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Online Learning Week 13
June 15th - June 18th
You all did such a great job with remote learning. I'm super proud of all of you! I can't wait to see you again in the Fall! Have a great summer and don't forget to check out the Margaret Heggan Library. They are doing some really neat things this summer!
Online Learning Lesson 12 - June 8th -12
Hi Happy Huskies! This site is currently under construction. While you wait, here's a suggested Summer Reading List for students going in grades 3-5. You can make comments on any of the suggested reading books, or let us know of some other great titles on this
PADLET. Padlet is a message board. Post something for others to read.
Also, please finish any unfinished work. I am entering grades this week.
Suggested Summer Reading Books
3rd - 5th Grade
One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling
24 Hours in Nowhere by Dusti Bowling
Front Desk by Kelly Yang
Because of the Rabbit – Cynthia Lord
Malala’s Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai
Bob by Wendy Mass
A Boy Called Bat Series by Elana Arnold
Percy Jackson Series - Rick Riordan
Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling
The Babysitters Club series by Raina Telgemeier
The Land of Stories series by Chris Colfer
Owl Diaries series by Rebecca Elliott
Weird School series by Dan Gutman
I Survived series by Lauren Tarshis
Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths
Eerie Elementary series by Jack Chabert
Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series by Andres Miedoso
Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
Mary Fry Private Eye series by Janet Tashjian
Warriors Series by Erin Hunter
Puppy Place series by Ellen Miles
43 Old Cemetery Road series by Kate Klise
The Wild Robot series by Peter Brown
Ballpark Mysteries series by David A. Kelly
Geronimo Stilton by various authors
Jake Maddox series books
Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels by various authors
Spirit Animals series by various authors
Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland
Who Was series books by various authors
Where is series books by various authors
You Choose books by various authors
Online Learning Lesson 12 - June 8th -12
Monday - You have a review day. Please turn in any unfinished assignments. I am working on the grades this week. You are ahead of the other classes! Tomorrow I will be posting a summer review bookshelf. You will have access to suggested Summer Reading Books all summer. Remember to keep reading 15 minutes a day even throughout the summer. You have done such a great job this year and I am super proud of your progress. Please check back tomorrow or at your convenience for some really great reads.
Online Lesson 11
June 1, 2020 - June 5, 2020
Hello Hurffville Huskies! Awesome work last week; I really enjoyed reading your responses on Nearpod. I can't believe that it has been over eleven weeks since we were at school together. I want to make sure that you remember how to use Destiny Discover, to see which books you have checked out from the library.
LEARNING TARGET: I CAN USE DESTINY QUEST TO VIEW WHICH BOOKS I HAVE CHECKED OUT OF THE LIBRARY.
Follow the steps below:
1. Go to FlipGrid and watch the presentation on Destiny Quest.
2. Respond and let me know that you know which books you have out, or anything else you would like to share.
3. Return library books when you return the rest of your materials.
ONLINE LEARNING LESSON 10
May 25, 2020 - May 29, 2020
I hope you enjoyed your break. This week we are going to learn why it is so important to learn from the PAST and the PRESENT.
โLearning Target: I can research the importance of learning from the PAST and the PRESENT using Pebble Go Next.
Nearpod Lesson:
Nearpod is cool because you can log into different places on the web right from the slides. They are interactive. Please don't forget to go to the 3rd slide and type in 2 facts that you learned.
1. Log into Nearpod by following this LINK. Use Code MKSQD.
2. The username and password for PebbleGoNext.
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username: hurffville
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password: school
It VERY IMPORTANT that you type your FIRST and LAST NAME when you sign on, so I can give you credit for your work.
Nearpod code is: MKSQD
Keep up the good work!
Online Lesson 9
May 18th - May 22nd
Hi guys. You have all been working so hard and I wanted to let you know that I read all of your responses and give you credit for completion. Thanks for all of your work.
Positivity Project
This week we will be discussing gratitude. Gratitude means to be thankful.
Target learning goal: I can connect to a biography.
Instructions:
Listen to BrainPop about Clara Barton and tell why you are thankful for someone like Clara Barton. Follow this Nearpod using code XJOUK.
Thanks and have a great week!
Online Lesson 8
May 11, 2020 - May 15, 2020
Welcome back to another week of remote learning. I miss seeing all of you each week. I hope you are doing well, and staying safe. Keep up the good work.
โLearning Target: I can listen to and make connections to a story.
This week you will be listening to the story Iggy Peck, Architect on Nearpod, and making connections to the story.
It VERY IMPORTANT that you type your FIRST and LAST NAME when you sign on, so I can give you credit for your work.
Nearpod code is: CJVDG
Keep up the good work!
Fourth Grade Assignments
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Week 7
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May 4th- May 8th
Target: I can learn about Cinco de Mayo through research.
Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that is celebrated on May 5th. In this Nearpod lesson, you will practice your research skills by reading an entry on the database PebbleGo, and then reflecting on what you learned about it.
To access the Nearpod, click here. Use the code TEOGF to join. This is very important: use both your first and last name when you sign on, so I know whose work it is! :)
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Fourth Grade Assignments
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April 27th-May 1st
Online Learning Week 6
Target: I can identify the purpose of a character in a story.
Hi fourth-graders! I hope you enjoy our lesson this week! It's themed around our Positivity Project character strength of the week!
Click here to access the Nearpod for this lesson. Use the code HPDVF to join, and don't forget to use your first and last name!
TIPS: Log into Tumblebooks directly from NearPod. Students seem to have more success using Laptops. Ipads don't always take you to the right places in Nearpod. If you have any trouble email me at carmenia@wtps.org.
Online Lesson 5
April 20th-April 24th
Welcome back, Huskies. I hope you had a fantastic Spring Break!
Target: I can read about animals in honor of Earth Day.
This week, we celebrate Earth Day. In honor of Earth Day, we'll be reading a book about the life cycle of a sea turtle called Turtle, Turtle, Watch Out! by April Pulley Sayre. While you read this book, consider: How can people help protect sea turtles? List three ways you saw people helping sea turtles in this story.
Click here to access the Nearpod for this lesson. Use code JTPFA.
DON'T FORGET TO USE YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME!!!
Grade 4
Online Lesson 4 - April 6th - April 10thActivity - Use this time to catch up with any missing assignment. You're doing great! I miss all of you guys and I can't wait to see you soon.Remember to read at least 20 minutes a day.Grade 4
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Online Lesson 3
Target: I can figure out the meaning and message in media.
Hello 4th graders! Welcome back! Missing you all!
Activity: Now that we are all online, it's important that we understand the content in the media, or become media literate. Watch this video to learn more about media literacy.
You may need a code to access this video.
username: carmenia
password: hurff2020
Assessment: Take the quiz when you are finished. If you miss an answer or two, no worries, watch the video and try again. Feeling smart? Try the challenge. Good Luck!
Try the games out at the bottom of the page!
And as always, make sure you read 20 minutes every day! See you soon.
Online Lesson 2
Target: I can paraphrase information.
Welcome Back 4th Graders! Hopefully, you've had lots of time to read!
Activity: Today we are going to learn how to properly paraphrase information. It's an important skill to learn. Click here to watch the video.
You may need a code to access this video.
username: carmenia
password: hurff2020
Assessment: Take the quiz when you are finished. Feeling smart? Try the challenge. If you miss an answer or two, no worries, watch the video and try again. Good Luck!
Try the games out at the bottom of the page!
And as always, make sure you read 20 minutes every day! See you soon.
Online Lesson 1
Learning Target: I can define plagiarism and explain how to avoid it.
Click below to access the Plagiarism, Citations and Paraphrasing...Oh My! Blendspace. Review the first three blocks as needed so that you can explain what plagiarism is to someone at home. If you would like to, you can practice playing the Goblin Threat Plagiarism Game from the fourth block for fun.
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