May 11-May 15
Question: What travels around the world, but stays in one spot?
See answer at the bottom of this page.
See answer at the bottom of this page.
Please check the library and music website for weekly activities!
Math:
First: Word Problems with Pictures
- Complete the Word Problems with Pictures
- Check your answers using the Answer Key - Word Problems with Pictures
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Second: Word Problems
- Complete the Word Problems
- Check your answers using the Answer Key - Word Problems
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Third: Math Makes Sense
1. Complete the Math Makes Sense sheets.
Note:
- Page 2 (p.286) skip question 7. Reflection is optional.
- Page 3 (p.289) MathLink and Reflect is optional.
- Page 4 (p.292) skip question 6 and 7; MathLink is optional.
2. Check your answers using the Answer Key Math Makes Sense
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Note:
- Page 2 (p.286) skip question 7. Reflection is optional.
- Page 3 (p.289) MathLink and Reflect is optional.
- Page 4 (p.292) skip question 6 and 7; MathLink is optional.
2. Check your answers using the Answer Key Math Makes Sense
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Last: MS Teams Numeracy Task
- Go the MS Teams assignments and answer the math question (numeracy task) that you find.
- Don't forget to submit your work when you are done!
Bonus: Looking for more? Check out the optional math puzzle, or make your own!
Creative Writing: Story Writing Draft
Authors, you have been tasked with creating a children's picture book for the Kindergarten students! This week you will work on writing your story. Look back at your storyboard from last week, and don't forget to include LOTS of detail! Check the story writing rubric before you begin.
The focus of the week is on your writing. You can sketch some images if you would like, but remember we will be writing final copies in the coming weeks. This is when you will need to add detailed images.
Note: You can either print the story writing document on MS Teams, or use it as a guide as you write on your own paper. Alternately, if you are looking for a digital option, you can type your story in a word document.
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The focus of the week is on your writing. You can sketch some images if you would like, but remember we will be writing final copies in the coming weeks. This is when you will need to add detailed images.
Note: You can either print the story writing document on MS Teams, or use it as a guide as you write on your own paper. Alternately, if you are looking for a digital option, you can type your story in a word document.
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Novel Study
Novel Study Book: A Boy Called Bat
Tasks for the week:
Please do not read ahead! There will be activities connected to the assigned reading each week.
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Tasks for the week:
- Read chapters 11-15.
- Complete the novel study questions.
- Complete the vocabulary section in the novel study package.
Please do not read ahead! There will be activities connected to the assigned reading each week.
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Optional Activities:
STEAM Design Challenge: Animal Rescue!
In chapter 5 of A Boy Called Bat, we learn that Bat’s mom has rescued a baby skunk after its mother had been hit by a car. Sometimes animals get stuck in challenging places and have to be rescued creatively. Thankfully, there are animal lovers like Bat and his mom who will go to great lengths to help animals in need!
Instructions:
Your challenge is to design and create a device that would rescue a (plastic) animal from a well, deep enclosure or tight space.
Materials:
Use found materials to create and design your animal rescue device.
Instructions:
Your challenge is to design and create a device that would rescue a (plastic) animal from a well, deep enclosure or tight space.
Materials:
Use found materials to create and design your animal rescue device.
Cursive Writing: A page a day for the month of May!
Complete one page of cursive writing each school day for the month of May.
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Find the cursive writing package on MS Teams.
Answer: A stamp!