• Sent a demonstration videos on how to use number bonds

• sent a plan for writing prompts and number stories for each day of the week

• Sent collection for epic, sent a extra printable packet for each day this week

• Set up and gave access to Zearn

• Set up home accounts for access to Seesaw, Brainpop, EPIC, Prodigy, lunch doodles w/Mo Willems, technology survey, provided learning resources to take home 3/16

• Families work on supplements sent out by the first grade team on Friday of the previous week and add in review work from Learning packets as needed.

Week One March 23-27 FIRST GRADE FAMILY RESOURCES

• ELA Adjective video Brainpop

• EPIC book collection for ELA & Math goals this week

• Adjective game/writing activity

• Compound word video

• Seesaw activity-compound words

• EPIC family text collection

• Writing topic "Family Interview"

• Math: greater, less, equal with related Brainpop video, game, Prodigy & Seesaw activity

• Science (Mrs, Park) - Moon Activity, reading & Epic Collection

C2 set up EPIC accts for students for reading; offered suggestions for writing such as writing in response to reading; writing an alternate ending to a story read; in math encourage kids to memorize math facts; computation practice; sent home all addition math timings to practice; also encouraged families to access Eureka online for practice problems

C2--continue reading different genres on Epic; use the site https://www.ducksters.com/ (we used this site in class); choose a favorite animal and write a report telling about unique features, habitats, food, etc. writing--write a letter to Grandma, Grandpa, or friend--edit carefully and use all the convention rules they know; math--while practicing, include money problems, both addition and subtraction; copy problems vertically on notebook paper, use standard algorithms; go to Freckle math (https://www.freckle.com/)--we used this in class, too; social studies--review continents, countries, states; https://www.education.com/worksheets/second-grade/social-studies/; additional art projects at crayola.com

Math: multiplication practice, math games with playing cards (sent home a deck with each student), math worksheets posted for parents to either print up or just do the problems (google drive link), prodigy math, splashlearn, rocket spelling, mathplayground, coolmathgames. Social Studies: virtual field trip to the San Diego Zoo and activities that they can complete.

Math: continue multiplication practice (prodigy, attached worksheets, sprints, deck of cards), fractions (module 5). Social Studies: "Nothing Can Stop Her" Other: Rocket Spelling

Reading - Read 30 minutes with one question a day based on a reading standard. Writing - Daily journal prompts for writing one paragraph. Other - Provided students with access to EPIC online, ReadWorks, and ReadyGEN

Reading - Read 30 minutes with one question a day based on a reading standard. Writing - Daily journal prompts for writing one paragraph. Other - Plant journal checkin, Provided students with access to EPIC online, ReadWorks, and ReadyGEN

https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-3-5.html

New Prodigy Logins (Haven't used all Year, sts have been using Zearn but engaged more with Prodigy.

EPIC logins

ZEARN (CCSS) Logins

Math and ELA workbooks

TEACH TCI

Brain Pop

GenertationGenius.com

Rocket Spelling

Adventure Academy

Assigning (optional) Kahoot quizzes homework from home. More of a resource for teachers first. Then to instruct families.

https://youtu.be/M4FSHrRU83Y

ELA: sent home packet with instructions. Set up reading and reading log for chapter book (30 min per day). Sent home spelling practice for two weeks.

ELA: will continue with packets; start "character Story" writing assignment; week 2 spelling; continue with daily reading. Email will go home today (with follow ups throughout the week).

Sent home Module 5 problem set as well as various review pages. Emailed families with the weekly learning activities.

1) Catch up on Zearn M5 L15.

2) Practice math facts

Created a new Page on Canvas titled "At-Home Learning". On this page, suggested math lessons and resources are posted for the week. We will send a 4th grade Family Email today with learning opportunities for families. We will also send follow-up messages as needed.

Daily emails following this format: 1. Math – https://www.ixl.com/

IXL Section O: Mixed Operations

Continue working on O.7, O.8, O.9, and O.10 (operations with fractions and decimals). I recommend spending no more than 15 minutes on IXL, taking a break and doing something active, then returning. Try to complete one section per day.

2. Social Studies – Seesaw

Exploration Vocabulary activity on Seesaw

Follow the instructions on the activity. Use a Google search to define the words, then write 5 sentences using one word each.

3. Reading – EasyBridge by ReadyGEN (PearsonRealize)

George’s Secret Key to the Universe, Lesson 3

Read chapters 7-9 and complete the Reader’s and Writer’s Journal activities in PearsonRealize.

4. Writing

Science Fiction story

Develop your main character: Add sensory detail. Write one paragraph using the descriptions you wrote yesterday about your character.

5. Science

Check your email for instructions for an activity from Mrs. Park.

6. Physical Activity

Find a workout on JustDance/workouts. Or just go for a walk outside!

Monday Activities: 1. Math – https://www.ixl.com/

IXL Section O: Mixed Operations

Continue working on O.7, O.8, O.9, and O.10 (operations with fractions and decimals). I recommend spending no more than 15 minutes on IXL, taking a break and doing something active, then returning. Try to complete one section per day.

If you are ready for the next task Go to Section M and work on M.7, M.8, M.9, M.10 and M.11 (multiplying fractions and whole numbers)

2. Social Studies – Seesaw

Explorer Trading Card activity on Seesaw

Follow the instructions on the activity. Use a Google search to find an early explorer such as Balboa, Da Gama, Magellan, etc. then create a trading card using the template provided with at least 5 details about the explorer.

3. Reading – EasyBridge by ReadyGEN (PearsonRealize)

George’s Secret Key to the Universe, Lesson 4

Read chapters 10-11 and complete the Reader’s and Writer’s Journal activities in PearsonRealize.

4. Writing

Science Fiction story

Choose one of the descriptions of your character from the sensory details activity. Use “like” or “as” to create a description of one of their characteristics. Example: “Her hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall.”

5. Science

Continue working on the project from Mrs. Park OR

Check Seesaw for the “Changes in Matter Diagram” and follow the directions on the activity.

6. Physical Activity

Chalk your walk! Google a chalk art activity and create it on your driveway or sidewalk (some people have been doing this on their fences, too). Take a picture and email it to us!

missing work, answering many many emails, and working on, but not done yet with virtual conferences.

check canvas daily for assignments, announcements and zoom meeting times

Created a Module on Canvas to list weekly activities and a page to answer commonly asked questions. Periods 2&3 working on Nile DBQ assignment. Period 4 working on Walk 2 Moons assignments in SpringBoard.

Check weekly update from Mrs. D on Canvas. Periods 2&3 continue working on Nile DBQ assignment. Period 4 continue working on Walk 2 Moons assignments in SpringBoard. 

Tangerine Book PDF

Tangerine Audiobook

Scholastic Magazines: The classroom password for ALL is: gorattlers19-20

Scholastic Action

Scholastic Choices

Scholastic Scope

Scholastic Science World

Other websites:

NewsELA code: NQKWRJ

Readworks code: LG7BGB

CommonLit code: W5EJ6K

Resources on line, check Canvas page: History-Create a storyboard, ELA- Engage your Brain

Check Canvas Page for Engaging Assignments using Springboard and History

Enrichment Activities, experiments

Focused work on Ch1 of Natural Selection

2 video assignments and 1 notability assignment (canvas)

3 video assignments and 2 notability assignments (canvas, big ideas for alg)