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Read a book or download the Libby app and use your public library card to borrow an audiobook! Omni Libraries
Read an article or short story of your interest on NewsELA or Common Lit
Practice skills on IXL
Go to Vocabulary.com and learn and practice some new words!
Read a piece of classic literature online. Many are in the public domain such as the works of Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, Shakespeare, and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein!
Brush up on your grammar and punctuation knowledge by spending 15-20 minutes at No Red Ink
Would you like to create your own book? Try Book Creator. Email Mrs. Hallihan for the free code mhallihan@manhattan114.org
Write an email or letter to your favorite author and ask them questions about their books. Many will reply!
Publish a book review online at Teen Reads share your opinions, but be sure to back them up with specific text evidence.
Write a creative story to share with your ELA class. Add your friends as collaborators! Be sure to have a clear plot and well-developed characters.
Write a script or a parody of a novel you have read in junior high. Make it into a Powtoon at Powtoon: Video Maker | Make Videos and Animations Online
Start a journal!
Log into IXL- Work on the assigned topics listed below:
Linear Equation
Functions
Rational Numbers
Work on the different Quizizz assigned on your on Google Classroom.
Complete practice IRA tests
Discovery Education online
IXL online
Pbs Nova Education online
Read articles from factual sources and compare information to fake news. How can you tell the difference? What problems and effects do fake news have? Create 1-2 Two truths and a lie about the articles you read. Share them to see if the lie can be spotted.
Find a data source (sports stats, Earthquake occurrences, Forest fires over the last decade, etc). Create a graph that best shows this information.
Spend time OUTSIDE. Go for a hike making observations in front of you, above you, and at your feet. Look for signs of Spring as the Earth comes “back to life.” Start a nature journal making sketches and posting your thoughts in prose and poem.
Perform 25 sit-ups and push ups daily; touch your toes.
Go for a walk outside.
Once a week, do as many sit ups and push ups as you can to prepare for the Fitness Tests.
Find and attempt a new workout video.
Check out PE Central and find a game you’d like to try.
Take a break from your favorite show/game and do 50 jumping jacks.
Clean the house for your parents:)
Look up how many calories you burn while doing your favorite type of activity (ie- jogging, walking the dog, riding your bike). Try to get at least 30 minutes of activity per day!
Draw along with video tutorials on Art for Kids Hub
Log in with your Google Account and create pixel art animations on Piskelapp.com
Research and problem solve- Try a new problem each day - A Google A Day
Visit our Google Classroom page and click on the link to create an account with Duolingo for Schools. Classes have been set up for you to have fun and practice Spanish skills!
Listen to Spanish radio...93.5!
TOPIC/GOAL over this time period = MINDFULNESS
Physical Health = Unplug and Recharge your Brain. Work on Nutrition. STAY ACTIVE!
- Sleep!! = 9 1/4 hours recommended amount for Teens
- Eating = Try to maintain 3 quality meals each day!
- Activity = ANYTHING that elevates your heart rate! Try the "7 minute workout" app. (should be green). It provides quick, quality workouts!!
Mental Health = Control what YOU can control! Fear not.
- Try not to get worked up/stressed about things you have no control over.
- Do things you ENJOY! (ex. Draw, Read, Write, Music, Video Games (don't overdo it!)
- Grow = Read 1 book. Find a topic you're interested in and go!
Social Health = Appreciate the ones closest to you, while keeping in touch with friends!
- Take time to 'catch up', care for, and really appreciate loved ones!
- Maintain communication with your friends/teammates/groupmates!
- Reach out to 1 person you haven't talked to in a long time!
Here are some potential links you may use over your time away!
--- "7 Minute Workout" app
--- Quizizz = Search topics related to class..Nutrition, Sleep, Stress, Mental Health, etc.
--- A list of 'motivational' speakers/youtubers/coaches for a little extra/needed motivation!
- Jon Gordon
- Prince Ea
- Damon West
- Dabo Swinney
- Tony Dungy
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