English
Step 1: Click the link below to find a new book to read. It will take you to the Lac des Bois website.
Step 2: Click on the title Bibliothèque at the top
Step 3: Click on Read/Listen
Step 4: Click on Tumblebooks
Step 5: Click on Langue at the top and change it to English. Now you can find a new English book to read this week.
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English Assignments
A new assignment will be added each week
Thank You
June 22-June 25
1.Follow the instructions at the top of the page. Go to the Lac Des Bois Website and find a book in English and in French to read on the Tumblebooks link. Keep reading all summer. It is important to keep your reading skills active. Choose a book and read, read, read.
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English Assignments
A new assignment will be added each week
Mixing It Up
June 15-June 19
Click the link below to read a story called XO, OX by Adam Rex and Scott Campbell. This book is for fun this week. It is full of imagination and adventure. It also will make you re think about the words you say, and how what you say could mean something different to the people hearing them.
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Challenge 1: In this story Ox and Gazelle were both writing letters. Did you notice that each of them was having a hard time understanding what the other person meant in their letter. Why was this? Why were they writing one thing, but they were hearing something completely different?
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Challenge 2: At the end of the story, the last page said Dear OX, and then the story ends. Can you write the rest of this letter? Be creative and imaginative. Try and keep to the style of Gazelle as she writes this letter to Ox.
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Challenge 3: In this story, both Ox and Gazelle were not very kind. They both used insults and mean words. Have you ever insulted someone? What happened? Or has someone insulted you? What happened? Did you find a way to resolve your differences? Think about our lesson this year when we talked about "shredders" in our class. If you are being "shredded" how can you feel better?
English Assignments
A new assignment will be added each week
Wolves
June 8-June 12
Click the link below to read a non-fiction story about Wolves. It is called Wolves by Laura Marsh. I chose this story because it non-fiction. It teaches us facts about wolves.
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Challenge 1: I chose this story this week because it teaches us facts about wolves. Do you have a pet? What are 5 facts about your pet. Facts are true pieces of information. If you don't have a pet, do you know someone who has one? Write about their pet. Don't write about what you think or your opinion about this animal. Only write facts.
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Challenge 2: Can you listen and remember the details? I chose this story this week because it teaches us facts about wolves. After reading this story, can you remember 5 facts about wolves? Write down what you remember. Try and use transition words in your writing like next, and then, or also. Try to remember while you are listening, then write the details down at the end. Does it get easier each time you listen?
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Challenge 3: There are so many stories with wolves as the characters.
The 3 Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, The boy who Cried Wolf, What time is it Mr. Wolf?, are just a few.
Watch ***THIS VIDEO*** about describing a character.
Can you think about a wolf character in a new story.
Don't make your wolf the same as a wolf from a story you have already read. Pick something different. Maybe your wolf can't get rid of the hiccups, or maybe your wolf got a bad haircut. Think about both the inside traits and the outside traits of your wolf. Make a list just like they did in the video above.
Frogs
June 1-June 15
Click the link below to watch a short song about 5 Fabulous Frogs. I chose this song because it introduces us to 5 frogs and a dog. The song tells us the frogs' names and also tells us a little bit about each character.
Choose one or all of the following ideas this week. You can write these in your journal.
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Challenge 1: I chose this story this week because it talks about 5 friends and a dog. Who is one of your friends? Can you describe why they are your friend? Try and use lots of descriptive words. You can describe what they look like, but I also want you to think about the friendship qualities that you appreciate in your friend. Are they generous? Are they respectful? There are many qualities to choose from. Draw a picture of you and your friend playing.
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Challenge 2: Can you listen and remember the details? This song is about 5 fabulous frogs and a dog. After listening to this story, how many details can you remember? What are the frogs names? Do you remember their personal qualities? If you don't remember, go back and listen to the song. Try to remember while you are listening, then write the details down at the end. Does it get easier each time you listen?
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Challenge 3: Can you create a story about these 5 fabulous frogs...and a dog. Click ***HERE*** to learn about writing a fairy tale. Can you create a fairy tale about these 5 frogs? Don't forget to have a beginning, middle and end. Get out a scrap piece of paper and write the details out just like they did in the video. Great planning leads to great story telling.
Paris
May 25-May 29
Click the link below to watch The Giraffe That Walked to Paris by Nancy Milton. I Chose this story this week because it is in the genre of books called Historical Fiction. Historical Fiction means that the story takes place in an actual time in history. (Hint: the King of France actually did own a giraffe in Paris). This story is a little bit longer than some of the other stories we have read. I found it very fun and interesting.
Choose one or all of the following ideas this week. You can write these in your journal.
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Challenge 1: I chose this story this week because it is really interesting. I noticed that the King of France was having a hard time being patient waiting for his Giraffe to arrive. I know you are having to be patient right now while you wait to be able to do all the fun things you used to do. What advice could you give the King of France while he waits for his giraffe. Write down the advice your give the King to help him be more patient.
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Challenge 2: Can you listen and remember the facts and details? This story is based on a true story. The pasha of Egypt really did give the King of France a giraffe. After listening to this story, how many facts can you remember? What was the name of the Giraffe? Do you remember the name of the man who looked after the Giraffe? What was the name of the French city where the giraffe first arrived? Do you remember any other interesting facts? Write them down.
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Challenge 3: If an animal like a giraffe was walking to Prince George, what would you think? Would you be happy or sad to hear this news? What would happen in Prince George that day? Try and use real details in your description, such as street names and park names. Where did the animal arrive first? Describe this day with lots of details.
Arts and Crafts
May 19-May 22
1.Click the link below to watch Ryan and Craig tell the story,Purple, Green and Yellow by Robert Munsch. Choose one or all of the following ideas this week. You can write these in your journal.
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Challenge 1: I chose this story this week because it is really fun. I'm sure you've heard it before, but Ryan and Craig are just so fun. I hope you enjoy Ryan and Craig as they read this story.
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Have you ever wanted something new and you begged and begged your mom, or dad for it? Maybe you begged another member of your family for this new, amazing toy, or item. What was it that you wanted? How did you ask for it? Do you remember begging for it like Brigid did in the story? Write about your memory.
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Challenge 2: Can you turn down the volume and read this story? Can you make each character have a different voice or accent, just like Ryan or Craig? Can you read with confidence?
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Challenge 3:
Can you write down 3 reasons why Ryan and Craig didn't trust Brigid in the story? What were these reasons? Can you explain your answer?
The Savanna
May 11-May 15
1.Click the link below to watch Ryan and Craig tell the story, Giraffe's Can't Dance by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker Rees. Choose one or all of the following ideas this week. You can write these in your journal.
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Challenge 1: I chose this story this week because it teaches you not to listen to other people when they use putdowns or "shredders."
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How did the Giraffe feel when everyone made fun of his dancing? What do you think he could have done instead of leaving? Have you ever seen someone make fun of someone else? How did that make you feel? What can we do when we see someone "shredding" someone else?
You can also choose to draw a picture of you or your friends. Did you draw a scene with "shredders" or "builders?"
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Challenge 2: Can you turn down the volume and read this story? Can you make each animal have a different voice or accent while you read? Can you read with confidence?
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Challenge 3: Can you write down 4 positive "builder" phrases that you could say to someone to make them feel great? What makes you smile when someone says this to you?
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hints: a builder is a statement that builds up someone's confidence. It is usually positive and shows kindness. A shredder is a statement that tears someone down. It hurts their feelings and doesn't make them feel very good.
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Gardens
May 4-May 8
1.Click the link and hear a funny version of the story, Fox in Sox by Dr. Seuss.
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Challenge 1: I chose this story this week because it is all about having fun with beat, rhythm, style, and confidence.
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Do you like music and listening to the beat? Why do you like different beats? What is it about certain songs that makes you want to dance? In your journal, explain how music makes you feel. Or explain how you felt listening to Fox in Socks.
You can also choose to draw a picture of you dancing, listening to music or reading. Where are you? Are you alone or are you with your family?
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Challenge 2: Click the link ***HERE*** and read the story Fox in Socks. (or maybe you have the book at home?) Read several verses each day throughout the week. Try to remember what you learned in the video that you watched in the French reading section this week. Read with confidence, breath, and enjoy the words as you read. Play around with your own style. Read fast. Read slow. Read with an accent. Or read like a rapper. Have fun reading this week.
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Challenge 3: Fox in sock is filled with rhymes and tongue twisters. Can you write 5 tongue twisters or rhyming sentences in English. Feel free to be silly just like Dr. Seuss.
Water
April 27- May 1
1.Click the link and hear a funny version of the story, The crocodile who didn't like water by Gemma Marino . It's Ryan and Craig again!! Listen to the story several times this week.
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Challenge 1: This story teaches you about being you and trying something new waiting. Have you ever not liked to do something? How did it feel to have everyone watching you? Write in English about how it feels when you try something new. Or draw a picture of you when you tried a new or scary thing. What are your friends doing? Are they supporting you or not?
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Challenge 2: Can you turn the volume down and try and read this story. Remember what you learned this week in French Reading. Don't read like a robot. Read with confidence.
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Challenge 3: The crocodile learned that he actually wasn't a crocodile at all, but he was a dragon who loved flying. Did you know that you are perfect just the way you are? Have you ever realized just how amazing you really are, especially when you can be you? How did it feel to be yourself? How does it feel to act exactly like who you are meant to be?
Write a journal and tell me all about yourself. I think you are amazing. Tell me all the amazing things about YOU!
English Assignments
A new assignment will be added each week
Butterflies
April 20-23
1.Click the link and hear a funny version of the story, The Very Impatient Caterpillar by Ross Burach . You might recognize the narrators this week. It's Ryan and Craig! They made us laugh last week, so I hope you again enjoy this new story with them. Listen to the story several times this week.
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Challenge 1: This story teaches about patience and waiting for something good to happen. Maybe you feel like the caterpillar right now? Is it hard having patience while you wait for your life to get back to normal? Write in English about how all this waiting makes you feel. Or draw a picture of you waiting. What are you doing while you wait?
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Challenge 2: Can you turn the volume down and try and read this story. There are lots of words on each page so you might need to pause the video as you read.
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Challenge 3: You might notice some big vocabulary words in this story. What do you think they mean? Do you have time to look them up? Can you learn to spell them?
a. metamorphosize
b. chrysalis
c. migrating
d. transformed
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Pancakes
April 14-17
1.Click the link and hear a funny version of the story, If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Numeroff . This version made me laugh, I hope it makes you laugh too. Listen to the story several times this week.
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Challenge 1: Can you turn the volume down and read the story out loud while you watch the video?
Challenge 2: Imagine you are a pig, what would a pig sound like if he/she was reading this story to you? (oink oink)
Assignments
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May 11-15
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May 25- 29
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May 18-22
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June 1-5
