Howard4th2019-20-Homeroom Assignments

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Readtheory LINK in Google Classroom

Readtheory LINK

Read (2) stories and answer the questions

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TODAY WE WILL WATCH THE 8TH GRADE ZOOM GRADUATION  AT 10:00 AM.  PLEASE BE PROMPT AND ON MUTE WHEN YOU ENTER THE MEETING.  IT IS THE ONLY ACTIVITY WE WILL PARTICIPATE IN EXCEPT FOR YOUR PREP AT NOON. IF YOU DECIDE TO LEAVE THE ZOOM, THAT'S FINE BUT DO NOT RETURN UNTIL PREP TIME.
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TODAY WE WILL WATCH THE 8TH GRADE ZOOM GRADUATION AT 10:00 AM. PLEASE BE PROMPT AND ON MUTE WHEN YOU ENTER THE MEETING. IT IS THE ONLY ACTIVITY WE WILL PARTICIPATE IN EXCEPT FOR YOUR PREP AT NOON. IF YOU DECIDE TO LEAVE THE ZOOM, THAT'S FINE BUT DO NOT RETURN UNTIL PREP TIME.

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Today's the last day of 4th grade, what would you like to say to your classmates? in Google Classroom

Today's the last day of 4th grade, what would you like to say to your classmates?

Write something nice to your classmates. Think about the experience then share.

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What did you bring for show and tell? in Google Classroom

What did you bring for show and tell?

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Good morning class... today is silly day.. Come online wearing something funny, silly and/or interesting... ex. glasses, hats, clothing   in Google Classroom

Good morning class... today is silly day.. Come online wearing something funny, silly and/or interesting... ex. glasses, hats, clothing

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Next week are our last days of school... What fun activities would you like to participate in? Ex. Show and Tell, create your own videos and present to the class, spirit week?? in Google Classroom

Next week are our last days of school... What fun activities would you like to participate in? Ex. Show and Tell, create your own videos and present to the class, spirit week??

Think about it and provide some suggestions so we can make some decisions.

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Equivalent Practice IXL  in Google Classroom

Equivalent Practice IXL

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Think of (5) words that describe black people to you. in Google Classroom

Think of (5) words that describe black people to you.

With all of the changes happening around us, one significant saying is constantly heard "Black Lives Matter". As you write down your (5) words, think about what this saying means to help you find your words. Just write them as a list.

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Share something funny... Write about something you found to be funny.. It could have been something you heard, saw or experienced.  It didn't have to happen to you, but you found it to funny. in Google Classroom

Share something funny... Write about something you found to be funny.. It could have been something you heard, saw or experienced. It didn't have to happen to you, but you found it to funny.

Think about this question and then write. Make sure I can understand from your writing what took place, or what was said so it can make me laugh too.

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What is something you love to do that very few people know.  What is something that is  special about you? Example - I love to decorate. I have an eye for special items. in Google Classroom

What is something you love to do that very few people know. What is something that is special about you? Example - I love to decorate. I have an eye for special items.

Think very carefully about you and your talents, your special ability. Write it down and describe it..

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Describe something you are excited about. in Google Classroom

Describe something you are excited about.

Think about something you see, have , or are doing and write about it. Why does it excite you?

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Realistic Fiction Practice - IXL in Google Classroom

Realistic Fiction Practice - IXL

Read carefully. Go back into the story to prove your answers.

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What would your sign say to help protest the problem you selected yesterday that you wanted to see changed in the world?  Write down the words here. in Google Classroom

What would your sign say to help protest the problem you selected yesterday that you wanted to see changed in the world? Write down the words here.

Think about the cause you would like to see changed. Create the wording for your sign. Try not to recreate the signs you already know exist. Be original.

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Equivalent Fractions activity in Google Classroom

Equivalent Fractions activity

Please answer the questions after thinking carefully and using paper and pencil to assist your understanding,

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How does hand sanitizer kill germs? in Google Classroom

How does hand sanitizer kill germs?

Here are some suggested questions to answer after you watch the mini-lesson:

1. How does hand sanitizer kill germs?

2. What did this lesson make you curious about? What other questions do you have?

Bonus Activity: Hand sanitizer is a good way to clean your hands when you can’t find a sink with soap and water. But how much water do you really need? What is the smallest amount of water you can use to wash your hands? One cup of water? A half-cup of water? One spoonful of water? Experiment in the bathroom and find out!

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With all of the issues going on in the world, what is one thing you really hope will change soon?  Explain. (Issues:  Corona virus; police brutality; racism; unemployment; poverty, violence..) in Google Classroom

With all of the issues going on in the world, what is one thing you really hope will change soon? Explain. (Issues: Corona virus; police brutality; racism; unemployment; poverty, violence..)

Read carefully, think about your understanding and feelings and select an issue and explain why you selected that particular issue.

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What is your favorite instrument and why? in Google Classroom

What is your favorite instrument and why?

Read, think and write your answer in complete sentences.

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Flocabulary: Equivalent Fractions in Google Classroom

Flocabulary: Equivalent Fractions

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

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How are you doing today? Share in Google Classroom

How are you doing today? Share

Read the question and think about how you feel. Write about it so maybe we can then talk.

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With (3) weeks left of school, what can I do to help you complete your assigned lessons with 80% or greater scores? in Google Classroom

With (3) weeks left of school, what can I do to help you complete your assigned lessons with 80% or greater scores?

Read carefully and think about your answer. Write it down in a complete sentence.

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Flocabulary: George Washington Carver & Innovation in Google Classroom

Flocabulary: George Washington Carver & Innovation

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

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Would you prefer Remote Learning or going into the school building?  Explain, in Google Classroom

Would you prefer Remote Learning or going into the school building? Explain,

Read, think and then explain using a variety of examples and reasons written in complete sentences.

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8-1: Practice Buddy: Homework & Practice in Google Classroom

8-1: Practice Buddy: Homework & Practice

Complete Les. 8.1 practice buddy homework as a pretest.

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IXL - Graphic organizational reading in Google Classroom

IXL - Graphic organizational reading

Study each type of graph and determine the correct answer based on reading and reading strategies.

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When you look at your grades, what do they say about you as a person? How do your grades describe you?  Your current progress report and/or your last grades.     in Google Classroom

When you look at your grades, what do they say about you as a person? How do your grades describe you? Your current progress report and/or your last grades.

Read, reflect and describe what this question means to you. Write about anything that you know you do and/or should do as you prepare to end this school year and go onto 5th grade.

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IXL - Reading about Famous People in Google Classroom

IXL - Reading about Famous People

Read carefully and answer questions with 80% accuracy or greater

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IXL Multiplication Practice in Google Classroom

IXL Multiplication Practice

Complete assignments with 80% accuracy or better. Make sure you submit.

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IXL - Division/Multiplication in Google Classroom

IXL - Division/Multiplication

Complete with 80% accuracy or greater and submit

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Thinking about your Future...
 If you were to choose a career where you would eventually start your own business (entrepreneur)  which one of the following categories would you select?  Explain why your chose this area.  Think about your likes, your skills, your family...   Categories:  Legal, Culinary, Entertainment, Education, Construction, Fashion/Beauty,  Real Estate, Food Industry or Technology. in Google Classroom

Thinking about your Future... If you were to choose a career where you would eventually start your own business (entrepreneur) which one of the following categories would you select? Explain why your chose this area. Think about your likes, your skills, your family... Categories: Legal, Culinary, Entertainment, Education, Construction, Fashion/Beauty, Real Estate, Food Industry or Technology.

Read carefully and select one category you think you may want to start planning your life around and eventually start a business. Step 1. Choose the category, Step 2 explain why you chose that area. Step 3 explain what you envision your business will look like? Answer the questions in a paragraph format.

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7-1: Practice Buddy: Homework & Practice in Google Classroom

7-1: Practice Buddy: Homework & Practice

If you were not able to access 7.1 redo it here.

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Rent Party Jazz Read Aloud in Google Classroom

Rent Party Jazz Read Aloud

1. Why is it important to help people in your community in times of need? Can you share any stories about a time when people in your community came together to help someone in need?

2. What do you know about Jazz? Have you ever read any other stories about African American Jazz musicians?

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Flocabulary: Genres of Fiction in Google Classroom

Flocabulary: Genres of Fiction

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

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What are your feelings about receiving grades through Remote Learning? Describe whether this is something you support or feel isn't fair.  Explain in Google Classroom

What are your feelings about receiving grades through Remote Learning? Describe whether this is something you support or feel isn't fair. Explain

Describe in paragraph form your feelings about this question.

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7-4: Practice Buddy: Homework & Practice in Google Classroom

7-4: Practice Buddy: Homework & Practice

Complete Les. 7.4 Practice Buddy

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7-4: Practice Buddy: Independent Practice; Problem Solving in Google Classroom

7-4: Practice Buddy: Independent Practice; Problem Solving

Complete this assignment and make sure I get it.

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Why do we have allergies? in Google Classroom

Why do we have allergies?

Here are some suggested questions to answer after you watch the mini-lesson:

1. Why do we have allergies?

2. What did this lesson make you curious about? What other questions do you have?

Bonus Activity: If you're allergic to pollen, you feel sick when it gets in your eyes, nose, or mouth. Invent something you can wear on your face that keeps pollen out but lets you breathe. Describe or draw your invention. If you have supplies you can use, try to build it!

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IXL Practice in Google Classroom

IXL Practice

Complete and submit

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Flocabulary: Fiction vs. Nonfiction in Google Classroom

Flocabulary: Fiction vs. Nonfiction

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

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Writing assignment - Favorite Birthday Celebration in Google Classroom

Writing assignment - Favorite Birthday Celebration

Read through my outline and create your on non-fiction writing about your favorite birthday celebration. Make sure you follow the outline. You should have at least 200 words written to tell your story in (3) paragraphs.

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IXL in Google Classroom

IXL

Complete task

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Flocabulary: Theme in Literature in Google Classroom

Flocabulary: Theme in Literature

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

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7-4: Prime and Composite Numbers in Google Classroom

7-4: Prime and Composite Numbers

Please complete the two assignments by Thursday, May 14,

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Listen to the Story The House the Jane Built in Google Classroom

Listen to the Story The House the Jane Built

Describe what you learned from this story. Compare and Contrast the past to now with the current conditions the virus has put us in.

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What Is a Bucket Filler? A
bucket filler is someone who
uses acts of kindness and
love to make another person
feel better. This could be
anything! A bucket filler could
say a kind word to someone
who looks sad or they could
help a friend in need. Being a
bucket filler can be as simple
as smiling at someone!

How are you filling buckets
and making sure you aren’t
emptying others buckets?
Discuss with your teacher, in Google Classroom

What Is a Bucket Filler? A bucket filler is someone who uses acts of kindness and love to make another person feel better. This could be anything! A bucket filler could say a kind word to someone who looks sad or they could help a friend in need. Being a bucket filler can be as simple as smiling at someone! How are you filling buckets and making sure you aren’t emptying others buckets? Discuss with your teacher,

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7-1: Practice Buddy: Homework & Practice in Google Classroom

7-1: Practice Buddy: Homework & Practice

You can work on this on your computer. Complete by Tuesday.

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Flocabulary: Factors & Prime Numbers in Google Classroom

Flocabulary: Factors & Prime Numbers

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

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Guidelines for Remote Learning in Google Classroom

Guidelines for Remote Learning

Please read carefully and prepare for discussion and practice.