Religion
Opening Prayer (at the beginning of the day we will together receit this prayer)
Lord thank you for a new day.
Please go before me and clear the way.
Thank you for protecting me.
Thank you for guiding me.
Thank you for loving me.
In Jesus's name. Amen
Closing Prayer
I fold my hands and softly say, thank you for a lovely day. Amen.
Lord thank you for a new day.
Please go before me and clear the way.
Thank you for protecting me.
Thank you for guiding me.
Thank you for loving me.
In Jesus's name. Amen
Closing Prayer
I fold my hands and softly say, thank you for a lovely day. Amen.
This link is to be used for future Religion lessons.
Student-Home Website (http://www.pearsoncanada.ca/school/growinginfaith/student-home/) username: pvnccdsb / password: Student99 www.pearsoncanada.ca/school/growinginfaith/student-home/
Student-Home Website (http://www.pearsoncanada.ca/school/growinginfaith/student-home/) username: pvnccdsb / password: Student99 www.pearsoncanada.ca/school/growinginfaith/student-home/
Language Arts
Language - Epic - reading program.
I have signed the children in the classroom up to a reading program called Epic. This program has been made available to teachers and students for free. I have sent out an invite and email note explaining the program. The classroom code is hgr1550 The website and log in https://www.getepic.com/sign-in You will click on the tab that says teacher and students. On this page you will see where it asks for the classroom log in ... that is hgr1550. This will bring you directly to our classroom page. Students click on their name (they will also see a cute avator) and choices are given for books that they can read or have read to them. Enjoy this site! I will be posting specific reading material in the website form Epic to compliment our learning.
Sparks - Reading program
This is a new leveled reading program purchased by our board. Over the next few weeks I will be assessing the children on their reading level and sending this information home so that you can access appropriate leveled reading materials in your own time. Direct links and information about login are also available in the Google Classroom under language. Login information has been sent home with your child. If you have any questions please email me.
Class Code is CPEQWS
spark.pearson.com/
Class Code is CPEQWS
spark.pearson.com/
Frindle Commercial Activity - In-class
Students will be working in groups to create a commercial for the novel they just completed called "Frindle" This will be a collaborative project that will be completed during class time. Thank you for your cooperation in this learning as attendance is important so that full participation can be achieved.
Mrs. Langer
Mrs. Langer
Poetry - Vocabulary
Students will be given these terms and definitions in class in for the form of a game. They will also be given time in class to practice these terms in preparation for the poetry quiz the week of May 30. If you would like to practice at home please use the terms and definitions below.
Alliteration - The repetition of the beginning consonant sounds in words Example - Cherry Crash Chocolate Cream
Imagery - Creates a picture in the reader's mind - Example "The land was blanketed in a white layer of snow."
Metaphor - A comparison of two different things. Doesn't use like or as. Example "Their cheeks were roses."
Meter - A rhythmic pattern in poetry that is usually repeated.
Onomatopoeia - Sound words. Example Burrrr, boing, chatter, zap
Personification - Giving things that are not human, the personalities or actions of humans , "The pie was calling my name."
Repetition - To repeat sounds, words, phrases, or whole lines in poem
Example of Repetition. Poem by Robert Frost The woods are lovely dark and deep
But I have promises to keep
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
Rhyme - Words that end in the same sound, end rhyme
Rhyme Scheme - The pattern of rhymes Example ABAB - The first and third lines rhyme and the second and fourth lines rhyme. See above for example
Rhythm - The musical quality of a poem
Simile - A comparison of two things using like or as - Example - "As cool as a cucumber."
Stanza - A division in a poem named for the number of lines it contains. Example
Winter Storm
In the winter it's every kid's dream
As snowflakes begin to appear
That suddenly there will be a blizzard These 4 lines are a stanza in a poem
And they'll cancel school for the year
Although most kids will settle,
and I am inclined to agree,
They could merely close school for one day -
One day would be fine by me.
Theme - The message about life that the poem conveys
Tone - The attitude or mood the author creates
Hyperbole - A deliberate exaggeration Example - Check out this website to read some funny hyperbole poems
poetry4kids.com/poetic-device/hyperbole/
Alliteration - The repetition of the beginning consonant sounds in words Example - Cherry Crash Chocolate Cream
Imagery - Creates a picture in the reader's mind - Example "The land was blanketed in a white layer of snow."
Metaphor - A comparison of two different things. Doesn't use like or as. Example "Their cheeks were roses."
Meter - A rhythmic pattern in poetry that is usually repeated.
Onomatopoeia - Sound words. Example Burrrr, boing, chatter, zap
Personification - Giving things that are not human, the personalities or actions of humans , "The pie was calling my name."
Repetition - To repeat sounds, words, phrases, or whole lines in poem
Example of Repetition. Poem by Robert Frost The woods are lovely dark and deep
But I have promises to keep
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
Rhyme - Words that end in the same sound, end rhyme
Rhyme Scheme - The pattern of rhymes Example ABAB - The first and third lines rhyme and the second and fourth lines rhyme. See above for example
Rhythm - The musical quality of a poem
Simile - A comparison of two things using like or as - Example - "As cool as a cucumber."
Stanza - A division in a poem named for the number of lines it contains. Example
Winter Storm
In the winter it's every kid's dream
As snowflakes begin to appear
That suddenly there will be a blizzard These 4 lines are a stanza in a poem
And they'll cancel school for the year
Although most kids will settle,
and I am inclined to agree,
They could merely close school for one day -
One day would be fine by me.
Theme - The message about life that the poem conveys
Tone - The attitude or mood the author creates
Hyperbole - A deliberate exaggeration Example - Check out this website to read some funny hyperbole poems
poetry4kids.com/poetic-device/hyperbole/
"Frindle" - Novel Study
Students will be introduced to this novel the week of Feb. 22. A hard copy will be loaned to the children at school. An audio version is also available through You Tube. children are encouraged to read along with the class. Assignments, vocabulary, comprehension questions and STEM challenges will be assigned as students progress through this learning. This is a great little novel.
Frindle read aloud chapter 1-3 www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwdq19h581w&t=2s
Frindle read aloud chapter 4-6 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et-p-CHxSjE
Frindle read aloud chapter 7-9 www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf4Eteo5QJk&t=1s
Frindle read aloud chapter 10-12 www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG0mO9sC4_E
Frindle read aloud chapter 13-15 www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXfxDvSE7Ow
For Vocabulary Assignment link to online game www.studystack.com/flashcard-439609 this will be an in class assignment but students can play game from home.
Frindle read aloud chapter 1-3 www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwdq19h581w&t=2s
Frindle read aloud chapter 4-6 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et-p-CHxSjE
Frindle read aloud chapter 7-9 www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf4Eteo5QJk&t=1s
Frindle read aloud chapter 10-12 www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG0mO9sC4_E
Frindle read aloud chapter 13-15 www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXfxDvSE7Ow
For Vocabulary Assignment link to online game www.studystack.com/flashcard-439609 this will be an in class assignment but students can play game from home.
Biography Writing. Assigned Jan. 24
Students will do completing a biography of someone they have chosen. The picture to the left is an example of the completed project. Students have been given a book to get them started but they can also access the internet to learn more about their person. They can read or listen to video to help them.
Yesterday - Monday Jan. 24, students created their own learning goal and success criteria for this assignment. See below.
Biography Assignment Grade 3/4
A biography is a true story that someone else writes about someone's life.
Learning Goal - writing - become better at writing and research and how to write a biography by providing information about someone's life as you learn new words and history from their lifetime experiences. Learning Goal - reading - To better understand how to read for research and finding new information. Read for enjoyment and learning.
Success Criteria
Important detail of what is happening in their life.
Example - name, where they live / lived, parents, siblings, education
Provide dates in the order they happened.
Example - Date of birth, death, important life events
Write in your own words
Keep it interesting and write it as a story.
What did you learn about yourself after reading this biography. What message is there?
List of student and person they are writing the biography on.
Madison - Lucy Maud Montgomery, Isaac - Tim Horton, Josh - Barack Obama, Audrey - Helen Keller, Arionna - Helen Keller, Nevaeh - Terry Fox, Hannah - St. Mother Teresa, Zach - The Wright Brothers, Danny - Queen, Thiago - Pele, Ryker - Michael Jackson, Miles - Walt Disney, Zain - Albert Einstein, Brooklyn - Justin Beber, Ella - Miley Cyrus, Arianna - Rosa Parks, Liam - Thomas Edison, Gabe - Thomas Edison , Kali - ?, Cayson ?
Yesterday - Monday Jan. 24, students created their own learning goal and success criteria for this assignment. See below.
Biography Assignment Grade 3/4
A biography is a true story that someone else writes about someone's life.
Learning Goal - writing - become better at writing and research and how to write a biography by providing information about someone's life as you learn new words and history from their lifetime experiences. Learning Goal - reading - To better understand how to read for research and finding new information. Read for enjoyment and learning.
Success Criteria
Important detail of what is happening in their life.
Example - name, where they live / lived, parents, siblings, education
Provide dates in the order they happened.
Example - Date of birth, death, important life events
Write in your own words
Keep it interesting and write it as a story.
What did you learn about yourself after reading this biography. What message is there?
List of student and person they are writing the biography on.
Madison - Lucy Maud Montgomery, Isaac - Tim Horton, Josh - Barack Obama, Audrey - Helen Keller, Arionna - Helen Keller, Nevaeh - Terry Fox, Hannah - St. Mother Teresa, Zach - The Wright Brothers, Danny - Queen, Thiago - Pele, Ryker - Michael Jackson, Miles - Walt Disney, Zain - Albert Einstein, Brooklyn - Justin Beber, Ella - Miley Cyrus, Arianna - Rosa Parks, Liam - Thomas Edison, Gabe - Thomas Edison , Kali - ?, Cayson ?
Journal Writing - ongoing
If you are away for an extended period of time get some line paper or work on your computer and create a Google Doc. Each day write about what is new, how you are feeling and what you are doing. Remember to include a date. Write 3-4 sentences and check your work for proper use of capital letters, punctuation and spelling. Return to me when you return.
Descriptive Words - Anchor Charts
Writers Checklist
Follow the chart below to ask different types of questions.
The blue or 1 section is level 1 questions. Similar to yes or no responses. While the red or 4 level questions are questions that require thought, opinions, reflection in the response. It is these questions that you will gain the most information. |
Q- Chart |
Creating a Media Literacy Poster - to be assigned at a later date.
Learning Goal - To better understand media texts and to create a text for a certain purpose and audience using appropriate forms, conventions and techniques.
Create a poster to advertise a product. It can be a product that already exists or something that you invent.
Following our lesson on what to include in a poster design a effective poster to advertise and sell your product.
Remember to include a heading, images, copy or brief description of your product and a signature or logo.
Remember to think of your target audience. Who will buy this product? or Who will want this product?
You should use the entire space on our paper or poster board.
You should use colour, pattern texture, and be neat and organized.
You should use effective language that will grab the audiences attention. Remember Alliteration is effective.
Create a poster to advertise a product. It can be a product that already exists or something that you invent.
Following our lesson on what to include in a poster design a effective poster to advertise and sell your product.
Remember to include a heading, images, copy or brief description of your product and a signature or logo.
Remember to think of your target audience. Who will buy this product? or Who will want this product?
You should use the entire space on our paper or poster board.
You should use colour, pattern texture, and be neat and organized.
You should use effective language that will grab the audiences attention. Remember Alliteration is effective.
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