Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Hangout Guidlines

Dear Parents and Scholars,

Our classroom hangouts is a great resource to ask questions, review assignments and stay connected.
I am available to help students on a daily basis from 9-5, Monday through Friday.
* any hangout texting or calling is to be school related during these hours**

After 5 pm the class hangouts is off limits- it is for school communication only. 
If students want to talk after hours it is via parental permission, and students need to be mindful of which hangout they are chatting in. (No calling or chatting with scholars before 9 am)

Hangouts Guidelines:

-Be in a quite place (without T.V., pets, loud noises, etc.)
-Wear appropriate clothing, and behave appropriately
-We have limited time, so in order to get the most out of our small group sessions it is important that:
              -everyone stay quite
              -speak when you are called on
              -be ready to participate

Over the past few days we all have had fun exploring hangouts, re-connecting with each other, and that has been very important because we have not seen each other for 3 weeks! 
However, with new technology, comes new responsibilities- let’s me mindful and respectful on our learning time together.

I will meet with small groups on Tuesday and Thursday.
Group AA @ 12 noon(LA, FA, EA, HB, JS)
Group B@ 12:30 (RC, BD, HD, ZH)
Group C @ 1pm (LJ, EM, GM, AN, DP)
Group D @ 2pm (SB, NP, MD, BB, GA)

Thank you for your continued support.

10 AM CHECK IN (REQUIRED)

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS
https://forms.gle/eixPt3RwPwTP1pM46

3/31 Tuesday’s work

Math:  Quadrilaterals
Objective:  “I can identify quadrilaterals.”
Tools:  Ipad, refer to text book p.336 (quadrilaterals have special names)
Directions:  Complete workbook p. 124, 1-8,  then complete IXL review skill Z.1(angles)

Reading/Listening:  Develop listening skills
Objective:  “I can listen to a story and identify elements of narrative fiction.”
Tools:  ipad, pencil, paper, and your ears
Directions:  click on the link below and listen to Eric Carlisle, The Mixed up Chameleon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrmZeXf7ScU

You will probably need to listen to the story more than once.  What is the POV?, What is the theme or lesson?  What is the setting? Who is the main character? What is the plot? Is the chameleon’s conflict internal or external?  Do you hear the use of figurative language? (Similes, personification, metaphors, etc.) Be prepared to share your findings, today on hangouts, for a small group discussion.
*Check with your parents about your scheduled time.

Vocabulary:  EasyCBM, Vocabulary 4_3

Social Studies/Religion:  St. Patrick
Go to Newsela, read about St. Patrick and answer the questions



Monday, March 30, 2020

End of Day


Art Assignment for Week 3


This week you are going to draw a cross. Start by researching crosses from various artists!!! Next, draw and color your own cross. Remember to always use the most of your paper space. Color the background, too! Be creative!!!!

Ms. Lola

10 a.m. Check In




What 5 things would I want, if I was stranded on a desert island?

Click on the link below and write your response.
https://forms.gle/uSuoLnAhyEEUZWhW7



Friday, March 27, 2020

3/27 Friday Check Out


Week 2-Friday, March 27

Math:  Polygons
Objective:  "I can identify shapes."
Tools: Math wkbk p. 123
Directions: click on the link below to view Math Antics video, then complete wkbk p. 123
https://youtu.be/IaoZhhx_I9s

Reading: Develop an understanding of how children in Italy are coping with the Corona virus.

Objective:   "I can recognize the effects of the corona virus on children world wide."
Tools:  ipad and Newsela
Directions: visit newsela, click on the icon on the right side bar, found on the classroom blog
1. Read the assigned article Video games strain Italian internet as Corona virus keeps kids home
2. Question set- complete the assigned quiz as it relates to the text

Science:  Circulatory System
Objective:  "I can label parts of the heart and explain how it works."
Tools: Science book, notes, and I-pad
Directions:  review notes and reading from page 151, then complete Circulatory System Seesaw activity.

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Check In/Out


                                                     Petunia says,  “Go out and play!”



Morning Check In- All Scholars Needed Please Respond (time doesn’t matter, just need to hear from you)

Listen to “Let the Sun Shine In” by Aquarius (yesterdays check in/out song).  Then click on the google forms link below and respond to each question.

https://forms.gle/KZ5UVVdtPoDSy8B17

Art Assignment for Week 2, Remote Learning




This post is from Ms. Lola:
This week you are going to learn about Picasso, a famous Cubist artist, that is famous for his portraits. Research about Picasso and his portraits and write a paragraph about what you learned. You can see his portraits are “funny” with different shaped eyes, mouth, ears, and distorted nose. Next draw your own Picasso portrait!!! Be creative and have fun!!! Miss you all!!!
*My apologies for posting late- I thought I posted it already, but I did not.


Morning Greeting- Thursday 3/26


Week 2- Thursday, March 26


Math:  Circles
Objective:  "I can identify parts of a circle: radius, radii, and diameter."
Tools: math workbook, pencil, highlighter, ipad
Directions:  Click on the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBMiH3W774o&t=4s             

Science:  Respiratory and circulatory systems
Object:  "I can show and tell how oxygen and nutrients are delivered to cells."
Tools:  Science text book, pencil, science note book and ipad
Directions: Skim and scan pages 147-148 to familiarize yourself with the respiratory system, stop and jot details that catch your interest.   Then visit BrainPOP and follow directions.

https://www.brainpop.com/dashboard/assignments/c6ddb9f0f5377978/periods/1e32abdb1f525f22

 Religion:  Liturgical Year
Objective:  "I can identify feast and seasons of the Liturgical year."
Tools:  Religion workbook, pencil and highlighter. Ipad
Directions:  Read pages 136-137, then visit seesaw, complete and submit Seasons of the Church

Grammar: Adverbs
Object: " I can create sentences using adverbs."
Tools: ipad and seesaw
Directions: go to seesaw and complete the adverb activity

Stop, Drop and Read: select a text on epic, or select a book from home and enjoy some quiet reading time. At the of end the day, email Mrs. Miller the story you chose to read, along with a summary.

Earlier finishers:  IXL Math W.5 (types lines) and IXL ELA O.1 (put sentences in correct order)

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

3/25, Wednesday’s Check In/Out

Listen to  “Let the Sunshine In” by Aquarius.  Think about how this song connects to the Beatles song “Here Comes the Sun.”  Consider how the songs are alike and different? What is the message or the theme of the song? Be prepared to share at tomorrow’s morning check in time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06X5HYynP5E

Thanks for another great learning day!  

Morning Check In: Here Comes the Sun

Listen the the Beatles song “Here Comes the Sun”. Then respond the questions on google forms.

Here Comes the Sun:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUNqsfFUwhY

Google Forms:  https://forms.gle/e5gWM5s2xNtdjWPD7

Listen to the song more than once, so you can get a good feel for it before going to google forms.

Hope everyone is off to a good start this learning day!

Week 2- Wednesday, March 25

Math: Rays, Angles, and Lines
Objective: "I can correctly identify rays, angles, and lines."
Tools:  IXL, math text book Chapter 10, and any notes taken
Directions: complete IXL Math skills W.4

Reading:   Fiction
Objective: " I can read narrative fiction and I can re-tell the story in correct order."
Tools:  Readworks
Directions:  visit readworks.org, read The Magic Glasses, then complete the question set.

 Science:
How can your brain control your body?
Objective:  "I can identify the brain, nerves and how the brain processes information."
2.  Click on grade 4
3.  Click on the assignment How can your brain control your body?
4.   Watch and listen to the instructor.  Participate in the experiments as prompted. Create your very own science note book to record the experiments and notes. 

Grammar:  Adverbs 
Objective:  "I can correctly choose adverbs to complete sentence and tell how it is being used; when, how, or where."
Tools: iPad, email
Directions:  click on the link below  to watch video, and take quiz

https://www.brainpop.com/dashboard/assignments/fb024c2eb49c30b8/periods/1e32abdb1f525f22

*if you have not set up your child for brain pop visit the directions found on the post dated 3/19

Religion:  The Liturgy of the Church
Objective:  "I can explain why the church gathers to celebrate the liturgy."
Tools:  Religion workbook, pencil and highlighter
Directions:  Read pages 134-135, then complete the activity on p. 135


Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Afternoon Check In/Out


We love to listen to music and discuss the meaning of the lyrics, the mood created through the instruments, and so forth.  To date we’ve discussed “Where do I Go?, “Eleanor Rigby” and many more.  Sorry for being late today, but my mom needed me to take her to the doctors (she is fine).
Click on the link below and listen to Here Comes the Sun by the Beatles.  Enjoy!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUNqsfFUwhY

🌞🐱🍍

Tuesday morning check in:) Please respond no matter the time. Thanks!!

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Greetings


Science Experiment Directions: Involuntary Muscle Movement

Floating Arms

The Set Up

Have your child stand in a doorway with their arms touching each side.  Then have them press into the doorframe as hard as they can for about a minute.  (This one might be tough for younger children if they don’t quite get staying still and pressing hard for that long, but older children can experience this.)  After a minute has passed have them step forward out of the doorway and watch their arms mysteriously float up.

The Science

Why do your arms float on their own?  This is known as the Kohnstamm phenomenon. It is an involuntary contraction of the muscles after a prolonged voluntary contraction.  Basically, you are choosing to press your arms against the doorway, this is the voluntary contraction.  Once you step away your muscles maintain the contraction even though you have stopped trying to push.  This is the involuntary contraction.  You can repress this floating reaction by pressing your arms tightly to your side.

Week 2: Tuesday, March 24th

Monday, March 23, 2020

Time to stop and reflect- Let’s give thanks!


Afternoon check In - A day in review


 Scholars please post your end of day review by following these directions:
Click on the link below.  This link will take you to google forms.  You will need to sign in using your  new St. Ann email address.
There will be 5 questions for you to answer, the day in review will cover grammar and science.
This is not for a grade, do the best you can.    This is google form is new, so hope it goes well!! Let me know if you have any issues.

https://forms.gle/Ri8Syy9NKwRoRUzp6

10 am check in

Padlet is being most difficult today.  Instead of responding to a Padlet survey, I want you to go to Seesaw, go to activities and complete the brief exit ticket- Parallel and Perpendicular lines- but only after you have finished your math work.
Thanks:)

Learning Day in a Nutshell


Sunday, March 22, 2020

Week 2- Remote Learning, Monday, March 23, 2020


Monday: March 23rd

Math: Angles
Objective:  "I can identify angles using angle characteristics"
Tools: Math wkbk. p. 119 and 121, pencil and highligther
Directions:
1. Cut and paste the link below into your webbrowser, view lesson, then complete wkbk pgs. 119(you may refer to Chapter 10 in your math textbook for additional support and examples)
https://learnzillion.com/lesson_plans/7574-identify-angles-using-angle-characteristics/

Reading: Drawing Conclusions and referring back to a text to find answers
Objective:  "I can draw conclusions and find text evidence in short reading passages"
Tools:reading work book, pencil, highlighter
Directions: Visit easycbm and read the short passages on skill set CCSS 4_5, then complete the workbook assignment (exit ticket)
Click on this link:  easyCBM  
1. enter teacher name:  kris.miller
2. select all students, then enter your name
3. enter test name-CCSS 4_5

Reading pwkbk, p. 243, drawing conclusions

Science: What are the skeletal and muscular systems?
Objective: "I can identify how the skeletal and muscular system work together to support and move my body".
Tools:  paper, pencil highlighter, tape, books and construction paper
Directions:  Read pages 140 and 141.  Complete the direct inquiry, p. 140 and complete the graphic organizer, p.141 *if possible take a picture of your experiment and email to kris.miller@sascolts.org

Grammar: Adverbs
Objective:  "I can tell what an adverb does and provide examples."
Tools:  Grammar workbook, p. 89 1-15
Directions:  cut and paste the linkbelow to view video, then complete workbook p. 89
https://youtu.be/14fXm4FOMPM

Thursday, March 19, 2020


You’ve successfully created 4KM 2020!
The Class Code is
hire4169
Scholars go to BrainPop and follow the directions below:

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

How to join Newsela



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Mrs. Miller’s Fantastic Scholars

Share this Class Link with your class.
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Share this Class Code with your class.
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Happy reading,
Newsela

Sunday, March 15, 2020

Art assignment

Art Assignment    Week of March 16th-20th

Hi!!!


This is the lesson plan for the week!!


We will be working on knowing Georgia O’keeffe, one of the most famous American artist.Start by researching her life and styles of painting, and write a couple of paragraphs about what you learned.Next,pick one of her paintings that you like the best, and draw it on any kind of paper, adding your own twist to your drawing.Use art supplies if you have them!! If you don’t have art supplies it is ok. Finally, on the back of the paper, write why you pick that painting. Don’t forget to write the name of the painting.


Be creative and have fun!!!I know you can do it!!!


Ms. Lola 

  Click on the link below to watch a brief bio of O'Keefe and her art
https://youtu.be/C3iKpM0H6Ek

Friday, March 13, 2020

Padlet Survey

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Long distance learning

Welcome to a great adventure!

 This week we are engaging in "long distance" learning.  I am posting work that should keep scholars busy, but it should not be overwhelming.  This is new territory and it is hard to gauge if the work being assigned is to much, or to little.  As usual, if you should have any questions, comments or concerns please email and I will get back to you asap.  The assignments below are grouped by subject:

Week: March 16th -20th

Math:  Area and Perimeter
Flocabulary:  Area and Perimeter Flocabulary
students will need to use my email address to login: kris.miller@sascolts.org, Dauphine1227
after watching the video,  students can complete the read & respond and quiz
IXL: BB.1 perimeter,  BB.9  area
Easy CBM:  easyCBM  Math measurement 4.1
1. enter teacher name:  kris.miller
2. select all students, then enter your name
3. enter test name-Math Measurement 4_1

ELA: Comparative/Superlative  Adjectives    
Brain Pop:  Adjectives.   Watch video as a refresher login: SASColts Password:  SASColts1
brainpop   
IXL:  OO.10  adjectives to compare

Reading:
Call of the Wild novel study-read and work on packet by the week's end students should have read chapter 5 and completed work in the packet.  (chapter 4 should be completed also)

Readworks:  The Farmer, the snake, and the Eggs and Bacon class code: K5C5T6

Science and Religion:   Seesaw
Religion:  Easter Around the World
Science: Bees/Steam Activity

*on Friday students will complete and submit The Week in Review (on seesaw)