Weekly Memo (March 30-April 3)
Remote Learning Plan
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I don’t know about you, but this year’s spring break was not what I had expected! We were supposed to go to Silver Dollar City, hang out with friends and family, and spend 4 days at a family camp. We didn’t get to do any of that, but that’s ok. At least we got to have a parade— that’s a first!
Although it was a different spring break, I appreciated the time being home and s-l-o-w-i-n-g d-o-w-n. In the busyness of life, this was much needed for the Collier crew as we do our best to remain healthy and help slow down the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus.
I hope it was a good break for you as well.
As much as I wish we were going back to school today, we’ll still be getting back (sort-of), and I’m thankful for that. This week is both exciting for teachers, students, and parents, but it can also be a stressful one.
As I planned our lessons and work for this week, I tried to be really mindful of the excitement and stress that will come from doing something we’ve never actually done before— remote learning. Our class’s plan is below. It’s designed to be asynchronous (can be done at any time) but also interactive (we’ll have some Google Meet and Zoom times to visit as a class). The Google Classroom page will update each day with links, assignments, and directions, so if everything isn’t there right now, don’t panic.
If you run into any problems or if I can help, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me!
Later this week, I’ll be sending a survey link just to find out how it’s going at your home. Please look for that and send me your feedback.
I’m praying for your families. Hang in there.
Mr. C.
Monday, April 30
- 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.
- Reading
- 20-30 Minutes of Independent Reading (100,000 Word Goal)
- Math
- IXL Practice over recommended skills (10 minutes or until mastery)
- Complete the RL Math Review— Monday, March 30 assignment located in Google Classroom
- You may print the assignment OR write answers on notebook paper.
- Check your work using the link provided in Google Classroom.
- After checking your work, complete the Self-Report RL Math Review- Monday, March 30 form (link provided in Google Classroom).
- English/Writing
- Write a first draft of a Personal Narrative that describes your typical day from the past two weeks.
- Type your narrative using the Google Doc provided in Google Classroom.
- Your paper should include important details and descriptive writing techniques.
- Be sure to have an introduction and a conclusion.
- Focus on transitions to help tell the story of your day.
- It would be wise to do a quick pre-write to organize your thoughts, but that it is not required.
Tuesday, March 31
- 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.
- Complete Samson Assignment— March 31 (located in Google Classroom)
- Reading
- We will begin reading Indian in the Cupboard. (A copy of the book can be found in the box of student materials sent home.)
- Watch trailer to Indian in the Cupboard (link in Google Classroom)
- Sign-up for Reading Groups (link in Google Classroom)
- Read chapters 1-2 (pp. 1-31)
- Math
- IXL Practice over recommended skills (10 minutes or until mastery)
- Lesson 74 (Units of Length)
- Watch the Math Set 74 Video Lesson (link in Google Classroom)
- Complete the Math Set 74— Tuesday, March 31 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 74— Tuesday, March 31 form (link provided in Google Classroom).
- English/Writing
- Revise/Edit Personal Narrative (look for revisions from Mr. Collier)
Wednesday, April 1
- 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.
- Complete Samson Assignment— April 1 (located in Google Classroom)
- Reading
- Literature Circle groups 1, 2, & 3 will meet using Google Meet link (link & meeting times will be provided on Google Classroom)
Read chapters 3-4 (pp. 32-53) of Indian in the Cupboard.- Math
- IXL Practice over recommended skills (10 minutes or until mastery)
- Lesson 75 (Changing Improper Fractions to Whole or Mixed Numbers)
- Watch the Math Set 75 Video Lesson (link in Google Classroom)
- Complete the Math Set 75— April 1 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 75— Wednesday, April 1 form (link provided in Google Classroom).
- English/Writing
- Revise/Edit Personal Narrative (look for revisions from Mr. Collier)
Thursday, April 2
- 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.
- Complete Samson Assignment— April 2 (located in Google Classroom)
- Reading
- Literature Circle groups 4, 5, & 6 will meet using Google Meet link (link & meeting times will be provided on Google Classroom)
Read chapters 5-6 (pp. 54-76) of Indian in the Cupboard.- Read chapters 3-4 (pp. 32-53) of Indian in the Cupboard.
- Math
- IXL Practice over recommended skills (10 minutes or until mastery)
- Pre-Test
- Complete the RL Math Pre-Test 15A— Thursday, April 2 assignment
- Write answers on notebook paper.
- Check your work using the link provided in Google Classroom.
- After checking your work, complete the Self-Report Math Pre-Test 15A— Thursday, April 2 form (link provided in Google Classroom).
- English/Writing
- IXL Practice over recommended grammar skills (listed in IXL and Google Classroom)
- Revise/Edit Personal Narrative (look for revisions from Mr. Collier)
Friday, April 3
- 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.
- Complete Samson Assignment— April 3 (located in Google Classroom)
- Reading
Read chapters 7-8 (pp. 77-106) of Indian in the Cupboard.- Read chapters 5-6 (pp. 54-76) of Indian in the Cupboard.
- Math
- IXL Practice over recommended skills (10 minutes or until mastery)
- Math "Test" (NOT FOR A GRADE!)
- Complete the RL Math Test 15B— Thursday, April 3 assignment
- Write answers on notebook paper.
- Check your work using the link provided in Google Classroom.
- After checking your work, complete the Self-Report Math Test 15B— Friday, April 3 form (link provided in Google Classroom).
- English/Writing
- IXL Practice over recommended grammar skills (listed in IXL and Google Classroom)
- Revise Personal Narrative.
- Submit final draft of Personal Narrative.
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