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We FINALLY get to see the other half of the school! For consistency, we will mirror what we did in Block A as much as possible, but will vary instructional activities in keeping with themes, holidays and events taking place during the months of September and October.
We will take our "show on the road" next Friday, September 7th due to Picture Day in the Media Center. Link to Orientation Activities from Block A Ellis-Paul 4th - Genre Review video Kahoot (missglc & eperkins) Introduction to Book Talks Ramos - DLI 2nd - Resources in Spanish (Tumble Books & Mango Languages) Last week we read Be Quiet, the story of Rupert and his quest to make a wordless book. As a follow up, we are going to explore wordless books this week so students will have a better understanding of this particular "genre" of book.
Basically, the reader does an in-depth picture walk of the book to create a story map and then drafts of his/her own version of what happened in the story. No two stories will be exactly alike as you'll discover when we share out. Let's look at this example of how to "read" a wordless picture book. This week we'll continue learning about what a RIVER ROLE MODEL looks like in the library.
Shared Reading: Be Quiet (and others, depending on time available). Video Clip on Book Care featuring our friend Pigeon. Brain Pop Choosing a Book Video Book Care activity with real examples, tools of the trade Book Care Rule Chart for Matching Activity First check-out to demonstrate understanding of RIVER expectations during checkout process. (Book care follow-up activity to be completed while waiting to be called for check-out.) Other: Tumblebooks demonstration for 2nd and 3rd grades (8-10 block); Biblionasium and intro to Book Talks for 4th AC and gifted 5th. Big phrase for reviewing library rules and procedures, right? Well, this will be the focus of our library lessons for the first 1-2 weeks of both rotations - very much like the other enrichment teachers and your own classroom teacher(s).
BUT...librarians just want to have fun...so... Shared Reading: Second Grade - Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie Third, Fourth and Fifth Grades - Once Upon a Slime Lesson: Library Rules & Procedures Video Clip Whole Group Discussion/Kahoot Quiz (depending on grade/equipment available) Practice transitioning to tables for 10 minute activity and then practice lining up for dismissal. Pete the Cat Rock On Activity Sheet Once Upon a Slime Activity Book 50 ways to make slime Hi River Role Models!
Ms. Harris and I have had a lot of fun setting out all of the NEW books we can't wait to share with you! At Meet & Greet, we saw a number of familiar faces and met some new friends we look forward to getting to know during enrichment time this year. The burning question is, "When are we going to make slime?" Answer: Sometime this year! The next burning question is, "When is Boomer coming?" Answer: More often than last year! We will definitely incorporate more technology using the Kahoot, SeeSaw and Nearpod applications. You may also have the opportunity to make crystals, sidewalk chalk, fabric flowers and play with food. We'll take a virtual field trip or two around the world (hopefully using some cool VR glasses thanks to our book fair last spring!). The school has purchased a typing software program for the entire school, so you'll also get to flex your keyboarding muscles. Maybe, just maybe, you'll type as fast as me before the year's over! :-) See you soon! Mrs. Kent I hope you are continuing to read this summer...
Jessie A. is in the lead for the most minutes read so far this summer. Are you recording your minutes in Biblionasium? Be sure to do this. You can find login information here and on the school's website. Summer Reading Program Information CCPL Library Rock SRP Video All CCSD students are challenged to read 1500 minutes this summer! Studies have shown that students who read more as children learn more and, as a result, earn more as grown-ups! SO READ! Log your reading minutes here! CCSD Summer Reading Program links Cobb County Public Library links Don't forget to R.E.A.D. to Boomer at the Smyrna Public Library. Helpful Reminders: Biblionasium login: Lunch #/Computer Password Library PASS login: Lunch #/4 digit PIN Your PIN = Month + Day of Birth Boomer's Birthday is January 3rd. His PIN would be 0103. Ever wonder about the history behind this humble staple in your first aid kit?
Shared Reading: The Boo-Boos that Changed the World by Barry Wittenstein Watch & Learn How adhesive bandages are made News report from CBS news on Band-Aids 75 Years of Band-Aids (history, old packaging) Activities: DIY band-aid activity and/or vocabulary activity Vocabulary: bruise, adhesive, plaster, wince, klutziness, sterile Comprehension Questions: (1) How did Johnson & Johnson come up with the name Band-Aid? (2) What two actions did the company take to help increase Band-Aid sales after they were introduced? In Celebration of Women's History Month, we will be learning about this young lady who so bravely advocated for the right for girls to go to school. Shared Reading: Malala's Magic Pencil Map of Pakistan Brain Pop video - Malala biography Malala's Foundation/more information about her work/ Information from UNESCO about status of girls' education around the world. Video interviews: Malala addresses United Nations on her 16th birthday Malala's Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech Writing prompt: If you had a magic pencil, what would you draw with it to make the world a better place? Why? Be creative and positive. Take it seriously and don't try to be cute: essays about illegal activities and harming others are NOT allowed. And yes, we can provide examples of those who didn't follow directions.
This week's schedule is all over the map with special events and field trips.. We'll be taking our show on the road on Tuesday due to a special event in the Media Center all day. Our super 2nd graders will begin a DEAR time every day at 1:40 p.m. This will last until we line up to return to class. So what's this about OREOs? Tuesday, March 6th is OREO day. You know that lovely chocolate cookie with the sweet filling? I unscrew my OREOs and eat the middles first. My everyday favorite is the Oreo Double Stuff. My absolute favorite is the Birthday Cake variety. What about you? Oreos are made by Nabisco Brands. Visit their website here. How many other brands do you recognize? Curious as to how Oreos are made? Here's a video about the process. Did you know this beloved cookie is over 100 years old? Commercial from the 1970s. In case you're curious about all the flavors and packages of Oreos available. What does this have to do with OPINION writing? Remember the O-R-E-O formula. Give your Opinion Give Reasons why Cite Examples to reinforce the reasons Restate your Opinion. You will be asked to share your favorite Oreo variety and explain why. Or tell whether or not you think all the flavors of Oreos is necessarily a good thing. Remember, we have Pina Colada, Kettle Corn and Cherry Cola Oreos coming in May 2018. |
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