Friday, May 29th

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Here is an outline of today’s assignments (Friday, May 29th):

● SPELLING:  Have a family member give you a Spelling Test!  How many ‘-am’ words can you spell? (bam, dam, ham, jam, Pam, Sam, clam, slam, etc.) ● Interactive activity — click the link to review Short Vowel A, https://boom.cards/fastplay/zpzm7

● READING:  Listen to the story, “Hello Ocean,” https://youtu.be/NMbN3INUqyg

Discuss: What words does the author use to describe how the ocean FEELS (sense of touch)?  Do the illustrations in the story match the words she chose? (Figurative Language) 

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● WRITING:  On pg. 3 of your “Beach Day” story, draw pictures of things you would want to FEEL (sense of touch) on your perfect day at the beach.  After drawing, use your illustrations to help write an ending sentence for your “Beach Day” story.  How will you say “good-bye” to the beach?

Design the cover page of your paper book!  Follow the links if you need some ‘beach-theme’ inspiration! https://safeYouTube.net/w/duIH ●  https://safeYouTube.net/w/UuIH

Last, have mom or dad record a video of you reading your paper book.  Send your teacher the video to share with friends on Class Dojo!

● MATH:  Lesson 18 (Module 5).  Watch the video, https://safeYouTube.net/w/ldtC

.  Complete the Problem Set (p. 137, 138 – see attached PDF) and Homework (p. 245, 247, 248).

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● SCIENCE:  None.

● SOCIAL STUDIES:  Watch the informational video, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,” https://youtu.be/OasbYWF4_S8.  Discuss with a family member – what are some ways you and your family can help care for our Earth?

Thursday, May 28th

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1if7fFRjnskz1aumiP1iPCs1ZGPqxJ9LVnfIwnCMUxj4/mobilebasic (Kindergarten grid)

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Here is an outline of today’s assignments (Thursday, May 28th):

● SPELLING:  ‘-am’ word pattern (bam, dam, ham, jam, Pam, Sam, clam, slam, etc.).  Write your spelling words 2 times – once in pencil, and again in pen.  Underline the phonics pattern in each word. / Phonics video, https://safeYouTube.net/w/iClC

● READING:  Listen to the story, “Hello Ocean,” https://youtu.be/NMbN3INUqyg

Discuss: What words does the author use to describe how the ocean SMELLS and TASTES?  Do the illustrations in the story match the words she chose? (Figurative Language) 

⭐️ Practice your reading bag books + sight words 📖

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● WRITING:  Reread pg. 1 of your “Beach Day” story.  Make sure your pictures match your words and make corrections, as needed.  Turn to pg. 2 of your paper book.

On pg. 2, draw pictures of things you would want to SMELL and TASTE on your perfect day at the beach (refer back to your 5 senses chart if you need inspiration!).  After drawing, use your illustrations to help guide you in writing the next part of your “Beach Day” story.  Use sentences to describe what else is happening at the beach.  Don’t forget to add speech bubbles if you want to tie in the sense of sound, too!

● MATH:  Lesson 17 (Module 5).  Watch the video, https://safeYouTube.net/w/JbtC.  Complete the Problem Set (p. 132, 133 – see attached PDF) and Homework (p. 241, 243, 244).

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● SCIENCE:  Show what you know about plants and flowers!  First, listen to the story, “The Tiny Seed,” https://safeYouTube.net/w/DqyH.  Next, retell what happens in the beginning, middle and end of the story to someone at home. Don’t forget to include what the seed needs and how it grows in your retelling!  If you’re feeling like a challenge, have mom/dad record a video of you retelling the story + send it to your teacher!

● SOCIAL STUDIES:  None. 

Wednesday, May 27th

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1if7fFRjnskz1aumiP1iPCs1ZGPqxJ9LVnfIwnCMUxj4/mobilebasic (Kindergarten grid)

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Here is an outline of today’s assignments (Wednesday, May 27th):

● SPELLING:  Interactive activity.  Click the link to review Digraphs, th, sh, ch, and wh –  https://boom.cards/fastplay/fzbr

● READING:  Listen to the story, “Hello Ocean,” https://youtu.be/NMbN3INUqyg

Discuss: What words does the author use to describe how the ocean LOOKS and SOUNDS?  Do the illustrations in the story match the words she chose? (Figurative Language) 

⭐️ Reading bag books + sight words 📖

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● WRITING:  Make a paper book and write your own “Beach Day” story!  Leave the cover page blank, for now.  Turn to page. 1.

On pg. 1 of your beach book, draw pictures of people or things you would want to SEE on your perfect day at the beach (refer back to your 5 senses chart if you need inspiration!).  After drawing, use your illustrations to help guide you in writing the first part of your “Beach Day” story.  Use sentences to describe what you are doing at the beach.

Last, think about what you might HEAR from the people or things that you drew at the beach.  Add speech bubbles or captions to show how the sense of SOUND could be used in your story!

● MATH:  Lesson 16 (Module 5).  Watch the video, https://safeYouTube.net/w/w9yH.  Complete the Problem Set (p. 127 – see attached PDF) and Homework (p. 237, 239, 240).

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● SCIENCE:  None.

● SOCIAL STUDIES:  Watch the informational video, “Know Your Globe,” https://youtu.be/x7k7CeWDtWs.  After watching the video, use what you learned to label your own globe + map (see PDF file, attached).  Print the activity sheet or try your best to draw/label either a globe OR a map (your choice!) on a blank sheet of paper. 

Tuesday, May 26th

Good Morning,
I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Weekend. What they said was going to be a washout ended up being a beautiful sunny weekend! Michigan deserves it! Also, Eid Mubarak Wishes to those who celebrate. Again, such a beautiful weekend to celebrate the end of Ramadan also.

Eid Mubarak Images, Wishes & Messages 2020: Happy Eid-ul-Fitr ...

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1if7fFRjnskz1aumiP1iPCs1ZGPqxJ9LVnfIwnCMUxj4/mobilebasic (Kindergarten grid)

Here is an outline of today’s assignments (Tuesday, May 26th): 

● SPELLING: ‘-am’ word pattern (bam, clam, dam, ham, jam, ram, Sam, sham) / watch video, https://safeYouTube.net/w/P9lC

● READING:  Listen to the story, “Hello Ocean” https://safeYouTube.net/w/Z8yH

Discuss:  This beautiful book is written about a young girl who goes to the ocean and uses her senses to describe the ocean. The author used what’s

called, figurative language as a way of saying one thing, but really

meaning another. By doing this, she helps paint a picture with her

words. Listen to the book to enjoy the language and

illustrations.

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● WRITING: Think about the story. Create a 5 senses anchor chart for our Ocean Book – How does the ocean: look, sound, feel, smell, taste.  

● MATH:  Lesson 15 (Module 5).  Watch the video.  Complete the Problem Set (p. 45 – see attached PDF) and Homework (p. 233-236). https://safeYouTube.net/w/zatC

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● SCIENCE: Plant Life Cycle -After watching the video, draw a picture that shows a plant life cycle….include the words:  seed, sprout, stem, flower. https://safeYouTube.net/w/mryH

● SOCIAL STUDIES:  None

Happy Memorial Day - Volunteers of America Southwest

Thursday, May 21st

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1if7fFRjnskz1aumiP1iPCs1ZGPqxJ9LVnfIwnCMUxj4/mobilebasic (Kindergarten grid)

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Here is an outline of today’s assignments (Thursday, May 21st):

● SPELLING:  Sight Words (where, what, why, when) / write 4 times each using different colors.  Diagraphs video, https://safeYouTube.net/w/VrnF

● READING:  Listen to the story, “How I Became a Pirate,” https://youtu.be/y4m_BW5yddU

Discuss: If you had treasure like the pirates, where would you find it? (Reflect)

⭐️ Practice your reading bag books + sight words 📖

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● WRITING:  Reread pg. 1+2 of your “If I Was a Pirate…” story.  Make sure your pictures match your words and make corrections, as needed.  Turn to pg. 3 of your paper book.

Continue your story by designing a map that shows how to get to your pirate treasure.  Try to incorporate what you learned about maps in previous weeks to the map that you create today!  Make sure you add some labels, too!

● MATH:  Lesson 14 (Module 5).  Watch the video, https://safeYouTube.net/w/KWsC.  Complete the Problem Set (p. 112, 113, 117 – see attached PDF) and Homework (p. 229 – 232).

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● SCIENCE:  Watch the informational video, “Parts of a Plant,” https://safeYouTube.net/w/z5nF.  Draw a picture of a flower and label each part.  Labels: root, stem, petal, leaf

● SOCIAL STUDIES:  None.

Wednesday, May 20th

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1if7fFRjnskz1aumiP1iPCs1ZGPqxJ9LVnfIwnCMUxj4/mobilebasic (Kindergarten grid)

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Here is an outline of today’s assignments (Wednesday, May 20th):

SPELLING:  ‘-ake’ word pattern (bake, cake, fake, lake, make, rake, take, shake) / write words in different colors using crayons or markers / watch video, https://safeYouTube.net/w/ACmF

● READING:  Listen to the story, “How I Became a Pirate,” https://youtu.be/y4m_BW5yddU

Discuss: In this story, the pirates were said to have “slept with one eye open.”  What does the author mean by this and why do you think the pirates did that? (Infer)

⭐️ Reading bag books + sight words (where, what, why, when) 📖

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● WRITING:  Reread pg. 1 of your “If I Was a Pirate…” story.  Make sure your pictures match your words and make corrections, as needed.  Turn to pg. 2 of your paper book.

Continue your story by describing the treasure you would have as a Pirate!  Discuss – What type of items would make up your treasure?  Why did you choose what you did?  Where would you keep your treasure?  Use pictures and words to continue your story. 

● MATH:  Lesson 13 (Module 5).  Watch the video, https://safeYouTube.net/w/fVsC

.  Complete the Problem Set (p. 107, 108 – see attached PDF) and Homework (p. 225, 227, 228).

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● SCIENCE:  None.

● SOCIAL STUDIES:  Watch the informational video about Memorial Day, https://safeYouTube.net/w/6bnF.  Discuss what you learned about this national holiday with mom or dad.  Consider writing a thank you letter to someone who has or is serving in the military!

Tuesday, May 19

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1if7fFRjnskz1aumiP1iPCs1ZGPqxJ9LVnfIwnCMUxj4/mobilebasic (Kindergarten grid)

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Here is an outline of today’s assignments (Tuesday, May 19th):

● SPELLING:  Sight Words (where, what, why, when) / write 4 times each using different colors.  Diagraphs video, https://safeyoutube.net/w/whlC

● READING:  Listen to the story, “How I Became a Pirate,” https://youtu.be/y4m_BW5yddU

Discuss:  Retell the story, “How I Became a Pirate,” to someone at home.  Don’t forget to include the characters, setting, problem, and solution in your retelling!  If you’re feeling like a challenge, have mom/dad record a video of you retelling the story + send it to your teacher!

⭐️ Practice your reading bag books + sight words 📖

⭐️ https://www.raz-kids.com/

● WRITING:  Make a paper book and write your own “If I Was a Pirate…” story!  Leave the cover page blank, for now.  Turn to page. 1.

Start your story by describing the setting (where does your story take place?), your pirate ship (what does it look like?), and your crew (who is with you on the ship?).  Use speech bubbles, pictures, and sentences to tell your story!

● MATH:  Lesson 12 (Module 5).  Watch the video, https://safeYouTube.net/w/DTsC.  Complete the Problem Set (p. 103 – see attached PDF) and Homework (p. 221, 223).

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● SCIENCE:  Watch the informational video about plants, https://safeYouTube.net/w/S7mF.  Discuss – what do plants need to survive?  Create a circle map with pictures and labels to show what plants need.

● SOCIAL STUDIES:  None.

Monday, May 18th

Reminder: This week we are off Friday, May 22nd and next Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day weekend. Friday’s plans are optional and not required to do. Keep sending in those pictures of your child’s work so I can give them a participation grade. Have a great week!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1if7fFRjnskz1aumiP1iPCs1ZGPqxJ9LVnfIwnCMUxj4/mobilebasic (Kindergarten grid)

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Here is an outline of today’s assignments (Monday, May 18th):

● SPELLING: ‘-ake’ word pattern (bake, cake, fake, lake, make, rake, take, shake) / watch video, https://safeYouTube.net/w/RAlF

● READING:  Listen to the story, “How I Became a Pirate,” https://youtu.be/y4m_BW5yddU

Discuss:  In the story, why do you think Jeremy Jacobs changed his mind about being a pirate?  Would you want to be a pirate?  Why or why not?

⭐️ Reading bag books + sight words (where, what, why, when) 📖

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● WRITING:  Write two reasons why you would want to be a pirate, OR two reasons why you would NOT want to be a pirate.

● MATH:  Lesson 11 (Module 5).  Watch the video, https://safeYouTube.net/w/qSsC.  Complete the Problem Set (p. 99 – see attached PDF) and Homework (p. 217, 219).

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● SCIENCE:  None.

● SOCIAL STUDIES:  Let’s learn about our country’s flag! Watch the video, https://safeYouTube.net/w/K5lF.  Can you make your own American Flag with mom or dad?