April 6th & 7th

Days 1 & 2 (4/6 & 4/7)
Common Core Standards

English Language Arts/Reading

1. Listen to Chapter 1 & 2 of “George’s Marvelous Medicine” by Roald Dahl (to the right or below)

Click here for a copy of the book to follow along

2. Read/Listen to (Click "Text-to-Speech" to have it read to you):

- "The Fattest Bear in Alaska"

- "Superheroes of the Animal Kingdom"

3. Complete worksheet titled: "Word Hunt & Fact Finder"

Writing

1. "Should You Invite Everyone to Your Birthday Party?"

- Fill out the “Yes: It’s the right thing to do!” column on page 27 in magazine (Use 2 pieces of evidence from your reading; add a personal opinion)

- Fill out the “No: It’s her decision!” column on page 27 in magazine (Use 2 pieces of evidence from your reading; add a personal opinion)

- Fill out the “Before You Write: Choose Your Side” on your worksheet titled: “Write an Opinion Essay”

- The "Opinion Writing Toolkit" will help you write your essay (see below)

Extra Credit:

- Complete “Write to Win” (see below)

- Animal Power! This will help you complete the extra credit

Extra Resources:

Do you think Holly was the rightful winner of Fat Bear Week? Take a look at the before and after photos of all the bears, and poll your class to see which bear they think should’ve won.

- Before and After pictures

Watch this video from SuperScience to answer any lingering questions about the science of hibernation.

- Hibernation Video

Animals have developed many adaptations in order to survive freezing winters. This article from the Canadian Broadcasting Company explains the other ways animals keep alive during the snowy months.

- "Getting Ready for Winter - Animal Style"