April 6 --> April 10
Weekly
overview
Weekly
overview
Monday
Monday
Start your day off with the video guide.
Reading:The House that Jane Built
- Start off by listening to this read aloud of The House that Jane Built by Tanya Lee Stone. As you listen, think about what kind of person Jane is and what makes her special and unique.
- After listening, answer these comprehension questions. If you need to, you can always go back and listen to the story again.
Writing:
- Think about Jane Addams and her life to help you answer this question.
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You can write it on paper here or you can type your response here. Choose whichever way is easiest for you!
Grammar:
- We are continuing to study adverbs this week. Watch this video here to refresh your memory of what an adverb is.
- Then locate the adverb in these sentences here.
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Math:
- This week our math will be done online through Khan Academy. Your login information can be found here.
- I have assigned your work for the entire week. Today you should complete the following activities:
* Understand Area
* Intro to Area and Unit Squares
* Compare Area with Unit Squares
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Science:
- Read about producers and consumers here.
- After reading, answer these questions. You can look back to your reading to help you out.
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Religion:
- Yesterday was Palm Sunday which marks the beginning of Holy Week. Watch this video showing the story of Palm Sunday.
- After watching, think about this reflection question: Why do you think some people were upset with how Jesus entered into Jerusalem?
Tuesday
Start your day off with the video guide.
Reading:
- Before starting, think about this question.
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- Read this fiction passage about a Chicago Cubs baseball game. Then, answer the comprehension questions.
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Writing:
- Today we are starting an online writing journal using Boom Writer. You can find your login information here.
- Answer Section 1: Why are friends and family so important? Be sure to use complete sentences and to provide details.
Grammar:
- Locate the adverbs in these sentences here.
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Math:
- We are continuing to work on Khan Academy. Your login information can be found here.
- Today you should complete the following activities:
* Measuring rectangles with different square units
* Find area by counting unit squares
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Science:
- Decomposers help to break down dead and decaying matter. They are an important part of food chains. Read more about them here.
- Read about how food chains can make a full circle when decomposers are added here. Then try and think of your own example!
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Religion:
- This Thursday is Holy Thursday when Jesus and the disciples gather together for the Last Supper. Watch these videos to see the story of the Last Supper and Jesus washing the disciples' feet.
- Think about it: Why do you think Peter refused to have Jesus wash his feet at first?
Wednesday
Start your day off with the video guide​.
Reading:
- Start off with this reflection question.
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- Read this nonfiction passage about the Willis Tower and answer the comprehension questions that go along with it.
Writing:
- We are continuing to work on our online writing journal using Boom Writer. You can find your login information here.
- Answer Section 2: If you could invent something - an object, an app, a business...what would it be and why? Be creative and use your imagination! :)
Grammar:
- Locate the adverbs in these sentences.
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Math:
- We are continuing to work on Khan Academy. Your login information can be found here.
- Today you should complete the following activities:
* Area of rectangles with partial arrays
* Counting unit squares to find area
* Create rectangles with a given area
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Science:
- To practice what you've learned about food chains, click here to play the Food Chain Game. Remember, each food chain begins with a producer.
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Religion:
- After Holy Thursday, we have Good Friday. Watch this video to see the story of Jesus' sacrifice.
- Reflection:
* What do you think Jesus was thinking about as he carried his cross?
* Jesus is the son of God and could have saved himself. Why didn't He save himself when he was on the cross?
thursday
Start your day off with the video guide​.
Reading:
- To start off, answer this reflection question. (You can choose to draw on a piece of paper or imagine it in your mind.)
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- Jane Addams was a charitable and kind person. Click here to read about some charities that children have started.
- Extra: Here is the guided drawing of Jane if you would like to try it!
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Writing:
- Using what you know about charities, design your own charity. Who would you like to help and how? You can write about it here.
Grammar:
- Locate the adverbs in these sentences and tell if they answer the question how, when, or where.
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Math:
- We are continuing to work on Khan Academy. Your login information can be found here.
- Today you should complete the following activities:
* Transitioning from unit squares to area formula video
* Transitioning from unit squares to area formula exercise
* Area of rectangles
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Science:
- Create your own food chain here. Be sure to start with a producer and end with a decomposer.
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Religion:
- We celebrate Easter this Sunday. Watch this video to watch Jesus' Ascension. The Holy Spirit is always with us. How do you see the Holy Spirit in your life?
Friday
Today is Good Friday so there is no work. Here are some Easter craft ideas you might want to try out over the weekend!
~ Miss Shea
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