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Back to Dr. Robert Plaxton Elementary School
Mrs. Thomson's Class

Previous Lessons Grade 3

Monday, March 30, 2020

Literacy 

1. Listen to Mega Bat Chapter 1: Mega Bat

  • (Note: You will need a password to access the Read-Alouds portion of this site. Please contact Mrs. Thomson for the password information)
     

2. Watch the following video: Introduction to Class Website

3. Explore the website. 

  • Can you find a link on my website that takes you to a site to read a book?

  • Can you find a link on my website that lets you play a math game?

  • Can you find a link on my website that gives you some ways to be active?

Numeracy 

1. Math warm up:

  • Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!

  • Now set your timer for 2 minutes.  Skip count by 3's starting at 0.  How far can you get? 

2. Math Lesson:

  • Watch the following video: Arrays

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:

    • Complete the Boom Card quiz:Boom Cards Quiz

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet

    • Do the Sum Dog Weekly Challenge: Sumdog

    • Find 3 different objects in your house (socks, food, lego) and arrange them into arrays. Practice writing how many of each object (example: 3 rows of 3 forks is 3x3=9). 

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Literacy 

1. Read to Self. Everyday in class, we did "Read to Self".  For Read to Self, you were able to read books by yourself for 30 minutes straight without getting distracted! 

Can you do Read to Self at home?  Here are the rules:

2. Watch the following video: How to Use Microsoft Outlook

3. Try logging into Microsoft Outlook (if you don't know your username and password, ask your parents-they should have copies of your login information.) 

  • When you are logged on, Read the email that I sent you!

  • Now can you send me an email back? 

Numeracy 

1. Math Warm Up:

  • Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!

  • Now click the Esti Mystery Link and follow the instructions: Esti Mystery #1

2. Math Lesson:

  • Watch the following video: Arrays

3. Math Practice: 

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:

    • Complete the Boom Card quiz:Boom Cards Quiz

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet

    • Do the Sum Dog Weekly Challenge: Sumdog

    • Find a type of food in your household that your parents say you can use (cereal would be easiest) and practice making different arrays.

Enrichment Activities

1. Check out Mr. Higginson's weekly announcements where he shares important school information and this weeks birthdays: Weekly Announcements

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Literacy 

1. Listen to Mega Bat Chapter 2: Mega Bat

  • (Note: You will need a password to access the Read-Alouds portion of this site. Please contact Mrs. Thomson for the password information)

2. Watch the following video: How to Use Microsoft Teams

3. Try logging into Microsoft Teams (if you don't know your username and password, ask your parents-they should have copies of your login information.) 

  • When you are logged into Teams, click on Mrs. Thomson's Class!

  • Now can you write a post in Mrs. Thomson's Class thread?  

  • If you want, you can also reply to other people who have also written in the thread. 

  • Make sure you are being appropriate on Microsoft Teams (using appropriate language, say KIND things). 

Numeracy 

1. Math Warm Up:

  • Click the Splat Link and try to figure out what number is under the Splat!: Splat

2. Math Lesson:

3. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:

    • Complete the Boom Card quiz:Boom Cards Quiz

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet

    • Do the Sum Dog Weekly Challenge: Sumdog

    • Use a piece of paper and practice drawing or coloring arrays for the following facts. (3x4, 5x5, 2x4, 3x5, 1x8, 2x3) 

Enrichment Activities

1. Do the Hearing and Sound Experiment with your family: Why Do Frogs Say Ribbit

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Literacy 

1. Watch the following video: How to Use Epic 

2. Try logging into Epic!  

3. Read to Self.

Can you do Read to Self at home?  Here are the rules:

    • Use a book from Epic to read (or if you can't get on Epic, read a book from your house)

    • Set a timer for 30 minutes.

    • Now READ the whole time!

4. Send Mrs. Thomson an email and tell her what book you read today!

Numeracy 

1. Math Warm Up:

  • Get a piece of paper or open a document on your computer.

  • Watch the "What's the Question?" video: What's the Question

  • If you want to take a picture of your work and send it to me, I would LOVE to see it!  You can send it in Microsoft Teams or by email (Outlook)

2. Math Lesson:

    • Watch the Brain Pop Jr. video about Arrays: Arrays
    • The username is thomson1 the password is sunshine1

3. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:

    • Complete the Boom Card quiz:Boom Cards Quiz

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet

    • Do the Sum Dog Weekly Challenge: Sumdog

    • Using lego or a building block create multiplication arrays for the following questions (2x5, 3x4, 4x4, 5x3, 1x7)

Enrichment Activities

1. If you have paint at home, try this Drip Art lesson:

 

Friday, April 3, 2020

Literacy 

1. Read aloud:

  • Watch this Fractured Fairy Tale
  • (NOTE: You will need a password to access the Read-Alouds portion of this site. Please contact Mrs. Thomson for the password information)

2. Word Work Lesson:

  • Watch this video about adding suffixes to words ending with Y: Word Work Video

3. Word Work Practice:

    • Do the Sum Dog Weekly Challenge for Spelling: Sumdog
      NOTE: Make sure you choose SPELLING, not MATH in Sumdog)

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet

Numeracy 

1. Math Lesson:

2. Math Practice: 

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:

    • Complete the Boom Card quiz:Boom Cards Quiz

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet

    • Do the Sum Dog Assessment: Sumdog

    • Get the person who is working with you to make up 4 problem solving questions and then try to solve them.

Enrichment Activities

1. Try being active by doing this GoNoodle Activity

Monday, April 6, 2020

Literacy 

1. Listen to Mega Bat Chapter 3: Mega Bat

  • (Note: You will need a password to access the Read-Alouds portion of this site. Please contact Mrs. Thomson if you have forgotten the Read-Alouds password)
     

2. Watch the following video: How to Record Yourself on Raz-Kids 

3. Login to Raz-Kids by clicking this link: Raz-Kids

  • Click your name and put in your password
    • Note: the password is the same as the read-alouds section of this site!

  • Once you are logged on, look at the Assignment's portion of the home page.  Choose "Assessment"

  • Record yourself reading this book/reading passage. 

  •  Record yourself retelling the book/passage.

  • Take the quiz.

Numeracy 

1. Math warm up:

  • Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!

  • Now set your timer for 2 minutes.  Skip count by 4's starting at 0.  How far can you get? 

  • If you want, take a picture of your paper and send it to Mrs. Thomson on Microsoft Teams or email (Outlook)

2. Math Lesson:

3. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet

    • Do the Sum Dog Weekly Challenge: Sumdog

Enrichment Activities

1. Check out Mr. Higginson's weekly announcements where he shares important school information and this weeks birthdays: Weekly Announcements & March Birthdays

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Literacy 

1. Listen to Mega Bat Chapter 4: Mega Bat

  • (Note: You will need a password to access the Read-Alouds portion of this site. Please contact your teacher for the password information)
     

2. Word Work Lesson:

3. Word Work Practice:

    • Do the Sum Dog Weekly Challenge for Spelling: Sumdog
      NOTE: Make sure you choose SPELLING, not MATH in Sumdog)

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet 

Numeracy 

1. Math Warm Up:

  • Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!

  • Now click the Esti Mystery Link and follow the instructions: Esti Mystery #2 

2. Math Lesson:

        Watch the following video: Multiply by 2 

3. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:

Enrichment Activities

1. Check out this week's Mystery Doug Video: Mystery Doug

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Literacy

1. Read to Self. 

Can you do Read to Self at home?  Here are the rules:

2. Before joining the meeting, please look through this PowerPoint of how to login to and use Zoom: Intro to Zoom

3. Join LIVE zoom meeting at 1:00-1:30 pm. 

  • Log onto Microsoft Teams.  Click "Join Meeting"
    (You also may need to click "Download" if it asks you to download zoom

  • If you missed the zoom meeting, you can still view the meeting on Microsoft Teams!

Numeracy 

1. Math Warm Up:

  • Click the Splat Link and try to figure out what number is under the Splat!: Splat

2. Math Lesson:

3. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:

Enrichment Activities

1. Check out these multiplication games.  You can play them with someone at your house, if you want! Multiplication Game #1 & Multiplication Game #2

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Literacy 

1. Reading lesson:

2. Retelling Practice:

    • Choose 1 of the following options to do:
      • Take a video of yourself retelling the story: Rechenka's Eggs. 
        (If you want, send the video to Mrs. Thomson, so she can see it!)

      • Write an email to Mrs. Thomson and retell Rechenka's Eggs in the email.

      • Retell Rechenka's Eggs to someone at your house.

3. Comprehension Practice:

  • Choose 1 of the following options to do:

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet 

Numeracy 

1. Math Warm Up: The Best of Times

Math Lesson:

2. Math Practice: 

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:

    • Do the Sum Dog Assessment: Sumdog

Enrichment Activities

1. Choose one of these Easter Eggs to paint/colour, or draw your own with your own designs! Easter Egg Templates

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Literacy 

1. Writing Lesson and Read Aloud: All about Similes!

  • Watch the following video: Similes Intro 

  • Watch the brainpop video: Similes
    Username: thomson1
    Password: sunshine1

2. Choose one of the following activities to do:

  • Complete the following worksheet: Similes Worksheet

  • Write down 5-10 similes on a piece of paper.

Numeracy 

1. Math warm up:

  • Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!

  • Now set your timer for 2 minutes.  Skip count by 2's starting at 230!  How far can you get? 

  • If you want, take a picture of your paper and send it to Mrs. Thomson on Microsoft Teams or email (Outlook)

2. Math Lesson:

3. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet

Enrichment Activities

1. Check out Mr. Higginson's weekly announcements where he shares important school information and this weeks birthdays: April Birthdays & Practising Gratitude

 

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Literacy 

REMINDER: Join our class LIVE zoom meeting at 1:00 pm. 

  • Log onto Microsoft Teams. 
  • Click "Mrs. Thomson's Class."
  • Choose "Join Meeting."
  • You also may need to click "Download" if it asks you to download zoom.

1. Writing Lesson and Read Aloud: What Animal Are You?

2. Writing Assignment:

  • Decide what animal that you are most like.

    • Note: If you can't figure out which animal you like, watch this video: Idea Video

  • Write a paragraph (6-10 sentences) explaining which animal you are most like. 

  • Be sure to include at least 2 similes in your paragraph.

  • You can do your writing on a blank piece of paper, OR you can write on this writing template OR you can type your writing in Microsoft Outlook (and then send me your writing in the email).

  • If you do your writing on a piece of paper, I would love to see it, you can show me by taking a picture of it and then sending it through email or Teams!
  • Note: this writing project will probably take you between 30-45 minutes to complete!

Numeracy 

1. Math Warm Up:

  • Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!

  • Now click the Esti Mystery Link and follow the instructions: Esti Mystery #3


2. Math Lesson:

3. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet 

Enrichment Activities

1. Check out this Mystery Science Experiment: How do they make silly sounds in Cartoons?

 

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Literacy 

1. Listen to Mega Bat Chapter 5: Mega Bat

  • (Note: If you don't remember the password for the Read-Aloud section, contact your teacher)
     

2. Word Work Lesson:

  • Watch this video about ending in ING: Video

3. Word Work Practice:

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet

Numeracy 

1. Math Warm Up:

  • Click the Splat Link and follow the instructions: Splat 

2. Math Lesson:

        Watch the following video: Farmyard Division 

3. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:

Enrichment Activities

1. Check out this fun moving fish craft: Moving Paper Fish Craft

 

Friday, April 24, 2020

Literacy

1. Listen to Mega Bat Chapter 6: Mega Bat

  • (Note: If you don't remember the password for the Read-Aloud section, contact your teacher)
     

2. Word Work Lesson:

  • Watch this video about Changing the Y to IES: Video & Video
  • Note: Brainpop username: thomson1
                           password: sunshine1

3. Word Work Practice:

Numeracy 

1. Math Lesson:

        Watch the following video: Problem Solving

2. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:

Enrichment Activities

1. Check out this Yoga Video: Go Noodle Yoga

Monday, April 27, 2020

Literacy 

1. Writing Lesson and Read Aloud: Meeting Miss Nelson's Kittens!

2. Decide what Miss Nelson should name all of her kittens!  Write a sentence for each cat explaining the name and why you should name that cat with the name you suggested. Each sentence should begin with a capital letter and end with a period.

To do this, you can:

  • If you have a printer, fill out the following worksheet: What names should they be Worksheet OR get a blank piece of paper and write your suggestions on that!  You could take a picture of the paper (if you want) and send it to Miss Nelson through email (her email is karli.nelson@lethsd.ab.ca)!
  • OR Write Miss Nelson an email telling her your name ideas and explanations (her email is karli.nelson@lethsd.ab.ca)!

Numeracy 

1. Math warm up:

  • Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!

  • Set your timer for 2 minutes.  How many of the following questions can you complete in 2 minutes?


    5x3= 2x3=  1x3=  0x3=  5x3= 
    1x3=  3x3=  5x3=  4x3=  2x3= 
    3x3=  5x3=  4x3=  1x3=  0x3=  


  • If you want, take a picture of your paper and send it to Mrs. Thomson on Microsoft Teams or email (Outlook)

2. Math Lesson:

3. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet

Enrichment Activities

1. Check out Mr. Higginson's weekly announcements where he shares important school information and this weeks birthdays: Weekly Announcements (coming soon) & Practising Gratitude with Mayor Spearman

 

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Literacy 

1. Writing Lesson:

2. Research Time:
 

1. Math Warm Up:

  • Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!

  • Now click the Esti Mystery Link and follow the instructions: Esti Mystery (#4)

2. Math Lesson:

3. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet

Enrichment Activities

1. Mystery Science: Could a Statue Move? Experiment

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Literacy 

REMINDER: Join our class LIVE zoom meeting at 1:00 pm. 

  • Log onto Microsoft Teams. 
  • Click "Mrs. Thomson's Class."
  • Choose "Join Meeting."
  • You also may need to click "Download" if it asks you to download zoom.

1. Listen to Mega Bat Chapter 7: Mega Bat

  • (Note: If you don't remember the password for the Read-Aloud section, contact your teacher)

2. Writing Lesson:

3. Writing Assignment:

  • Take out your research notes from yesterday. Use the notes to help you with your writing.

  • After learning about what cats and kittens look like (yesterday), write a paragraph (5-10 sentences) describing what cats look like, and what their features are (for example: Cats have triangular ears to help them hear high noises.)

  • If you can, try putting a simile in your paragraph.

  • You can do your writing on a blank piece of paper, OR you can write on this writing template OR you can type your writing in Microsoft Outlook (and then send me your writing in the email).

  • If you do your writing on a piece of paper, I would love to see it, you can show me by taking a picture of it and then sending it through email or Teams!
  • Note: this writing project will probably take you between 30-45 minutes to complete!

Numeracy 

1. Math warm up:

  • Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!

  • Set your timer for 2 minutes.  How many of the following questions can you complete in 2 minutes?

    5x2= 2x2=  1x2=  0x2=  5x2= 
    1x2=  3x2=  5x2=  4x2=  2x2= 
    3x2=  5x2=  4x2=  1x2=  0x2=  
  • If you want, take a picture of your paper and send it to Mrs. Thomson on Microsoft Teams or email (Outlook)

2. Math Lesson:

3. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet:Worksheet

Enrichment Activities

1. Check out Mrs. Thorlakson's music website where she and other music teachers in Lethbridge have music lessons for you to participate in: Music Time

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Literacy 

1. Listen to Mega Bat Chapter 8: Mega Bat

  • (Note: If you don't remember the password for the Read-Aloud section, contact your teacher)

2. Reading Assignment:

Numeracy 

1. Math Warm Up:

  • Click the Splat Link and follow the instructions: Splat 

2. Math Lesson:

3. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet

Enrichment Activities

1. Try making these Origami sunglasses: Origami Sunglasses

Friday, May 1, 2020

Literacy

1. Listen to Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas

2. Word Work Lesson:

3. Word Work Practice:

Numeracy 

1. Math Lesson:

2. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet

Enrichment Activities

1. Complete this Go Noodle Activity: The Maxarena

 

Monday, May 4, 2020

Literacy 

Just for Fun: Check out what Mrs. Thomson has been doing for fun.  Her family did a Zoom Lip Sync Battle and this is the Lip Sync Song that Mrs. Thomson did: Lip Sync

1. Writing Lesson:

  • Watch the following video: Mother's Day Letter 

  • Write a letter to your mom (Shhhhh! Don't letter her see it yet! You can give it to her on Sunday- Mothers Day).  You can use a blank piece of paper, or print this writing paper off. 

  • Don't forget to put capital letters and end punctuation in your letter.  Make sure you write lots of sentences (not just one or two).  If you need ideas of what you can say, look at this list:

    • Tell your mom what you are grateful for (her making food, her helping you with homework, her playing games with, her going on walks with you, ect.)

    • Tell your mom something special you could do for her (cook her a meal, sweep the floor, give her a back rub, ect.)
    • Tell your mom what you love about her (her hugs, her hair, her funny jokes, ect.)

  • Choose an art project to do for your mom. Kids Art Hub has tons of Mother's Day ideas!  Click this link to pick one: Kids Art Hub: Mother's Day

Numeracy 

1. Math warm up:

  • Choose one of the two options to do for your math warm up today:

    1. Complete the Multiply by 4 Facts Boom Cards quiz: Boom Cards Quiz

    2. OR Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!  Set your timer for 2 minutes.  How many of the following questions can you complete in 2 minutes?


      5x4= 2x4=  1x4=  0x4=  5x4= 
      1x4=  3x4=  5x4=  4x4=  2x4= 
      3x4=  5x4=  4x4=  1x4=  0x4=  
  • If you want, take a picture of your paper and send it to Mrs. Thomson on Microsoft Teams or email (Outlook)

2. Math Lesson:

3. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet

Enrichment Activities

1. Check out Mrs. Thorlakson's music website where she and other music teachers in Lethbridge have music lessons for you to participate in: Music Time

 

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Literacy 

1. Listen to Mega Bat Chapter 9: Mega Bat

  • (Note: If you don't remember the password for the Read-Aloud section, contact your teacher)

2. Today you will be recording yourself reading on Raz-Kids.  If you forgot how to do this, watch this video from a few weeks ago: How to Record Yourself on Raz-Kids 

3. Login to Raz-Kids by clicking this link: Raz-Kids

  • Click your name and put in your password
    • Note: the password is the same as the read-alouds section of this site!

  • Once you are logged on, look at the Assignment's portion of the home page.  Choose "Assessment"

  • Record yourself reading this book/reading passage. 

  •  Record yourself retelling the book/passage.

  • Take the quiz.

 

Numeracy

1. Math Warm Up: Watch the following video: Multiples of 4

  • Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!

  • Now set your timer for 2 minutes.  Skip count by 4's starting at 0.  How far can you get? 

  • If you want, take a picture of your paper and send it to Mrs. Thomson on Microsoft Teams or email (Outlook)

2. Math Lesson:

  • Brainpop username is thomson1 the password is sunshine1

3. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:
    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet

4. Extra Fraction Practice/Game: Bug Game

Enrichment Activities

1. Mystery Science: What's the best way to get rid of mosquitos?

 

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Literacy 

REMINDER: Join our class LIVE zoom meeting at 1:00 pm. 

  • Log onto Microsoft Teams. 
  • Click "Mrs. Thomson's Class."
  • Choose "Join Meeting."
  • You also may need to click "Download" if it asks you to download zoom.

Don't forget to dress in your PJs and bring your favourite stuffy to show the class!!

 

1. Listen to Mega Bat Chapter 10: Mega Bat

  • (Note: If you don't remember the password for the Read-Aloud section, contact your teacher)

2. Word Work Lesson:

3. Word Work Practice:

 

Numeracy

1. Math warm up:

  • Choose one of the two options to do for your math warm up today:

    1. Complete the Multiply by 5 Facts Boom Cards quiz: Boom Cards Quiz

    2. OR Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!  Set your timer for 2 minutes.  How many of the following questions can you complete in 2 minutes?


      5x5= 2x5=  1x5=  0x5=  5x5= 
      1x5=  3x5=  5x5=  4x5=  2x5= 
      3x5=  5x5=  4x5=  1x5=  0x5=  
  • If you want, take a picture of your paper and send it to Mrs. Thomson on Microsoft Teams or email (Outlook)

2. Math Lesson:

  • Brainpop username is thomson1 the password is sunshine1

3. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:
    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet 

4. Extra Fraction Practice: Fraction Craft

Enrichment Activities

1. Check out Mr. Higginson's weekly announcements where he shares important school information and this weeks birthdays: Weekly Announcements & Practising Gratitude 

 

Thursday, May 7, 2020

 

Literacy 

1. Reading lesson:

  • Get out a piece of paper and a pencil OR print off this worksheet. You will need to write down things as you watch the lesson below.

  • Watch this reading lesson: Dory Story Lesson #1 
    • Note: you will need to put in the read-aloud password to view this lesson. If you don't remember the password for the Read-Aloud section, contact your teacher)

2. Comprehension Practice:

  • Choose 1 of the following options to do:

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet:Worksheet

 

Numeracy

1. Math Warm Up: Watch the following video: Multiples of 3

  • Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!

  • Now set your timer for 2 minutes.  Skip count by 3's starting at 0.  How far can you get? 

  • If you want, take a picture of your paper and send it to Mrs. Thomson on Microsoft Teams or email (Outlook)

 

2. Math Lesson:

3. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:
    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet 

4. Extra Fraction Practice (if you want): More Practice

Enrichment Activities

1. Watch Mo Willems make slop: Video

2. Listen to the Mo Willems book: Slop

3. Art Lesson: How to Draw Gerald

 

Friday, May 8, 2020

Literacy

1. Reading lesson:

  • Note: you will need to put in the read-aloud password to view this lesson. If you don't remember the password for the Read-Aloud section, contact your teacher)

 

2. Making Connections Practice:

  • Choose 1 of the following options to do:

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet 

    • Get out a white piece of paper. Draw and write about an adventure that you would like to go on.

  • If you want, take a picture of your work and send it to Mrs. Thomson. She would love to see what adventures you would like to go on!

 

Numeracy 

1. Math Lesson:

2. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet

Enrichment Activities

1. Try this awesome workout: PE with Joe

 

Monday, May 11, 2020

Literacy 

1. Listen to the NEW Mega Bat (#3!!) Mega Bat is A Fraidy Bat Chapter 1: Mega Bat

  • (Note: If you don't remember the password for the Read-Aloud section, contact your teacher)

2. Writing Lesson:

 

  • Write your own How-To Recipe:

    • You can write your recipe on a blank piece of paper or print off this writing template
    • Don't forget to include in the ingredients and then write the steps in order.  Make sure to be specific!

  • If you want, take a picture of your work and send it to Mrs. Thomson (she would love to see it!)

3. For Fun

  • Film yourself making the recipe. Then send the video to your teacher!

Numeracy 

1. Math warm up:

  • Choose one of the two options to do for your math warm up today:

    1. Complete the Multiply by 3 Facts Boom Cards quiz: Boom Cards Quiz

    2. OR Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!  Set your timer for 2 minutes.  How many of the following questions can you complete in 2 minutes?


      1x3= 2x3= 6x3= 4x3= 7x3=
      3x3= 1x3= 9x3= 3x3= 2x3=
      5x3= 0x3= 2x3= 5x3= 3x3=
  • If you want, take a picture of your paper and send it to Mrs. Thomson on Microsoft Teams or email (Outlook)

2. Math Lesson:

  • Watch the following video: Video 

3. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet

4. Extra practice:

  • If you are finding these fraction activities too easy, go to Cool Websites and try some of the Fraction Challenge Activities: Cool Math Websites

Enrichment Activities

1. Check out Mrs. Thorlakson's music website where she and other music teachers in Lethbridge have music lessons for you to participate in: Music Time

 

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Literacy 

1. Reading lesson:

  • Watch this reading lesson: The Word Collector 

    • Fill out the character trait worksheet: Worksheet

    • OR get a piece of paper out: Write 3 Traits that Jerome has. Write 1 sentence per trait that explains why you think Jerome has that trait.

Numeracy

1. Math Warm Up:

  • Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!

  • Now click the Esti Mystery Link and follow the instructions: Esti-Mystery #5 

2. Math Lesson:

3. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:
    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet 

4. Extra practice (if you want/for fun): 

Enrichment Activities

1. Mystery Science: Why is there sand at the Beach?

 

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Literacy 

REMINDER: Join our class LIVE zoom meeting at 1:00 pm. 

  • Log onto Microsoft Teams. 
  • Click "Mrs. Thomson's Class."
  • Choose "Join Meeting."
  • You also may need to click "Download" if it asks you to download zoom.

1. Reading lesson:

2. Retelling Practice:

    • Choose 1 of the following options to do:
      • Take a video of yourself retelling the story: The Word Collector.
        (If you want, send the video to Mrs. Thomson, so she can see it!)

      • Write an email to Mrs. Thomson and retell The Word Collector in the email.

      • Retell The Word Collector to someone at your house.

3. Comprehension Practice:

    • Open the PDF document and complete the quiz: Worksheet 

 

Numeracy

1. Math warm up:

  • Click this link: x2 and do these one breath ladders. Can you do all 4 ladders?

2. Math Lesson: Watch the following video: Fractions 

3. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:
    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet 

More practice (for fun):

Enrichment Activities

1. Check out Mr. Higginson's weekly announcements where he shares important school information and this weeks birthdays: Weekly Announcements (coming soon) & Practising Gratitude (coming soon)

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Literacy

For Fun: Watch this Kid President Video : Kid President

1. Listen to the NEW Mega Bat #3 Chapter 2: Mega Bat

  • (Note: If you don't remember the password for the Read-Aloud section, contact your teacher)

2. Word Work Practice:

  • Today you will be a word collector. Go on a Word Hunt and find as many words as you can around your house. You can write the words here: Worksheet or on a blank piece of paper.
  • If you want, take a picture of your work and send it to your teacher!

 

Numeracy

1. Math Warm Up:

  • Click the Splat Link and try to figure out what number is under the Splat!: Splat

2. Math Lesson:

3. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet

 

Enrichment Activities

1. Art Lesson: 3D Colourful Hand

Friday, May 15, 2020

Literacy 

1. Read-Aloud:

  • Watch Peter Reynolds (the author of The Word Collector) read a book: Be You

2. Reading Assignment:

 

Numeracy

1. Math Warm Up: Watch the following video: Multiples of 2

  • Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!

  • Now set your timer for 2 minutes.  Skip count by BACKWARDS 2's starting at 100.  How far can you get? 

  • If you want, take a picture of your paper and send it to Mrs. Thomson on Microsoft Teams or email (Outlook)

2. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:
    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet 

3. Extra practice (if you want/ for fun):

Enrichment Activities

1. Complete one of the activities from this Tic Tac Toe

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Literacy 

REMINDER: Join our class LIVE zoom meeting at 1:00 pm. 

  • Log onto Microsoft Teams. 
  • Click "Mrs. Thomson's Class."
  • Choose "Join Meeting."
  • You also may need to click "Download" if it asks you to download zoom.

Check out the FLAT teacher preview: Flat Teacher

1. Listen to Mega Bat is A Fraidy Bat (#3) Chapter 3: Mega Bat

  • (Note: If you don't remember the password for the Read-Aloud section, contact your teacher)

2. Word Work Lesson:

3. Word Work Practice:

    • Do the Sum Dog Weekly Challenge for Spelling: Sumdog
      NOTE: Make sure you choose SPELLING, not MATH in Sumdog)

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet 

Numeracy 

1. Math warm up:

  • Choose one of the two options to do for your math warm up today:

    1. Complete the Divide by 2 Facts Boom Cards quiz: Boom Cards Quiz

    2. OR Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!  Set your timer for 2 minutes.  How many of the following questions can you complete in 2 minutes?


      12➗2=  8➗2=  16➗2=  4➗2=  14➗2=
      10➗2=  2➗2=  10➗2=  8➗2=  6➗2=
       16➗2=  14➗2= 6➗2=  12➗2=  18➗2= 
  • If you want, take a picture of your paper and send it to Mrs. Thomson on Microsoft Teams or email (Outlook)

2. Math Lesson:

3. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:
    • Complete the Boom Card quiz:Boom Cards Quiz
    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet 

      NOTE: If you don't have a ruler, you can print off this one: Ruler

4. Extra practice: If you get done these activities quickly and want more, do the following:

  • Get some chalk and go outside.  Get someone to trace your body on the sidewalk with chalk. Now grab a ruler.  Measure the following:

    • the length of your arm in centimeters.
    • the height of your head in centimeters.
    • the length of your neck in centimeters.
    • the length of your foot in centimeters.

  • If you want, take a picture of your chalk drawing and send it to your teacher!

Enrichment Activities

1. Check out Mrs. Thorlakson's music website where she and other music teachers in Lethbridge have music lessons for you to participate in: Music Time

 

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Literacy

1. Watch the following reading lesson: Author's Purpose

2. Reading Comprehension Practice:

  • Fill out the Author's purpose worksheet: Worksheet 

  • OR get a piece of paper out: Write 3-5 sentences explaining what the author (Helen Lester) was trying to teach people as she was writing her book. Give an example of how a student could practice what they have learned from the book.

3. Read to Self.

Can you do Read to Self at home?  Here are the rules:

    • Get a book to read (from your house, from Epic or from Raz- Kids) 
    • Set a timer for 20-30 minutes.

    • Now READ the whole time!

Numeracy

1.Math Warm Up:

  • Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!

  • Now click the Esti Mystery Link and follow the instructions: Esti-Mystery#6 

2. Math Lesson:

3. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:
    • Do the Sum Dog Assignment: Sum Dog

NOTE: If you don't have a ruler, you can print off this one: Ruler

 

4. Extra practice: If you get done these activities quickly and want more, do the following:

  • Get a piece of paper and your favourite shoe, favourite stuffy and favourite book. Trace your shoe, stuffy and book on a piece of paper.

    • Measure your shoe with centimeters (using a ruler)
    • Measure your stuff with centimeters (using a ruler)
    • Measure your book with centimeters (using a ruer)

  • If you want, take a picture of your results and send it to your teacher!

Enrichment Activities

1.Check out Mr. Higginson's weekly announcements & Practising Gratitude videos: Videos

Friday, May 22, 2020

Literacy

1. Word Work Lesson:

2. Word Work Practice:

 

Numeracy 

1. Math Lesson:

2. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:
    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet

3. Extra Practice: If you would like a challenge, try these:

Enrichment Activities

1. Check out this interesting Mystery Doug Video: Biggest Spider in the World

Monday, May 25, 2020

Literacy 

1. Watch the following reading lesson: Hey Little Ant Author's Purpose Video

2. Reading Comprehension Practice:

  • Fill out the Author's purpose worksheet: Worksheet 

  • OR get a piece of paper out: Write 3-5 sentences explaining what the authors (Phillip and Hannah Hoose) were trying to teach people as they wrote their book. Give an example of how a student could practice what they have learned from the book.

Numeracy 

1. Math warm up:

  • Click this link: x5 Practice and do these one breath ladders. Can you do all 4 ladders?

2. Math Lesson:

 

3. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:
    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet

4. Extra practice: If you get done these activities quickly and want more, do the following

  • Complete the art/graphing Shape activity: Shape Art 

  • If you don't have a printer, make up your own shapes and then make a graph that looks like the PDF

Enrichment Activities

1. Check out Mrs. Thorlakson's music website where she and other music teachers in Lethbridge have music lessons for you to participate in: Music Time

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Literacy 

1. Writing lesson:

2. Decide what you think the boy should do: should he squish the ant? Write a paragraph explaining whether the boy should squish the ant or not and give reasons to support your opinion.  Your paragraph should be around 4-7 sentences long.

  • If you have a printer, you can print off and use this paper: Ant Squishing Opinion. You could take a picture of the paper (if you want) and send it to your teacher through email or teams!

  • OR get a blank piece of paper and write your opinion paragraph on that!  You could take a picture of the paper (if you want) and send it to your teacher through email or teams!
  • OR Write your teacher a paragraph in an email telling her whether the boy should squish the ant or not.

 

Numeracy

1. Math warm up:

  • Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!

  • Now set your timer for 2 minutes.  Skip count BACKWARDS by 5's starting at 300.  How far can you get? 

  • If you want, take a picture of your paper and send it to Mrs. Thomson on Microsoft Teams or email (Outlook)

 

2. Math Lesson:

3. Math Practice:

4. Extra practice: If you get done these activities quickly and want a challenge, do the following:

  • Try to figure out these TRICKY 2D Shape Riddles: Riddles 

  • TRICKY: Play this interactive Tangram 2D Shape game: Tangrams

 

Enrichment Activities

1. Mystery Science: What Makes Bridges So Strong?

 

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Literacy 

1. Writing Lesson:

2. Research Time:

  • After learning some interesting facts about ants, write a paragraph (5-8 sentences) explaining what you learned.

  • You can do your writing on a blank piece of paper, OR you can write on this writing paper OR you can type your writing in Microsoft Outlook (and then send me your writing in the email).

  • If you do your writing on a piece of paper, I would love to see it, you can show me by taking a picture of it and then sending it through email or Teams!

Numeracy

1. Math Warm Up:

  • Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!

  • Now click the Esti Mystery Link and follow the instructions: Esti-Mystery #7 

2. Math Lesson:

3. Math Practice:

4. Extra practice: If you get done these activities quickly and want more, do the following

 

Enrichment Activities

1.Check out Mr. Higginson's weekly announcements & Practising Gratitude videos: Videos

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Literacy 

1. Listen to the Mega Bat is A Fraidy Bat (#3) Chapter 4: Mega Bat

2.Writing Lesson:

3. Writing Practice:

  • Be an ant detective. Go find an ant. If you can't find one, use these pictures: Ants.  Look closely at the ant.

  • On a blank piece of paper, or this document: Ant diagram, create a drawing/diagram of an ant.

  • Now label your drawing/diagram. Don't forget to label the legs, eyes, head, thorax, abdomen, and antenna(s)

Numeracy

1. Math warm up:

  • Choose one of the two options to do for your math warm up today:

    1. Complete the Divide by 5 Facts Boom Cards quiz: Boom Cards Quiz

    2. OR Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!  Set your timer for 2 minutes.  How many of the following questions can you complete in 2 minutes?


      30➗5= 5➗5=  10➗5=  5➗5=  10➗5=
       25➗5=  20➗5=  25➗5=  45➗5=  20➗5=
       50➗5=  35➗5=  15➗5=  30➗5=  15➗5=

 

2. Math Lesson:

  • Username: thomson1 Password: sunshine1

3. Math Practice:

4. Extra practice: If you get done these activities quickly and want more, do the following

  • Make 3D shapes with marshmallows or Play-dough and Toothpicks. If you want, fill out this challenge sheet: Worksheet

 

Enrichment Activities

1. Learn how to draw an ant: Drawing an Ant

 

Friday, May 29, 2020

Literacy

1. Listen to Mega Bat #3 Chapter 5: Mega Bat

  • (Note: If you don't remember the password for the Read-Aloud section, contact your teacher)

2. Word Work Lesson:

3. Word Work Practice:

 

Numeracy 

1. Math Lesson:

2. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:
    • Do the Sum Dog Assignment: Sum Dog
    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet

Enrichment Activities

1. Check out this interesting Mystery Doug Video: Why Do Birds Lay Eggs in the Spring?

Monday, June 1, 2020

Literacy 

1. Writing lesson: Journal Writing- Answer the following Journal prompt:

  • If I could build a ROBOT, I would build a robot that could…


    Guidelines:
    • Write in paragraph form (4-7 sentences)
    • If you want, include a picture in your journal entry: pictures draw your reader in!
    • Be sure to use capital letters and punctuation.
    • You can do your work on the computer (type your response on email- you can send it to Mrs. Thomson), OR on this printed off paper: Writing template OR on a blank piece of paper.
  • If you want to, send your work to Mrs. Thomson (she would love to see it!  Her email is: tacy.olson@lethsd.ab.ca

 

Numeracy

1. Math warm up:

  • Choose one of the two options to do for your math warm up today:

    1. Complete the Multiply by 3 Facts Boom Cards quiz: Boom Cards Quiz

    2. OR Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!  Set your timer for 2 minutes.  How many of the following questions can you complete in 2 minutes?


      1x3= 2x3= 6x3= 4x3= 7x3=
      3x3= 1x3= 9x3= 3x3= 2x3=
      5x3= 0x3= 2x3= 5x3= 3x3=
  • If you want, take a picture of your paper and send it to Mrs. Thomson on Microsoft Teams or email (Outlook)

 

2. Math Practice:

June Balloon Pop

15 Days Left of School!

Enrichment Activities

1. Check out Mrs. Thorlakson's music website where she and other music teachers in Lethbridge have music lessons for you to participate in: Music Time

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

June Balloon Pop

14 Days Left of School! 

Literacy 

1. Reading lesson:

  • Get out a piece of paper and a pencil. You will need to draw/write down things as you watch the lesson below.

  • Watch this reading lesson: Crickwing Lesson 

2. Problem and Solution Practice: 

  • Readers think about the problems in the text and look at the solutions to those problems. What was Crickwing's problem at the beginning of the story. What are some ways that he could have solved the problem?

    • You can record your ideas on a black paper or on this worksheet: Worksheet 

    • Don't forget to write in full sentences (with capital letters and punctuation.) 

    • You should write 3-5 sentences. 

3. Comprehension Practice:

  • Choose 1 of the following options to do:

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet 

Numeracy

1. Math warm up:

  • Click this link: x3 and do these one breath ladders. Can you do all 4 ladders?

2. Math Lesson:

3. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:
    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet 

4. Extra practice: If you get done these activities quickly and want more, do the following

  • Play this interactive time game: Time

Enrichment Activities

1. Mystery Science: Where Can you find Whales in a Desert?

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

June Balloon Pop

13 Days Left of School! 

Literacy 

1. Listen to Mega Bat #3 Chapter 6: Mega Bat

  • (Note: If you don't remember the password for the Read-Aloud section, contact your teacher)

 

2. Writing lesson: Journal Writing- Answer the following Journal prompt:

  • Would you rather be a detective or an astronaut?

    Guidelines:
    • Write in paragraph form (4-7 sentences)
    • If you want, include a picture in your journal entry: pictures draw your reader in!
    • Be sure to use capital letters and punctuation.
    • You can do your work on the computer (type your response on email- you can send it to Mrs. Thomson), OR on this printed off paper: Writing Template OR on a blank piece of paper.

 

Numeracy

1. Math warm up:

  • Choose one of the two options to do for your math warm up today:

    1. Complete the Divide by 2 Facts Boom Cards quiz: Boom Cards Quiz

    2. OR Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!  Set your timer for 2 minutes.  How many of the following questions can you complete in 2 minutes?


      12➗2=  8➗2=  16➗2=  4➗2=  14➗2=
      10➗2=  2➗2=  10➗2=  8➗2=  6➗2=
       16➗2=  14➗2= 6➗2=  12➗2=  18➗2= 
  • If you want, take a picture of your paper and send it to Mrs. Thomson on Microsoft Teams or email (Outlook)

 

2. Math Practice: Morning Grid

  • Get out a piece of paper.  Draw a tic tac toe board on your white paper, like this: Example

  • Watch the following video and complete the Morning Grid as the video explains: Morning Grid Video #1 & Video #2

3. Extra practice: If you get done these activities quickly and want more, do the following

Enrichment Activities

1.Check out Mr. Higginson's weekly announcements & Practising Gratitude videos: Videos

 

Thursday, June 4, 2020

June Balloon Pop

12 Days Left of School! 

Literacy 

1. Word Work Lesson:

2. Word Work Practice:

Numeracy

1. Math Warm Up:

  • Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!

  • Now click the Esti Mystery Link and follow the instructions: Esti-Mystery #8

2. Math Practice:

Enrichment Activities

1. Check out this art lesson: How to Fold a Fortune Teller

Friday, June 5, 2020

June Balloon Pop

11 Days Left of School!

Literacy 

1. Listen to Mega Bat #3 Chapter 7: Mega Bat

  • (Note: If you don't remember the password for the Read-Aloud section, contact your teacher)

2. Reading Assignment:

Numeracy

1. Math Lesson:

2. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet 

 

Enrichment Activities

1. Complete this Go Noodle Activity: Can't Stop the Feeling

Monday, June 8, 2020

June Balloon Pop

10 Days Left of School! & Extra Video & Extra Video

Literacy 

1. Writing lesson: Journal Writing- Answer the following Journal prompt:

If I could rule the SCHOOL for one day, I would...

  • Write in paragraph form (4-7 sentences)
    • If you want, include a picture in your journal entry: pictures draw your reader in!
    • Be sure to use capital letters and punctuation.
    • You can do your work on the computer (type your response on email- you can send it to Mrs. Thomson), OR on this printed off paper: Writing Template OR on a blank piece of paper.
  • If you want to, send your work to Mrs. Thomson (she would love to see it!  Her email is: tacy.olson@lethsd.ab.ca

 

Numeracy

1. Math warm up:

  • Choose one of the two options to do for your math warm up today:

    1. Complete the Multiply by 5 Facts Boom Cards quiz: Boom Cards Quiz

    2. OR Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!  Set your timer for 2 minutes.  How many of the following questions can you complete in 2 minutes?

      5x5= 2x5=  1x5=  0x5=  5x5= 
      1x5=  3x5=  5x5=  4x5=  2x5= 
      3x5=  5x5=  4x5=  1x5=  0x5=  
  • If you want, take a picture of your paper and send it to Mrs. Thomson on Microsoft Teams or email (Outlook)

 

2. Math Practice:

Enrichment Activities

1. Check out Mrs. Thorlakson's music website where she and other music teachers in Lethbridge have music lessons for you to participate in: Music Time

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

June Balloon Pop

9 Days Left of School! 

Literacy 

1. Reading lesson:

  • Get out a piece of paper and a pencil. You will need to draw/write down things as you watch the lesson below.

  • Watch this reading lesson: Frank and Laverne Lesson 

2. Point of View Practice: 

  • Readers think about the point of view of the characters. What was Frank's opinion of Laverne at the beginning of the story? At the end of the story? What was Laverne's opinion of Frank at the beginning of the story? At the end of the story?

  • You can record your ideas on a black paper or on this worksheet: Worksheet 

  • Don't forget to write in full sentences (with capital letters and punctuation.) 

Numeracy

1. Math warm up:

  • Click this link: x4 and do these one breath ladders. Can you do all 4 ladders?

2. Math Lesson:

  • Watch the following video: Telling Time to the Half Hour& Time to the Quarters

    • Username: thomson1
      Password: sunshine1

    • NOTE: in the second video, the lady talking says "quarter" different than how we say it in Canada!  Ask your parent how we say "quarter in Canada

3. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:
    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet

4. Extra practice: If you get done these activities quickly and want more, do the following

  • Play this interactive time game: Time

Enrichment Activities

1. Mystery Science: How Can you Keep a House from Blowing Away in a Windstorm?

 

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

June Balloon Pop

8 Days Left of School! & Extra Video

Literacy 

1. Listen to Mega Bat #3 Chapter 8: Mega Bat

  • (Note: If you don't remember the password for the Read-Aloud section, contact your teacher)

 

2. Writing lesson: Journal Writing- Answer the following Journal prompt:

  • Would you rather have 4 hands or 5 ears?

    Guidelines:
    • Write in paragraph form (4-7 sentences)
    • If you want, include a picture in your journal entry: pictures draw your reader in!
    • Be sure to use capital letters and punctuation.
    • You can do your work on the computer (type your response on email- you can send it to Mrs. Thomson), OR on this printed off paper: Writing Template OR on a blank piece of paper.
  • If you want to, send your work to Mrs. Thomson (she would love to see it!  Her email is: tacy.olson@lethsd.ab.ca

 

Numeracy

1. Math warm up:

  • Choose one of the two options to do for your math warm up today:

    1. Complete the Divide by 4 Facts Boom Cards quiz: Boom Cards Quiz

    2. OR Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!  Set your timer for 2 minutes.  How many of the following questions can you complete in 2 minutes?


      40➗4= 12➗4=  8➗4=  4➗4=  12➗4=
       24➗4=  16➗4=  32➗4=  36➗4=  16➗4=
       4➗4=  28➗4=  16➗4=  40➗4=  24➗4=

 

2. Math Practice: Morning Grid

  • Get out a piece of paper.  Draw a tic tac toe board on your white paper, like this: Example

  • Watch the following video and complete the Morning Grid as the video explains: Morning Grid Video

3. Extra practice: If you get done these activities quickly and want more, do the following

Enrichment Activities

1.Check out Mr. Higginson's weekly announcements & Practising Gratitude videos: Videos

Thursday, June 11, 2020

June Balloon Pop

7 Days Left of School!

Literacy 

1. Word Work Lesson:

2. Word Work Practice:

Numeracy

1. Math Warm Up:

  • Grab a piece of paper and something to write with! OR get your tablet/computer ready to type!

  • Now click the Esti Mystery Link and follow the instructions: Esti-Mystery #9 

2. Math Practice:

Enrichment Activities

1. Check out this art lesson: How to Draw a Landscape

Friday, June 12, 2020

June Balloon Pop

6 Days Left of School! 

Literacy 

1. Listen to Mega Bat #3 Chapter 9: Mega Bat

  • (Note: If you don't remember the password for the Read-Aloud section, contact your teacher)

2. Reading Assignment:

Numeracy

1. Math Lesson:

2. Math Practice:

  • Choose 1 or 2 of the following activities to complete:

    • Open the PDF document and complete the worksheet: Worksheet

 

Enrichment Activities

1. Complete this Go Noodle Activity: Run the Red Carpet

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Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 2G7

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