• DAY 7: MARCH 26, 2020

    WRITING

    Overview: Students will brainstorm, draft, and write to respond to an informational prompt.

    Estimate Time: 25 minutes

    Explanation of Activity: Write an informative piece describing an animal.

    Quick Things to Know:

    • You can respond to the journal prompting by following one of the steps below:
      • Seesaw: If you would like to write it on Seesaw, click “informational writing prompt” and the “+ add response”. Finally, click the notepad labeled “note” and type away!
      • Piece of paper: If you would like to use paper, take a photo of the paper using the camera button after finish writing it.
      • Google Document: If you would like to write in a google document, link it by pressing the upload button after you finish writing it.
    • Remember that informative writing tells facts about a topic.  We can use transition words and phrases to make our writing interesting.  The more details you can share the better! 

    Task:

    1. Watch the following video on YouTube about informational writing.  https://safeYouTube.net/w/Vnf3
    2. Pick an animal you know a lot of facts about.
    3. Brainstorm your facts about that animal on paper or Seesaw.
    4. Save your work on Seesaw or email me your brainstorming web.

    Link/Activity:

    https://app.seesaw.me

    Brainstorming Web

     

    DAY 6: MARCH 25, 2020

    WRITING

    Overview: Cards/Letters for Clover Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Adults 

    Estimate Time: 25 minutes

    Explanation of Activity: Because of COVID-19, elderly people who live in nursing homes need to stay inside.  They are not allowed to have visitors.  They are feeling lonely.  Wouldn’t it be nice if we could share some sunshine and smiles with them? 

    Quick Things to Know:

    • A friendly, positive message can go a long way in making someone’s day.  Colorful pictures make people smile.

    Task:

    1. Create a card or letter or mini poster for the elderly to make them smile. 
    2. Include 2-3 sentences with words of encouragement, a friendly quote, or a joke. 
    3. Draw a picture of something that would brighten someone’s day. 
    4. Take a picture of your artwork/letter and upload it to your SeeSaw page or email it to me.  I will send it to the elderly at the nursing home!

    Link/Activity:

    https://app.seesaw.me

     

    DAY 5: MARCH 24, 2020

    WRITING

    Overview: Students will brainstorm, draft, and write to respond to an informational prompt.

    Estimate Time: 25 minutes

    Explanation of Activity: Write an informative piece describing your bedroom.

    Quick Things to Know:

    • You can respond to the journal prompting by following one of the steps below:
      • Seesaw: If you would like to write it on Seesaw, click “informational writing prompt” and the “+ add response”. Finally, click the notepad labeled “note” and type away!
      • Piece of paper: If you would like to use paper, take a photo of the paper using the camera button after finish writing it.
      • Google Document: If you would like to write in a google document, link it by pressing the upload button after you finish writing it.
    • Remember that informative writing tells facts about a topic.  We can use transition words and phrases to make our writing interesting.  The more details you can share the better! 

    Task:

    1. Watch the following videos on YouTube about informational writing. https://safeYouTube.net/w/0oT2     https://safeYouTube.net/w/RqT2
    1. Begin drafting your piece on paper or on Seesaw about your bedroom using your details from yesterday. Make sure to include a topic sentence that states your topic, lots of details, and a concluding sentence.  Use transition words and phrases to organize your writing.
    2. If using Seesaw, use the microphone to record you reading your writing.
    3. Save your work on Seesaw or email me your writing copy.

    Link/Activity:

    https://app.seesaw.me

     

    DAY 4: MARCH 23, 2020

    WRITING

    Overview: Students will brainstorm ideas for an informational prompt.

    Estimate Time: 30 minutes

    Explanation of Activity: Brainstorm ideas for an informative piece describing your bedroom.

    Quick Things to Know:

    • You can respond to the journal prompting by following one of the steps below:
      • Seesaw: If you would like to write it on Seesaw, click “My Bedroom Brainstorming” and the “+ add response”. Finally, click the “T” for typing or the pen to respond.
      • Piece of paper: If you would like to use paper, take a photo of the paper using the camera button after finish writing it.
      • Google Document: If you would like to write in a google document, link it by pressing the upload button after you finish writing it.
    • Remember that informative writing tells facts about a topic.  We can use transition words and phrases to make our writing interesting.  The more details you can share the better! 

    Task:

    1. Watch the following video on YouTube about informational writing. https://safeYouTube.net/w/Q4M2
    2. Then, watch the following video about describing your bedroom: https://safeYouTube.net/w/h6M2
    3. Make a list of all the interesting items in your bedroom using describing words (ex: soft, comfortable tan lounge chair, creamy white and midnight black blanket with swirls and circles on it).
    4. Brainstorm your ideas on paper or on Seesaw.
    5. Save your work on Seesaw or email me your brainstorming web.
    6. Bonus: Take a picture or video giving a tour of your bedroom. Post it or email it to me 😊

    Link/Activity:

    https://app.seesaw.me

    Brainstorming Web

     

    DAY 3: MARCH 19, 2020

    WRITING

    Overview: Students will brainstorm, draft, and write to respond to an informational prompt.

    Estimate Time: 30 minutes

    Explanation of Activity:

    • Respond to an informational writing prompt 
    • You may type the writing or write it on paper. If you decide to write it, take a picture afterwards and share your awesome final copy on Seesaw or through email!
    • You can record your final piece by clicking on the microphone 😊

    Quick Things to Know: Log onto Seesaw to access the writing prompt.  Your parents have an email with your login info. If you are unsure or did not receive the email please reach out to me at: jjohnson@cbsd.org. 

    Task:

    1. Log onto your Seesaw account. When you log in, click the top left gray box and click the class, "19-20 Mrs. Johnson"
    2. Next, click on your activities folder.
    3. Look for “Informational Writing Prompt”.
    4. Tap “+ add response”
    5. Answer the follow writing prompt: “Explain a game that you know a lot about”. Make sure you only use facts (no opinions 😊).  For example, “In the game UNO, you place a card with the same number or color on the deck on your turn”.  Do not use a sentence, such as “UNO is my favorite game because I like when I put a Draw 2 card down on another player”.
    6. You can respond to the journal prompting by following one of the steps below:
      • Seesaw: If you would like to write it on Seesaw, click the type button and type away!  You can make your text box bigger or smaller by dragging the circles on the outside of the text box.
      • Piece of paper: If you would like to use paper, take a photo of the paper using the camera button after finish writing it.
      • Google Document: If you would like to write in a google document, link it by pressing the upload button after you finish writing it.
    7. Don’t forget to restate the question (topic sentence) when responding and include a concluding sentence 😊
      • See examples:
        • Topic Sentence: One card game that families can play is UNO.
        • Concluding Sentence: To conclude, UNO is a card game for families.
    1. If you are using Seesaw, check your writing by using the editing checklist.  Check each item off by using the pen.
    2. Use the microphone to read your writing.
    3. Click on the green check after you are finished to upload your writing sample.

    Link/Activity:

    https://app.seesaw.me

     

    DAY 2: MARCH 18, 2020

    WRITING

    Overview: Students will brainstorm, draft, and write to respond to a prompt.

    Estimate Time: 30 minutes

    Explanation of Activity:

    • Choose a writing prompt from the suggested writing prompts on Seesaw
    • You may type the writing or write it on paper. If you decide to write it, take a picture afterwards and share your awesome final copy on Seesaw or through email!
    • You can record your final piece by clicking on the microphone 😊

    Quick Things to Know: Log onto Seesaw to access the writing prompts.  Your parents have an email with your login info. If you are unsure or did not receive the email please reach out to me at: jjohnson@cbsd.org. 

    Task:

    1. Log onto your Seesaw account. When you log in, click the top left gray box and click the class, "19-20 Mrs. Johnson"
    2. Next, click on your activities folder.
    3. Look for “Journal Writing”. Click on the red/white box of journal writing prompts and read over writing prompts.  Pick a new writing prompt that interests you or create your own! 
    4. Tap “+ add response”
    5. You can respond to the journal prompting by following one of the steps below:
      • Seesaw: If you would like to write it on Seesaw, click the notepad labeled “note” and type away!
      • Piece of paper: If you would like to use paper, take a photo of the paper using the camera button after finish writing it.
      • Google Document: If you would like to write in a google document, link it by pressing the upload button after you finish writing it.
    6. Don’t forget to restate the question (topic sentence) when responding and include a concluding sentence 😊
      • See example: “What is your favorite place?”
        • Topic Sentence: My favorite place is Brigantine.
        • Concluding Sentence: To conclude, I love to go to Brigantine.
    1. Use the microphone to read your writing and tell about your writing.
    2. Click on the green check after you are finished to upload your writing sample.

    Link/Activity:

    https://app.seesaw.me

     

    DAY 2: MARCH 18, 2020

    WRITING

    Overview: Students will brainstorm, draft, and write to respond to a prompt.

    Estimate Time: 30 minutes

    Explanation of Activity:

    • Choose a writing prompt from the suggested writing prompts on Seesaw
    • You may type the writing or write it on paper. If you decide to write it, take a picture afterwards and share your awesome final copy on Seesaw or through email!
    • You can record your final piece by clicking on the microphone 😊

    Quick Things to Know: Log onto Seesaw to access the writing prompts.  Your parents have an email with your login info. If you are unsure or did not receive the email please reach out to me at: jjohnson@cbsd.org. 

    Task:

    1. Log onto your Seesaw account. When you log in, click the top left gray box and click the class, "19-20 Mrs. Johnson"
    2. Next, click on your activities folder.
    3. Look for “Journal Writing”. Click on the red/white box of journal writing prompts and read over writing prompts.  Pick a new writing prompt that interests you or create your own! 
    4. Tap “+ add response”
    5. You can respond to the journal prompting by following one of the steps below:
      • Seesaw: If you would like to write it on Seesaw, click the notepad labeled “note” and type away!
      • Piece of paper: If you would like to use paper, take a photo of the paper using the camera button after finish writing it.
      • Google Document: If you would like to write in a google document, link it by pressing the upload button after you finish writing it.
    6. Don’t forget to restate the question (topic sentence) when responding and include a concluding sentence 😊
      • See example: “What is your favorite place?”
        • Topic Sentence: My favorite place is Brigantine.
        • Concluding Sentence: To conclude, I love to go to Brigantine.
    1. Use the microphone to read your writing and tell about your writing.
    2. Click on the green check after you are finished to upload your writing sample.

    Link/Activity:

    https://app.seesaw.me

     

    DAY 1: March 17, 2020

    WRITING

    Overview: Students will brainstorm, draft, and write to respond to a prompt.

    Estimate Time: 30 minutes

    Explanation of Activity:

    • Choose a writing prompt from the suggested writing prompts on Seesaw
    • You may type the writing or write it on paper. If you decide to write it, take a picture afterwards and share your awesome final copy on Seesaw or through email!
    • You can record your final piece by clicking on the microphone 😊

    Quick Things to Know: Log onto Seesaw to access the writing prompts.  Your parents have an email with your login info. If you are unsure or did not receive the email please reach out to me at: jjohnson@cbsd.org. 

    Task:

    1. Log onto your Seesaw account. When you log in, click the top left gray box and click the class, "19-20 Mrs. Johnson"
    2. Next, click on your activities folder.
    3. Look for “Journal Writing”. Click on the red/white box of journal writing prompts and read over writing prompts.  Pick one that interests you or create your own! 
    4. Tap “+ add response”
    5. You can respond to the journal prompting by following one of the steps below:
      • Seesaw: If you would like to write it on Seesaw, click the notepad labeled “note” and type away! 😊
      • Piece of paper: If you would like to use paper, take a photo of the paper using the camera button after finish writing it.
      • Google Document: If you would like to write in a google document, link it by pressing the upload button after you finish writing it.
    6. Use the microphone to read your writing and tell about your writing.
    7. Click on the green check after you are finished to upload your writing sample.

    Link/Activity:

    https://app.seesaw.me