by Kathryn Fetter | Mar 30, 2020 | Blogs
Good afternoon everyone,
Today is Monday, so that means it’s time to review some sentence structure! You’ll find the review posted on Google Classroom. I’ve been getting questions about the “score” that pops up when you complete it — that doesn’t matter. Google Forms isn’t sophisticated enough to automatically grade the sentences you write!
I’ve also been getting some people claiming that they can’t log in with their school Google account on Newsela — I believe you have to go to “create account” and then click the button that says “sign in with Google” if you haven’t tried that already. You can’t just automatically type in your info and expect it to work.
I will update the FAQ with this information.
There is still no news as to what is going to happen after spring break — which is next week — as far as how schooling will work. Governor Whitmer made a comment in her press conference today that she will likely provide an update to that situation sometime this week. As soon as I know something, I will let you know.
Hang in there, guys. I’m going to go through your writing and provide some feedback over the next few days, so be on the look out for that.
Love you all. Stay safe, stay healthy, and make sure to reach out if you have questions or just want to check in!
by Kathryn Fetter | Mar 26, 2020 | Blogs
Good morning, all!
We’re almost two weeks into this social distancing thing, so I hope you are all doing okay.
All I’m asking you guys to do today is write a response on Google Classroom to the article from yesterday while using beginning participial and appositive phrases. Just tell me what your thoughts on the article are.
Also, Mrs. A and I are holding office hours on Google Meet at noon! We’ll post information on how to join in on that on Google Classroom around then, so feel free to check in! We’d love to see you and answer any questions you have, or even just to hear about what you’ve been up to these past few weeks!
Also, I’m updating the FAQ today with questions that I got about using Newsela, so hopefully that will help when we do new articles in the future.
I did a ton of writing yesterday. For fun. Yes, I know. But it really is a great, productive way to spend the time. Even if it’s just journaling what you do each day — you might find that you’re glad to have that record once all of this is over. This is an unprecedented, historic situation to be sure.
Stay happy and healthy! 🙂
by Kathryn Fetter | Mar 25, 2020 | Blogs
Happy Wednesday!
Today, you’ve been assigned an article on newsela.com that you need to read, highlight and solve roadblocks, and then answer quiz questions. This should be done before tomorrow, as tomorrow’s writing will be related to this article.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
P.S. Fun fact, I had “Tuesday” written on everything until just a few seconds ago…when I realized that it is not, in fact, Tuesday…it’s easy to lose track of your days during all this!
Stay hopeful and healthy!
by Kathryn Fetter | Mar 24, 2020 | Blogs
Good morning, all:
I posted a journaling assignment on Google Classroom. Take a look at the attached list of prompts and pick ONE to respond to. It doesn’t matter which one you pick, but you will have to pick a different one each week. I am not going to give you a specific length requirement to adhere to either — write as much as you need to in order to completely address the prompt.
I’m going to start going back through and giving feedback on your role sheets from last week for those of you that turned them in, so expect to see that in the next few days.
I hope you guys are finding a way to stay active. I’ve been doing yoga every day. On YouTube, there’s a channel called Yoga with Adrienne, and that has been a nice way to stay active despite staying indoors for the most part (also I’m obsessed with her dog Benji. So cute.)
Take care!
by Kathryn Fetter | Mar 20, 2020 | Blogs
Good afternoon, all.
I hope you are all doing alright. There is still work up on Google Classroom with a scheduled due date of tonight before midnight. This is the discussion — make sure you read the example discussion before you post or reply to your group members.
Mrs. A and I held office hours on Google Meet from noon to 1 pm. It went pretty well for the few of you that popped in, and it was good to see you!
I hope your first week of this has been okay. Let me know if you need anything.
