Second Quarter Reading Project
The students will be writing a book review on a independently read book during the 2nd quarter. Most of this work will be homework. Each student should choose a book that they have read within the 5th grade year or the summer right before. They could also use a book that they are currently reading. The book should be at their level, 5th grade level, or above grade level. Students should still read 30 minutes each night. I will assign chunks of this assignment to be completed each week. I will check this work each Monday. If it is not completed, students will stay in from recess to complete the work. The requirements and many suggestions are in the document below. Students also have this packet in their binder. Students should refer to this packet when writing to utilize the many ideas that have been shared. Students can complete this assignment in their writing journal OR on Google Docs under their school account.
October 17 - Choose a book, write the Beginning of the review (see "How should I begin my book review" in the packet for specific ideas on how to begin this writing.)
October 24 - General information, Theme
October 31 - Plot, Characters, Setting
November 7 - Opinion and Analysis
November 14 - Rating and explanation
November 21 - proofread, revise, edit, final draft
November 28 - Final draft DUE
*The Book Review packet is also on Schoology - Reading
The students will be writing a book review on a independently read book during the 2nd quarter. Most of this work will be homework. Each student should choose a book that they have read within the 5th grade year or the summer right before. They could also use a book that they are currently reading. The book should be at their level, 5th grade level, or above grade level. Students should still read 30 minutes each night. I will assign chunks of this assignment to be completed each week. I will check this work each Monday. If it is not completed, students will stay in from recess to complete the work. The requirements and many suggestions are in the document below. Students also have this packet in their binder. Students should refer to this packet when writing to utilize the many ideas that have been shared. Students can complete this assignment in their writing journal OR on Google Docs under their school account.
October 17 - Choose a book, write the Beginning of the review (see "How should I begin my book review" in the packet for specific ideas on how to begin this writing.)
October 24 - General information, Theme
October 31 - Plot, Characters, Setting
November 7 - Opinion and Analysis
November 14 - Rating and explanation
November 21 - proofread, revise, edit, final draft
November 28 - Final draft DUE
*The Book Review packet is also on Schoology - Reading
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OurEcho Biodiversity Teach-In
The OurEcho Challenge is a STEM competition that empowers students to take a closer look at biodiversity in their communities. Students will first identify threats to local ecosystems and then propose solutions to help preserve, protect, or repair those natural resources.
*Thursday - We spoke to a scientist from Polar Bears International, Dr. Thea Bechshoft. She explained how they track the polar bears and the challenge of the disappearing sea ice that the polar bears face. You can look at their website for more information on their studies (link below). On this site, under the first tab titles "Polar Bears & The Changing Arctic, you can find the polar bear tracker and live webcams feeds of the polar bears.
*We have recorded footage from other discussions on various environmental topics that we will have the opportunity to watch. Thursday was a special virtual field trip because we were able to talk to the doctor in live time.
Students were allowed to ask questions and I will list a few that were answered.
Q: Do polar bears shed their fur?
A: Yes, but in small amounts at a time.
Q: Do polar bears and caribou ever cross paths?
A: They do, but mainly in European areas.
Q: Have you ever seen a polar bear in the wild?
A: Yes, I have helped to tag the polar bears to track them for research.
Q: Have you worked with the Columbus Zoo?
A: I have not personally worked with the Columbus Zoo, but they are an Arctic Ambassador Center and help us to gather information on polar bears.
Q: Do you name the polar bears?
A: No, we do not give them names, but we give them special numbers.