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Friday, May 8, 2026

Day 144: 5/8/26 - Research Stage 1: Finding Resources Day #2

  Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

  1. Check that your homework is done
  2. Make sure you have all your materials
  3. Sharpen pencils
12:10 Dismissal Schedule
8:50 - 8:58         Homeroom/Breakfast
9:00 - 9:27         Block 1
9:30 - 9:57          Block 2
10:00 - 10:27     Block 3
10:30 - 11:00     Block 4
11:00 - 11:30      Lunch
11:36 - 12:01        Specials
12:10                    Dismissal 

ELA Learning Target:    
Today we will finish finding articles and websites on our topic.

Do Now: 
1. Write down your homework
2. Go to page 86

Homework:
  • Work on Finding Resources
    • Need to have 4-6 resources in all
      • Web Sites
      • Articles
      • Books
      • Video
  • Start getting materials for Learning Fair Project
    • Trifold Presentation Board 
    • Boxes
    • Decorative tape
    • Letter stencils or stickers
    • Special Markers or Paints
    • Other items specific to your model
Activity #1
Finding Resources Day #2
Goal:
You will have met today's goal when you have found at least 2 - 3 resources that you can use for your research project.

Directions:
  1. Use the cart to find a book about your environmental issue. A book counts as 1 resource 
  2. Use the internet to find 2 - 3 Web Pages about your environmental issue

You want the resources to discuss: 
  • the Problem/Issue
  • the Causes, or Pro's
  • the Effects, or Con's/
  • the Solutions

Your resources should be from trusted sources like National Geographic, NY Times, Washington Post, Scholastic, etc. You want your articles and web pages to contain scientific data and statistics. When you assemble your project, keep in mind that you will need to include at least one chart, graph, or diagram. Your articles should not be:
  • blogs
  • lists
  • debates
  • opinions
  • etc.

Next Step: 
Once you have 4 - 6 resources you will use the "Gathering Info" graphic organizer to record important information for your research essay and project. Read each article or website & use one graphic organizer for each one. Be sure to record all the important information from your article onto the graphic organizer, including:
- Title of the article
- Name of the resource, or Web page
- Important Info

You are specifically looking for information that will help you explain:
  • The Problem/Issue
  • The Causes (or the Pros)
  • The Effects (or the Cons)
  • The Solutions
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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Day 143: 5/7/26 - Research Stage 1: Finding Resources Day #1

   Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

  1. Check that your homework is done
  2. Make sure you have all your materials
  3. Sharpen pencils
ELA Learning Target:    
Today we will begin finding articles and websites on our topics.

Do Now: 
1. Write down your homework
2. Pick up a copy of the Learning Fair Project Research Guide
3. Go to page 86

Homework:
  • Work on Stage 1 of Research - Finding Resources
    • Need to have 4-6 Web Pages 
  • Start getting materials for Learning Fair Project
    • Trifold Presentation Board 
    • Boxes
    • Decorative tape
    • Letter stencils or stickers
    • Special Markers or Paints
    • Other items specific to your model
Activity #1
Finding Resources Day #1
Goal:
You will have met today's goal when you have found at least 2 - 3 resources that you can use for your research project.

Directions:
  1. Use the cart to find a book about your environmental issue. A book counts as 1 resource 
  2. Use the internet to find 2 - 3 Web Pages about your environmental issue

You want the resources to discuss: 
  • the Problem/Issue
  • the Causes, or Pro's
  • the Effects, or Con's/
  • the Solutions

Your resources should be from trusted sources like National Geographic, NY Times, Washington Post, Scholastic, etc. You want your articles and web pages to contain scientific data and statistics. When you assemble your project, keep in mind that you will need to include at least one chart, graph, or diagram. Your articles should not be:
  • blogs
  • lists
  • debates
  • opinions
  • etc.

Next Step: 
Once you have 4 - 6 resources you will use the "Gathering Info" graphic organizer to record important information for your research essay and project. Read each article or website & use one graphic organizer for each one. Be sure to record all the important information from your article onto the graphic organizer, including:
- Title of the article
- Name of the resource, or Web page
- Important Info

You are specifically looking for information that will help you explain:
  • The Problem/Issue
  • The Causes (or the Pros)
  • The Effects (or the Cons)
  • The Solutions
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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Day 142: 5/6/26 - Pick a Topic & How to Find Resources

 Homeroom:

Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

  1. Check that your homework is done
  2. Make sure you have all your materials
  3. Sharpen pencils

ELA Learning Target: 
Today you will pick a topic for the Learning Fair project.
                        
Do Now: 
1. Write down your homework
2. Go to page 86 & Pick up a glue stick and a pair of scissors

Homework:
  • Start getting materials for Learning Fair Project
    • Trifold Presentation Board 
    • Boxes
    • Decorative tape
    • Letter stencils or stickers
    • Special Markers or Paints
    • Other items specific to your model

Activity #1
Pick a Topic
&
How to Find Resources

Directions:
You will use the internet to find at least 4 Web Pages about your topic.

You want the resources to discuss: 
  • the topic
  • the Problem/Issue
  • the Causes, or Pros
  • the Effects, or Cons
  • the Solutions

Your resources should be from trusted sources like National Geographic, NY Times, Washington Post, Scholastic, etc. You want your web pages to contain scientific data and statistics. When you assemble your project, keep in mind that you will need to include at least one chart, graph, or diagram. Your articles should not be:
  • blogs
  • lists
  • debates
  • opinions
  • etc.

Next Step: 
Once you have 4 - 6 resources you will use the "Gathering Info" graphic organizer to record important information for your research essay and project. Read through each web page & use one graphic organizer for each. Be sure to record all the important information from your article onto the graphic organizer, including:
- Title of the article
- Name of the resource, or Web page
- Important Info

You are specifically looking for information that will help you explain:
  • The Problem/Issue
  • The Causes (or the Pros)
  • The Effects (or the Cons)
  • The Solutions
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Day 141: 5/5/26 - Getting to know Global Problems & World Issues

  Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Please sit at your house table &  use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

  1. Check that your homework is done
  2. Make sure you have all your materials
  3. Sharpen pencils
HR - 8:50 - 9:00
Rebel Rally 9:00 - 10:00
SEL 10:00 - 10:15
Block 1 10:15 - 10:54 (39 min)
Block 2 10:57 - 11:36 (39 min)
Block 3 11:39 - 12:18 (39 min)
WIN 12:21 - 12:48 (27 min)
Lunch 12:50 - 1:20 (30 min)
WIN/SEL/Extended Lunch 1:23 - 1:35 (12 min)
Block 4 1:38 - 2:16 (39 min)
WIN 2:19 - 2:32 (13 min)
Specials 2:35 - 3:05 (30 min)
Choice Time 3:05 - 3:30 (30 min)
Dismissal 3:35


ELA Learning Target:    
Today we will finish watching some videos that will help us pick a topic, and we will preview a few projects together.
Do Now:
  • Open your notebook to page 86
  • Pick up a copy of Research Topics
  • Get out your scissors and a glue stick
  • Write Down the your homework
Homework:
  • Start getting your materials.
  • Watch the remaining videos on my google classroom
  • Be prepared to pick a topic tomorrow
Activity #1
Getting to know World Issues

Agenda:
  1. Materials:
    • Start getting materials for Learning Fair Project
      • Trifold Presentation Board 
      • Boxes
      • Decorative tape
      • Letter stencils or stickers
      • Special Markers or Paints
      • Other items specific to your model
  2. Preview Projects
  3. Watch Videos & Quick List
  4. Pick a Topic
  5. Research Graphic Organizer
The topic for your Research Learning Fair Project will be Environmental/Global issues or Environmental/Global Problems.

So what are some of the Environmental Issues & problems?





















Have a great day!
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Monday, May 4, 2026

Day 140: 5/4/26 - Getting to know World Issues

  Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Please sit at your house table &  use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

  1. Check that your homework is done
  2. Make sure you have all your materials
  3. Sharpen pencils



ELA Learning Target:    
Today I will introduce you to the Learning Fair Project and we will watch some videos that will help you pick a topic. 
Do Now:
  • Write Down the your homework
  • Pick up a copy of the unit 4 title page
  • Pick up a copy of the research project timeline
  • Pick up a copy of the judges evaluation form
  • Take out your scissors and a glue stick
Homework:
  • Start getting your materials.
Activity #1
Getting to know Global Problems 
& World Issues

Agenda:
  1. Unit 4 title page and tab
  2. Research project timeline
  3. Criteria for projects 
  4. Materials:
    • Start getting materials for Learning Fair Project
      • Trifold Presentation Board 
      • Boxes
      • Decorative tape
      • Letter stencils or stickers
      • Special Markers or Paints
      • Other items specific to your model
  5. Preview Projects
  6. Watch Videos & Quick List
  7. Pick a Topic
The topic for your Research Learning Fair Project will be Environmental/Global issues or Environmental/Global Problems.

So what are some of the Environmental Issues & problems?




















Have a great day.
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Friday, May 1, 2026

Day 139: 5/1/26 - Scrabble

   Homeroom:

Good Morning, I hope you are all having a great day. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

  1. Check that your homework is done
  2. Check to see if you have all your materials
  3. Sharpen pencils
ELA:

Today we will play scrabble. 

Do Now:

  • Write tonight's Independent work in your agenda
  • Clear off your desks
  • No HW

Activity #1
Scrabble

Basic Rules for Scrabble

Here is a brief overview of Scrabble rules. For more precise rules, seek an official Scrabble rulebook.
  • For each Scrabble game, there must be at least two-players and no more than four.
  • The person who draws the earliest letter in the alphabet plays first.
  • Once the order of turns is established, each person draws 9 more tiles, for a total of 10.
  • The game progresses as each player lays down tiles on the board that make up words that connect to already played words, like making one big crossword puzzle.
  • Tiles can only be placed from left to right or from top to bottom. Words placed diagonally or backwards are not allowed.
  • After each turn, the tile values are added up and placed on the score sheet, and the person draws the number of tiles they used for their last play, always having 10 tiles until all tiles run out.
  • The person with the most points at the end of the game wins.
Have a great day!!!
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