Friday, May 22, 2020

Good morning, everyone.

REMINDERS:

Daily meetings are held from 11:30-12:00 in the "Daily Reading and Writing Tasks" channel on Teams to go over the day's assignments. Recordings of these meetings will be available for review in that same channel shortly afterwards.

Weekly group meetings to discuss last week's financial literacy questions occur on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Click here for your group and scheduled time.

This week, be sure to submit all assignments under the "May 19 - May 22" activity on FreshGrade.

TODAY'S TASKS ARE:

1. Monthly News Article:

TODAY'S ARTICLE:

Take a good look at the political comic. After reading, answer the questions by either downloading and editing the page, writing your answers on a separate piece of paper, or typing them out in a word document. Upload your answers to FreshGrade.

2. Poetry

Each week we are going to learn about a new type of poem. Complete each daily task so that you are ready to create the best possible poem that you can at the end of the week.

THIS WEEK'S POEM: Acrostic.

There are several ways to write an acrostic poem. It can be a list, with a different item or characteristic (trait) on each line. See the example below. "Emma" is a list poem made up of phrases; "Tarzan" is a list poem made up of single words. Or, and acrostic poem can comprise a statement or question that works its way through the poem, as in the examples "Cat" and "Trash."

Today, you will create a good copy of your poem. You will need to color and add illustrations. Try to include drawings of things related to the theme of your poem or details about you. See the example below. Upload your poem to FreshGrade by Monday evening.

EXAMPLE:

3. Financial Literacy

TODAY'S QUESTIONS:
What are some different ways you could save money when grocery shopping, or buying lunch?
Is there a significant difference between the cost of a "homemade lunch" versus a "restaurant bought" lunch? You may have to do some research to answer this question.

Write down your answers to the daily question and save them. We will discuss these during next week’s scheduled Teams meetings.

4. Origami

THIS WEEK'S DESIGN:
Free choice! Choose your own origami design (one that we haven't done already) from a video or elsewhere. Practice it each day, and upload a short video to FreshGrade on Friday of you making it. Be sure to tell me what your design is.

5. Epic! https://www.getepic.com/sign-in

Read for at least 30 minutes.

6. Typing Club. nrmrd.typingclub.com

Practice for 20 minutes.

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Good morning, everyone.

REMINDERS:

Daily meetings are held from 11:30-12:00 in the "Daily Reading and Writing Tasks" channel on Teams to go over the day's assignments. Recordings of these meetings will be available for review in that same channel shortly afterwards.

Weekly group meetings to discuss last week's financial literacy questions occur on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Click here for your group and scheduled time.

This week, be sure to submit all assignments under the "May 19 - May 22" activity on FreshGrade.

TODAY'S TASKS ARE:

1. Monthly News Article:

TODAY'S ARTICLE:

After reading, answer the following questions in complete sentences by either downloading and editing the page, writing your answers on a separate piece of paper, or typing them out in a word document. Upload your answers to FreshGrade.

You will need to find a map of Germany to answer question 6.

2. Poetry

Each week we are going to learn about a new type of poem. Complete each daily task so that you are ready to create the best possible poem that you can at the end of the week.

THIS WEEK'S POEM: Acrostic.

There are several ways to write an acrostic poem. It can be a list, with a different item or characteristic (trait) on each line. See the example below. "Emma" is a list poem made up of phrases; "Tarzan" is a list poem made up of single words. Or, and acrostic poem can comprise a statement or question that works its way through the poem, as in the examples "Cat" and "Trash."

Today, you will continue planning an acrostic poem about yourself. Complete the worksheet below. Read the instructions before you begin.

TODAY'S WORKSHEET:

3. Financial Literacy

TODAY'S QUESTION:
How much do you think it would cost to buy groceries for yourself for a day? How about a week?

Write down your answers to the daily question and save them. We will discuss these during next week’s scheduled Teams meetings.

4. Origami

THIS WEEK'S DESIGN:
Free choice! Choose your own origami design (one that we haven't done already) from a video or elsewhere. Practice it each day, and upload a short video to FreshGrade on Friday of you making it. Be sure to tell me what your design is.

5. Epic! https://www.getepic.com/sign-in

Read for at least 30 minutes.

6. Typing Club. nrmrd.typingclub.com

Practice for 20 minutes.

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Good morning, everyone.

REMINDERS:

Daily meetings are held from 11:30-12:00 in the "Daily Reading and Writing Tasks" channel on Teams to go over the day's assignments. Recordings of these meetings will be available for review in that same channel shortly afterwards.

Weekly group meetings to discuss last week's financial literacy questions occur on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Click here for your group and scheduled time.

This week, be sure to submit all assignments under the "May 19 - May 22" activity on FreshGrade.

TODAY'S TASKS ARE:

1. Monthly News Article:

TODAY'S ARTICLE:

After reading, answer the following questions in complete sentences by either downloading and editing the page, writing your answers on a separate piece of paper, or typing them out in a word document. Upload your answers to FreshGrade.

2. Poetry

Each week we are going to learn about a new type of poem. Complete each daily task so that you are ready to create the best possible poem that you can at the end of the week.

THIS WEEK'S POEM: Acrostic.

There are several ways to write an acrostic poem. It can be a list, with a different item or characteristic (trait) on each line. See the example below. "Emma" is a list poem made up of phrases; "Tarzan" is a list poem made up of single words. Or, and acrostic poem can comprise a statement or question that works its way through the poem, as in the examples "Cat" and "Trash."

Today, you will continue planning an acrostic poem about yourself. Your task today is to fill in the worksheet about yourself. Read the instructions before you begin.

TODAY'S WORKSHEET:

3. Financial Literacy

TODAY'S QUESTION:
Do you pack your own lunch, if not who does? Or do you get money for lunch or get your lunch bought from a restaurant?

Write down your answers to the daily question and save them. We will discuss these during next week’s scheduled Teams meetings.

4. Origami

THIS WEEK'S DESIGN:
Free choice! Choose your own origami design (one that we haven't done already) from a video or elsewhere. Practice it each day, and upload a short video to FreshGrade on Friday of you making it. Be sure to tell me what your design is.

5. Epic! https://www.getepic.com/sign-in

Read for at least 30 minutes.

6. Typing Club. nrmrd.typingclub.com

Practice for 20 minutes.

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Good morning, everyone! I hope you all had relaxing and enjoyable long weekend.

REMINDERS:

Daily meetings are held from 11:30-12:00 in the "Daily Reading and Writing Tasks" channel on Teams to go over the day's assignments. Recordings of these meetings will be available for review in that same channel shortly afterwards.

Weekly group meetings to discuss last week's financial literacy questions occur on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Click here for your group and scheduled time.

This week, be sure to submit all assignments under the "May 19 - May 22" activity on FreshGrade.

TODAY'S TASKS ARE:

1. Monthly News Article:

TODAY'S ARTICLE:

After reading, answer the following questions in complete sentences by either downloading and editing the page, writing your answers on a separate piece of paper, or typing them out in a word document. Upload your answers to FreshGrade.

2. Poetry

Each week we are going to learn about a new type of poem. Complete each daily task so that you are ready to create the best possible poem that you can at the end of the week.

THIS WEEK'S POEM: Acrostic.

There are several ways to write an acrostic poem. It can be a list, with a different item or characteristic (trait) on each line. See the example below. "Emma" is a list poem made up of phrases; "Tarzan" is a list poem made up of single words. Or, and acrostic poem can comprise a statement or question that works its way through the poem, as in the examples "Cat" and "Trash."

Today, you will start brainstorming ideas for an acrostic poem about yourself. Your task today is to fill in the worksheet about yourself. Include as much information as possible (in point form).

TODAY'S WORKSHEET:

3. Financial Literacy

TODAY'S QUESTION:
Who is responsible for the food budget in the family?

Write down your answers to the daily question and save them. We will discuss these during next week’s scheduled Teams meetings.

4. Origami

THIS WEEK'S DESIGN:
Free choice! Choose your own origami design (one that we haven't done already) from a video or elsewhere. Practice it each day, and upload a short video to FreshGrade on Friday of you making it. Be sure to tell me what your design is.

5. Epic! https://www.getepic.com/sign-in

Read for at least 30 minutes.

6. Typing Club. nrmrd.typingclub.com

Practice for 20 minutes.

Friday, May 15, 2020

Happy Friday, everyone!

This week, be sure to submit all assignments under the "May 11 - May 15" activity on FreshGrade.

Today's tasks are:

1. Monthly News Article:

TODAY'S ARTICLE:

After reading, answer the following questions in complete sentences by either downloading and editing the page, writing your answers on a separate piece of paper, or typing them out in a word document. Upload your answers to FreshGrade.

2. Daily 6-Trait Writing

Use THIS WEEK'S ANSWERS to mark your own work. Then, use THIS WEEK'S WRITING PROMPT to write a story. Upload your writing to FreshGrade by Monday.

THIS WEEK'S WRITING PROMPT:
Use your ideas from day 4 to write a brief report about your favourite actor. Use powerful, precise language that will hold your reader’s attention.

TODAY'S WORKSHEET:

3. Financial Literacy

TODAY'S QUESTION:
What are the risks and rewards to running your own business?

Write down your answers to the daily question and save them. We will discuss these during next week’s scheduled Teams meetings.

4. Origami

THIS WEEK'S DESIGN:
“Far-Flying Paper Airplane” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDAjBIc7YKw
NOTE: You do not use square origami paper for this design -- regular rectangular paper will do!

5. Epic! https://www.getepic.com/sign-in

Read for at least 30 minutes.

6. Typing Club. nrmrd.typingclub.com

Practice for 20 minutes.

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Good morning, everyone.

This week, be sure to submit all assignments under the "May 11 - May 15" activity on FreshGrade.

Today's tasks are:

1. Monthly News Article:

TODAY'S ARTICLE:

After reading, answer the following questions in complete sentences by either downloading and editing the page, writing your answers on a separate piece of paper, or typing them out in a word document. Upload your answers to FreshGrade.

2. Daily 6-Trait Writing

Complete the posted worksheet. You may save the image and mark it up, copy it onto a separate piece of paper, or print it out – whatever works best for you. You do not need to submit these. I will post the answers so you can make your own work on Friday, along with your weekly paragraph writing assignment (which you will be required to hand in by Monday).

TODAY'S WORKSHEET:

3. Financial Literacy

TODAY'S QUESTION:
Does anyone your know currently run their own business? Remember, running your own business can be something as simple as mowing your neighbours’ lawn.

Write down your answers to the daily question and save them. We will discuss these during next week’s scheduled Teams meetings.

4. Origami

THIS WEEK'S DESIGN:
“Far-Flying Paper Airplane” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDAjBIc7YKw

NOTE: You do not use square origami paper for this design -- regular rectangular paper will do!

5. Epic! https://www.getepic.com/sign-in

Read for at least 30 minutes.

6. Typing Club. nrmrd.typingclub.com

Practice for 20 minutes.

Wednesday, May 13, 202

Good morning, everyone.

This week, be sure to submit all assignments under the "May 11 - May 15" activity on FreshGrade.

Today's tasks are:

1. Monthly News Article:

TODAY'S ARTICLE:

After reading, answer the following questions in complete sentences by either downloading and editing the page, writing your answers on a separate piece of paper, or typing them out in a word document. Upload your answers to FreshGrade.

2. Daily 6-Trait Writing

Complete the posted worksheet. You may save the image and mark it up, copy it onto a separate piece of paper, or print it out – whatever works best for you. You do not need to submit these. I will post the answers so you can make your own work on Friday, along with your weekly paragraph writing assignment (which you will be required to hand in by Monday).

TODAY'S WORKSHEET:

3. Financial Literacy

TODAY'S QUESTION:
What types of business might work well or have difficulty in your community?

Write down your answers to the daily question and save them. We will discuss these during next week’s scheduled Teams meetings.

4. Origami

THIS WEEK'S DESIGN:
“Far-Flying Paper Airplane” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDAjBIc7YKw

NOTE: You do not use square origami paper for this design -- regular rectangular paper will do!

5. Epic! https://www.getepic.com/sign-in

Read for at least 30 minutes.

6. Typing Club. nrmrd.typingclub.com

Practice for 20 minutes.