Weekly Memo (April 6-10)
Week One In the Books
We made it through week one of remote learning! (We did make it, right?!)
Between running my first few Zoom meetings, answering questions, troubleshooting issues, writing online lesson plans, helping Cooper and Millie Kate with their classes, keeping an eye on a 4-year-old and a 2-year-old, and helping take care of a newborn baby, this was quite a week! Friday tired was a new kind of tired for me.
But that’s ok. In spite of all that, it was a good week for me, and I hope it was a good week for you.
I was asked some great questions from students (that I probably wouldn’t have been asked in class), I was able to pinpoint some specific math skills we need to work on, I was able to meet with small groups as we start reading a new book together, and I was able to see all of my students again a few different times this week through Zoom. I’d call that a win!
For me, this past week was trying to figure out a routine, creating workspaces, and learning the new ways we’ll be doing things. I’m guessing it was like that at your home as well.
This week should be a little smoother. I’m looking forward to adding some science and social studies lessons to our work routine, and I think the kids will really enjoy them.
Have a great week! If you need help or have any questions, please let me know!
Mr. C.
Monday, April 6
- Bible
- 10-15 Minutes of Bible Reading/Journaling
- This is just like we've been doing in class (your choice).
- Since you don't have your journal with you, you may write on notebook paper instead.
- Share with someone what you read today.
- Ruth Assignment- April 6
- Watch the video posted in GC.
- Read Ruth 1:1-22.
- Complete 15.1 Ruth is Loyal in your Bible workbook (pg. 57).
- Take a picture of assignment and submit on GC.
- English/Reading
- Take Reading Comprehension Quiz (Chapters 1-6)
- Read Chapters 7-8 (pp. 77-106) of Indian in the Cupboard.
- Math
- IXL Practice over recommended skills (10 minutes or until mastery— whichever comes first)
- M.3- Multiples of unit fractions: find the missing numbers
- M.20- Multiply two fractions
- Lesson 76 (Multiplying Fractions)
- Watch the Math Set 76 Video Lesson (link in Google Classroom)
- Complete the Math Set 76— April 6 math set (Saxon Math book)
- Write answers on notebook paper.
- Check your work using the link provided in Google Classroom.
- After checking your work, complete the Self-Report Math Set 76— April 6 form (link provided in Google Classroom).
- Science
- Watch Mystery Science: How Fast Does the Earth Spin?
- Complete assignment How Fast Does the Earth Spin? and submit.
Tuesday, April 7
- Bible
- 10-15 Minutes of Bible Reading/Journaling
- This is just like we've been doing in class (your choice).
- Since you don't have your journal with you, you may write on notebook paper instead.
- Share with someone what you read today.
- Ruth Assignment- April 6
- Watch the video posted in GC.
- Read Ruth 2:1-23
- Complete 15.2 Ruth is Loyal in your Bible workbook (pg. 58).
- Take a picture of assignment and submit on GC.
- English/Reading
- Read Chapters 9-10 (pp. 107-129) of Indian in the Cupboard.
- Reading groups 1, 2, & 3 will meet (see GC for Zoom link).
- Washington Close Reading Assignment (Part One)
- Math
- IXL Practice over recommended skills (10 minutes or until mastery— whichever comes first)
- Lesson 77— Converting Units of Weight and Mass
- Watch the Math Set 77 Video Lesson (link in Google Classroom)
- Complete the Math Set 77— April 7 math set (Saxon Math book)
- Write answers on notebook paper.
- Check your work using the link provided in Google Classroom.
- After checking your work, complete the Self-Report Math Set 77— April 7 form (link provided in Google Classroom).
Wednesday, April 8
- Bible
- 10-15 Minutes of Bible Reading/Journaling
- This is just like we've been doing in class (your choice).
- Since you don't have your journal with you, you may write on notebook paper instead.
- Share with someone what you read today.
- The Crucifixion of Jesus (assigned reading & questions)
- English/Reading
- Read Chapters 11-12 (pp. 130-157) of Indian in the Cupboard.
- Reading groups 4, 5, & 6 will meet (see GC for Zoom link).
- Math
- IXL Practice over recommended skills (15 minutes or more)
Lesson 78- Exponents and Square RootsWatch the Math Set 78 Video Lesson (link in Google Classroom)Complete the Math Set 78— April 8 math set (Saxon Math book)Write answers on notebook paper.Check your work using the link provided in Google Classroom.After checking your work, complete the Self-Report Math Set 78— April 8 form (link provided in Google Classroom).- Science
- Watch Mystery Science: Who Set the First Clock?
- Complete assignment Who Set the First Clock? and submit.
Thursday, April 9
- Bible
- 10-15 Minutes of Bible Reading/Journaling
- This is just like we've been doing in class (your choice).
- Since you don't have your journal with you, you may write on notebook paper instead.
- Share with someone what you read today.
- The Crucifixion of Jesus (assigned reading & questions)
- English/Reading
- Take Reading Comprehension Quiz (Chapters 7-12)
- Read Chapters 13-14 (pp. 158-191) of Indian in the Cupboard.
- Washington Close Reading Assignment (Part Two)
- Math
- IXL Practice over recommended skills (10 minutes or until mastery)
- Lesson 78- Exponents and Square Roots
- Watch the Math Set 78 Video Lesson (link in Google Classroom)
- Complete the Math Set 78— April 8 math set (Saxon Math book)
- Write answers on notebook paper.
- Check your work using the link provided in Google Classroom.
- After checking your work, complete the Self-Report Math Set 78— April 8 form (link provided in Google Classroom).
Friday, April 10 (Good Friday)
- No School Activities Scheduled
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