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March Book Madness!

 

Tiger Project Part 3: Show off your knowledge

Now that you have gathered information about the tiger, it is time for you to make your infographic.

1.  Watch this video to learn about infographics:

2. Look at each of the infographic slides below.  Find one that you want to use.  

Make a copy of it before you start.

Slide 1             Slide 2             Slide 3                Slide 4                 Slide 5             

 Canva Slides (advanced)

3.  Your presentation must have:

• your name and room number (1 point).
• 4-6 pieces of information about the tiger (1 point).
• 1-2 photographs of tigers that will help explain your information (1 point).
• correct spelling (1 point).
• correct capitalization and punctuation (1 point).

4. Pro-tips:

• You may not finish today.  That is okay.  Save your work for next time.
• Ask a classmate for assistance if you are unsure what to do.
• Look at other infographics for ideas and inspiration.
• If you need more tiger info, go back to the previous Tiger Project slides.

Lunar New Year

 1.  Listen to the read aloud, Lion Dancer: Ernie Wan's Chinese New Year by Kate Wagner and Madeline Solvenez-Low

• As you listen, think about cultural holidays that you celebrate with your family.
• What customs do you follow?
• What special foods are eaten?
• What symbols and colors are important to your celebration?
• What meaning/significance does your cultural holiday have for you and your family?

2.  Watch the informational video about Lunar New Year on your own.

• Please use your earbuds or headphones.
• If you do not have earbuds or headphones, lower the volume and turn on the captions.

3.  Let's see what you know!  Play the Quizziz game to test your knowledge.

• Click the link HERE.

4.  Find out more about Lunar New Year.

• Check out the books on display.
• Read 📖: Chinese New Year
•  Read📖: Family Traditions at Chinese New Year.
• Watch 🎥: Rubyś Chinese New Year
• Draw : A Dragon Face
• Draw : A Cute Tiger OR A Realistic Tiger Head

Why words matter. Honoring Dr. King.

Today we will take a break from The Tiger Project to learn more about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

1.  Watch the read aloud for Martinś Big Words written by Doreen Rappaport, illustrated by Bryan Collier, and published by Hyperion Books for Children.

2.  Words are powerful, and Dr. King, like many leaders, use them to share their message.  Look at the quote below.  How does it relate to our word of the month, perseverance?

3.  Read the excerpt from Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" Speech:

I say to you today, my friends, so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.

I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal." 

I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood. 

I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice. 

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today.

4.  You will use words from the speech to create a ´found poem´ to express how Emanuele Tigers can help make the world a better place.  Watch the video below to see how to get started:

The Tiger Project Part 2

Today, we will continue learning about the tiger.

The Tiger Project (3rd-5th grade for Jan.3-7, 2022)

Welcome back Tigers! I hope you had a wonderful winter break! Let's have a great start to 2022.

Today's task is in the slideshow below.

    

Hour of Code

 This week we celebrate the Hour of Code. 

According to the website Codeconquest:  "Coding is what makes it possible for us to create computer software, apps and websites. Your browser, your OS, the apps on your phone, Facebook, and this website – they’re all made with code."

First, watch 2 of the videos below (YOUR CHOICE):

      

       

Next, you will go to the Code.org to explore the world of coding.  
Be prepared to share what you are creating with the rest of the class. Here are some talking points you can use when you share:

• What coding activity did you choose? Why?

• Share what you have coded so far.

• What other coding activities  look like fun to you?

• What is a coding activity that you would like to try next?

• Is coding important?  Why or why not?

• Does your future job require coding (you may have to research this)?

Look at our Tigers Coding!

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Gift of Literacy

Awesome news! We will be able to use the Gift of Literacy during the Winter Break.  Let's explore!

Here is the Log in information you will need

School name: Gift of Literacy

Username: myon

Password: read

Save the Endangered Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus (3rd-5th grade; Nov. 29-Dec. 3, 2021)

 

Click on this link to learn about a widely unknown species of octopus, the Pacific Northwestern Tree Octopus.  Explore the different tabs to gather as much information as you can about this amazing and unique creature.

Things to think about as you are reading:

• What is the purpose of this site?
• Who created the information at this site, and what is this person’s level of expertise?
• When was the information at this site updated?
• Why did this person or group put this information on the internet?
• Where can I go to check the accuracy of this information?
• Is there anyone who might be offended or hurt by the information at this site?

After learning about the Octopus, complete the 3-2-1 Reflection Page to show what you learned. 

Once you have submitted your 3-2-1 Reflection Page, explore the Online Reading and Learning Resources links on this blog. Please use your headphones or earbuds if you are watching a video.