4th & 5th Grade
Week of June 22, 2020 Last week of school!!
Reading/Writing
Read or listen to the book Happy to Be Me! https://www.uniteforliteracy.com/mindshare/books/book?BookId=1622
Visit my google classroom and read the letter I wrote to you! Please write back! I cannot wait to read your letters:)
Google classroom code: id3yvb
Dance/Movement
Get up and move!! Dance,move and have fun:)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfzRP6V5rE4
Week of June 15th
**This week you can participate in Virtual Field Day!**
1.) Listening: Watch this video to learn about the Brookhaven Highway Department and what they do for the community.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WKYuvJS28M&feature=youtu.be
2. ) Writing: Draw a picture and write a paragraph (4-5 sentences) about what you learned from the video of the Brookhaven Highway Department. Did you see an interesting truck? Would you want to work there one day? Send me a photo of your work to lcosta@sachem.edu.
3.) Nature Scavenger Hunt: Go outside in your backyard or in the neighborhood with an adult. Look for the things on the list above and check them off as you see them. If there is a word you do not know, look it up online using https://kidssearch.com/.
Week of June 8, 2020
Listening & Grammar
*Listen and watch the Brainpop video about using capital letters (capitalization) when writing. https://www.brainpop.com/english/grammar/capitalization/
*Visit Mrs. Costa’s google classroom to complete the activity! Google classroom code: id3yvb2
Reading/Writing Activity
Read or listen to the book, By The Sea
**Sea is another name for ocean**
https://www.uniteforliteracy.com/unite/earthandsky/book?BookId=1324
*Visit Mrs. Costa’s google classroom to complete the activity! Google classroom code: id3yvb2
Math
Multiplication Practice! Click on this youtube link and practice your facts!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp7R-ZnFdOs
Movement
Pick one video and have fun!!! Do both for extra fun!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJPvEs8qpQc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if8qfVjVFc8
Week of June 1, 2020
1.) WRITING
A time capsule is a container that is filled with things from your life, such as newspapers, photos, writing, etc., that is then hidden away in a closet or buried in your garden, for a time, and then opened by you in the future.
This is a great way to remember what has been happening in your lives during this time. This is something you will keep in a safe place and open in a few years! We will work on a few pages each week. Work on pages 10 and 11 this week.
Step 1: Page 10- What Occasions did I celebrate during our time at home? Fill in the chart. Was there a holiday you celebrated? Was it someone's birthday while you have been home? Write it in the chart!
Step 2: Page 11-Thank You to someone who helped you or your family. Write a note saying thank you to someone who helped you or your family while we have all been at home. Maybe a sibling helped you complete your schoolwork, or maybe a neighbor went to the store for your family. Write a note saying thank you. You can also draw a picture.
**We will complete a few pages each week until it is completed. You can print it out if possible so it can be put somewhere safe until it is time to open once complete. If you have any questions, email Mrs. Costa @ lcosta@sachem.edu.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fnZxpwDYsxHBmWIG3SLK3A03vi82xYlc/view?usp=sharing
2.) LISTENING: Brainpop! Click on the link to listen to Moby talk about healthy eating. https://www.brainpop.com/health/nutrition/nutrition/
3.) READING: Listen to one or both books about fruits and vegetables. You can read or listen to the books be read to you.
*Read in English: How Do You Eat Veggies
https://www.uniteforliteracy.com/unite/healthyme/book?BookId=1659
Read in Espanol: Que colores comes? https://www.uniteforliteracy.com/unitemx/plantasycomida/book?BookId=1520
After you listen to the Brainpop and read the books, visit Mrs. Costa’s google classroom to complete the activity!! Google classroom code: id3yvb2
Week of May 25, 2020
1.) Writing- Time Capsule! We are taking a break from the time capsule this week-we will continue with it next week:)
2.) Drawing Fun!
*Grab a piece of paper and a pencil
*Click on the video below to learn how to draw popcorn!
*Take a picture of your popcorn and email it to me at lcosta@sachem.edu
*HAVE FUN!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfbpU9Y6ltA
3.) Brainpop!
Watch and listen to this video about learning from home!
https://www.brainpop.com/english/studyandreadingskills/distancelearning/
Then visit my google classroom and answer the question about how you are feeling about learning from home.
**Mrs. Costa’s google classroom code is id3yvb2
4.) Mrs. Costa’s Read Aloud https://flipgrid.com/s/98e078ef4795
Click the link and listen to me read you a story!
Visit my google classroom to tell me what you found on your listening walk!
**Mrs. Costa’s google classroom code is id3yvb2
Week of May 18, 2020
1.) Writing- Time Capsule!
A time capsule is a container that is filled with things from your life, such as newspapers, photos, writing, etc., that is then hidden away in a closet or buried in your garden, for a time, and then opened by you in the future.
This is a great way to remember what has been happening in your lives during this time. This is something you will keep in a safe place and open in a few years! We will work on a few pages each week. Work on pages 8 and 9 this week.
Step 1: Page 8- I Was Able to Help Someone. Write a paragraph telling me about how you helped someone while you have been home.
Step 2: Page 9-First Thing I Want to do When We Go Out Again. Write about the first thing you want to do once we can go out again. What are you missing?
**We will complete a few pages each week until it is completed. You can print it out if possible so it can be put somewhere safe until it is time to open once complete. If you have any questions, email Mrs. Costa @ lcosta@sachem.edu.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fnZxpwDYsxHBmWIG3SLK3A03vi82xYlc/view?usp=sharing
2.) Listen to the video on Brainpop ELL called “Nature Walk.” Listen to the adjectives that end in ING and ED. (amazing, amazed). You can also try the activities (Flash Words and Hear It, Say It) after you finish the video.
**Remember adjectives are words that describe a noun (person, place, thing).
**Username and password: Sachem2020
https://ell.brainpop.com/level2/unit5/lesson3/
3.) How are you feeling these days? Visit Mrs. Costa’s google classroom or click the link below.
**Click on the emoji and remember to click the SUBMIT button when done. I cannot wait to hear from you!
4.) Mrs. Costa's Read Aloud!! Enjoy listening to this story!!
https://flipgrid.com/s/98e078ef4795
Week of May 11, 2020
Writing- Time Capsule!
A time capsule is a container that is filled with things from your life, such as newspapers, photos, writing, etc., that is then hidden away in a closet or buried in your garden, for a time, and then opened by you in the future.
This is a great way to remember what has been happening in your lives during this time. This is something you will keep in a safe place and open in a few years! We will work on a few pages each week. Work on pages 6 and 7 this week.
Step 1: Page 6- Something Funny that Happened While You Were Home. Write a paragraph telling me about a funny thing that happened or something that made you laugh! Use the five W’s to write sentences: Who was with you, What happened that was funny, Where were you when it happened?, When did it happen? Why was it funny?
Step 2: Page 7- Things I Learned to do?
*Did you learn something new? Write and tell me about it! Here are some examples-I learned how to bake cookies. I learned how to add fractions.
**We will complete a few pages each week until it is completed. You can print it out if possible so it can be put somewhere safe until it is time to open once complete. If you have any questions, email Mrs. Costa @ lcosta@sachem.edu.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fnZxpwDYsxHBmWIG3SLK3A03vi82xYlc/view?usp=sharing
2. Reading- Read or Listen to this article about cats and dogs!
Visit my (Mrs. Costa) google classroom to write about which pet you think is the best and why you think that? My google classroom code is id3yvb2
https://sn56.scholastic.com/issues/2017-18/043018/cats-or-dogs.html
3. MATH
Multiplication Practice! Click on this youtube link and practice your facts!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp7R-ZnFdOs
4. Listen/watch the video at the bottom of the Scholastic news page by Dynamath, called “Edible Insects”. It’s all about why people around the world are eating bugs. Would you ever try to eat a bug? Ask the members of your family what they think.
https://dynamath.scholastic.com/issues/2018-19/040119/burger-bugs.html#560L
5. MERRIMAC FRIENDS Flipgrid: A Special Person- Mother's Day was last Sunday. It makes you think of some of the special people in your lives (moms, aunts, grandmas, teachers, and more). Tell me all about a special person in your life. Who are they? What is special about them? What do you enjoy doing with them? Tell me all about this person!
Week of May 4, 2020
Writing- Time Capsule!
A time capsule is a container that is filled with things from your life, such as newspapers, photos, writing, etc., that is then hidden away in a closet or buried in your garden, for a time, and then opened by you in the future.
This is a great way to remember what has been happening in your lives during this time. This is something you will keep in a safe place and open in a few years! We will work on a few pages each week. Work on pages 4 and 5 this week.
Step 1: Page 4- There are two sides to this page. We will only be filling in the side that is labeled HOME SCHEDULE. Fill in as best you can: An example may be:
Time: Activity
8:00 Wake Up
9:00 Eat Breakfast
The last activity can be GO TO BED !
Step 2: Page 5- Things I Love About Being Safe at Home
*Write some sentences about what you are enjoying at home.
An example-One thing I like about being home is that I get to wear my pajamas a lot! I love comfortable pajamas!
**We will complete a few pages each week until it is completed. You can print it out if possible so it can be put somewhere safe until it is time to open once complete. If you have any questions, email Mrs. Costa @ lcosta@sachem.edu.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fnZxpwDYsxHBmWIG3SLK3A03vi82xYlc/view?usp=sharing
Reading- Read about Cinco de Mayo! Tuesday is May 5th and a day to celebrate for many! Then visit Mrs. Costa's google classroom (code: id3yvb2) and answer the questions. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FVgHY2Y9DWMRkT0T8NIdXy7eH0DN6V7AmLOwe8vqG1U/edit
Print and color the Mexican Flag http://www.colormegood.com/colormegoodPDFthumbnails/holidays/cincodemayo/cincodemayo04.pdf
CHIPPEWA FRIENDS!!! Mrs. Costa’s Flipgrid: Make a video and show me your completed Mexico flag OR tell me all about your week. What did you do? Who did you spend time with? What was your favorite activity? Your ID is your first name and first initial of last name. Example: Joe Smith (joes).
https://flipgrid.com/costa8606
Week of April 27, 2020
Writing- Time Capsule!
A time capsule is a container that is filled with things from your life, such as newspapers, photos, writing, etc., that is then hidden away in a closet or buried in your garden, for a time, and then opened by you in the future.
This is a great way to remember what has been happening in your lives during this time. This is something you will keep in a safe place and open in a few years! We will work on a few pages each week. Work on pages 1-3 this week.
Step 1: Cover Page (page 1)- Write your name, the date (year), and include a photo of you (if possible) on the cover. You can also write- DATE TO BE OPENED on the first page. Maybe you want to open it 5 years from now (2025)!!
Step 2: About Me (page 2)
Step 3: My Home (page 3)
**We will complete a few pages each week until it is completed. You can print it out if possible so it can be put somewhere safe until it is time to open once complete. If you have any questions, email Mrs. Costa @ lcosta@sachem.edu.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fnZxpwDYsxHBmWIG3SLK3A03vi82xYlc/view?usp=sharing
2. Movement! Looks like it will be a rainy week ahead. It is important to keep moving your body-click the GONoodle link for a fun dance-you can do it as many times as you want! Dance with your family-dance with your siblings!! Have fun!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJPvEs8qpQc
3. Reading! Read this interesting passage about tulips. The answer the questions. Go to Mrs. Costa’s Google Classroom (code: id3yvb2) and answer the questions:)
Passage:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1JDL6TnvZRSlmsozu0XA3Zkx9E4U3Uoai
Questions:
4. Math-Practice mathematics facts! You can practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts. There are 7 levels to click on. Level 1: Easiest - Level 7: Hardest!
https://www.factmonster.com/math/flashcards
Week of April 20th, 2020
Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22nd!
Math-Complete the multiplication facts. Color in using the code! https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/earth-day/mystery-picture-division-earth-day_DIVIS.pdf?up=1556003783
Reading-Read this article about Earth Day. Try your best to answer the questions. Write in the answers OR sit with a family member and talk about the answers. https://www.abcteach.com/free/723.pdf
Go to Mrs. Costa’s Google Classroom (code: id3yvb2) and write your answers there.
Watch this short video about Earth Day. Then click on the activities under the video for some fun! https://jr.brainpop.com/science/conservation/reducereuserecycle/
MERRIMAC FRIENDS-Flipgrid: Tell me about one way that you can help the earth? Show your picture of how you can help the earth! Some examples could be recycling, planting a tree, or making sure garbage goes into the trash.
Hello Friends!! I hope you are all doing well! I miss you and hope to see you soon:)
Week of April 13-17, 2020
Spring Writing Fun! Go outside and look for signs of spring!
Write 5-7 sentences about what you see, what you hear, or things you can do in the spring! Have fun and remember to use complete sentences, capital letters, and punctuation.
*Use this sentence starter example if you need help:
I went outside and looked for signs of spring. I saw ____________________ and __________________________________________. My favorite thing about spring is ____________.
Go to my Google Classroom (code: id3yvb2) and write your sentences in a google document!
Practice multiplication facts! https://www.factmonster.com/math/flashcards
Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts There are 7 levels to click on. Level 1: Easiest - Level 7: Hardest
Explore: Mindfulness [5 minutes]Practice this mindfulness breathing exercise with a family member or by yourself!
First, find a quiet place and take a seat
Get into a comfortable seated position
Place your hands on your knees, palms facing upward
Take note of your feelings at this moment
Breathe deeply, feel your lungs expand as you take in air. Hold your breath for two seconds then release your breath slowly.
Repeat this breathing step 5 times
After completing the breathing exercise, how are you feeling?
Hope you are feeling calm and happy after this quick exercise.
Reading Activity-Click on the link to read about Pill Bugs! Answer the questions about the article. Go to my Google Classroom (code: id3yvb2) and answer the questions.
https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/reading-comp/4th-pillbugs_WBDRW.pdf?up=1466611200
MERRIMAC FRIENDS-3.) Flipgrid: Make a video and read a book to me. Show me your book. Tell me the title and author. Can you read some of it to me? I can’t wait to listen to your book.
**Your ID is your first name and first letter of your last name. Example: Madison Smith will have the username: madisons
Below are some activities to keep you busy! April 6-10, 2020
Practice multiplication facts! https://www.factmonster.com/math/flashcards You can practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts There are 7 levels to click on. Level 1: Easiest - Level 7: Hardest
Take a Virtual Field Trip to The San Diego Zoo!!!!!!! https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/ This is such a fun website! Click on an animal that interests you and write some fun facts about it! Write 5-7 sentences (a paragraph) about what you learned about one or two animals. Browse around the site-there are games to play also! Go to my Google Classroom (code: id3yvb2) and write your sentences in a google document! I cannot wait to see them!
READ-READ-READ!!!! Use your Raz-Kids log on , iready account, or tumblebooks to read 3-4 times a week for at least 20 minutes. The more you read, the more stars you earn.
Flipgrid: Merrimac Friends-Make a video and tell me all about your week. What did you do? Who did you spend time with? What was your favorite activity? Your ID is your first name and first initial of last name. Example: Joe Smith (joes). https://flipgrid.com/parrinello1950