Mrs. Hanshew and Ms. Lane’s Paper-Based Distance Learning Weekly Schedule Students can call for support: M-F 10:00-3:00 Please leave a message with your name if we do not receive your call! These are our personal cell phone numbers, please contact during the hours and days above only. Ms. Lane ELA Support: (321) 626-0113 Mrs. Hanshew Math Support (407)-595-8450 PAPER-BASED GRADED REQUIREMENTS Students are expected to complete the enclosed reading and math work by the end of each week. Please mail back all work at the end of the week. --------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Finished early? • Pick up a book and read for 30 minutes a night! You can write a summary on the book or pages you’ve read to keep your mind sharp! • Keep a daily journal of your thoughts, experiences, or drawings! Have access to a computer/tablet? • iReady Reading and Math lessons • Brain Pop on LaunchPad • Get Epic! on LaunchPad Class Code: ekp8001 • Prodigy Math Game (call or message Mrs. Hanshew if you forgot your login information) • Take AR tests on the books you’ve been reading! (Monday through Friday 8:00am- 4:00pm)
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Mrs. Hanshew and Ms. Lane’s
Paper-Based Distance Learning
Weekly Schedule
Students can call for support: M-F 10:00-3:00 Please leave a message with your name if we do not receive your call! These are our personal cell phone numbers, please contact during the hours and days above only. Ms. Lane ELA Support: (321) 626-0113 Mrs. Hanshew Math Support (407)-595-8450
PAPER-BASED GRADED REQUIREMENTS
Students are expected to complete the enclosed reading and math work by the end of each week. Please mail back all work at the end of the week.
• Pick up a book and read for 30 minutes a night! You can write a summary on the book or pages you’ve read to keep your mind sharp!
• Keep a daily journal of your thoughts, experiences, or drawings!
Have access to a computer/tablet?
• iReady Reading and Math lessons • Brain Pop on LaunchPad • Get Epic! on LaunchPad Class Code: ekp8001 • Prodigy Math Game (call or message Mrs. Hanshew if you forgot your login information) • Take AR tests on the books you’ve been reading! (Monday through Friday 8:00am-
4:00pm)
Hi, my fantastic fourth grade friends! Let me start by saying how much I miss your sweet, silly, and brilliant selves! We may not be sitting in our classroom today, but we are still a class family! With
that being said, I am still here to support you! I hope to see you all soon, but until then remember to be kind to yourself and those around you. Keep giving your assignments your 100% best, and don’t give up! I am here if you need anything!
Sincerely,
Ms. Lane
Reading Table of Contents Guardian Initial for Completed Assignments:
Name of the text:
“Paint a Picture with Science”- Informational Text (Pages 5-8)
Text Set: “Lindbergh Flies the
Atlantic & “Lindbergh Does It”- Informational (Pgs. 18-25)
“What is Vermiculture?” (Pgs. 27-32)
*** Directions and Expectations on the next page →
Directions and Expectations:
1) Box the title - What do you know about the tile? What do the
word mean?
2) BEFORE YOU READ: read each question and markup
(UNDERLINE) the words in the questions that you need to think
about as you read.
3) Read each paragraph, as you read, mark up information that
helps you understand the topic of the text. REMEMBER you may
also write down notes in the margin.
4) Using a highlighter (if you have one), reread the questions and
highlight the text evidence that matches that question (just
underline with a pencil if you do not).
○ Write the number of the question next to the highlighted
part to show which question your evidence matches.
○ Use your elimination strategies to help you get rid of
answer choices as you reread the answer choices. See
below:
X - not the answer based on the evidence
? - maybe the answer based on the evidence
- the answer based on the evidence
5) THE LAST STEP, pick the best answer and bubble in. Be confident
Read the sentences from the passage on the left. Then match the underlined word in each sentence to its closest definition on the right. Two definitions will not have matches.
We say paper towels absorb water.
move quickly
move slowly
After a while, the water will creep all the way across the paper towel and carry the color bands off the paper.
soak up
push away
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Describe one type of information that appears in both the passage and the picture.
The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
How does the writer organize the experiments?
A by describing the steps from first to last
B by comparing trees to paper towels
C by explaining why experiments are useful
D by asking a question and then answering it
Part B
Select two choices that support the answer in Part A.
A “How does water flow up a tree? One way is by capillary action.”
B “A paper towel also has tiny spaces in it. If you dip one end of the towel in water, the water moves through these tiny spaces in the same way it moves up the tubes in a tree.”
C “Please do this experiment on a bare-topped table and cover the top with old newspapers. It can get (easy-to-clean-up) messy!”
D “Put two drops (or more) of another color in the same place you put the first drops. Even though this spot is now wet, the moving water will carry this color outward too.”
E “Before this happens, take the towel out of the water when it looks pretty and let it dry. Then ‘hang it’ or tape it to a window to look like ‘stained glass.’”
What is the meaning of the word altitude as it is used in this sentence from “Lindbergh Flies the Atlantic”?
“I first saw the lights of Paris a little before ten P.M., or five P.M., New York time, and a few minutes later I was circling the Eiffel Tower at an altitude of about four thousand feet.” (paragraph 11)
The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
In “Lindbergh Flies the Atlantic,” how does Lindbergh seem to feel about his flight?
A It seems like an experiment.
B It seems like a fun journey.
C It seems like a scary trip.
D It seems like a pretty flight.
Part B
Select two sentences that best support the answer in Part A.
A “I took up a compass course at once and soon reached Long Island Sound.”
B “I turned slightly to the right to avoid some high trees on a hill directly ahead, but by the time I had gone a few hundred yards I had sufficient altitude to clear all obstructions and throttled the engine down to 1750 r.p.m.”
C “There was no moon and it was very dark.”
D “Less than an hour later a rugged and semi-mountainous coastline appeared to the northeast.”
E “The sun went down shortly after passing Cherbourg and soon the beacons along the Paris-London airway became visible.”
F “I first saw the lights of Paris a little before ten P.M., or five p.m., New York time, and a few minutes later I was circling the Eiffel Tower at an altitude of about four thousand feet.”
What is the relationship between the following sentences?
“The worms eat the food scraps and digest them and create castings. The worm castings are collected from the bottom of the bin and used to enrich the soil of gardens and farms.” (paragraph 4)
A The sentences describe two steps in a process.
B The sentences compare two events.
C The sentences contrast two events.
D The sentences describe a problem and its solution.
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Which phrase from the passage best helps the reader understand the meaning of the word fertilize?
What information do the diagram and directions add to the text of the passage?
A Food scraps go at the top layer of the compost bin.
B Bins need newspaper or straw in the middle to gather worm castings.
C Bins need a drain or spout at the bottom to collect worm tea.
D Plastic containers are good places for composting.
E Egg shells can be included in food scraps.
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In paragraph 6, the author says people have many reasons for choosing worm composting over other types of composting. Describe the evidence the author uses to support this statement.
Write your answer on the lines below.
***The Essay provided is here for you if you have completed and reviewed all
three of your reading assignments. Also below is a review sheet on how we plan
our wonderful fourth grade essays!
Planning Sheet Review
Pow: (Purpose of Writing) What is the prompt asking you to write about?
What is the controlled idea of the essay?
Hook: Reel the reader in and stay focused! You can use an onomatopoeia (Sound, i.e. BOOM!), joke, creative question, or quote!
T (Transition Word)
• To begin,
Transition Word
R (Reason 1)
• What is the main idea of this paragraph? What are you
writing about?
Reason 2
E (Evidence)
• Prove it! What evidence from the text supports your main idea? Don’t forget evidence stems (According to the text,…)
Evidence
E (Elaboration)
• Talk to me! What connections can you make to the
evidence? What does your evidence mean? How does your evidence support your main idea?
Elaboration
S (Summarize) Sum the paragraph up! What was your main idea of this paragraph (Reason) in different words!
Summarize
Conclusion: Wrap it ALL up! Restate your POW, Reason 1, and Reason 2 in
different words!
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Fortnite is a very fun and enjoyable game. It gives you a different feeling each time you play. Every game provides you with a special experience and no match will ever play out the same. Fortnite is a free to play game that allows cross-platform play. It is available on many different devices, which makes it easier for you and your friends to play together. A child who has Fortnite on a Nintendo Switch can play with their friend who has Fortnite on their phone.
The voice chat within the game helps you to communicate with your squad. The gameplay is simple and easy to understand. You do not need to spend any money to be able to play the game. Some people purchase a Battle Pass to get V-Bucks; this allows them to buy skins for their characters. These can become expensive, so it is important for kids to pay attention to the costs.
While Fortnite can be a fun game, it can also be frustrating. For example, a child might get upset if their opponent is constantly defeating them. There are always going to be players better than you and it can be annoying running into them in a game. Fortnite can also be addicting to some and can strain your eyes. Some kids also complain that their hands start to hurt. It is important to take breaks when you are playing to avoid any pain.
Fornite can be hard to master. Your hands need to be quick in order to pull-off building combinations. It will require a lot of time to get better at the game. Some daily or weekly challenges can be quite difficult to do and it can get frustrating if you can’t do them.
The in-game voice chat can be overwhelming when playing with people you don’t know. There are some people who choose to not even communicate, and some people who can’t communicate because they don’t have microphones. Kids also have to be careful, because sometimes people make rude comments on their voice chat. Parents should talk to their child about turning off voice chat when they encounter people who are not being kind.
6. There will always be some pros and cons to playing any game. Every game has features people wish they could change. At the end of the day, the most important thing is that you are having fun and enjoying the game that you are playing.
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Fortnite has been at the top of battle royale games for many years. The game is being played and loved by millions around the world. It just recently started its 8th season, which brought a lot of newcontent and improvements to the game. The colorful and cartoonish graphics make it suitable for younger audiences, but its gameplay and skill required makes it great for audiences of all ages.
Fortnite is available on almost any device, such as PC, Xbox, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Android and IOS phones. This makes the game accessible to almost anyone that would like to play it. Anyone can play Fortnite and be good at it. There aren’t any special skills or tricks needed in order to be good at Fortnite. Just remember, that no one is good at anything the first time they try it out. If you want to get better at the game, just give it time and put in a little more effort. You’ll do better the next game.
The goal of Fortnite is simple: you want to be the last one standing. Fortnite has a large map and a ton of different places to look for loot. Players can search places, such as Loot Lake, Paradise Palms, Frosty Flights and Lazy Lagoon to get the weapons and items they need in order to survive. There are a variety of different weapons and items in the game to help you defeat your opponents. Items to help you move around the map and heal yourself when you get injured can also be found.
A feature that is special in Fortnite is the ability to build walls, pyramids, stairs and floors. The ability to build helps you to stay protected and safe when in battle with other players. You can also build to help yourself
move around the map, get to higher places to get a better view or get down from high places without receiving any fall damage. There are a ton of different experiences players can create bybuilding. Using creativity and imagination allowsplayers to have a variety of unique encounters.
Fortnite has different seasons, each season lasts about 3 months. Every season brings changes to the map and sometimes new items and weapons. There are also 10 weeks of challenges that come with each new season. The challenges give you battle stars as rewards after completing them; this helps players level up.
Skins are one of the craziest items in the game. These do not give players special advantages, but the skins make characters look different and stand out from the rest. There are some free items and skins, but most people will buy a battle pass.
Currently, Fortnite is one of the top games among kids. Everybody seems to be playing it and talking about. What will the next big game be?
Writing PromptWrite an essay in which you give your opinion: should kids be allowed to play Fortnite? Use evidence from the passages to support your response.
While many adults don’t approve of kids playing Fortnite, the popular game can help players build many positive character traits. Write an essay in which you describe some positive character traits kids can gain while playing Fortnite. Use evidence from the passages to support your response.