Let's Practice Writing Emails Again, Then We'll Waggle

Happy Tuesday 4th Grade!

Today we'll login to your Email accounts again

Please send me a second Email.

I would like you to use the following format:

In the subject line, write: My Favorite Book

Then, in the body of the Email:

Use a greeting (or salutation):

Dear Mrs. Morell,

Then tell me about the best book you have read during 4th grade.  Write at least two sentences.

Be sure to use proper punctuation!!  (Hint: Book titles are capitalized)

Then be sure to sign your name like this:

Sincerely,

Alex Rider


Remember the guidelines we talked about last week:

Then I would like you to work on Waggle for the rest of the period:

waggle

Happy Tuesday 4th Grade!

Today we will watch a quick BrainPop Movie about Email, then login to your school Email accounts.

I would like you to send me an Email using the following guidelines:

Then I would like you to work on Waggle for the rest of the period:

waggle

Happy Tuesday 4th Grade!

Today, we will practice our Typing for 15 minutes, then explore a new math program called Waggle.

The Link to Typing Club is here:

Typing club

Next, we will login to Waggle, and practice some math facts.

Use this link:

waggle

Your login will be your last name, then your first initial.
Your password will be hts12345

We will have your login information for you.

Britannica Online Encyclopedia Scavenger Hunt

Today we will watch a video, then do an Encyclopedia Scavenger Hunt.

Here is the link you'll need:

https://htslibraryblog.wordpress.com/library-resources/

Let's Use iPads Today!

Hello 4th Grade!
Today is your first Language Arts/Technology integration class this school year.  We will work on projects and computer games that are related to the topics you are covering in your Language Arts class.

Today, we will be working on an ipad project, creating a cover for your school binder.  You will use the Pic Collage app.  You must include the following:

5 adjectives that describe you
Type and complete this sentence: “My favorite thing to do is ____________”
Title example:  Luke’s HTS Binder
Insert images of your favorite things including: sports, animals, pets, books, authors, musicians, vacation places, hobbies, colors, foods, etc. No more than 2 images of any one category (for example, no more than 2 images of sports, no more than 2 images of pets, etc.)

Summer Reading Prezis

Click on the following link: 

Rising 5th & 6th Grade Summer Reading List

Choose 2 or 3 books you would like to read over the summer and create a Prezi that includes the following information:

- Title of the book

- Author

- Description of the book

- A picture of the cover of the book

www.prezi.com
Login:
Password - titans
You will also need to type your email address

Grammar Practice Today

http://www.loyolapress.com/voyages-in-english-2011-grade-4-student-games.htm

START WITH ADVERBS, THEN ADJECTIVES!
If there's time, choose another category from the list.

Online Research Today

Today, you will do some online research for your State project.  You will be using the HTS online encyclopedia subscriptions to learn facts about your State.  Please go to the HTS website and click on the links to World Book Online and Britannica Online.  Hint:  You need to get to the HTS Library Blog in order to find the online encyclopedias.

Spelling Review & Compound Words

Word Builder
1) http://www.eduplace.com/kids/sv/applications/wordbuilder/index.html?grade=4&unit=15
2) http://www.eduplace.com/kids/sv/applications/wordbuilder/index.html?grade=4&unit=16
3) http://www.eduplace.com/kids/sv/applications/wordbuilder/index.html?grade=4&unit=17

Compound Words
http://goo.gl/STS4hi

Try this brain teaser!  You will need scrap paper and a pencil...
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/mhm/brain/gr4/ch02/bt_04_02_q.html

More Geography Practice Today

http://www.eduplace.com/geonet/
1. Click on Play GeoNet
2. Choose the United States map
3. Choose one of the flags to start a game -- YOU WILL NEED TO PRACTICE ALL 4 REGIONS - NORTHEAST, SOUTH, WEST AND MIDWEST
4. Click on the picture of the Compass (The World in Spatial Terms) and begin to answer the questions.

Internet Research & Wordly Wise

Use the HTS online encyclopedia subscriptions (Britannica and World Book) to research historical information related to The Sign of the Beaver as well as various Native American tribes.  Complete Webquest, working in pairs.

Wordly Wise - Lesson 11
https://quizlet.com/77983879/flashcards

Practice the U.S. States

Drag the state to the correct location on the map

http://www.abcya.com/USA_geography_puzzle_map.htm

Listen to the name of the state and click on the correct location on the map:

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/USA_Geography/USA_G0_click_1024.html

Listen to the name of the capital city and click on the correct state:

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/USA_Caps_1b_1024.html

You must TYPE the name of the state capital:

http://www.sporcle.com/games/g/uscapitals

SCROLL DOWN TO MY LAST BLOG POST FOR FREE CHOICE OPTIONS

Math Scantron Practice

Today, everyone will work on a math Scantron practice test.  After you have completed the test, you may have free choice of games ON THE TECHNOLOGY BLOG!
Some good choice include:

https://kahoot.it/#/

1. XtraMath
2. Storybird
3. Typing Club
4. Fidget
5. Sugar, Sugar
6. Code Monkey
7. Escape

More Printing...

Print one extra copy of your FAVORITE poem.  This one will be displayed on Thursday at Night of the Arts.

Today We Print Poetry!!

You MUST have permission from me or Ms. Ryan before you send your poem to the printer!!!

A cool game to exercise your brain...

http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/ocean-currents/en/#/review/ocean-currents/OceanCurrentsGame.swf

Poetry

Go to Google Drive and open your Poetry folder to see which poems you need to continue working on.

1. Autobiography/All About Me
2. Alliteration
3. Biography/Cinquain
4. Simile
5. Acrostic
6. Personification
7. Diamante
8. Metaphor
9. Limerick
10. Couplets
11. Sensory
12. Haiku: http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/haiku/
13. Shape Poem: http://www.wild-about-woods.org.uk/elearning/concretepoetry/
14. Shape Poem: http://www.languageisavirus.com/visual-poetry/mosaic.html
15. Shape Poem: Waves, a heart or a spiral: http://www.festisite.com/text-layout/

THE WILD ABOUT WOODS SHAPE POEMS (#13) CANNOT BE SAVED ON THE COMPUTER!  YOU MUST COMPLETE YOUR POEM AND PRINT IT DURING 1 CLASS

https://quizlet.com/128646011/g4-wordly-wise-lesson-10-15-words-flash-cards/

https://www.spellingcity.com/Log-yourself-in.html

LIST 1 OR LIST 2

Poetry & Quizlet

First, everyone will work on poetry.  Go to Google Drive and open your Poetry folder to see which poems you need to continue working on.
- Autobiography
- Alliteration
- Biography
- Simile
- Personification
- Diamante

Game to practice Metaphors and Similes:

https://www.quia.com/quiz/234882.html?AP_rand=1116361410

Then, practice Wordly Wise Lesson 9 by using Quizlet

https://quizlet.com/38989720/flashcards

Poetry & Other Fun Stuff

Continue typing poetry today...
- Alliteration
- Similie
- Diamante
- All About Me

When you are finished with poetry, try the Shel Silverstein's Guess The Name Game:
http://www.shelsilverstein.com/fun/games/guess-my-name/

Exercise your brain with this strategy game:
http://www.abcya.com/40_x_escape.htm

Poetry & Spelling Practice

Before you get started writing/typing your poetry, everyone must create a Poetry folder in Google Drive.  I want you to save and store all of your poetry in this folder.  Most of you have already created a Poetry folder on your personal H: drive, however, you will need another Poetry folder in Google Drive. 

All About Me Poem (Autobiographical)
http://freeology.com/worksheet-creator/poetry/bio-poem-generator/

Word Builder
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/sv/applications/wordbuilder/index.html?grade=4&unit=15

Word Sort
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/sv/applications/wordsort/index.html?grade=4&unit=15

Try poet, Shel Silverstein's Guess the Name Game...
http://www.shelsilverstein.com/fun/games/guess-my-name/

Kahoot & Typing Club

https://kahoot.it/#/

Sports Quiz

COMPLETE AT LEAST 2 LEVELS - MINIMUM OF 4 STARS EACH LEVEL

https://holy-trinity-school2.typingclub.com/

Diamante Poem Template
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/diamante/