225- Reading, Writing & Social Studies Assignments

testing your knowlegde from Episodes 1-8

Today we read chapter 7.
At the end of this chapter Miriam states, "I hope it will be enough. Now Kate and I need to save the motel and diner and Maria's Job."
 
Answer in the comment section and then click turn it in.
Why what is happening to the motel, diner and maria's job? What do you think Miriam will do?

Based off your May Reading Log, you will complete a book review based on one book you read in May. 

After watching Episode 12 please answer the following questions.

In this episode, Thomas Paine publishes his famous pamphlet. It is an instant best seller, read by everyone from General George Washington to the lowest private in the army. James, Sarah and Henri meet Thomas Paine and learn of his belief that the common man can rule himself. The Kids also hear Paine’s stand favoring full independence from England.


why did they name this episode common sense? 
answer in the comments and then click turn it in.

Read chapt 6 answer the questions on the  google doc

As we watch Liberty Kids we will be introduced to the many important people from the American Revolution.
On each slide you will need to fill out the facts for each person. Somethings will need to be researched.



For each person you will need to answer the following questions:
-Why are they famous?
-3 important facts
-ROLE in the revolution
-Family life
-Are they a Patriot or Loyalist?
-pick 1 charter trait and evidence that supports this trait
-Life after the revolution


There are 32 slides, this is going to take time. My recommendation is to complete 1 person per day. Due June 11, 2021

Read chapter 5 on your own and answer the comprehension questions.
We will read chapter 6 together tomorrow.

Chapter 4 is a long chapter compared to chapter 3.
Your reading homework for today is to make a prediction on what you think will happen next. leave your prediction in the comments so we can share our thoughts with eachother.

Yesterday you watched episode 11, Postmaster General Franklin.
Quick summary-

Sarah, James and Henru accompany George Washington to Boston, where he takes command of the American Army and the city's defense. Later,  James goes with Henry Knox to Fort Ticonderoga. They bring back cannons that help the rebels drive British out of Boston.


Please answer the questions on slide 1-classwork
for homework- please complete slide 2

Please watch episode 11- take notes
we will discuss and do questions tomorrow.

Due to my absence, please read chapter 3 on your own and answer the questions on the google doc.
I attached pictures of chapter 3 just incase EPIC doesn't work.

This will count as a test grade, use your notes. You may take the test twice. 
I added the classnotes for you to have while taking the test.
I suggest watching the epsidoe once more time.

I attached the pages of this chapter to the assignment just incase EPIC doesn't work


This chapter introduces a new vocabulary word-
mezuzah


Pronounced: me*zu*zahnouna small scroll of parchment inscribed with two passages from Deuteronomy and the name Shaddai (the Almighty) and placed in a case that is attached to the doorjamb by some Jewish families as a sign and reminder of their faith; also : such a scroll and case

Together we read the first  chapter

If you need to Log back into Epic- and reread the first 3 chapters of  "No Vacancy"  (stop at  chapt 2)


Homework: Answer comprehension questions on google doc

Please take notes- we will discuss and review questions tomorrow.

counts as a TEST grade. Be sure to watch the episode twice before submitting.

Slide 1 we will do in class together
slide 2 is homework


DUE MONDAY (WE DO NOT have class Monday)


I sent a message to all student whos owe pass due social studies lessons.
Next week begins a new month and it is the last month of school. If you are done with your project you may begin to turn it in.

Reading daily is an expectation, please be sure to keep log for the month of May.
In June, I will select a book from your log for you to complete a report on.
Happy Reading :)

Read and answer questions

The first slide we will do together in class, you will be responsible to complete the second slide for homework. 

WRITE THE LAST 4 VOCABULARY WORDS IN A SENTENCE

Also, you are expected to read or listen to our story of the week. Please write a summary after you write vocabulary sentences.
Include- What the story about? Why did the author write this story? Tell about characters, setting, plot

Write the  next 4 Vocabulary words in a sentence.

Write a sentece for the 1st 4 vocabulary words.

Read the persuasive essay "camp with care" Think about the language the author uses. What does he want you to do? What does he want you to think? What is the authors purpose?

please write senetences for the last 4 vocabulary words.

Vocabulary sentences

write these words in a sentence 
method-plan
wind-air in motion
dedication-devotion
underbrush-thick forest shrubs

Read for 25 minutes, don't forget to add it to your  May reading log


When you are done, write a brief summary (1 paragraph) and tell me the author's purpose.

Please complete assignments daily :)

Remember to answer questions in complete sentences!

During social studies, we will watch an episode of Liberty Kids and answer questions on quiziz. I know we already started Liberty Kids with Mrs. Gallagher but since it was a while ago, rewatch episode 1 and answer the questions.

Be sure to use your notes and review the video at least 2 times before attempting this quiz.

Be sure to watch episode 2 at least twice before completing the quiz. You are allowed to take the quiz twice. I will use your best score!
These are the questions on the quiz, while watching the episode look for these answers.

While hidden in the bar, who is sheltering and taking care of the people while they hide?

Why was Benjamin Franklin on trial for being a traitor?

Due to the events of the Boston Tea Party, who arrived in Boston as a response?

What is the term for when a soldier forcibly lives in your house, whether you approve or not?

Which invention of Dr. Franklin's saved thousands of lives?

WRITING ASSIGNMENT


In this Episode Patrick Henry say's, "Give me liberty or give me death!"

What does this mean? Why does he say this? Explain...


Dr.Franklin says, "A penny saved is a penny earned."
What does this mean? Explain.


The google doc was created for you, I gave you an outline, please fill in the blanks with the appropriate answers. 

Today we will watch episode 3 together. 
questions on the quiz:
 
Each colony sent delegates to the _____________________  in Philadelphia.

What was the purpose of the meeting of the delegates in Philadelphia?

At the Continental Congress, John and Samuel Adams were known as Firebrands. What did this mean?

What colony did John and Samuel Adams represent at the Continental Congress?

Who got their way at the Continental Congress?

Why were colonists sending supplies to strangers in Boston?

When did the Continental Congress meet?

While we watch Episode 4 together, we will answer these questions.
This must be submitted at the end of class to show you were actively participating.

Good morning Boys and Girls!

Happy Wednesday! Please complete the Google Docs activities that I have assigned for today. The assignment today is:

-Read the short story " My Uncle, the Firefighter" and answer the questions on the right side
-Log on to myOn and read for 20 minutes. Write the name of one of the books you read on the line provided on the Google Doc.
-Complete the Pronouns Worksheet on the Google Doc

Remember that I am here to answer any questions you need!

Extra Assignment: Hug your parents and tell them they are the best mom and dad!

Love,

Mrs. Sánchez

-Click the Google Slide called "Spicing Up Sentences"

-Use the Document called "Dictionary" to help you decide which word can best replace the dull underlined word from each sentence.

-Retype the sentences on the lines provided in the Google Slide.

Write the next 4 vocabulary words in a sentence.


Remember we are 4th grade students. Refrain from using "I am" and "I like" sentences.

Write the next 4 vocabulary words in a sentence.
salamander-type of animal
lizards-kinds of reptiles
amphibians-animals that live both on land and in water
reference-source of information



Remember we are 4th grade students. Refrain from using "I am" and "I like" sentences.

Write the first 4 vocabulary words in a sentence.

Listen to the story "Michael Recycle"
Then open  a google doc 
Write 2-3 paragraphs about how you  can help keep our Earth clean.


This is a social studies  and writing grade

After today's lesson on visualization I would like for you to read our story of the week Unit 3 week 4 "Paul Bunyan" 
Then draw a picture of what you imagine him to look like based on the details in the text.
Please take a picture of your drawing and click add attachment and then  turn in.
I look forward to seeing your pictures. 

Please add a slide and leave a message for Mrs. Canzano
Her birthday is April 22 (THIS THURSDAY)
She likes dogs, hockey (The Rangers), favorite color is purple.

Look through the resources slides.


Mark as done once you have read through every slide.

After re-reading eye of the storm please complete page 213 and turn it in.
I added a picture of the worksheet just in case you have issues. 

re-read Eye of the Storm

Remember reading things more than once allows us to recall infrmation and comprehend better.

Use the chapters that have been previously assigned to help you answer the test questions

Complete one Achieve 3000 Article.

Type your name in the chart with the name of the article that you completed.

Remember that it has to be an article with Activities. It cannot be an article only.

Complete the Journal Entry at the end of the slides.

Re-read Chapters 11 and 12.

Answer the questions on the Google form to show what you know.

Watch the first episode of Liberty Kids: The Boston Tea Party.

Then answer the questions in slides 2-4 using the video as a resource.

Re-read Chapter 10 of The Lemonade War

Answer the questions on the Google Doc

Read the Chapters

Answer the Google Form to show what you know!

Use this Quizlet to see how much you remember from the story! Pass or Fail, post your score on a private comment to me. Your score doesn't matter to me as long as you tried your best!

On Page 113, Megan used an index Card to write a positive message. Megan said that many of her classmates had written positive messages to her and she still reads them whenever she feels sad.

Select one person from the class or in your life and write a postive message in 1-2 sentences. Use the example on page 113 of the text to help you.

Read your assigned slide and watch the video. Gather information for your presentation. Use the Black History Slides as a guide for your presentation.

Sacagewea - Arianna
Sally Ride - Bianca
Elizabeth Cady Stanton - Channelys
Susan B. Anthony - David
Kamala Harris - Dejalynn
Eleanor Roosevelt- Gabriel
Junko Tabei - Jasica
Amelia Earhart - Jayden
Misty Copeland - Kateleen
Sarah - Manuel
Malala Yousafzai- Marl
Ruth Bader Ginsberg - Mason
Anne Frank - Miranda
Marie Curie - Neynalee
Sandra Day - Paige
Patsy Monk - Tasnim
Naomi Parker - Veronica
Michelle Obama - Youssef B
Jane Goodall - Yusuf W.

Watch the Loom Video of Mrs. Gallagher reading Chapter 7.

Answer the 3 questions on the Google Doc.

Use the text to answer the questions.

Listen to Chapter 6 of The Lemonade War

Answer the questions.

Complete the vocabulary activity on the last slide.

Re-read Chapter 4

Answer the questions on the Google Form.

Remember to use complete sentences with capital letters and punctuation in the typed reponses.

Use your five senses to describe the setting.

Please complete this quiz on Chapters 1, 2 and 3.

Re-read Chapter 2 of The Lemonade War.

Complete the Journal Entry.

Complete the Google Form to show what you know about Chapter 3!

The Reading Fair will look a little bit different this year. You will be recording a Book Review on one of your favorite books! Watch the example that has been linked to this assignment.

You can have the option of having a parent record you on a cell phone or Seesaw and email your videos to [email protected] or upload your video to this assignment.

Important Notes:

-Students, you do not need to have the book with you.

-Try to persuade your audience to read the book with 2-3 exciting details but don't give away the ending!

-Video only has to be a minute in length

The deadline to submit the majority of your video is February 28th.

I can't wait to see what you do and the book you recommend!

Watch the video on onomatopoeia.

Complete the worksheet on onomatopoeia.

Remember that onomatopoeia are words that make a sound.

Read Chapter 1 of The Lemonade War.

Watch the video on Onomatopoeia and give an example of it from the text.

Answer the questions about Chapter 1.

Complete each page of the Valentine's Day Mini Book to review a variety of skills.

Use the Charts that have been attached to this assignment to help you complete the pages on Main Idea, Figurative Language, Context Clues, Point of View, and Inferences.

Hi Students,

This year we’re going to use Seesaw to share our learning. Please join our class 225 Reading, Writing and Social Studies today!

If you’re using Seesaw for the first time:

Go to app.seesaw.me
Choose "I’m a Student"
Type in the code: HDIS GBCX. This code expires on March 4, 2021

I made a google slide for each student to research a different hero to celebrate during black history month.
Each student will be randomly assigned to research one of the African American heroes. ONLY WORK ON YOUR SLIDE! This is a shared document, I can see who edits each slide.
Once you are done, we will be presenting these projects to the class.
Please find your name below, then find the slide you are responsible for. Due on Monday February 22ND!

Tasmin- Martin L. King
Yousef B- Harriet Tubman
Arianna- Jackie Robinson
Dejalynn-Muhammed Ali
Gabriel- Langston Huges
David- Maya Angelou
Jasica- George Washington Carver
Neynalee-Barak Obama
Mark- Madam CJ Walker
Mason- Mae C Jemison
Miranda- Garret Morgan
Bianca- Oprah Winfrey
Paige- Kamala Harris
Veronica- Booker T Washington
Matthew- Ruby Bridges
Channelys- Thurgood Marshall
Kateleen- Sojourner Truth
Manuel- Joe Louis
Jayden- Shirley Chisholm
Yusuf W-Alice Coachman

Complete the study guide using the text "Demeter and Persephone."

Read through the slide show for this week's skills and stories.

Imagine you are a scientist attempting to track the gray whales featured in Adelina’s Whales.

What tools could you use? What important information could you learn by studying these whales?

Use information from both texts to answer the prompt. Introduce your topic and group related information into paragraphs. Provide a concluding statement at the end of your response.

Answer the questions in the section "Your Response."

Read through the slides.

Turn in the assignment once you have finished.

Complete the Worksheet on Fact and Opinion

Complete the slide for each vocabulary word.

Read the article on George Washington Carver.

Listen to the video on George Washington Carver.

Complete the questions for George Washington Carver.

Read the article on Ruby Bridges.

Listen to the video on Ruby Bridges.

Complete the questions for Ruby Bridges.

Select a Topic for your journal.

Write about your topic.

Make sure you have a beginning, middle and end.

*DO NOT LOG IN TO THE TEST OR BEGIN THIS TEST UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN TOLD TO DO SO BY A TEACHER*

Please log in using the following format.

Username are their initials and student ID and the password is their ID.

For example: student Jane Smith with Student ID 12345 signs in like this:

Username: JS12345
password: 12345

Please use Slides 2 and 3 from your Martin Luther King Jr. Project to complete this quiz.

This will count as a Social Studies Quiz.

Please follow the directions on each slide to complete this project.

This project is due on January 19th, 2021.

You will present your project to the class as you complete it.

Due this Friday 1/15/2021
Be sure to use this weeks reading for one of your logs.

Listen to the text, "When Martin Luther King, Jr. Wore Roller Skates" on myON.

You can access myON through www.clever.com/in/jerseycity

Then answer the questions in the attached Google Doc

Log on to www.clever.com/in/jerseycity

Click on the Studies Weekly App

Select the 4th Grade Newsletter

Take the Week 8 Test

Listen to the story "Henry's Freedom Box" again.

Answer the questions using the text.

Remember to answer in complete sentences or you will lose points.

Complete the slide by matching the vocabulary word with its definition.

Log on to Clever and click on Studies Weekly.

This week we will be listening to the Week 8 articles on Slavery and the Slave Trade.

Read the articles and answer the questions on the Study Guide.

After reading pages 292-295, answer the following questions in complete sentences.

Read through our Resources for this week.

Select an emotion that you would like to draw yourself in.

Select colors that go with that emotion and use different shades of it. For example:

blue-sad
red-angry
green-peaceful
yellow-cheerful

Draw a self portrait and use different shades of the color you chose to complete your portrait.

Listen to the story, "Snowmen at Christmas."

Complete the digital activity.

Please be sure to follow directions.
UNDERLINE the personification example in the sentence and then explain what they are trying to say. Please look at the example I did for you.

On the second slide you are coming up with 3 Holiday sentences using personification. Have fun with this :)

Please complete by the end of the day to receive full credit.

Use your sensory details to complete the slides.

Read each question and answer in complete sentences.

Monday -Please complete the first two words

Tuesday - Please complete words 3 and 4

Wednesday - Please complete words 6, 6 and 7

The assignment will be due on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.

Look through the slide show and "Mark as Done" once you have reviewed each slide.

Due this Friday 12/11/2020

Log on to www.clever.com/in/jerseycity
Select the app called Studies Weekly.
Select the 4th grade Newsletter.
Click Week 7
Click play to have the articles read to you.
Complete the study guide for as you read the articles.

Follow the Directions on the Slideshow to create your very own Vocabulary Slide Show!

Use different fonts, sizes and pictures!

Be prepared to share it in class!

Read through the enclosed slides. In this Unit 2 Week 3 Resources, you will find the following:

-This week's Main Story called "Scene Two." Watch the Youtube video which reads the story to you.
-The 2 Skills of the week (Drawing Conclusions and Questioning)
-Prefixes Video
-An excerpt from the story, "Babes in Toyland."

Complete the slide show pages on Prefixes.

Read the story.

Answer the questions about the last section called "The Last Day of School."

Read the text, "How to Write a Newsletter."

Complete the Google Doc regarding the article.

I did not post MONDAY, so you are only responsible for 4 days.
read for 20 minutes and fill out a reading log for that day.
submit your reading log for the week on Friday, Dec. 4th

Remember to please use our story of the week as one of the stories for your reading log.

Listen to the story.

Answer the questions in complete sentences.

Listen to pages 207-211.

Answer the questions in complete sentences.

Answer the questions based on the pages that we read today in class.

The story is attached so that you can listen to the pages again.

Please listen to the story.

Complete all the Slides with your responses.

It's a short week, You are only responsible for 3 entries :)
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (DUE WEDNESDAY)
read for 20 minutes and fill out a reading log for that day.
submit your reading log for the week on Wednesday 11/25

Remember to please use our story of the week as one of the stories for your reading log.

Read the story "Penny Wise" from the Unit 2 Week 1 Resources Slide Show. Then answer the questions in the Google Doc.

Listen to the the advertisement.

Decide if you think Jo could use this to make her a better basketball player.

If you think it would help, write in the private comments explaining how it would help.

If you think it would NOT help her, write in the private comments explaining why it would not help.

Complete the Narrative Task Below.

Use the teacher model that we reviewed in class today to help you.

Check your work with the Narrative Checklist to make sure you included everything.

Please use your Study Guide to complete this test.

Read the story "When Wilma Rudolph played Basketball"

Answer the questions on the Google Doc and submit.

Remember to answer in complete sentences.

Watch the Video for Article1

Complete the Study Guide for Article 1 while you watch the video.

In the video I model how to complete your study guide.

Make sure to log on to Studies Weekly to complete the questions at the bottom of the article.

You will use this Study Guide to help you during your Social Studies Test on Friday.

Watch the video to refresh your memory on Cause and Effect.

Fill out the Google Form to show your understanding of Cause and Effect.

Listen to the Story of the Week.

Answer the questions on the Google Doc.

Read each sentence carefully.
Identify the CAUSE (the why) in each sentence and underline or highlight it.

Listen to this story.

You will need it to complete your second essay.

Read through this week's slideshow which will help you as we learn new things each day.

Watch the video.

In the attached Google Doc, write the answer to the question shown in the Concept Talk Video.

How do you think Yosemite reflects the unique qualities of the West?

Please complete the study guide to assist you on tomorrow's test.

read for 20 minutes and fill out a reading log for that day.
submit your reading log for the week of Friday 10/30

This week please use our story of the week as one of the stories for your reading log.

Log on to www.clever.com/in/jerseycity

Click on "Studies Weekly"

Take the Week 4 Test

Please complete the following questions using the story "Letters from Yosemite" to help you.

Please answer thoughtfully and always support your thinking with details from the text.

Please complete today's exit ticket questions on Main Idea.

Complete the slide using your vocabulary definitions.

Write the meaning of the word and then come up with a sentence using the word correctly.

Get creative with your sentences! I can't wait to read them!

After reading the story, "Sleeping Cindy" in class today, write your own fairy tale. Remember to include characters, setting, problem and a solution.

-Check for capitalization
-Check for punctuation
-make sure it is 3 paragraphs (beginning, middle and end)

Please re-read the Week 4 articles.
Use the articles to complete this study guide.
You will be allowed to use this study guide on Friday's Social Studies Test.

You will now receive a weekly log instead of daily log.
Each day you will read for 20 minutes and fill out a reading log for that day.
On Friday you will submit your reading log for the week.
I added a 20 minute timer to help keep you on task.

Continue to practice compound words by completing this assignment.

Log on to Clever

Select Projects

Complete the Assigned Project by reading "A Day and Night in the Prairie"

Then complete the Chart included in this assignment.

Use this slide, to guide you through the strategies and stories from this week's story.

Read the directions.

Break the Compound Words into its two parts.

Then write the meaning of the compound word using the same word parts to describe the whole.

Remember to click Turn In when you are done.

Please complete this review activity on Characters and Setting

Read the following articles or press play and have the computer read the article to you:

-New Jersey's Original People
-Algonquians of New Jersey
-Citizen in the Classroom
-The Sachem
-What is a powwow?
-Productive Resources
-The Wolf
-Algonquian? Algonkian? Algonkin?
-Synonyms

Each section will ask you questions about what you read at the bottom. Please complete them. Your scores will count as Social Studies grades so mark your answers carefully.

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO COMPLETE THE SECTION CALLED "LET'S WRITE."

Complete each of the activities on this slide.
-Read the story
-Watch the video that shows the setting
-Listen to the story elements song
-See what a badger looks like!
-Learn more about Multiple meaning words
-Practice your spelling words on spelling city
-Listen to the story that by clicking on the easel

Once you have done all the activities, mark this assignment as done.

Enjoy!

Complete the quiz on Characters and Setting.

If the video does not load, clocks the link that says "Watch on Youtube."

Social Studies Video Now Available!

Please watch the video and answer the 5 question about the Lenni Lenape.

📚
READ for 25 minutes
Write a summary

READ for 25 minutes
Write a summary

As we discussed in class, we are thankful for many good things that happen to us!

Please write one thing that you are thankful for today!

You have already created some amazing characters! Now it is time to describe your setting! Think about WHERE and WHEN you want your story to take place.

Complete the slide below and add details!

Today in class we learned how important it is to develop the characters in a narrative.

Your assignment is to select the characters for your narrative. Use the slideshow below to develop the characters.

Complete the Digital Activity

Watch the video, take notes and state three things you learned from the video.

Log onto EPIC
READ for 25 minutes
Write a summary

Log onto EPIC
READ for 25 minutes
Write a summary

Log into EPIC
READ for 25 minutes
Write a summary

Re-read page 32 of "Because of Winn Dixie" attached to this assignment.

Answer the question in the text box provided. Use R.A.C.E. to answer the question with text evidence.

Remember to click "Turn In" once you have completed the assignment.

Complete the missing definitions in part 1 and write a summary about a FICTIONAL book on MyOn.

Listen to the story by clicking on the picture in this assignment. Then write a summary that includes only the important parts.

Click "Turn In" when you are done with your assignment.

Answer each question in the space provided.

Take a look at my bitmoji classroom to find the class code for Epic
Log into EPIC-
READ for 25 minutes
Write a summary

Please complete the Google Doc Assignment enclosed.

The questions for "Going Batty" will count as a Reading grade.

The Sequence Writing task will count as a Writing grade

Reach out to Ms. Sanchez or Ms. Cruz-Gallagher should you have questions about the task.

Log onto EPIC
READ for 25 minutes
Write a summary

Students,

Please complete the writing assessment below. You are being assessed on the following:

-Capitalization
-Punctuation
-Content (Reasoning/Thinking)
-Paragraph format