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Seniors will walk through our building today. What would you like to say to the graduating class of 2021?

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world.  Indeed it is the only thing that ever has."  Margaret Mead


What does this quote mean to you personally?


I think this quote means....
For example,.....

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What makes you feel safe?

I feel safe when...
Something that makes me feel safe is...

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Tell me a GOOD thing.


Something good that happened was...

If you were ten feet tall, how would your life be different?

If I was ten feet tall, I ....
My life would be different by...

Directions: Cyberbullying is becoming a serious issue among students. Develop a poster which
can be used to raise awareness and promote prevention methods of cyberbullying. 


1. Conduct research about cyberbullying and learn skills to prevent and
respond to it. 


2. Create an anti-bullying poster. 


3. Make sure to include the following subjects: 
 A. What is cyberbullying? 
 B. What are the consequences of cyberbullying? 
 C. How do cyberbullies harm others? 
 D. What can you do to prevent cyberbullying from happening to you? 
 E. If you are suffering from cyberbullying, what should you do to respond
to it? 
 F. What are the responsibilities of a bystander?

What kind of music do you like?


My ____ likes to listen to ____, but I like to listen to _____
Some of my favorite artists are...
Some of my favorite songs I are....

Should a sports player make more money than the President of the United States?  Defend your answer with at least two reasons.


I think... for a couple of reasons.
First, I think....because...
An example that comes to mind is....
Another reason I think....because
For example....

Respond to this quote after reading.  
"You win when you refuse to fight petty people. Fighting little people reduces you to their size." - David J. Schwartz

I feel this quote is important to my life because.......
An example of this quote that I'm reminded of from my life is...
Something similar to this quote that I'm told often is...

If you were an author, what kind of book would you write?

If I was a writer, I would write.....
I would probably write...because...

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What is the best field trip you've taken?

The best field trip I've taken was...
It was the best because...

What is something that has gone well this week for you?


Something that has gone well was...

What is something that has not gone as well as you had hoped this week for you?


Something that has not gone as well as you had hoped this week is...

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What do you worry about?


These are the things I worry about: .....
I mostly worry about ....

In your opinion, cell phones be allowed in schools? Support your decision

I think....... because...

In your opinion, what is the best way to spend a sunny day? Support your decision


On a sunny day...... 
This is the best way to spend the day because...

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What is something you'd like to learn how to do? Support your decision


Something I'd like to learn to do is.... because...

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Attach your work here as you create it.  Turn in when all components of the lesson are completed.

How would you survive on a deserted island?


If I were on a deserted island, I would survive by...

Select your word you would like to focus on for the month of May and complete the table just like in the past. Remember to leave the orange spot alone until you do the reflection at the end of May.

In your opinion, are older people wiser than young people?

I think..... because....

Should the driving age be lowered? 


I think...because....

Choose articles on Newsela of interest to you.  Attach a Google doc to this assignment and then choose one to write about today. Summarize the article, tell me what your thoughts are of the information, what you learned, and how it applies to you specifically.  Turn in when done.

Tell me a good thing?  


A good thing I'd like to share is...

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Should children under the age of 12 be allowed to drive ATVs?  Support your decision with three reasons.


I think children under the age of 12...
One reason I think this way is....
Also, ...
A third reason is....

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On Applied Digital Skills website, you will complete the lesson called "Create and Safeguard Passwords."  This lesson has several videos with tasks.  Please follow them.  Attach your spreadsheet here so I review.   This assignment is expected to only take 1-2 class periods.

What is the best form of transportation?  Support your decision with three reasons.


The best form of transportation is....
One reason it's the best is....
Also, ___ is the best because...
A third reason ___ is the best is....

Select one article on Newsela to read.  Read to comprehend the information and then write a summary of the article. Create a Google Doc for this assignment


Select a second article to read on Newsela and write a short summary on the same Google Doc.


Second a third article to read on Newsela and write a short summary on the same Google Doc.

Explain how to play your favorite game.

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Should people live on other planets? Explain your thinking using complete sentences.

I think...
One reason I think... is....
Another reason is....
For example....
If people lived on other planets, then I think.....

If you had to choice of reading fiction or nonfiction, which would you choose and why?  Justify your answer using complete sentences.


Possible sentence stems:
I would choose .... because...
If I had to, I would pick.... because...
Something I like about... is....
On the other hand, I don't like.... because....

If you could share one thing with your class, what would you choose?  Justify your answer using complete sentences.


Possible sentence stems:
I would choose to share.... because...
If I had to share one thing, I would pick.... because...
My classmates would probably.... if I shared.... because...

Write about your weekend.

Make a list of activities or things you do in a typical week after school each day.


Copy and Paste this format in your response and complete with your information.

During a typical week, here are the extra-curricular events I do:
Monday:  
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:

What musical instrument do you like the best?  

The musical instrument I like the best is .... because....
Even though I don't play any  musical instrument, my favorite one is.... because....

Remember, only complete sentences receive full credit.

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Should students have a say what is served in the cafeteria?  

When it comes to what is served in the cafeteria, I think .... because...
If students had a say as what is served in the cafeteria, then...

Remember, only complete sentences receive full credit.

If you could make a commercial, what would you like to advertise?  

I would like to advertise .... because...

Remember, only complete sentences receive full credit.

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On Applied Digital Skills website, you will complete the lesson called "Create and Safeguard Passwords."  This lesson has several videos with tasks.  Please follow them.  Attach your spreadsheet here so I review.   This assignment is expected to only take 1-2 class periods.

Would you rather go to the mall or to a  movie?  

I would rather go to .... because...

Remember, only complete sentences receive full credit.

You've been asked to invite a guest speaker to our class.  Who would you invite?

Remember, complete responses get full credit, so make sure you use complete sentences in your response and explain your thinking. 

Choose one of the sentence starters below and then add your thoughts behind it.
I would invite....... 
I would invite him/her because...

Complete sentences will receive full credit, so make sure you respond using complete sentences.

What does the expression "the grass is always green on the other side" mean?

Remember, complete responses get full credit, so make sure you use complete sentences in your response and explain your thinking. 

Choose one of the sentence starters below and then add your thoughts behind it.
I think this expression means....... 
An example I thought about was...

Complete sentences will receive full credit, so make sure you respond using complete sentences.

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Watch 6 videos, Complete tasks from the To-Do list, and then complete all three extension activities.  Attach your work here.

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Why is it important to ask for help when you don't understand something?

Remember, complete responses get full credit, so make sure you use complete sentences in your response and explain your thinking. 

Choose one of the sentence starters below and then add your thoughts behind it.
It's important to ask for help because....... 
When you don't understand something and don't ask for help, you might...



Complete sentences will receive full credit, so make sure you respond using complete sentences.

What is the hardest thing you have ever had to do? 
Remember, complete responses get full credit, so make sure you use complete sentences in your response and explain your thinking. 

Choose one of the sentence starters below and then add your thoughts behind it.
The hardest thing I've ever had to do was...... 
What made it difficult was...



Complete sentences will receive full credit, so make sure you respond using complete sentences.

Select your word you would like to focus on for the month of April and complete the table just like in the past. Remember to leave the orange spot alone until you do the reflection at the end of April.

Littering is against the law and you can be fined up to $500 for trash less than or equal to five pounds or five gallons. People who repeat the offense face a fine of up to $2,000 and 180 days in jail.

Should littering fines be increased?  Support your answer. 

Choose one of the sentence starters below and then add your thoughts behind it.
Yes, the littering fines should be increased because...
No,  the littering fines should not be increased because...

Complete sentences will receive full credit, so make sure you respond using complete sentences.

click on the Google form to answer the bellringer questions. Then click "I completed the Google Form" below.

Watch the 7 segments and follow the directions in the To-Do List on the right side. You will share the link in the Applied Digital Skill's page. When you get to your extension activity, you need to do both of these

Extension: Verify Credibility with Additional Sources
Extension: Stay Informed about Current Events

Attach all of your work (table from the 7 segments and the two extensions) so I can give credit.

If you are assigned homework, what time of the day would you do the assignment before your class?

Complete sentences are required to receive full credit to your response.

If you could add a room to your home, what would it be and why?

Complete sentences are required to receive full credit to your response.

If I had the chance to add a room to my home, I would choose to add ____ because.....

Would you rather live in a desert or a rain forest? Why?

Complete sentences are required to receive full credit to your response.

I would rather live in a ____ because.....
Something I might do in the____ is....
I might see ____ in the ______.

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What award would you most like to be given? Why?

Complete sentences are required to receive full credit to your response.

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Watch the 6 segments and follow the directions in the To-Do List on the right side. It will prompt you to join a group. Instead, this assignment is independent.

Why is water important?

Complete sentences are required to receive full credit to your response.

How was your Spring Break?

Here are some ideas to get you started: Did you get to do what you thought? Did something not go as planned? Was there something you got to do that you thought you weren't going to be able to do? Did you have an unexpected visitor come to see you? Do you with is was longer?

What are your plans for Spring Break?

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1 Read the scenario and the questions that follow.
2. Create a doc
3. Number your document and skip a line between each one.
4. Write your response in complete sentences for each of the questions.

You will be graded for completion and quality of your responses. Only complete sentences will receive full credit.

March 11 is considered National Promposal Day. It is meant to inspire high school students to create the ultimate promposal if they plan to ask someone to go to prom with him/her. Prom is one of the most memorable events in high school, next to graduation, and requires lots of planning.

When you get in high school, are you planning to go to prom? Why or why not?

Would you rather visit the zoo or the beach? Why?

1 Read the scenario and the questions that follow.
2. Create a doc
3. Number your document and skip a line between each one.
4. Write your response in complete sentences for each of the questions.

You will be graded for completion and quality of your responses. Only complete sentences will receive full credit.

1 Read the scenario and the questions that follow.
2. Create a doc
3. Number your document and skip a line between each one.
4. Write your response in complete sentences for each of the questions.

You will be graded for completion and quality of your responses. Only complete sentences will receive full credit.

Quote for today: “Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” – John Wooden. What does that quote mean to you and how does it apply to your life? What examples come to mind?

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March 8 is National Proofreading Day. Writers proofread their writing and fix any mistakes before someone else reads it. Why is it important for you to proofread your work before hitting the send button or turning in your work?

Today's Quote: " Never let the fear of striking out get in your way." - - Babe Ruth
What do you think Babe Ruth meant when he said this sentence? Even though Babe Ruth lived in a different time than you, how does his words apply to your life today? Write a response to the quote for today's warmup.

One thing that sets humans apart from many other species on the planet is an opposable thumb. It allows us to do many things that most other creatures can't do.

Yesterday was actually named "If Pets Had Thumbs" Day. Do you get a clear image of your pet with thumbs? Are you seeing your pet doing things with their new thumb? Imagine what it would be like if your pet had thumbs and write a short response about it. Tell me about your pet and what things your pet may be doing if your pet actually had thumbs. Make sure you write your response using complete sentences for full credit.

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Why are friends so important?

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First, what are the first three words that come to mind that start with the letter G? Write those down.
Second, use those three words to write the best complete sentence you can. I am expecting you to add as many words as you need in order to make your sentence complete and detailed. Have fun and be creative.

How was your weekend? How did your weekend go? What was something good that happened this weekend? What is something that didn't go as planned this weekend?

A word to describe this weekend was...
Something good that happened this weekend was...
Something that didn't go as planned this weekend was...

Look back at your Focus Word for February (Assignment 134).

Look at the reason you chose that word. Read through the ways you had written down. Then, tell me (on a scale from 1 to 4) what you would rate your effort for focusing on the word you chose for this month. After you rate yourself 1 to 4, then justify your rating by telling me why you rated yourself that number.

Here are some sentence stems that will help you write your response.

My word for the month of February was _____.
I rate myself a ____ for my effort this month because ______

What are plans for this weekend? Is there something you are looking forward to? Is there something you are not looking forward to?

My plans this weekend include....
I'm looking forward to...
However, I'm not looking forward to..

February 25th is National Pancake Day. Do you have a favorite kind of pancake? What do you like to put on top of your pancakes?

February 25th is also National Chili Day. Who makes the best chili in your opinion? What kind of chili do you enjoy eating?

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Last week was a tough one for everyone in the big state of Texas. I am checking in and seeing how you are doing after a rough time when the winter storm came in. I would rather not ask in front of the whole class since you or your classmates may have a hard time talking about their situation. So, instead, I'm asking in a warmup question. I'd like to truly know how you are and your family is. How are you? It's okay to be honest. I'm not looking for complete sentences or correct punctuation. No points will be taken off. Just checking in on my students.

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Along with today being Day 1 of the Chinese New Year celebrations, today is also National Lost Penny Day. When you are walking and see a penny on the ground, do you pick it up and keep it or do you continue walking and leave it where it lies?

If you had to choose between being a friend or having a friend, what would you choose? Why?

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Would you rather live in a big city or a small town? Why would you rather live there?

"February 9th is National Pizza Day! Whether you prefer it the Italian way with a thin crust, deep dish, or Chicago-style, no one can resist a slice of cheesy pizza, so it's no wonder this is one of America's most popular food holidays. With all the different possibilities there are for toppings, pizza is a food that anyone can enjoy. It is foolproof party food, it brings people together, and it is also the perfect comfort food to enjoy on the sofa. Impossible to resist! And on this day, everyone has the perfect excuse to enjoy their favorite pizza." (Source: https://www.calendarr.com/united-states/national-pizza-day/)

My question to you: What is your favorite toppings on pizza? Who do enjoy eating a pizza with?

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Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers played in the Super Bowl yesterday. Did you watch the game? What did you you think of the game? Regardless if you watched the game or not, how do you feel about football season being over?

Today is National Weatherperson's Day.
Weather people are also called meteorologists and help us prepare for upcoming weather. What skills do you think are the most important for a person who has this job?

Today is Thank Your Mailman Day and is your chance to say thanks to the guy, or gal, who delivers your mail. After all, your mail carrier delivers your mail six days a week. The reliable postal worker is always there doing their job, regardless of the weather.

Make it a point to catch your mail carrier on his or her route today. Give him or her a great big smile and a great big "TY". If you happen to visit your local post office, give them a thank you, too.

Write a short thank you note as your warmup today to thank your mail carrier.

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Would you rather do some reading or do some writing? Explain your decision using complete sentences.

Today is Groundhog Day. The groundhog (Phil) did not see his shadow today, which means 6 more weeks of winter. If you had a choice, would you rather have 6 more weeks of winter or 6 more weeks of spring? Justify your answer in complete sentences.

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Today is National Freedom Day.

National Freedom Day was established in 1948 to remind us that America stands for, and is a symbol of freedom for all people. The roots of this special day come directly from the end of slavery and the signing of the 13th amendment outlawing slavery.

Celebrate this day by reflecting upon your own freedoms that you enjoy by being fortunate enough to be in America. Millions of people in the world are not free.

Question for you today....what freedom are you thankful for?

Today is actually National Puzzle Day. There are a bunch of different kind of puzzles: jigsaw, sudoku, logic, crossword, anagrams, cipher/codes, rebus, semantics, word search, word jumbles, mathematical, 3-D puzzles and floor puzzles.

Do you like to solve puzzles? If so, what kind of puzzles do you like to do?

This day in History

Read about an important event that took place on this day and tell me your thoughts about it.

At 11:38 a.m. EST (10:38 AM our time), on January 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger lifts off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, and Christa McAuliffe is on her way to becoming the first ordinary U.S. civilian to travel into space. McAuliffe, a 37-year-old high school social studies teacher from New Hampshire, won a competition that earned her a place among the seven-member crew of the Challenger. She underwent months of shuttle training but then, beginning January 23, was forced to wait six long days as the Challenger‘s launch countdown was repeatedly delayed because of weather and technical problems. Finally, on January 28, the shuttle lifted off.

Seventy-three seconds later, hundreds on the ground, including Christa’s family, stared in disbelief as the shuttle broke up in a forking plume of smoke and fire. Millions more watched the wrenching tragedy unfold on live television. There were no survivors.

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Yesterday you gave 5 names of people you were planning to give compliments to. Were you able to give to all of your planned people? Which compliment did you enjoy giving the most?

Yesterday was Compliment Day. You celebrate by offering sincere compliments to people you know. It is important that you are sincere. If not, people will see right through insincerity, and you will do more harm than good.

Plan on giving five compliments. Write down five different people you plan to compliment today.

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Since 2000, today has been recognized as Opposite Day. Write as many combinations of opposite words that come to your mind. Write them as a list, like the example shown below:

Example:
hot-cold
short-tall

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What do you have planned for this weekend? Make sure you write your response in complete sentences so you get full credit.

Today is National Blonde Brownie Day. It is a special day that is set aside to bake and eat blonde brownies.

What's a blonde brownie, you ask? Well, as their name implies, traditional brownies are a dark brown. To make blonde brownies, light brown sugar is used in the recipe in place of dark brown chocolate.

On National Blonde Brownie Day, its your right and responsibility to bake blonde brownies, and to eat them. If you don't have time to bake today, buy some and eat a few extra blonde brownies.

My question to you: Do you like to eat brownies?

Along with being Squirrel Appreciation Day, today is also National Hugging Day. Yes, it's a copyrighted holiday, even though it's not a "national" holiday, which takes a presidential proclamation and an act of congress.
Regardless though, it is an opportunity to give and to receive hugs. Hugs are used to show you care for someone. Hugs are used when we celebrate something. Hugs make you feel good inside. Hugs are therapeutic. A hug is a way to say everything is, or will be okay.

COVID-19 changed many of our normal activities, hugging being one of them since it increases the risk due to not being socially distanced. Before the pandemic started, did you consider yourself a hugger? Did you freely give and receive hugs or did you choose not to give/receive hugs?

In today's news, the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States will occur at noon. The ceremony will mark the commencement of the four-year term of Joe Biden as president and Kamala Harris as vice president.

The word inauguration means a ceremony to mark the beginning of something. If you were to have a ceremony to mark the beginning of something, what would it be?

Here are two well-known quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr. Choose one of them and respond in complete sentences, explaining what you feel the quote means and how it applies to you specifically. Below the quotes are some sentence starters that may help you get your thoughts typed.

Quote 1: “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”

Quote 2: "No person has the right to rain on your dreams."

Sentence Starters:
This quote means...
When I read the quote, I....
This quote relates to me and my life by....
For example, ...

You have another 3 day weekend. What are your plans? What do you hope happens? Make sure you answer in complete sentences.

This weekend......

In your opinion, what is one thing that could get someone fired from a job? Remember to write in a complete sentence to get full credit.

One thing that could get someone fired from his/her job is...

In your opinion, what is the most important skills that an employee must have in the workplace? Why do you feel this is the most important?

What is something you wish you could do better?

Residents of Trinity got anywhere from 4" to 7" of snow on Sunday. Tell me both a positive thing and a negative thing that occurred happened because of the snow.

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You chose a focus word for the month. What was your word and what is one thing you've done this week that helped show you were focused on that word ?

Choose a different article from yesterday to read. Then, write a brief summary (2-3 sentences) of it as your response. Then, continue to read articles that are interesting to you. You may select any topic, any time frame, any subject matter to read about. Make sure you read for comprehension and read at all 5 levels before you write your summary. You may, however, edit your response if you need to.

Choose an article on Newsela to read and then write a brief summary (2-3 sentences) of it. Then, continue to read articles that are interesting to you. You may select any topic, any time frame, any subject matter to read about. Make sure you read for comprehension and read at all 5 levels before you write your summary. You may, however, edit your response if you need to.

What is favorite brand of clothing and why?

What is your favorite song? What do you most like about it?

How did you spend your break? What is something you got to do? What is something you thought you were going to do, but didn't get to do?

How was your weekend?

What game(s) did you choose to play? How did you do?

1. Did you complete a 1 minute timed test? What was your speed (WPM) and accuracy?
2 Did you complete a 3 minute timed test? What was your speed (WPM) and accuracy?
3. Did you complete a 5 minute timed test? What was your speed (WPM) and accuracy?

Answer the following with Yes/No
1.
2.
3.

Tell me someone or something from this week that you are thankful for.

This week, someone I'm thankful for is.... because....
This week, something I'm thankful for is.... because....

If you were on top of a 12 foot ladder and there was an inflatable pool under you, would you rather jump into that pool if it was filled with macaroni and cheese or jello? Tell me what you decide and why you decided that one.

I would rather jump into a pool filled with .... because....

Don't spend too much time thinking. This is meant to be quick.

When I say the word "unicorn" what is the first thing that pops in your mind?

The first idea that pops into my head when you said that word is....

Don't spend too much time thinking. This is meant to be quick.

When I say the word "unicorn" what is the first thing that pops in your mind?

The first idea that pops into my head when you said that word is....

We all have at least one food we just can't just have a little because we love it so much. What is one food that you just can't have ONE bite of? What food is it and why do you like it so much?

Finish the sentence below by adding your thoughts to the end of them. Write your response in a complete sentence to receive full credit.

A food I can't seem to eat just one bite of is ________ because ______.

What is something you have done to earn extra money? Who paid you?

Finish the sentence below by adding your thoughts to the end of them. Write your response in a complete sentence to receive full credit.

In the past, I have ________ to earn extra money, and _____ paid me the money.

If you had to write something, would you rather write in pen or pencil. Tell me why.

I would rather write in ______ because.....

What are you looking forward to this weekend? What is something you are not looking forward to?

Copy and paste BOTH of these sentence starters in your response. Then, finish by adding your thoughts to the end of them.

One thing I'm looking forward to this weekend is....
However, one thing I'm NOT looking forward to this weekend is...

If you had to write something, would you rather write in pen or pencil. Tell me why.

I would rather write in ______ because.....

Tell me something good. It can be something good that either happened to you, someone else, or something you saw.

Something good that I'd like to share is....

Today is #GivingTuesday. This special day was created about 8 years ago to bring awareness to worthwhile charities, causes, and/or events and to spotlight others showing their support. People have given money if they are able, but also given time and small items to show their support for the various causes.

My question today is:
If you had $50 set aside and saved just for #GivingTuesday, who would you give it to and why? You could choose to give it to a charity, a person, an organization, a group, a company, or anyone else you would like to. Your answer to the warmup today will be answer the question using a complete sentence.

If I had $50 set aside and saved for #GivingTuesday, I would give it to ____ because_____.

Open BookCreator. Then you will add audio to each page by reading the story aloud using a headset. You may use a laptop and go to the hallway to record if you prefer.

Copy this sentence when you have finished:
I have finished recording the audio for my spooky story in BookCreator.

Tell me about last week using this format. You can copy/paste it in the answer area and fill in your answers.

Three people I spent time with was....
Two things that happened to me during this last week was...
One word to describe how my week went last week was...

What are THREE things you hope you get to do this coming week while you are off for the Thanksgiving break? Who are TWO people you hope to spend time with during this next week while you are off for Thanksgiving break? What is ONE word to describe how you are feeling at this very moment?

Copy and paste the list below and then fill in your answers in this format:

Three things:
1.
2.
3.

Two people:
1.
2.

One word:
1.

Think about someone who is thankful for YOU. Think about a time that you did or said something that caused them to be thankful for you and what you did or said.

Finish this sentence: I think _________ is thankful for me because....

This question will be used a daily points in the grade book. Your response must be written in complete sentences to receive full credit for today's question.

Yesterday your warmup asked you to name something/someone you are thankful. Today, I'd like you to name SOMETHING ELSE or SOMEONE ELSE that you are thankful for.

Finish this sentence: I am also thankful for.... because....

This question will be used a daily points in the grade book. Your response must be written in complete sentences to receive full credit for today's question.

Finish this sentence: I am thankful for..... because....

This question will be used a daily points in the grade book. Your response must be written in complete sentences to receive full credit for today's question.

Tell me about your weekend. What did you get to do over the weekend? What had you hoped to do, but didn't get to do for one reason or another?

This question will be used a daily points in the grade book. Your response must be written in complete sentences to receive full credit for today's question.

What is your favorite brand of cereal? Why?

My favorite brand of cereal is.... because....

Make sure you write a complete sentence with good capitalization and punctuation so you can receive full points for this daily warmup.

If you had over 100 pairs of shoes, how would you organize them in your closet?

If I had 100+ pairs of shoes, I would organize them by....

Make sure you write a complete sentence with good capitalization and punctuation so you can receive full points for this daily warmup.

What was the worst haircut you ever had?.

The worst haircut I have ever had was...
It was the worst because...
I thought.....but instead.....

What is the most interesting sentence you can write using these 5 words?

Word Bank: pillow sugar window mouse cut

Make sure you write a complete sentence with good capitalization and punctuation so you can receive full points for this daily warmup.

Write 3-4 sentences about your weekend.

My weekend was...
It was _____ because.....
I thought..... but instead....

Open the attachment (Google Slides). You will use this checklist of items to make changes to your spooky story. This is the time you can make any changes you want to. For instance, if you don't like how a classmate added an event, you have the power to change it as you like, or remove it completely.
As you go through these revising tasks, insert a text box in the right column and write Yes to show you've completed that item. You are trying to make the story something (1) you are proud of and (2) that you can make a digital book next week.

This "task" needs to be finished on Friday. So, I'm giving you time to make your story really good! This story will be part of your six weeks test grade, so write a good story with great word choice and good descriptions throughout the Beginning, Middle and End.

Would you rather see a sunrise or a sunset? Tell me your opinion and then explain your thinking. Remember to use complete sentences.

I would rather..... because...
For example,

Name the first five GREEN things that come to your mind.

Here are the first five things that are green that come to my mind:
1
2
3
4
5

What would your dream house be like?

Here's a set of sentence stems you can use if you need help getting started:
My dream house would...
Something I'd like my dream house to have would be...

This Day in History--> On November 3, 1957, the Soviet Union sent the first animal, a dog named Laika, into space aboard the Sputnik II. Laika died in orbit. Have you ever lost a pet? If so, tell me about him/her.

Here's a set of sentence stems you can use if you need help getting started:
A special pet I had was...
Something I loved about him/her was...
When he/she died, I ...

How was your weekend? Did you get to do what you had planned? Did your weekend plans change? What is something you got to do that you hadn't planned to do?

Here's a set of sentence stems you can use if you need help getting started:
This past weekend, I...
Something I hadn't planned, but did get to do was...

In addition to this question being used for attendance purposes for virtual students, this question is also points in the grade book as a daily grade. Only complete sentences will receive full credit. Remember to always capitalize the word "I" if you use it, use good capitalization and add punctuation where it's needed.

Before you illustrate your spooky story, I would like you to take a look at the events that you and your classmates included in the spooky story. Place them in the plot diagram where you feel they fit. I suggest finding the climax (most exciting event) and plotting that event first. Then, any main event that happens before that would be considered rising action. Any event after the climate would be placed as a falling action. The last event that happens where the problem is solved would be the resolution. The exposition happens at the beginning and introduces the character and the setting. The climax is the point in which the character has reached a point in which he/she knows the events are now a "problem" that must be solved. The falling action is all the events that the character does that collectively starts solving the problem.

This plot diagram is just a visual of the story that you have. We will start revising your story and either adding to the plot, taking things away, or changing the pieces to the story to your liking. Don't worry if the plot diagram is a bit scattered and has holes. You'll get a chance to revise and fill in tomorrow.

Send me an email and I'll send you the link to your original story with the parts your classmates added to it.

What plans do you have for this weekend? What do you HOPE you get to do?

Here's a set of sentence stems you can use if you need help getting started:
Over the weekend, I hope I...
This weekend, I'm planning...

This is the website that you will use to illustrate your spooky story and turn your story into a digital book. Today, I would like you to open the website, login as a student using Google, and then type in my code to get to my "bookshelf" SYBCTXK. Play around and make a book. Use the on-screen buttons and tutorials to help guide you through your exploration and "play" time. This will just allow you time to play around and figure some things out before next week.

In your response to this question, just let me know what you think of BookCreator once you've had a chance to explore and experiment with making a digital book.

I have shared with you the "copy" of the story you will work on today and tomorrow. (You will find the new document under Google Drive and click Shared with Me) Your job is to read the story written so far. Then, decide how you want to finish the story before it goes back to the owner. Take a look at the WHOLE story and see how it makes sense to end this spooky tale. Continue to use strong adjectives to SHOW, and not tell the reader. This section should leave the reader knowing the problem was solved and understanding how the story ends. DO NOT write "The End" because that is only in fairy tales. You are writing a spooky story. Make sure you add at least half of a page to the story for the ending.

When you are finished writing the ending, you will copy the document's link (Share button, Under Get Link, click "Copy Link") and then paste the link as your "response" to this question in Google Classroom.

Skylar is working on Roger's story
Nevaeh is working on Skylar's story
Roger is working on Nevaeh's story

How can you tell someone is listening to you?

Here's a sentence stem you can use if you need help getting started:
One way I can tell someone is listening to me is... I can also tell by...

1. Did you complete a 1 minute timed test?
2 Did you complete a 3 minute timed test?
3. Did you complete a 5 minute timed test?

Answer the following with Yes/No
1.
2.
3.

How many words can you think of that starts with the letter R? Challenge yourself by setting a 1 minute timer before you start.

Your response can be a list, but must use commas to separate each word or phrase to receive full credit.

Here's a sentence stem you can use if you need help getting started:
During my one-minute timer, I thought of the following words that start with the letter R: _____ , _____ , _____ , .......

What would you do in this scenario?
Scenario: You see a really good friend cheating during a six weeks test. What will you do? Justify your decision by telling me why.

Your response must be written in complete sentences to receive full credit.

Here's a sentence stem you can use if you need help getting started:
In this scenario, I would....because...

Attach the document to show the "middle" of the spooky story you added to. Remember you need to have half of a page.

What is something you had the opportunity to do this weekend?

Your response must be written in complete sentences to receive full credit.
All students must answer for daily points in the grade book. In addition, remote students must answer before midnight for attendance purposes.

Use the facts I listed on the attachment to write a paragraph about the topic. You do NOT need to find information. Use the facts that I provided. Combine the information to write complete sentences in paragraph form. Click View Assignment and write your paragraph where it says "Type your response".

Your response must be written in complete sentences to receive full credit.

1. Did you complete a 1 minute timed test?
2 Did you complete a 3 minute timed test?
3. Did you complete a 5 minute timed test?

Answer the following with Yes/No
1.
2.
3.

Would you rather play hide and seek or dodgeball?

Your response must be written in complete sentences to receive full credit.

Once you've worked through the lesson on Applied Digital Skills, you will attach your "final" collaborative story.

This Day in History--> Famous actor and writer Carrie Fisher was born on this day in 1956. Although she's passed away in 2016, she's most remembered for playing Princess Leia in the Star Wars film in 1977 and all of the sequels. Have you watched any of the Star Wars films? If you have watched any, what was a favorite scene? If you have not, what do you think the film and sequels might have been about given the name of the film is Star Wars?

Your response must be written in complete sentences to receive full credit.

Tricky Tuesday: What is a trick you have either played on someone else or a trick that has been played on you? Write a response and tell me about the trick and the person.

Your response must be written in complete sentences to receive full credit.

Read the word for today written below. Then type all the words that come to mind when you read that word. Challenge yourself by setting a timer for 2 minutes and see how many words you can list.

Today's Word: MODEL

This question must be answered using complete sentences for full credit in the grade book.

Question:
Tell me about your weekend. What were your plans for this weekend? Use the sentence starter below to help guide your thoughts into complete sentences.

Suggested Sentence Starter:
This weekend, I planned to.....but instead I...

This question must be answered using complete sentences for full credit in the grade book.

Question:
Would you rather become five years older or two years younger?

Suggested Sentence Starter:
I would rather become.....

This question must be answered using complete sentences for full credit in the grade book.

Question:
Google tracks the questions that each people asks. One of the questions that is asked frequently is: Why do people yawn? You don't need to google it. Just tell me why YOU think people yawn?

Suggested Sentence Starter:
I think people yawn because...

1. Did you complete a 1 minute timed test?
2 Did you complete a 3 minute timed test?
3. Did you complete a 5 minute timed test?

Answer the following with Yes/No
1.
2.
3.

This question must be answered using complete sentences for full credit in the grade book.

Question:
How many words can you think of that starts with the letter L? Challenge yourself by setting a 3 minute timer before you start.

Suggested Sentence Starter:
Within three minutes, here are the word I can think of that start with the letter L:
1.
2.
3.
4.

or 1, 2, 3, 4,

This question must be answered using complete sentences for full credit in the grade book.

Question: Would you rather be really short or really tall? Tell me why.

Suggested Sentence Starter: I would rather be...... because.....

Would you rather be amazing at drawing or amazing at singing? Explain why you chose that one. Remember you must write in complete sentences with correct capitalization and punctuation to receive full credit.

I would rather be amazing a _________ because.....

Many people often give the vehicles they drive a name. Do any of your family members have a name for their current vehicle they drive? If so, what is it? If not, what name would YOU call the vehicle if it had the opportunity.

My ___ calls his/her vehicle "_____" because_____
My ___ doesn't call his/her vehicle a specific name, but I would call it "____" because.....

Remember, you must write in complete sentences with correct capitalization and punctuation to receive full 20 points of credit.

Tell me....
How is the recording going?
What are you finding hard to do with this assignment?
What are finding easy to do with this assignment?

On this day in 1968, the Motion Picture Association of America adopted its film-rating system, ranging from "G" for general audiences to "X" for adults only.

Do you think this rating is correct (G, PG, PG13, R, X)? Have you watched any movies you think should be a different rating? If so, which ones should have had a different rating?

Here are a couple of sentence stems that can help you put your thoughts into complete sentences.
I think the movie rating system...
The movie ___ was rated as ___ but I think it should be ___ because....

Remember, you must write in complete sentences with correct capitalization and punctuation to receive full 20 points of credit.

Remember, you must write in complete sentences with correct capitalization and punctuation to receive full 20 points of credit.

What is your favorite book or movie character?

My favorite book is...
My favorite movie character is...
What I like about this book or movie character is....

What is your most used emoji? What do you like about the emoji?

Remember, you must write in complete sentences with correct capitalization and punctuation to receive full 20 points of credit.

I have done a little research on a specific topic and placed the information in a table. You will see the table attached. Read through the research I have posted. Then, write a paragraph about the topic using the info in the table. Make sure you write your response in complete sentences so you get the full 20 points. That includes putting punctuation and capitalization where needed.

I've attached two pictures below. Take a look at both of them. There are 10 differences. How many can you find?

Access the FlipGrid link that I posted in the previous assignment on Presenting Yourself Online/script
Use headset with microphone to record your response.
Then answer this question

If you and your family had to move in the middle of the night to a new town in a new state and had to change your name before attending your new school, what name would you choose? Why would you choose that name?

Go to Newsela.com
Select an article you'd like to read about today.
Read it at all 5 levels.
Then come back and tell me about what the article was about.

Go to Newsela.com
Select an article you'd like to read about today.
Read it at all 5 levels.
Then come back and tell me about what the article was about.

Today is Ask a Stupid Question Day. It's your opportunity to speak up, and to ask all those questions you were afraid to ask. All those questions that you thought were too stupid or dumb to ask, have been piling up all year long. Today is the day to unload them. C'mon give it a try. Nobody will laugh......we hope.

Just this weekend, I made chicken spaghetti, but when I got ready to serve it to the family, I forgot to include the chicken. We had a big laugh and it was something I could fix (I cooked the chicken in my iron skillet and then mixed it in to the already-cooked juice and noodles), but I don't think my family will let me forget my ""stupid"" moment I had.

Have you ever had a ""stupid"" moment? If so, tell me about it. If not, maybe someone around you had a ""stupid"" moment that you remember.

This week, you created a simple slideshow about the benefits and drawbacks of having multiple social media accounts for you to present to a group of fifth graders. Due to health concerns, you will be recording your presentation and sending to them instead actually standing in front of them. So today, I'd like you to write a script that will help guide you speaking and recording yourself. Create a Google Doc and write a rough draft of your script (speech). It will need to be within 1 minute and 2 minutes in length and cover the main parts from the Presenting Yourself Online slideshow you viewed earlier last week. Use your student handout to help you take your notes and put them into action.

I have done a little research on a specific topic and placed the information in a table. You will see the table attached. Read through the research I have posted. Then, write a paragraph about the topic using the info in the table. Make sure you write your response in complete sentences so you get the full 20 points. That includes putting punctuation and capitalization where needed.

Remember to write your response in a complete sentence so you can get the full 20 points for today.

Question: Would you rather go water skiing or snow skiing? Tell me your decision and then tell me why.

This Day in History-
On this day back in 1862....President Abraham Lincoln issued a draft version of Emancipation Proclamation, proposing to free all slaves of rebel states as of Jan. 1, 1863.

Today's warmup is about freedom. What does the word 'freedom' means to you?

You will create a Google Slideshow to teach 5th graders what you learned from the video last week and your Student Handout/notes. You will be teaching them about the benefits and drawbacks of presenting themselves in different ways online. Slide 1 needs to be your info slide (name/title/date). Slide 2 will teach about the benefits of presenting themselves online. Slide 3 will teach about the drawbacks of presenting themselves online. Attach your work and submit when done.

Remember to not make the slide too "busy" with a bunch of different colors and too many images. Think about colors and images that will improve or enhance your message, not take away from it.

1) Everyone has something that makes them mad. Something that makes ME MAD is seeing students CONTINUE to lose points and not make adjustments so they can get ALL the points each day. Not sure if you know this or not, but each bellringer is worth 20 points towards a weekly "Bellringer/Warmup Grade". You must use complete sentences to get the full points for your response. Complete sentences start with capitalization, ends with correct punctuation, and is a complete thought. ALSO, if you use the word "I" to refer to yourself, you always capitalize it, just like your name. Not capitalizing will cause you to lose points, too. If you don't capitalize and add punctuation correctly OR don't write in complete sentences, you WILL LOSE points that may be push you from an A in this class to a B or even a C. Please tell me you understand by typing a response for #1. Then proceed to answer the #2 part of this bellringer.

2) What is something that really makes you mad? Why do you get mad at that?How do you act when you are mad?

Today, I will read the first chapter of Middle School: Master of Disaster by James Patterson
After watching the recording, answer the question below to let me know what you thought of it.

1) Watch the 3 minute video
2) Use the table to capture notes about the reasons for and results of fake social media profiles (e.g., finstas)

What is something you enjoy doing when we have cooler weather?

Use complete sentences to get the full points for your response. Complete sentences start with capitalization, ends with correct punctuation, and is a complete thought. ALSO, if you use the word "I" to refer to yourself, you always capitalize it, just like your name. Not capitalizing will cause you to lose points, too.

Word Association Wednesday: You will read the word for today and then type the words that come to mind. Should be a quick reply (<2 minutes).

Today's Word: CREATE

A contract is an agreement between two or more people and lays out "rules" that both sides agree to. Today, we will be developing our Social Contract for our class period. Before we go any further, I'd like you to answer this question so YOUR ideas are recorded.

Answer the following question:
How would you like to be treated by others during my class?
How would you like to be treated by me?

We will discuss your ideas in class today to develop the "rules" for our class period and then sign to show we agree to them.

What would you do in this scenario? Your car ran out of fuel in an area where there is no cell service (so your cell phone will not work) and the road is not one that has a lot of traffic (so you won't be able to flag someone down). You decide you have to start walking. There are two options. Will you walk through the wooded area 15 miles to the nearest house OR will you walk down the road for 40 miles to the nearest town? Tell me what you would pick and why.

Typing.com
Tests
Select 1:00 test

Record what your accuracy and speed was for each test.
test 1. speed. accuracy
test 2. speed. accuracy
test 3. speed. accuracy

Did you know that today is National Cream-Filled Donut Day? What is your favorite kind of donut? Give me TWO reasons why this is your favorite. Use complete sentences to receive full credit.

Name one boring thing about yourself. Use complete sentences.

1) Go to Newsela and click to login/sign with Google.

2) Along the top is a menu, click News

3) Select any article and read quietly and independently.

4) Each article is written in 5 different levels (the lowest is usually at 3/4 grade and the highest is usually 10th). The story remains the same, but the word count of the article may change and the vocabulary is enhanced as you travel up the levels. You will notice there are different "levels" in the right corner (3 digit number with a "L" behind them). I'd like you to read each article you choose at all 5 levels, so you get the basic story, the details and then able to "push" yourself to read for meaning.

5) When you are done reading your first article at all five levels, complete this assignment by responding with what you chose to read, what it was about and some details from the article.

Would rather live in an igloo or a cave? Explain why you chose that specific place to live. Use complete sentences.

Go to the typing website. Complete 2 lessons and then you may play a typing game of your choice.

At the end of class, leave me a quick note to let me know what you got done today (like what lessons you did) and if you got to play a game (and which one you chose).

What is something you had the opportunity to do this weekend? Use complete sentences to get full credit.

Name the first three things that pop in your brain that start with the letter B?

Go to the typing website. Complete 2 lessons and then you may play a typing game of your choice.

At the end of class, leave me a quick note to let me know what you got done today (like what lessons you did) and if you got to play a game (and which one you chose).

Go back to the results from the personality test you took yesterday. Remember you had the company send your results to your school email. Read through each section and then reflect on the results, writing your reflection on the Google Doc attached. How accurate do you feel the results were for that specific category? Do you agree or disagree with their conclusion? How might the information they shared hinder or help your personal life? How might the information shared hinder or help you professional life? These questions will help guide you in analyzing and reflecting on the results from the personality test you took yesterday. Use the table contained on the Google Doc for this assignment.

Go back to the results from the personality test you took yesterday. Remember you had the company send your results to your school email. Read through each section and then reflect on the results, writing your reflection on the Google Doc attached. How accurate do you feel the results were for that specific category? Do you agree or disagree with their conclusion? How might the information they shared hinder or help your personal life? How might the information shared hinder or help you professional life? These questions will help guide you in analyzing and reflecting on the results from the personality test you took yesterday. Use the table contained on the Google Doc for this assignment.

What plans do you have for this long, three day weekend? If you have plans, share them. If you don't have plans, what do you HOPE you get to do this weekend? Use complete sentences.

What plans do you have for this long, three day weekend? If you have plans, share them. If you don't have plans, what do you HOPE you get to do this weekend? Use complete sentences.

Today, I will read the first chapter of Following My Own Footsteps by Mary Downing Hahn.
After watching the recording, answer the Yes/No question below to let me know what you thought of it.

After taking the personality test, what personality type did the results say you are?

Why do people take pictures? What do you take pictures of? Use complete sentences.

Would you rather travel in a plane or a train? What would you pick and why? Write in complete sentences for full credit

Today, we are going to play a little game called Facts and Fibs. I will provide you a list of details that may be facts or could be fibs. You are to try to determine which one is a fib (not true). Then, use the blank one to create one for me to guess. You will complete yours by giving me details that are true and then one fib. The trick is to make it sound like it could be true. Go on, try to stump me.

Think about words that start with the letter "T" and then type at least three of those words in as your answer. If you want to name more than three, you can. Just make sure you have at least three.

Would you rather eat pasta or rice? Tell me which you would pick and why. Please use a complete sentence.