Important Dates / Information:
~ Remember to bring a mask and wear it in class. Thanks!
Bloomballs need to be finished and assembled on Wednesday, June 16. Sharing them on Wednesday and Thursday.
Poetry books are due on Thursday, June 17 and we will have a poetry reading session on June 21.
Muppet lines need to be learned by Friday, June 18 with performances on Tuesday, June 22.
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Learning opportunities this week...
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Language Arts - novel study continues...
“Bloom
Ball” Book Report
Mystery Book Title:
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We have been
working on a unique book report both in class and as homework (ONLY if
necessary). The key to successfully
completing this project is to keep up with your reading “circles.” Later, we
will present our 4 favourite sections of our Bloom Balls.
Here
is the timeline for this project:
Wednesday, June 9 ~ 6 circles completed in TOTAL.
Wednesday, June 16 ~ DUE DATE! ALL 12 circles should be finished and you are
prepared to present your 4 favourite circles. Looks like this...
In order to complete this project, you’ll
need to complete 12 circles with the following information on each circle. The BOLD words are to be written on the
borders of your pentagons.
Time for the pentagons / circles...
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Circle 1 – Colorfully write the title and author of your
book & illustrate it. Also write your first and last name
on this circle. MY BOOK
Circle 2 – Draw a picture or map of the
setting of your story. Label it. SETTING
Circle 3 – List at least 10 unique or
unusual words (VOCABULARY) that
the author used in this book. Write the page number beside
each vocabulary word.
Circle 4 – List 3 problems faced by your
main character. Use complete sentences. PROBLEMS
Circle 5 – Write a poem about the story. The poem can be a rhyming one or free verse,
haiku, acrostic poem, a “shape” poem, etc.
Your choice. POEM
Circle 6 – Write a paragraph telling your opinion of this book in
one circle. Tell why you would or
would not recommend it to a friend. RECOMMENDATION
Circle 7 – Write one word in large letters that describes the THEME of your story. Explain your theme
underneath this word. (Example: HONESTY – my book is mainly about the theme of honesty since Aiden, my
main character, is dishonest to his friends and family by… Later, Aiden
realizes that telling the truth is important because…)
Circle 8 – Describe the main character in your story. M.C.
~ Include
a NAME – first and last, if possible.
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Also, write about the physical (looks, age, height, clothing, facial
features,
hair,…)
characteristics.
~ Write a few personality characteristics
(Examples: courageous, risk-taker,
adventurous, anxious, intelligent, a good
problem solver, humorous, thoughtful,
careful,
likeable, hard-working, easily frightened, determined, conflicted, helpful,
generous, personable, curious…) in your description.
Circle 9 – Draw the CLIMAX (point of most intense action) of the book. Add a detailed
caption, telling
what is happening.
Circle 10 – In one paragraph write a
different ending to the story. NEW
ENDING
Circle 11 – Write a SUMMARY
of the book – include only the plot and main ideas.
Circle 12 – Write a paragraph describing CONNECTIONS from this book to your
life.
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Remember to start working each day on a new
circle. Write with your absolute best effort and sufficient detail.
Have
fun with this mystery book project! Due June 16, 2021
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The above dates are given as a guide, the
only 2 mandatory dates are the book approval and final project due date. The report will be graded for both reading
and writing on the rating scale provided in class.
Each student will be given 12 circles. It
would be a good idea to write all information on blank paper and having it
proofread before transferring to the circles.
All information is to be hand written / printed.
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Writing
focus - Writing Poetry from MYSTERIES FORM HISTORY! Several types of
poems are being published every 2 days and made into a POETRY BOOK.
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~Word Work - No lists this week!
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Math - we are learning about bar graphs, line plots, and data collection and analysis.
Want more math?... here are some optional math ideas...
~ OPTIONS: practice your MULTIPLICATION FACTS... Multiplication Deep Dive
and ADDITION... Deep Dive Addition AND Deep Dive Subtraction
WANT EXTRA MATH CHALLENGES: We all have
access to MATHLETICS to work at school or at home.
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Science - finished Mystery Science!
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Socials - studying...
... MYSTERIES FROM HISTORY... learning about historical mysteries and writing poems about it!
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PE - games, spike-ball, and bocce.
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ART - TOP SECRET PROJECT
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Technology Skills - gathering info, WORD document skills for SOCIALS POEMS.
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CONGRATS to both KAYEITH and AIRIANNA for earning WORKERS
OF THE WEEK last week
and.... earning 10
house team points! Great efforts = great results!
