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Beginning April 6th, schoolwork is NOT optional!
Weekly Expectations for Students
· Check your student email, especially the day before our class period
· Check Canvas for our weekly assignments.
· Complete and submit assignments by the due date.
· Abide by CB Online Meeting Guidelines
Office Hours
I will be available to parents and students every day during the school week, and I will be most immediately available during the student’s class period. You can reach me via email at nharris@cbsd.org
Classroom Tools
Our classroom will be using Canvas as the primary mode of assigning and collecting work.
------------------------------------------------------------------DATE: Tuesday, March 31st
Overview
Note Taking and The Giver’s Exposition
Estimated Time
30 minutes
Explanation of Assignment
Today you will create multiple choice questions based off the Exposition of The Giver.
Three quick things to know
1.) The elements of fiction can be applied to your very nonfiction life.
2.) Note taking= recording information from another source
3.) You should have a NEW independent reading book throughout the duration of the distance learning period. If you do not have one now, read The Giver!
Today’s Tasks
1. Download my notes on chapter 1 of The Giver
2. Read over the notes to review the chapter and all of the information you may have missed the first time.
3. Use the notes to create five multiple choice questions about chapter 1 on a Word document.
Today’s Links/Activities
Need Help? Email me nharris@cbsd.org
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DATE: Monday, March 30th
Overview
Exposition of Yourself
Estimated Time
30 minutes
Explanation of Assignment
Today you will SHARE your journal about the background information of your own life.
Three quick things to know
1.) The elements of fiction can be applied to your very nonfiction life.
2.) I hope you had a great weekend.
3.) You should have a NEW independent reading book throughout the duration of the distance learning period. If you do not have one now, read The Giver!
Last Wednesday’s Tasks
1. Create a list, in your journal (or notebook), of five nouns (person, place, thing, or event) that have shaped you into the young person you are today.
2. Next, draw an arrow from each item to somewhere else on the page, and in a few words/sentences, describe how that item has impacted your life.
3. Read over your list/web when you are done. Add items if needed. Date your entry (March, 25th). Put your journal somewhere safe.
Today’s Activities
1.) Read from an SSR book for 15 minutes
2.) Upload a picture of your journal entry from last Wednesday to Canvas; the directions are still above.
Need Help? Email me nharris@cbsd.org
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Date: Thursday, March 26th
Hey, kids. Your only task today is to read 30 mins from your SSR book. After that, post the name of your SSR book in today's discussion. It is ok if your SSR book is Thr Giver.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DATE: Wednesday, March 25th
Overview
Exposition of Yourself
Estimated Time
30 minutes
Explanation of Assignment
Today you will journal about the background information of your own life.
Three quick things to know
1.) The elements of fiction can be applied to your very nonfiction life.
2.) And you will attempt to do that today.
3.) You should have a NEW independent reading book throughout the duration of the distance learning period. If you do not have one now, read The Giver!
Today’s Tasks
1. Create a list, in your journal (or notebook), of five nouns (person, place, thing, or event) that have shaped you into the young person you are today.
2. Next, draw an arrow from each item to somewhere else on the page, and in a few words/sentences, describe how that item has impacted your life.
3. Read over your list/web when you are done. Add items if needed. Date your entry (March, 25th). Put your journal somewhere safe.
Links/Activities
None. Unplug as much as possible today.
Need Help? Email me nharris@cbsd.org
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DATE: Tuesday, March 24th
Overview
Exposition of The Giver
Estimated Time
30 minutes
Explanation of Assignment
Today you will:
1.) Participate in a class discussion (15 minutes)
2.) Read from your independent reading book (15 minutes)
Three quick things to know
1.) The elements of fiction can be applied to children’s stories, short stories, and novels.
2.) I think it would be helpful to have a physical journal that you use to document your thoughts during this unique time. I write in mine every day!
3.) You should have a NEW independent reading book throughout the duration of the distance learning period. If you do not have one now, read The Giver!
Today’s Tasks
1. Reread or listen to the chapter.
2. Take notes of aspects or parts of the story’s exposition as they are revealed in the chapter.
3. Journal your response to today’s question.
Links/Activities
Need Help? Email me nharris@cbsd.org
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DATE: Monday, March 23rd
Overview
The Elements of Fiction applied to The Giver
Estimated Time
30 minutes
Explanation of Assignment
Today you will:
1.) Reread chapter 1 of The Giver (or you could listen to it if you forgot the book at school). (13-20 minutes)
2.) Journal a response to the following question:
What aspects or parts of the story’s EXPOSITION do we receive in the story’s opening chapter? (10 minutes)
*You will be using this response during tomorrow’s class discussion!Three quick things to know
1.) The elements of fiction can be applied to children’s stories, short stories, and novels.
2.) I think it would be helpful to have a physical journal that you use to document your thoughts during this unique time. I write in mine every day!
3.) You should have a NEW independent reading book throughout the duration of the distance learning period. If you do not have one now, read The Giver!
Today’s Tasks
1. Reread or listen to the chapter.
2. Take notes on aspects or parts of the story’s exposition as they are revealed in the chapter.
3. Journal your response to today’s question.
Links/Activities
If need be, I would right click the link below and open it in a new tab.
Need Help? Email me nharris@cbsd.org
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DATE: Thursday, March 19th
Overview
The Elements of Fiction part three
Estimated Time
30 minutes
Explanation of Assignment
Today you will:
1.) Explore a Powerpoint presentation to further your understanding of the Elements of Fiction (10-15 minutes).
2.) Watch three videos about irony(10 minutes)3.) Apply your understanding of irony to three practice scenarios (5 minutes)
Three quick things to know
The elements of fiction can be applied to children’s stories, short stories, and novels.
Today’s lesson focuses on reviewing and applying the definitions.
You should have an independent reading book throughout the duration of the distance learning period
Tasks
Access the PowerPoint below; the link can also be found on my “Distance “Learning” Canvas Module.
Study the terms provided.
Watch the videos on irony. Apply the types if irony to three ironic situations on the last slide.
Links/Activities
Elements of Fiction Part Three
Verbal Irony Dramatic Irony Situational Irony (incase the links within the PowerPoint do not work)
Need Help? Email me nharris@cbsd.org
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DATE: Wednesday, March 18th
Overview
The Elements of Fiction part two
Estimated Time
30 minutes
Explanation of Assignment
Today you will:
Use a quizlet to review eleven more elements of fiction (10-15 minutes)
Take some time to review yesterday’s ten elements (5 minutes)Read from your SSR book (10 minutes)
Three quick things to know
The elements of fiction can be applied to children’s stories, short stories, and novels.
Today’s lesson focuses on reviewing the definitions. Application will soon follow.
You should have an independent reading book throughout the duration of the distance learning period
Tasks
Access Quizlet #2 below; the link can also be found on my “Distance “Learning” Canvas Module
Learn and Master the 11 terms
Attempt to beat my Match score (under 9 seconds!); Achieve a 90% or higher on the “Test” application (and don’t be scared of the written questions!); Pass the “Spell” activity
Links/Activities
Quizlet #1
Need Help? Email me nharris@cbsd.org
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DATE: Tuesday, March 17th
Overview
The Elements of Fiction
Estimated Time
30 minutes
Explanation of Assignment
Today you will use a quizlet to review ten elements of fiction (10-15 minutes)
Today you will read from your SSR book (15-20 minutes)
Three quick things to know
The elements of fiction can be applied to children’s stories, short stories, and novels.
Today’s lesson focuses on reviewing the definitions. Application will soon follow.
You should read an SSR book or "The Giver" over the next two weeks, at least a little bit, every day.
Tasks
Access the Quizlet below; the link can also be found on my “Distance “Learning” Canvas Module
Learn and Master the 10 terms
Attempt to beat my Match score (under 11 seconds!) and Galaxy Score (over 45k); Achieve a 90% or higher on the “Test” application (and don’t be scared of the written questions!)
Links/Activities
Need Help? Email me nharris@cbsd.org
