Monthly Archives: April 2020

Grading Information

I just wanted to touch base with all parents regarding the grading for work on google classroom. If an assignment isn’t turned in then no credit is given. I have been very generous with giving credit since I know that I cannot provide the help that is normally given. However, many students are just clicking ‘turn in’ and there is no actual work on the document. That will not be counted for work done because no work is being done. Secondly, if there is an instance where copying an assignment is suspected I will first contact the students. They can either do their own work or take zero credit. If I do not hear back from the student within 24 hours then I will be contacting parents. Copying is against the student code of conduct no matter the circumstances. If you have any questions please feel free to email or message me privately.

April 27th – May 1st 2020 Student Continuity of Learning Plan

April 27th-May 1st  2020: Student Continuity of Learning Plan:

  • We are suggesting students have a schedule for the following learning tasks. Students should begin their day with a healthy breakfast and begin on their learning. 
  • Students should be taking lots of breaks. Students should be getting daily activity. Play board games, Go Noodle etc. 
  • As a part of the Student Continuity of Learning Plan that has been provided by the district; we have guidelines that ensure the continuity of learning is provided for all students. 

Language Arts/Reading: 

  • All students will be expected to read each day and write a summary of what they read for the week.  Students can read a book from their home library, read a story on raz kids or readworks. The summary should be 3-5 sentences long. This should be turned in on google classroom. 
  • ReadWorks: All students should be signed up and working on assignments that are assigned on Readworks. There will be two assignments on Readworks this week. These will be due Monday May 4th 2020

Our essential learning is Cause and Effect within and between texts: 

The readworks article assigned for the week will focus on this skill. 

  • Spelling : Abbreviations Explanation:  A shortened form of a word or phrase that takes the place of the full word or phrase

Dr.  doctor, Jr.  Junior, Dept.  department, Hwy.  highway, Mr.  Mister, Appt.  appointment, Pkwy . parkway, Sr. Senior, Ex. Example, Ave. Avenue, Rep. Representative, lbs. Pounds, oz. ounces, govt. Government, Dbn. Dearborn, Kdg. Kindergarten, Gen. General , Capt. Captain, est. established

Spelling activities of your choice: paragraph using all the words, write the words three times each, color words, spelling sentences etc. 

Writing: 

Informational Writing: Cross Curricular Connection: 

Research Project on an animal. This writing project will be our focus for the next two weeks. You will choose an animal to research. Your writing must be informational and entertaining. The writing must be 3-5 paragraphs long. 

Choose an animal from the following list: Blue whale, bobcat, dolphin, brown bear, elephant, tiger, lion, zebra, frog, toad, sea turtle, armadillo, ostrich, panda, owls, robin. 

Below are some questions to help guide you in your writing and websites to find the information. Look to Google Classroom for a graphic organizer to use to help you organize your writing

What is my animal’s scientific name? What family does it belong to?What does my animal look like? What is my animal’s height/length, weight, wingspan (only if bird)? What does my animal eat? Is my animal a predator? If so, what does it hunt? How does my animal move? (swim, run, fly, hop, etc) How fast can my animal move?How does my animal care for its young? Is my animal extinct or endangered? How can my animal be saved?

Math:

We are in Module 5 in Math. 

This week we will be working on Lesson 4 and 5.

 In addition we will be assigning optional ixl problems. 

Please use ZEARN as a resource and Embarc 

Please look for the Math Lessons on Google Classroom. 

Social Studies: 

Below is the resource we will be using this week for Social Studies: 

Read pages p.116-123

Answer in a Google Document the questions below: 

Explain the Committees of Correspondence. 

Explain the Boston Massacre. 

Who was Samuel Adams?

Science: 

Mystery 6: Why did dinosaurs go extinct? https://mysteryscience.com/ecosystems/mystery-6/food-webs-flow-of-energy/212?code=OTA3MTEzNw&t=student

Watch the video, do the activity IF you can, and then answer the following questions.

  1. How could scientists figure out what dinosaurs ate by studying fossils?
  1. What animals do you think T. rex would eat? Why do you think that?
  1. How do you think a single asteroid hitting the Earth could cause all the dinosaurs to go extinct?
  1. Where do the living green plants get their energy?
  1. What new ideas do you have about why the dinosaurs went extinct? 

Read the Newsela article – “Theory that mammals became daytime dwellers after dinosaurs left” Answer the questions and then complete the writing prompt

Investigate: What does this article make you wonder about? Ask a question that would encourage future investigation of this topic or process. Explain why this question is interesting or important.

Watch the mini mystery “ Why are butterflies so colorful?” https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/butterflies?code=30a00bf15787c557c956d28357319649

 What are some ways that butterflies’ patterns and colors help them survive?

Write a three-five sentence summary of the mystery science mini-lesson above. 

Special Teachers Blogs

https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/zechar/ -Mrs. Zechar: Art

https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/webbl/ – Ms. Webb: Gym

https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/kizyb/ – Mrs. Kizy: Technology

https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/keyofg/ – Ms. Green: Music

https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/fifthgradeinstrumental/ – Ms. McKinstry: instrumental

Students will receive report card marks for these special areas in addition to their main courses so it is important to check in with these teachers and their blogs.

Google Meet Up Notes 4/22

It was awesome to see everyone and I hope I was able to answer your questions. We addressed some important things during this meet and I would like to summarize with you what we discussed.

My available times are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am -4:30 pm. What this means is that if you contact me during these times you can expect me to get back to you within the hour. However, if you do contact me at a different time I do have 24 hours to respond to you. The same for students; if I email you then you are expected to get back to me within 24 hours.

Our google meet ups will be Wednesdays at 1:00. I am keep attendance of who comes to these as part of your participation in our class.

I will hold “office hours” on google meet on Fridays at 3:00 for students that need any assistance.

Assignments are going to be due the Monday after they were given out. I am keeping track of who turns work in and will be giving a “grade”. M – for meeting, P – progressing, LP – limited participation.

Hope to see you next week at the meet up!

Important Numbers

Following the advice of government officials, we are working from home.  But, we will still be serving our community remotely.Contact information during shutdown:
General information:  313-827-3006 or communications@dearbornschools.org

Social emotional hotline – 313-827-8500 or dss@dearbornschools.org

Tech support – 313-827-8400

Human Resources & Student Services – 313-827-3068

Special Education – 313-827-7050

Google meet/hang out

We will be having another google meet on Wednesday, April 22 at 2:00 pm.  The purpose of this meeting  to check in and see how you’re doing.  I will be going over assignments for the week and can answer any questions you have.  If you need to ask me a private question we can set up a time.  We will also be setting the day/time for our next meeting.

 Directions:     

1.  In a web browser, enter https://meet.google.com/     

2.   Click Join or start a meeting     

3.  Enter nickname (this is the name of the meeting that I will be sending you)

Guidelines for Students:

1.  Take a look at your video BEFORE joining the meet/hangout.  Turning your camera off can reduce lag in the video so if you aren’t speaking consider turning it off. 

2.  When you enter the meet/hangout, mute yourself.  

3.  When you have a question, type in the textbox and wait for your teacher to call on you.

4.  When you have something to contribute to what is being said, but it is not your turn, use the chat feature in the right-hand corner.

5.  Wait for the teacher to call on you to unmute yourself.

6.  Only one student should talk at a time.

7.  Stay attentive.  Pay Attention to your teacher or other students who are speaking.

April 20th-April 24th 2020: Student Continuity of Learning Plan

  • We are suggesting students have a schedule for the following learning tasks. Students should begin their day with a healthy breakfast and begin on their learning. 
  • Students should be taking lots of breaks. Students should be getting daily activity. Play board games, Go Noodle etc. 
  • As a part of the Student Continuity of Learning Plan that has been provided by the district; we have guidelines that ensure the continuity of learning is provided for all students. 

Language Arts/Reading: 

  • All students will be expected to read each day and write a summary of what they read for the week.  Students can read a book from their home library, read a story on raz kids or readworks. The summary should be 3-5 sentences long. This should be turned in on google classroom. 
  • ReadWorks: All students should be signed up and working on assignments that are assigned on Readworks. There will be two assignments on Readworks this week. These will be due Monday April 27th

Our essential learning is Cause and Effect within and between text: 

The readworks article assigned for the week will focus on this skill. 

Writing: 

Informational Writing: Compare and Contrast: 

Watch the following video:

Read the following Articles: 

Art for Ocean animals

Drinking Water

Fill out a T-chart, double bubble,  or Venn Diagram:  Take notes on the video and closely read the articles. Answer the prompt below. 

Prompt:

Using your notes, write an informational piece that compares and contrasts the authors’ views on littering and pollution. You can include illustrations if you wish.  Include information from both texts to write about the topic knowledgeably. Use details from both passages and video. Include headings, facts, definitions and concrete details, examples and quotations.   Remember to use linking words and phrases to connect your ideas and conclude your writing in an interesting way. Also, remember to use correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing your informational piece. 

This should be 3 to 5 paragraphs long. Please turn in this writing piece into google classroom. This will be due on April 27th 

  • All students will be expected to practice their weekly spelling words:

quadrilateral, pentameter,unicycle, triangle,polygon, quadruple, triangular, hexagon, pentagon, uniform, dodecagon, heptagon, polyhedron, quadrangle, biweekly, bilateral, kilogram, centimeter, millimeter,kilometer

Spelling activities can include: 5 times each, ABC order, rainbow words, or a practice test.  This is due by April 27th

Math:

We are moving on to Module 5 in Math. 

This week we will be working on Lesson 1 and 3.

 In addition we will be assigning optional ixl problems. 

Please use ZEARN as a resource and Embarc 

Please look for the Math Lessons on Google Classroom. 

Social Studies: 

Below is the resource we will be using this week for Social Studies: 

Read pages p.109-115

Answer in a Google Document the questions below: 

1.How did the attitudes and beliefs of the Colonial American people change toward Great Britain and why? 

2.  What impact did the French and Indian war have on the beliefs and attitudes of the British and the colonists? 

3. What does Treason mean? Boycott? 

Science: 

Web of Life Newsela articles: “What is Biosphere?” 

Watch the following Mini-lesson on Mystery Science

https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/april-fools?code=45722d4739ea78c8a6a23b436d525480

Write a three-five sentence summary of the mystery science mini-lesson above.