Monday, March 23, 2020

Week of 3/23-3/27

Week of 3/23-3/27

My 4th grade kiddos-My email address is: averzosa@stmsf.org
 Remember to email me when you need help with any questions! I will be available between 8am-3pm Monday through Friday :)

I will post daily on the blog/Google Classroom by 10am

Here is a link to help you use ST math at home: St Math Info
 
Don't forget to check your email/google classroom! 

Please make sure to take attendance daily 


Dr.Colorado is back from maternity leave and is available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Here is her contact info if needed: hcolorado@stmsf.org.

Upcoming Tests:
Language Arts Vocabulary Test: Thursday, April 2nd
Language Arts Vocabulary

Math Topic 10 test: Friday, April 3rd 


 
Mrs.Wong's dog Poppy heard Ralphie was able to meet all of you on Friday so she wanted to say hello! (Nathan, we know you'll love this)



Daily Classwork:
Monday 3/23 (minimum day)


We will be having another ZOOM meeting tomorrow at 10:30am!
If you aren't able join us, that is okay! 
I've sent an email with the Meeting ID/Link information but I will also post it on google classroom as well.

 Our topic will be "What are you reading?" Please be prepared to explain what you are reading right now-give us a few details about the plot and who your favorite character is in the book. Looking forward to seeing all of you tomorrow!

 Math:
Our new math topic is Subtracting Fractions with unlike denominators.
You will be using your math book today. I've created a google slides again with step by step instructions (just like we were in math groups!) that I've posted on google classroom. 
After you've looked at the slides, please complete pg.258 Guided Practice (#1-6) AND Independent Practice (#7-12) and then please stop. I will post the answers at 12pm so AFTER you correct your work, turn it into google classroom. Please remember to write your corrected score nicely and neatly at the top.

Work on ST math for at least 20 minutes

Language Arts:
Look up definitions of your new spelling words (1-15) and turn into google classroom.
Spelling Words 
We are going to take our Spelling test on Friday-more details on that to come!

Adventure Story:
We are going to pretend you are entering a storytelling contest! You will be writing an adventure story. I want you to make the "judges" feel the excitement, danger and surprise of the adventure! It can be about a treasure seeker, magic, our solar system, a exotic country/place, robots in the future, etc. You will be graded on your creativity so try to be as creative as possible!

The ONLY thing that is due today is your Paragraph outline. I've posted a copy for all of you on google classroom so you should be able to write directly on the worksheet.
It is a T-chart just like we completed in class when we wrote about our favorite movies! Remember, this is very informal. You may even just write bullet points as your answers.
Paragraph Outline 

Reminders: Your stories always need a title.
You always need a beginning, middle and conclusion when writing a story.
While you are completing your T-Chart and brainstorming, the more details you add, the easier it will be to write your story! 
Be as creative as possible!

Read for 30 minutes and complete a reading journal entry. I will be checking them on Friday so you will have to turn in 5 entries into google classroom by then. You may write them all on one google doc or write them down separately. Don't forget to use 7up sentences and to date EACH one of them. 

P.E.
 Playing Card Workout


Religion:
Work on your brochure and turn it in tomorrow into google classroom. Don't get rid of it because you will be using it later this week. Make sure to color your brochure as well!

Social Studies:
You will be using your Social Studies book today. Please read pg.148-155. Don't do the think about it questions yet please.

Review your vocabulary. You will be taking a quiz on this on Thursday. I'll explain later this week on how I will be administering this.
Social Studies Vocabulary 

Here is a brain break for today whenever you feel the need!
You might have to download the GoNoodle app on your Ipad/computer to access this:
https://app.gonoodle.com/activities/mood-walk?s=category&t=Manage%20Stress&sid=22
There are a ton of fun activities on GoNoodle to help you get some of your energy out-think of it as an indoor recess ;)

Tuesday 3/24:
Student Council has started recording the morning announcements!
Here's the link to our STM Media Youtube Channel

Math:
Complete the problems on pg.258 and 259 (#13-28)
I will post the answers at 2:00pm so AFTER you correct your work, turn in your work with your corrected score into google classroom. I've also posted the google slides with the instructions again if you need any reminders.

 Language Arts:
Zoom Call at 10:30! If you aren't able to join us, no worries!

Our topic will be "What are you reading?" Please be prepared to explain what you are reading right now-give us a few details about the plot and who your favorite character is in the book. Looking forward to seeing all of you tomorrow!

Complete the relative pronoun worksheet I've left for you on google classroom. I've also left instructions on google classroom. I've created the document so you should be able to write directly on it. 


Work on your new Vocabulary Charts. I know we weren't able to have a test on the last set but we are going to start fresh ;)
The words are on pg.387 -You only need to do these words today:
archaeologist
artifact
currency
galleon
merchant
Once you've completed your vocabulary charts, turn them into google classroom. You may type them on a google doc or write them on binder paper. Remember your sentences should be 7up sentences!
 

Read for 30 minutes and complete a reading journal entry. I will be checking them on Friday so you will have to turn in 5 entries into google classroom by then. You may write them all on one google doc or write them down separately. Don't forget to use 7up sentences and to date EACH one of them. 

Library/Tech:
Ms.Sancada has been kind enough to record herself reading "James and the Giant Peach"!
Here is the link where she is reading the first 3 chapters.
James and the Giant Peach Chapters 1-3
and then play any of the hangman games for 30 minutes 
You may choose any of the topics they provide you with!
https://www.factmonster.com/games/hangman

Religion:
Work on your brochure and turn it in today into google classroom. Don't get rid of it because you will be using it later this week. Make sure to color your brochure as well!

Science:
Read Chapter 1-Lesson 3 pg.B20-B25 and watch this video about water pollution
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Om42Lppkd9w
Please don't do the checkpoint questions yet.

Mandarin:
Instructions from Miss.Kate  
Videos/Worksheets from Miss.Kate 

Social Studies:
Review your vocabulary. You will be taking a quiz on this on Thursday.You will be taking your quiz on quizlet. I will explain how I will be sending this out to you.
Social Studies Vocabulary 

Here is another brain break from GoNoodle whenever you feel the need! Remember you may need to download GoNoodle on your own Ipad/Computer to access this.
https://app.gonoodle.com/activities/how-to-floss?s=category&t=Guided%20Dance&sid=38

Wednesday 3/25:
So much fun "seeing" you all yesterday!
I thought it would be fun to have a "Question of the Week" while we are doing distance learning. So our Question this Week is: 
"What or Who puts you in a good mood? Why?"

 We will have another ZOOM meeting tomorrow at 10:30am where you will be telling us your answers. Now, don't worry you don't need to have a long answer! You can just tell us in a few words who/what puts you in a good mood and why.
I will post the meeting link on google classroom later today.
You will also have time again to ask any questions!
If you can't join us, no worries!

Math:
Complete the Subtracting Fractions with Unlike denominators worksheet I've posted.
You will have to write your answers on binder paper. Make sure to show your work, simplify your answers and don't rush!
I will post the answers at 2pm today, so you may correct your work. AFTER you correct your work, turn it into google classroom with your corrected score.
I've also left the google slides just in case you need reminders


Work on ST math for at least 20 minutes

Language Arts:
Like we discussed yesterday, we will be taking our Spelling test while on ZOOM on Friday!
If you can't join us, no worries. Just have someone at home give you the test and then email me with your corrected score.

#1-11 will be meeting from 9:30-10:10
#12-21 will be meeting from 10:20-11:00
I will email the zoom links tomorrow


Adventure Story: rough draft: due tomorrow, Thursday 3/26
I've returned your outlines back to you. Use these to write your rough draft of your adventure story.

You need to make sure you have a title

You story needs to have at least 3 long paragraphs (you may write more,3 paragraphs is the minimum) 
You should be writing using 7up sentences
In order to make sure your story flows properly, your story needs a beginning, middle and a conclusion. 
The more details you include in your story, the more interesting it will be to the reader
The more creative you are, the better!
Remember you are trying to make your readers feel the excitement, danger and surprise in your story!

Read for 30 minutes and complete a reading journal entry. I will be checking them on Friday so you will have to turn in 5 entries into google classroom by then. You may write them all on one google doc or write them down separately. Don't forget to use 7up sentences and to date EACH one of them

P.E.
Fitness Bingo 

Social Studies:
Study your vocabulary. You will be taking a quiz on this tomorrow. You will be taking your quiz on quizlet. I will send out the link tomorrow.
Social Studies Vocabulary 

Music:
Recorder Prop Practice

Science/STEM: due Friday
Build a paper airplane and test how far it can fly. As an extra challenge, after you test fly it, try adding some items to it (coins, more paper, etc) and then test how well your plane flies with some weight on it! Have fun with it! 
After you have tested it, record yourself explaining how you made it and also record yourself flying it with and without the extra items on it. Show us the difference between the two!
This is due on Friday 3/27.  


Here is another brain break from GoNoodle whenever you feel the need! Remember you may need to download GoNoodle on your own Ipad/Computer to access this.
https://app.gonoodle.com/activities/tap-this-way?s=category&t=Brainercise&sid=46

Thursday 3/26

 Social Studies:  
Please try and take this first thing when you wake up so if you have questions, I can help you during our ZOOM call.
Use this link to take the Social Studies Vocabulary quiz on quizlet. 
 Social Studies Vocabulary Quiz

Please remember to take this quiz like you would in class:
Try and find a quiet place if possible, take your time, and you aren't allowed to use any notes.

Remember if you spell something wrong and it marks it wrong, don't worry! I won't count it as wrong.
I should automatically get your responses but just in case I end up needing it, please take a picture of your score and turn it into google classroom.

Math:
Complete the K5 Subtracting Fractions with unlike denominators worksheet I've added.There are 12 problems. The answers are already posted with the worksheet. Please complete the worksheet first ( you will have to write your answers on binder paper)
Make sure to show your work and simplify your answers!
Then scroll down, look at the answers and correct your work. After you've corrected your work, please turn it into google classroom with your corrected score written at the top :)
I've also added an extra worksheet that you don't have to do-it's just extra math if you want some more practice


Language Arts:
ZOOM meeting at 10:30 where you will be telling us your answers to our
Question of the Week: Who/What puts you in a good mood? Why?
 Now, don't worry you don't need to have a long answer! You can just tell us in a few words who/what puts you in a good mood and why.

 Like we discussed, we will be taking our Spelling test while on ZOOM tomorrow.
If you can't join us, no worries. Just have someone at home give you the test and then email me with your corrected score.

#1-11 will be meeting from 9:30-10:10
#12-21 will be meeting from 10:20-11:00
I will email the zoom links tomorrow


Adventure Story: rough draft: due today, today 3/26
I've returned your outlines back to you. Use these to write your rough draft of your adventure story.

You need to make sure you have a title

You story needs to have at least 3 long paragraphs (you may write more,3 paragraphs is the minimum) 
You should be writing using 7up sentences
In order to make sure your story flows properly, your story needs a beginning, middle and a conclusion. 
The more details you include in your story, the more interesting it will be to the reader
The more creative you are, the better!
Remember you are trying to make your readers feel the excitement, danger and surprise in your story!

Read for 30 minutes and complete a reading journal entry. I will be checking them on Friday so you will have to turn in 5 entries into google classroom by then. You may write them all on one google doc or write them down separately. Don't forget to use 7up sentences and to date EACH one of them

Religion: due tomorrow, Friday 3/27
I've returned your brochures to you so please use them to make a video presenting your saint! I will eventually share these on the blog so we can all see them :)
This is what would I like you to include in your video:
1.Name of your Saint
2.Their feast day
3.Their place of appearance
4.Their contributions to the church 
5. Their important influences
6. The character traits you chose to describe your saint and why
7. How you can honor your saint
If you would like to add more, you may!

Science/STEM: due Friday
Build a paper airplane and test how far it can fly. As an extra challenge, after you test fly it, try adding some items to it (coins, more paper, etc) and then test how well your plane flies with some weight on it! Have fun with it! 
After you have tested it, record yourself explaining how you made it and also record yourself flying it with and without the extra items on it. Show us the difference between the two!
This is due on Friday 3/27


Mandarin:
 Instructions from Miss.Kate
Video/Worksheet from Miss.Kate 

Here is your brain break for today for whenever you feel the need!
https://app.gonoodle.com/activities/i-gotta-feeling?s=category&t=Guided%20Dance&sid=38

Friday 3/27:
Math:
Complete the worksheet I've posted on google classroom. The answers are already posted with the worksheet. Please complete the worksheet first ( you will have to write your answers on binder paper)
Make sure to show your work and simplify your answers!
Then scroll down, look at the answers and correct your work. After you've corrected your work, please turn it into google classroom with your corrected score written at the top :)


Work on ST math. I have tried to "assign homework" so you might be able to work on ST math like you do in class. Try it out and let me know!

On Tuesday, we will have ZOOM review sessions to prepare for our Math test on Friday, April 3rd
Your math test will be on Adding And Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators
 Our Math review sessions on Tuesday will be:
#12-21 will be from 9:30-10:20
#1-11 will be from 10:30-11:10
Please bring a piece of binder paper and a pencil. We can pretend like we are in math groups in class!
I will explain how we will be taking this Math test next week but it will be taken while on ZOOM.

Language Arts:
  Spelling test on ZOOM
If you can't join us, no worries. Just have someone at home give you the test and then email me with your corrected score.
Please have a piece of binder paper and a pencil ready

#1-11 will be meeting from 9:30-10:10
#12-21 will be meeting from 10:20-11:00

Finish your Vocabulary Charts.
The Vocabulary Words you need to complete today are on pg.389
Colony
Examine
Preserve
Route
Trade

The Language Arts Vocabulary test will be on Thursday April 2nd. We will also take this on ZOOM. It'll be just like we normally do in class ;)
I will post the time for this ZOOM session on Tuesday.

Read for 30 minutes and complete a reading journal entry. Turn in 5 entries into google classroom today. You may write them all on one google doc or write them down separately. Don't forget to use 7up sentences and to date EACH one of them

Science:
Complete the checkpoint questions on pg.B25 (1-4) and turn them into google classroom

Religion: due today
I've returned your brochures to you so please use them to make a video presenting your saint! I will eventually share these on the blog so we can all see them :) Make sure to be speaking loudly and clearly.
This is what would I like you to include in your video:
1.Name of your Saint
2.Their feast day
3.Their place of appearance
4.Their contributions to the church 
5. Their important influences
6. The character traits you chose to describe your saint and why
7. How you can honor your saint
If you would like to add more, you may! 

Science/STEM: due Today
Build a paper airplane and test how far it can fly. As an extra challenge, after you test fly it, try adding some items to it (coins, more paper, etc) and then test how well your plane flies with some weight on it! Have fun with it! 
After you have tested it, record yourself explaining how you made it and also record yourself flying it with and without the extra items on it. Show us the difference between the two!