling Homework” assignment folder.  Due Wednesday, 4/29                                     
Read for 20 minutes today!

Religion - The Seventh Commandment - You shall not steal. 
Read pages 208-209. This Commandment calls us to justice!  Think about how the 7th  Commandment tells us how to treat others and the things that belong to them.                                  
Complete the Religion Activity: Create a T-shirt (on paper) that shows what you can do to live the 7th Commandment Attach a picture to your assignment folder.  You may use the template t-shirt that is attached or you can draw your own outline on a piece of paper.   

Tuesday - 4/28/20 

Language Arts - Zoom Meeting @ 11:15!  Today in our meeting we’ll talk about writing a “Song.”   We’ll review and complete Reader’s Writer’s Notebook page 259 together and brainstorm writing our song. Read the attached story: Dolphins.  After our Zoom meeting, write your first draft of your song.   

Take a Brain Break:
Why do birds lay eggs in Spring?

Math - Compete Page 95 in your Math Workbook and submit into the assignment folder for today.  Begin watching the videos and start working on your Ice Cream Sundae Fractions Assignment. Due Monday, May 4th.

Religion - The Seventh Commandment - You shall not steal. Read pages 210-211.  Today we are asked to think about respecting the property that belongs to others.  Stealing can take on many forms, such as taking little things, not returning things we borrow, not paying for things.  Although we may not always think of these as stealing, they are all considered stealing from others.  Complete the questions on page 211 to explain how each person can give back what he or she has given.  Answer your Religion Questions. 


Wendesday - 4/29/20 

Hello and Happy Wednesday! 

Language Arts - Reminder: Encantado Spelling Homework due today!                        1.) Complete your Look Back and Write Practice.   
2.)  Practice your vocabulary words on Quizlet.                                
3.) Read for 20 minutes today!       

Math - Continue to work on your Ice Cream Sundae Fractions Assignment!   This is due on Monday, May 4th. 

Take a Brain Break:  Today is National Zipper Day :)   We don't think much of zippers these days, we just take for granted that we have them to make our lives easier.  Well, it wasn't always so! For hundreds of years, buttons were the only things used to fasten clothing and shoes until zippers were invented by Whitcomb Judson and presented in 1893! Watch here

The Seventh Commandment - You shall not steal. The 7th Commandment calls us to care for God’s creation.  We are “Stewards of Creation,” meaning we should take care of everything that God has given us.          
1.) Read pages 212-213 and highlight the key word on page 213.         
2.) Complete both sides of the chart on page 213.                                   
3.)  Answer your Religion Questions.

Social Studies - Zoom today @ 11:15    
1.)  First we’ll talk about the Revolutionary War Projects we started before we were sent home.  I receive these from 5 students before we left. I want to get an idea of who has completed their project, and who still needs to finish it, needs another copy, etc.  I need to collect them from you so that you can received credit for all of the hard work you’ve put in! Then we'll review the Lessons you'll be reading about this week.                                     
2.)  Begin your work for the week:  Read pages 188-195.                             
3.) Watch the video on the Underground Railroad in New Jersey .            
4.) Complete your Social Studies Questions. Due Tuesday, May 5th. 

Thursday - 4/30/20 

Hello and Happy Thursday!

Zoom today @ 11:15 - We'll review our new reading log for May and where to look for digital books online, review Religion and have a quick morning meeting. We have a lot to cover, so please join in if you can! :)

Here's your work for today, Thursday, 4/30/20:

Language Arts -
1.) Read your feedback on your Look Back and Write.
2.) Complete IXL - D.2 Compare and contrast in informational texts
3.) Read for 20 minutes today!

Math -
1.) Review page 268.
2.) Watch the video on fractions on an number line.
3.) Complete Workbook page 96 and submit.

Take a Brain Break! Since it's rainy today, get up and move to an indoor workout!

Religion - Zoom Meeting Today @ 11:15
The Seventh Commandment - You shall not steal. The 7th Commandment asks us to help ALL people meet their basic needs. Through the Beatitudes and the Works of Mercy we are called to care for the needs of others.
1.) Read pages 214-215
2.) Complete the “Design a Mural” on page 214.
3.) Answer your Religion Questions.

Thursday - 4/30/20 

Good morning 4th Grade! TGIF!
**Reminder: Office Hours on Zoom today 11:15-11:45 for any individual questions you may have!

Here's your work for Friday, 5/1/20

Language Arts -
1.) Complete your Spelling Test for Encantado.
2.) Complete you Reading and Writing tests for Encantado.
3.) Find a new book to read for your reading log. If you have questions about finding a digital book or the new reading log please let me know. The new reading log starts on Monday!
4. ) Read for 20 minutes today.

Take a Brain Break: Many of us are having allergy issues lately now that Spring has arrived. Watch: Why do we have allergies?

Math -
1.) Review page 270 on estimating fractions.
2.) View the 3 videos.
3.) Complete Workbook page 97 and turn in.

Religion -
The Seventh Commandment - You shall not steal.
Complete your Religion Test on page 218 and submit a picture of your completed test or use the attached form in the classroom to type your answers in.

Social Studies - Continue working on your weekly assignment - Due next Tuesday, May 5th.

Catch up on any unfinished work for the week!
Have a nice weekend! 

Week of 5/4/20

Monday - 5/4/20 

Hello and Happy Monday!  
Zoom today @11:15 - Language Arts. Can't wait to see you then!

Here's your work for Monday 5/4/20:

Language Arts -
1.) Review the new vocabulary words for “Navajo Code Talkers” located in Google Classroom, then write a paragraph using all of your vocabulary words. Your paragraph should make sense and should be at least 5 or more sentences. Be creative!
2.) Complete page 271 in your Reader’s Writer’s Notebook. Attach a picture of your work in the Google Classroom assignment.
3.)HW: Complete 1 Spelling activity for your new spelling words.
Read for 20 minutes and complete your reading log entry for Monday.

Take a Brain Break: Trees are such an important part of our ecosystem.  They're beautiful to look at and they help clean the air we breathe. There are many old trees on Earth, some thousands of years old! Watch: What's the biggest tree in the world?

Math - Equivalent Fractions.
1.) Review page 272
2.) Watch the videos
3.) Complete IXL: P.5 Find equivalent fractions using area models
4.) HW: Complete workbook page 98 and submit.

Religion - The Eighth Commandment: You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. A witness is someone who has knowledge of something and is asked to truthfully tell what is known. This commandment asks us to be true in our words. God’s word were true to Abraham,when he promised that his wife Sarah would give birth to a child and that he would become the father of a great nation!
1) Read pages 220-221.
2) Answer your Religion questions for the day (All of your questions for the week are in one document. Hand this in at the end of the week!)

Social Studies - Continue working on your weekly assignment - Due next Tuesday, May 5th.

Tuesday - 5/5/20 

Good morning everyone!  
Zoom today for Math @ 11:15

Here's your work for Tuesday, 5/5/20 :)

Language Arts -              
1.) Complete your recipe card and turn it in today!          
2.) HW: Complete one spelling activity                     
3.)HW: Read for 20 minutes and complete your reading log entry

Math - 
Equivalent Fractions.                               
1.) Complete the math questions on equivalent fractions for “5/5/20” in Google Classroom. 

Take a Brain Break to FOOTLOOSE below!

Religion - The Eighth Commandment:  
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.   Today’s readings asks us to be true witnesses to our Catholic faith.  At Pentecost, the disciples received the Holy Spirit and were filled with courage to spread the Good News of Jesus, even though some did not believe them, and some were stoned, put in jail or became martyrs for their faith!                                       
1.)Read pages 222-223    
2.) Highlight your key words.                          
3.)Answer your Religion questions for the day.

Social Studies -
1.) Your assignment from 4/29/20 (Abolition & the Underground Railroad) is due today. Please turn in by the end of the day!           
 2.) Reminder: Revolutionary War Projects are due this Friday 5/8, if you have not yet completed them!  

 

Wednesday 5/6/20

Hello 4th Grade and Happy Rainy Wednesday! 
Join Zoom today at 11:15 - Topic: Science 

Here's your work for Wednesday, 5/6/20

Language Arts -           

1.) Complete your final Mother's Day recipe card project today! No Peeking Moms :) 
Your feedback has been given on your first copy, so please check that! The final project instructions have been posted under “Language Arts” There is an “Option 1” if you have a printer or pick “Option 2” if you don’t have a printer.       
2.) HW: Complete one spelling activity. Read for 20 minutes and complete your reading log entry for Wednesday

Take a Brain Break:  We've been using A LOT of hand sanitizer these days. Have you ever wondered how it kills germs?  Watch using the link below:
How Does hand sanitizer kill germs?

Math - Write Equivalent Fractions                                                                                              
1.) Review page 274 - Write Equivalent Fractions.  Remember yesterday we said that to find equivalent fractions we can use multiplication, but we MUST multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the same number to find a fraction that is equivalent!                                                  
2.) Watch the videos          
3.)Complete the 5/6/20 Math assignment in Google classroom and submit.                    
4.) Complete Workbook page 99.                        

Religion - The Eighth Commandment:  You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.  The Eighth Commandment requires us to tell the truth, avoid gossip about others and keep our promises.                     
1.)Read pages 224-225   
2.) Complete the storyboard activity on page 225.                    
3.) Answer your Religion questions for the day.
 
Reminders for Social Studies -
1.) Your assignment from 4/29/20 (Abolition & the Underground Railroad) was due yesterday (5/5/20). Please turn in asap!
2.) Reminder: Revolutionary War Projects are due this Friday 5/8, if you have not yet completed them!
 

Thursday 5/7/20

Good morning and Happy Thursday!
Here's your work for Thursday 5/7/20!

Science - Complete your invertebrate and vertebrate assignment. Due next Tuesday, 5/12/20

Math - Practice equivalent fractions today! Complete: IXL: P.7 Identify equivalent fractions. Please practice for at least 15 minutes and with a score of 80 percent or more!

Language Arts - Language Arts -
1.) Read pages 88-93 of Navajo Code Talkers.
2.) Watch the Concept Talk videos and Sequence videos.
3.) Complete page 269 in your Reader’s Writer’s Notebook. Write your answers for 1-5 into the attached document.
4.) Complete you Mother's Day Recipe cards if you have not yet!
HW: Read for 20 minutes and complete your log entry for Thursday. Complete 1 spelling activity.

Take a Brain Break! Watch: How is a Rainbow Made?

Religion - The Eighth Commandment: You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. The Eighth Commandment asks us to always be truthful!
1.)Read pages 226-227
2.) Answer your Religion questions for the day.

Friday 5/8/20

Good morning and Happy Virtual Field Day! Information is attached in the Google Classwork Announcement for today!

Virtual Office hours are today from 11:15-11:45. Feel free to pop in and see me if you have anything you'd like to discuss one on one!  

We have a light work day today due to the field day.  Your Math and Religion are due on Monday. Math is a review sheet of what we've been doing in Chapter 8. Religion is your weekly Chapter test. Language Arts - just complete your reading log.  It's due this Sunday, 5/10/20.

Here's your work for today: 

Language Arts - Read for 20 minutes today & complete your reading log entry for Friday.  Please complete those recipe cards  for Mom before Sunday!!!!!

Math - More Equivalent fractions practice.  Complete the Worksheet, questions 1-20.  Please enter your answers into the answer key, or you can print out the worksheet and take a picture of your work, whichever is easier.  This will be due on Monday, 5/11/20!  

Religion - The Eighth Commandment:  You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.        Complete your Chapter 19 Test on page 230.  Due Monday, 5/11/20! 

Have a wonderful weekend! Happy Mother's Day to all our 4th grade moms!