Weekly List of STEM Homework Assignments

  3rd- 5th Grade Fun with Chapter Books 

Year 2

 CP#1032 & 1040

Class Times Online: Mondays @ 10:00 & 11:00am

 

Teacher: Mrs. Sherry Guidi                                                                                                            Email: Canvas Email                              

 

 

Semester 1 First Class Meeting: August 16, 2021  

Last Day to Drop: September 3, 2021  

(Students will be charged the full price of the course if dropping the class after this deadline) 

                                      

Semester 2 First Class Meeting: January  3, 2022

Last Day to Drop:  January 14, 2022 

(Students will be charged the full price of the course if dropping the class after this deadline) 

      

Curriculum:  Required curriculum may be available at the Learning Center on a first come basis.  If needed, ESs can order curriculum using the OPS catalog which will have the most up-to-date pricing. Students will need the following required materials: 

 

Required Materials: 

• Novels
• The One and Only Ivan  by Katherine Applegate
• ISBN 9780061992278
• Read aloud on Youtube by Ms. Gella 
• The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies  
• ISBN 9780547237657
• Read aloud on Youtube by Miss. C Reads
• Lucky Broken Girl by Ruth Behar
• ISBN 9780399546457

• Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary

• ISBN 9780380709564
• Read aloud on Youtube by MrsMorrisReads

 

• Working external headset with mic (computer speakers do not work successfully with the Canvas setup). Plug-in headsets (rather than Bluetooth) work best with Jigsaw. After the third week of class and no headset, students may begin to lose participation points for the class. Class is much more engaging if all students can talk in class using their mic. Suggested:  Amazon Business Logitech H390 Clear-Chat 
• Optional Amazon Business Supply List (See Canvas)

 

Options for Obtaining Novels:

• Many of these novels are at the Learning Center. Check Atriuum!
• Check out the novel from your local library.
• Amazon has used novels for cheap.
• The PDF of the novel is on my online homepage.
• Purchase the novels with funding.

 

Please review the CWCS Master Class Syllabus that will be used in the Parent/Student Orientation course. 

CWCS’s 3rd-5th grade Fun with Chapter Books online course offers students the opportunity to study at home while employing technology as a learning tool, meeting with other students in a virtual classroom, and receiving live instruction from a teacher.

 

Course Overview:    

Students will engage in the study of four novels and explore a variety of literary genres throughout time. Each novel will be examined in a variety of fashions and an in depth literature study unit will be completed with each novel. Students should make every effort to keep up with assigned reading, as prior reading of assigned material before coming to class is essential in order to participate fully. 

 

Here are some examples of what we will be working on during the year:

• Literature and informational text Analyzing literature and informational text
• Reading skills and strategies
• Vocabulary skills and strategies
• Language conventions

Students will:

• Generate, identify, and organize details
• Determine main ideas and draw conclusions
• Order and sequence events
• Compare and contrast ideas
• Chart causes and effects
• Evaluate information and make decisions

Classes are held weekly in Canvas which is the course management system that is available to students, parent teachers, and Education Specialists, 24/7. Detailed weekly assignments and announcements will be posted on my Canvas homepage page. In addition, for your reference, a pacing guide containing suggested assignments is included at the end of this syllabus.  

PLEASE NOTE: The pacing guide can be subject to change and is a suggested guide for assignments. Students in online classes should read the Canvas homepage for up-to-date and detailed assignments.  

Prerequisites: None

Requirements: 

• Class textbook/workbook
• Gmail Account and ability to open/create word documents and pdfs (Adobe Acrobat Reader)
• Reliable Internet access
• Canvas Login link:  Click here to access

 

English Department Webpage: Click here to access

 

Grading: This is a supplemental class and grades are not given.

 

Attendance: Attendance is required. The Truancy Policy applies to Canvas courses. An unexcused absence may be counted as a truancy.

• Excused Absence is defined as:
  The parent shall notify the teacher by phone of the absence at least 24 hours* prior to the time the class meets.
• Unexcused Absence is defined as:
  An absence that does not accompany a parent phone call to the instructor at least 24 hours* prior to the time the class meets.

*If there are extenuating circumstances that do not allow for at least 24 hours, then the teacher must still be notified prior to the start of class; allowances may be made depending on the circumstances. Examples of extenuating circumstances: car accident, sudden illness, etc. Students should arrange a "back up plan" in case of unexpected computer problems the day of the class (i.e. make pre-arrangements to go to a neighbor, friend, relative, library, etc.)  

When students are absent, they must contact the instructor via email or contact another classmate to obtain the homework assignment.

Absent/Late Work: If you are absent from class notify me via Canvas email and listen to the recording by the following day. No late work will be accepted.

Daily Homework:  All homework will be submitted through Canvas. You can submit a Word document, PDF or Google Doc (download as a PDF and upload to Canvas).  Emailed assignments will not be accepted.  All communication will be made through Canvas’ email feature.

Test & Quizzes:  There are no tests or quizzes for this course.

Final Exam & Projects:  There is no final exam. Projects are due by the required deadline listed in Canvas.

Safety Disclaimer:

It is recommended that all crafts and activities be supervised by an adult. It is the parent’s responsibility to participate and assist their child with any cooking activities. Adults should always handle any hot items such as glue or cooking supplies. Always take safety precautions when performing arts and crafts. Always follow the labels of ingredients and supplies used. Always use judgement on age-appropriateness and do not let children under 3 participate with any small ingredients of supplies that could pose a choking hazard. It is the parent’s discretion to participate with their child in any of the project based (STEAM) activities.

 

A NOTE FROM YOUR TEACHER: Your child will meet with me one day a week.  Your child may need some support from you at home with their reading and writing skills. Therefore, please use this pacing guide to help you with planning your instruction. Please make sure your student completes the work and fully understands the material each week. We are a team in your child’s education and your child’s success depends on all members giving 100%.

 

Important Dates 2021 - 2022:

Aug. 11: First day of school for fall semester (Wed.)

Sept. 6: NO CLASS: Labor Day (Mon.)

Nov. 11: NO CLASS: Veteran’s Day (Thurs.)

Nov. 19 - 26: NO CLASS: Thanksgiving Break 

Dec.  7 & 9: a-g Finals

Nov 29 - Dec 3: Last Class session this week

Jan. 3: First day of school for spring semester (Mon.) - Classes start

Jan. 17: NO CLASS: MLK Holiday

Feb. 18 - 21: NO CLASS: President’s Day Observance

March 18-25: NO CLASSES THIS WEEK: SPRING BREAK

May 2 - 6: Last class session this week

May 10 & 12: a-g Finals

May 20: Last day of school

3rd- 5th Grade Fun with Chapter Books Pacing Guide:  Semester 1 August 16, 2021

 

Grades 3rd-5th  Dates:	Selection	Classwork	Homework
8/16/21 Week 1		Welcome to 3rd-5th Grade Fun with Chapter Books  Learn online tools	Get The One and Only Ivan chapter book Make a bookmark
8/23/21 Week 2	The One and Only Ivan Slide 6	Share bookmark Powerpoint Videos	Read the glossary Read pages 1-66 Make caramel corn
8/30/21 Week 3	The One and Only Ivan Slide 15	Share caramel corn pics Video Novel Study: Pages 1-10 Novel Comprehension: 1-60	Read pages 67-132 Create Time Capsule Lapbook
9/6/21 Week 4 No School Monday		NO CLASS
9/13/21 Week 5	The One and Only Ivan Slide 19	Share time capsule Video Novel Study: Pages 11-15 Novel Comprehension: 61-120	Read pages 133-199 Create a watercolor painting expressing how you feel
9/20/21 Week 6	The One and Only Ivan Slide 23	Share watercolor picture Novel Study: Pages 16-19 Novel Comprehension: 121-179	Read pages 200-266 Create your own sign to free Ruby
9/27/21 Week 7	The One and Only Ivan Slide 27	Share sign Novel Study: Pages 20-24  Novel Comprehension:  180-240	Read pages 267-323 Finish Book Create your own word search
10/4/21 Week 8	Slide 31	Share word search Novel Study: Pages 25-33 Novel Comprehension: 241-300	Get The Lemonade War Create your minibook Kahoot next week
10/11/21 Week 9	The Lemonade War Slide 35	PLAY KAHOOT! Introduce The Lemonade War	Read Chapters 1-3  Make homemade lemonade
10/18/21 Week 10	The Lemonade War Slide 39	Share homemade lemonade Novel Study Free Sample Chapters 1 & 2	Read Chapters 4-6 Create lemonade sign
10/25/21 Week 11	The Lemonade War Slide 46	Share lemonade sign PPT Video Comprehension Questions 4-6	Read Chapter 7 & 8 Classmate comment card Make pink lemonade
11/1/21 Week 12	The Lemonade War Slide 54	Share comment card/lemonade Lemonade War Freebie	Read Chapters 9 & 10 Create a summer scene with watercolors
11/8/21 Week 13	The Lemonade War Slide 60	Share summer scene Video Venn Diagram Break out rooms	Read Chapters 11 & 12 Bookworm Lapbook
11/15/21 Week 14	The Lemonade War Slide 67	Share Lemonade Lapbook Berenstain Bears video/worksheet Lemon and the spoon activity	Read Chapters 13 & 14 Finish book Brochure for a worthy cause Kahoot after break!
11/22/21 Week 15 NO SCHOOL		THANKSGIVING BREAK
11/29/21 Week 16	Slide 78	PLAY KAHOOT!
12/6/21 Week 17

3rd- 5th Grade Fun with Chapter Books Pacing Guide:  Semester 2 January 3, 2022

 

Grade 3rd-5th   Dates:	Selection	Classwork	Homework
1/3/22 Week 1		Welcome to 3rd-5th Grade Fun with Chapter Books  Learn online tools PPT
1/10/22 Week 2	Lucky Broken Girl Slide 6	PPT Videos	Read Part 1:  Miss Hopscotch Queen of Queens Make a bookmark
1/17/22 Week 3 No School MLK		NO CLASS
1/24/22 Week 4	Lucky Broken Girl Slide 17	Share bookmark Discussion Questions pages 4-5 Videos Quiz 1 page 32	Read Part 2:  My Bed is My Island Calm down jar/glitter jar
1/31/22 Week 5	Lucky Broken Girl Slide 21	Share glitter jars Discussion Questions pages 8-9 Video PPT Quiz 2 page 34-35	Read Part 3:  A Stone in My Heart Homemade Ice Cream
2/7/22 Week 6	Lucky Broken Girl Slide 26	Share homemade ice cream Discussion Questions pages 12-13 2 Videos Birthday website PPT Quiz 3 pages 36-37	Read Part 4: Resting on A Point of A Star Watercolor scene
2/14/22 Week 7	Lucky Broken Girl Slide 31	Share watercolor Discussion Questions 17-20 Video Powerpoint Quiz 4 pages 38-39	Read Part 5: Your Dreams Are Small, They Can Get Lost  Make Snow
2/21/22 Week 8 NO SCHOOL PRESIDENT’S DAY		NO CLASS
2/28/22 Week 9	Slide 45	Share snow Write Summary Discussion Question 23-24 Quiz pages 40-41	Get Ramona Quimby, Age 8
3/7/22 Week 10	Ramona Quimby, Age 8 Slide 50	Play Kahoot! Introduce book PPT about the Author	Read chapters 1 & 2 Make Play Dough
3/14/22 Week 11	Ramona Quimby, Age 8 Slide 55	Share play dough Video PPT	Read chapter 3 Make an egg recipe
3/21/22 Week 12		SPRING BREAK
3/28/22 Week 13	Ramona Quimby, Age 8 Slide 68	Share egg recipe PPT Video	Read chapters 4 & 5 Make rainbow jello cups
4/4/22 Week 14	Ramona Quimby, Age 8 Slide 74	Share rainbow cups Character Types	Read chapter 6 & 7 Edible Soil Dessert
4/11/22 Week 15	Ramona Quimby, Age 8 Slide 81	Share soil dessert Write a letter to Ramona	Read chapter 8 & 9 Cheeseburger Report
4/18/22 Week 16	Ramona Quimby, Age 8 Slide 87	Share Cheeseburger Report PPT Comprehensive Test	Make homemade Rock candy
4/25/22 Week 17		PLAY KAHOOT!