• Downloads/Printables for This Week:

    Trick Words 15-1

    Cricket Worksheet

    WW Focus Words 15-1

    Haiku Rough Draft

    WW 15-1 Practice

    Landform KWL

    Haiku Final Copy

    Landform Cut and Paste

    Mindfulness Coloring Page

     

     

    Classwork for Monday 5/11 

    Reading: 

    1. Mini-lesson: What is repetition? Why do authors use repetition? When the author states something over and over again to make sure the reader notices. 
    2. Read: “The Napping House” by Audrey Wood.  You will find this in your mailbox on Epic!  Pay attention to how the author uses repetition.  Discuss: Why do you think she does this? 
    3. Read independently for 20 minutes.  You can read books you have at home, or books on Epic! or Raz-Kids. 

     

    Writing:

    1. An onomatopoeia (pronounced on-uh-mah-tuh-pee-uh) is a word that sounds like the action it describes.  Here is an example. If you were writing a poem about skiing, you could say: Skiing down the snowy hill!  This describes what you are doing, and the reader can visualize it. But what if, instead, you said Swooshing down the snowy hill!  The reader can see what you’re saying and they can also hear it, all without adding extra words. 
    2. Look at this page from the book “Cock-a-doodle doo, Creak, Pop-pop, Moo” by Jim Aylesworth.  Notice how the author used onomatopoeia so you could hear and see what he wrote about, without using a lot of words. f
    3. Go to the Edpuzzle called Onomatopoeia.  You will need to enter your first and last name in the "nickname" box to get credit for doing the assignment.  
    4. Think of a topic you may want to write a poem about.  It could be a sport, a ride you went on, or any other topic that is an action or makes a sound.  
    5. Write your topic on a piece of paper.  Under your topic list all the sound words and action words related to your topic.  For example, if you were writing about a cat, you might think of these words: Purr, hiss, meow, swish, trill, patter, zoom, swish  (Please send me a picture via Remind or e-mail) 
    6.  Click here for a list of onomatopoeia words to help you. 

     

    Word Work: 

    1. This week's trick words are: January, February & July.  What is tricky about each of these words?    
    2. Open the attachment: Trick Words 15-1.  This is more trick word practice.  (You may print and complete this page or do this work on a piece of lined paper.) (Please send me a picture via Remind or e-mail)  

      

    Math:  

    1. Go to the EdPuzzle called “Telling Time to Five Minutes.” 
    2. Enter your first and last name in the “nickname” box.  You must enter your name, so you get credit for doing the assignment.   
    3. Watch the video.  Listen carefully because the video will pause at various points and you must answer a question before moving on. 

     

    Science/Social Studies:

    1. Read:  Oceans, Rivers, and Lakes. 
    2. Answer questions about the passage here. (Enter this into your web browser, if the link does not work for you: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ZLRXaS0BVEuoFG0JcfJhnypuZgdg5BdDhsxtqcoOnIpUNVVWNjJQQVMxUFM0WjZYWEpGNFM3SFFNMy4u ) 

     

     

    Classwork for Tuesday 5/12 

      

    Reading: 

    1. Mini-lesson: Readers pay attention to time-passing words. Why do authors use time-passing words. g
    2. Listen to the read aloud, “The Very Quiet Cricket.”
    3. On the Cricket Worksheet attachment or in a notebook, list words from the story that the author uses to show the passing of time.  (Please send me a picture via Remind or e-mail) 
    4. Read independently for 20 minutes.  You can read books you have at home, or books on Epic! or Raz-Kids. 

     

    Writing: 

    1. Go to Epic! and read the book “Cock-a-doodle doo, Creak, Pop-Pop, Moo” by Jim Aylesworth.  Look for how the author uses onomatopoeia throughout the book.  
    2. Use words from the list you wrote yesterday to write an onomatopoeia poem.  Here is an example of one to help you:          (Please send me a picture via Remind or e-mail) 

    Fireworks  

    Bright streaks whiz through the sky,  

    Buzz!  Whoosh!  

    Brightly colored explosions sizzle  

    and  

    Pop!  Pop!  Pop! 

     

    Word Work: 

    1. The double vowel syllable contains a vowel team.  The ou, oo, ue and ew vowel teams make the /ü/ sound. ou - soup - /ü/, oo - school - /ü/, ue - blue - /ü/, ew - chew - /ü/
    2. Open the attachment to see this week's focus words: WW Focus Words 15-1 Tap out and mark your words.  Mark the double vowel by circling both vowels together.  Scoop each syllable. (Please send me a picture via Remind or e-mail)  
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    Math:   

    1. Log on to Think Central. 
    2. Go to "Things To Do." 
    3. Click "Math Chapter 7 Review" and complete the assignment. 

      

    Science/Social Studies:

    1.  Read the book "Looking at Landforms," on Epic!
    2.  Look at the Butterfly photos for Day 16 and log your observations in your Butterfly Journal. (Please send me a picture via Remind or e-mail) 

     

     

    Classwork for Wednesday 5/13 

      

    Reading:  

    1. Mini-lesson:  Readers use strategies to help them remember important events in longer books. day 1
    2. You can do the same thing when you read a story by leaving sticky notes.  This way you won’t get lost when you read longer books.  You can write on sticky notes or paper to help yourself remember the important events in a story.
    3. Our goal today is to keep track while reading a chapter book. When you finish a chapter, write a quick summary of the chapter on a sticky note or a piece of paper.  When you are reading a book, don’t use too many sticky notes.  If you do, it will be too hard to organize your thoughts and remember what all of the sticky notes are for. 
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    5. Read the first chapter of the book, “Mercy Watson to the Rescue.”  There is a copy of chapter one below.  Or listen to Mercy Watson to the Rescue: Chapter 1,  here.  Think about what you would write on a sticky note to remember the important parts of the chapter.
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    7. Compare your idea for a sticky note to my model below.  My summary of chapter one: Mercy is a pig who lives with Mr. And Mrs. Watson.  Even though they sing to her and tuck her in, she is afraid to sleep alone.  She sneaks into bed with them. 
    8. Read independently for 20 minutes.  You can read books you have at home, or books on Epic! or Raz-Kids. 

     

    Writing: 

    1. Haiku (pronounced hi-koo) poetry came from the country of Japan.  It is a poem that follows a specific pattern.  The entire poem only has three lines.  The first line has 5 syllables, the second line has 7 syllables and the third line has 5 syllables, as follows:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Line 1: 5 syllables                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Line 2: 7 syllables                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Line 3: 5 syllables  
    2. Haiku poems usually are written about the seasons or nature.  The last line of the poem usually points out something about the topic of the poem.  See this example: 

    The cat sleeps all night. 
    He needs lots of rest for a 
    Long day of napping. 

    1. Go to Epic! and read the book, “Lion of the Sky: Haiku for All Seasons” by Laura Purdie Salas.   
    2. Choose a topic for your poem.  Open the attachment:  Haiku Rough Draft.  Write a rough draft of your poem.  Remember to follow the pattern 5-7-5. (Please send me a picture via Remind or e-mail) 

      

    Word Work: 

    1. Choose 1 activity page to complete from the attached WW 15-1 Practice file. (Please send me a picture via Remind or e-mail) 

     

    Math:   

    1. Log on to Think Central. 
    2. Go to "My Library" and click on the “Interactive Student Edition G2.” (Be sure it says G2!) 
    3. Click Chapter 8.   
    4. Then click Lesson 8.1 and follow along with the lesson.  Stop after completing “Elaborate,” at the orange dot. 
    5. Then go to "Things To Do." 
    6. Click "Math 8.1" and complete the assignment. 

     

    Science/Social Studies: 

    1.  Listen to, "Landforms and How They Are Made," on Epic!  
    2.  Do the Landform KWL sheet. (Please send me a picture via Remind or e-mail) 

     

     

    Classwork for Thursday 5/14 

      

    Reading: 

    1. Practice: Write on sticky notes (or paper) to help yourself remember the important events in a story.
    2. Read the second and third chapters of the book, “Mercy Watson to the Rescue.”  You will find this in your mailbox on Epic!  Or you can listen and follow along with the story here. At the end of each chapter, use one sticky note (or piece of paper) to write down a quick summary of what happened.  Remember to mention the big events, not all of the details. Use the pages below to help you.  (Please send me a picture via Remind or e-mail)  c
    3. Read independently for 20 minutes.  You can read books you have at home, or books on Epic! or Raz-Kids. 

     

    Writing: 

    1. Haiku follows a specific 5-7-5 pattern.  Read the haiku poem below, about a pencil.  Count the syllables in each line.  Does it follow the Haiku pattern? g
    2. Go to the Edpuzzle on Haiku poetry.  You will need to enter your first and last name in the "nickname" box to get credit for doing the assignment. 
    3. Watch the video.  Listen carefully because the video will pause at various points and you must answer a question before moving on. 
    4. Reread the poem you wrote yesterday.  Count the syllables in each line.  Does it follow the 5-7-5 pattern?  If not, try to revise your poem. 
    5. Open the attachment:  Haiku Final Copy or use your own lined paper.  Write a final copy of your poem.  Be sure to illustrate your poem when you are done writing. (Please send me a picture via Remind or e-mail) 

     

    Word Work: 

    1. Choose 1 activity page to complete from the attached WW 15-1 Practice file. (Please send me a picture via Remind or e-mail) 

     

    Math:   

    1. Log on to Think Central. 
    2. Go to "My Library" and click on the “Interactive Student Edition G2.” (Be sure it says G2!) 
    3. Click Chapter 8.   
    4. Then click Lesson 8.2 and follow along with the lesson.  Stop after completing “Elaborate,” the orange dot. 
    5. Then go to "Things To Do." 
    6. Click "Math 8.2" and complete the assignment. 

      

    Science/Social Studies: 

    1. Log on to the Scholastic News website. (Password: seaford)  
    2. Choose “I am a Student.” 
    3. Type "America the Beautiful" in the search bar at the upper right.
    4. Choose the issue “America The Beautiful” from May/June 2018.  Here you should listen to/read this Scholastic News issue.  You can also watch a related video, view a slideshow and play a game. 
    5. Do Landform Cut and Paste worksheet.  (Please send me a picture via Remind or e-mail) 

     

     

    Classwork for Friday 5/15 

      

    Reading/Writing: Habit of Mind for the Month of May 

    1. Listen to the read aloud, “How to Teach a Slug to Read.”  Notice how the character teaches the slug to read by communicating clearly.  This is an example of thinking and communicating with clarity. 
    2. Practice communicating with clarity. Decide what you would like to teach someone to do.  Examples: riding a bike, a craft project, cooking, playing a sport 
    3. In a notebook, teach someone how to do the activity that you chose.  Please use the Connecting Words reference paper to help you. (Please send me a picture via Remind or e-mail)    
    4. Enjoy coloring a Mindfulness Coloring Page.
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    Word Work: 

    1. Choose 1 activity page to complete from the attached WW 15-1 Practice file. (Please send me a picture via Remind or e-mail) 

     

    Math:   

    1. Log on to Think Central. 
    2. Go to "My Library" and click on the “Interactive Student Edition G2.” (Be sure it says G2!) 
    3. Click Chapter 8.   
    4. Then click Lesson 8.3 and follow along with the lesson.  Stop after completing “Elaborate,” the orange dot. 
    5. Then go to "Things To Do." 
    6. Click "Math 8.3" and complete the assignment. 

     

    Science/Social Studies:

    1. Go to Brain Pop Jr. (Username/Password: Seaford1) and watch the video, "Landforms."  
    2. You can take the easy quiz when you’re done watching or if you’d like a challenge, you can give the hard quiz a try! 
    3. Look at the Butterfly photos for Day 19 and log your observations in your Butterfly Journal.  (Please send me a picture via Remind or e-mail) 

     

     

    Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you have.  Please send me photos of your finished work via Remind, by Friday, May 15.

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