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Day 2

3/31/2020

Hearts for Heath Care Workers

WELL DONE STUDENTS! I am so impressed with the turnout and participation from yesterday's learning assignment! I fully expect any students who did not complete their work from yesterday, will do it today. For today, please follow the shape of the day. Over the next few days, weeks, and possibly months, your learning activities will be related to what is going on in the world today. Draw on your background knowledge when completing all learning activities! Remote/Online learning will require that you read everything carefully on a daily basis. Be sure to follow criteria and all learning intentions.

IMPORTANT INFO: Your parents were sent an email earlier this morning. Please be sure to have them reply to it to confirm their contact info. In addition to this, if they have any questions about your learning, please let them to know to contact me.

Please try and complete the following assignments by Thursday morning at 9am. If you are unable to complete these assignments for any reason please have your parents contact me via email: [email protected]

1.) MATH:

LEARNING INTENTION: I can can solve a math problem that involves decimals and percent

Solve this problem using any format you choose (video, audio, pictures, a video of you explaining it, pen/pencil and paper, etc). Actual math work must be provided as evidence. Upload all work to your digital portfolio on FreshGrade (Self-isolationSavings Question)

Mr. Hong on averages spends about $100 every 5 days on gas for his vehicle. (price before taxes)
He also spends about $35 a week at Starbucks. (price before taxes)
If Mr. Hong has self-isolated March 11th and hasn't gone to Starbucks, how much money has he saved up to and including March 31st (20 days)? You can assume the tax rate for gas and Starbucks is 12%.
This video may help you calculate the tax.
Show and provide all work in the most CREATIVE WAY POSSIBLE!

2.) ART:

LEARNING INTENTION: I can show my appreciation to healthcare workers!

Show your support for all healthcare workers who are going to work to make sure we are all healthy and safe!
Hearts in Windows was started to show support to all of them!
Your art activity today is to research a creative way to draw or make hearts! I want to see how CREATIVE you can get!
As evidence of your learning, I want you to post your picture of your heart(s) on your front windows of your home!
In addition to this, show your appreciation for all of the healthcare workers at 7pm! Have a family member take a picture/video of you outside in front of your window with your heart while you bang on some pots and pans to make as much noise as possible

ITEMS TO UPLOAD TO FRESH GRADE:
1.) Picture/Video of you showing your appreciation for health care workers
2.) as a comment copy/Paste your source of creativity (link)
3.) A close up picture of your heart

3.) COMPLETE YESTERDAY'S POST A RESPONSE:

Thank you for all your PARS yesterday. I was so impressed with the turnout on our blog yesterday!
Today, you must do the following before moving on to today's PAR!
Complete your edited/revised version based on the feedback you received. (I will be finishing my feedback today)
Post 2 questions about Covid-19 / Coronavirus that you have if you haven't already posted them. (Do this on yesterday's PAR)
Answer any 2 questions that were posted yesterday.
If you see someone has already answered a question, scroll down and answer another one.
YOU MUST SHOW YOUR SOURCES OF INFORMATION FOR EACH OF YOUR ANSWERS!

4.) POST A RESPONSE:

Watch today's posted video below.
In letter format, write an open letter of appreciation to all 'HEALTHCARE WORKERS' (or anyone helping right now) in the lower mainland - Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, etc.
You must complete this letter on a Google Doc that you create in your Google Drive or OneDrive (if you do not have access to technology you may write the letter on paper and email a picture of it to me
When you have finished copy and paste you letter to this post.
If you use Google drive share the document with: [email protected]
If you use OneDrive share the document with: [email protected]

    LEARNING INTENTION: I can write a letter of appreciation using a standard letter format.

  SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) You must use a standard letter style/format. Click here to see an example of a letter and things
  to include (must be related to Covid-19/Coronavirus.)
2.) You can address it to the workers at any hospital in the lower mainland. You must research their
address and provide it.
3.) You must include Laurier Elementary as your home address. Again, you must research this and
provide it.
4.) Share your letter with one of your parents, siblings or classmates and ask them to proofread it for you and give you feedback
5.) You will send out your letter to the hospital of your choice. This can be done at any point this week if possible.

VIDEO LINKS:
Vancouver - Cheer on Healthcare Workers

Online School: WEEK 1

3/30/2020

The teachers are currently in a staff meeting right now. We will update our class websites after the meeting with more information and instructions! Your teachers will touch base with all of you in the coming days to make sure you are doing well and to answer your questions you have. Please be patient with us at this time. We are currently hearing from the district in regards to the current situation.

IMPORTANT:

STAY CALM AND RELAX!
Teachers will touch base with students/families this week
A letter will go out to parents on Friday.
Families will be given access to the school in limited numbers and in a staggered schedule to collect essential materials or belongings only.
Childcare: If you have any questions about childcare, please go to West Coast Childcare or email the principal.

1.) WRITE A RESPONSE:

Learning intention: I can write a summary of the posted video using the 6 traits of good writing!

SUCCES CRITERIA:
1.) Paragraph format (intro, body, and conclusion)
2.) Be sure keep the 6 traits of good writing in mind.

Ideas: The meaning and development of the message.
Organization: The internal structure of the piece.
Voice: The way the writer brings the topic to life.
Word Choice: The specific vocabulary the writer uses to convey meaning.
Sentence Fluency: The way the words and phrases flow throughout the text.
Conventions: The mechanical correctness of the piece (spelling, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and capitals).
Presentation: The overall appearance of the work.

3.) Check your work to make sure your writing included the 6 traits of good writing listed above.
4.) Give at least 1 student descriptive feedback on at least 1 of the 6 write traits listed above. Give them 2-3 things to improve on .
6.) Ask 1-2 questions you have about what is going on in the world right now.
7.) Respond to any feedback and all questions received.
8.) Edit/revise

VIDEO LINKS:
Coronavirus Outbreak - How to Protect Yourself

Parent/guardian update from superintendent

3/27/2020

IMPORTANT: Below is an update from the superintendent that was emailed to all parents/guardians. I am posting it here just in case your parents have not seen it.

Click here for the (pdf) version or read below

**You will be getting updated from me, likely mid-next week, as I get more information and plan for how to continue to support your learning moving forward.

I miss you all and hope you and your families are healthy and doing well.

Sincerely, Mr Fisher

Spring Break

3/14/2020

I wish you all a wonderful Spring Break.
Please be safe and stay healthy

1)Mapping Project: Please finish the map over the break

Below is a letter from Deputy Minister of Education regarding COVID-19

PAr Holiday

3/12/2020

No par.

STudent ownership

3/7/2020

Yesterday, students banded together to get an extension on a presentation date they felt was too soon. They not only had an online discussion on our class website last night, but they also put together a petition on their own. They had many signatures on it, which also included two teachers from our school. We let the students present their petition to extend their presentation date until Monday. After hearing their argument, we decided to allow the students to present on Monday. When you become an adult and you want change in the world around you, a petition might be the first place you start! Good work class! Mr. Hong and I were happy to see your political activism today!

1.) BLACK HISTORY PROJECT:

Presentations are on Monday.
You must have all your materials ready to go.

2.) NOVEL APPROACH:

If you haven't already, make sure you have shared your document with Mr. Hong. I will give you feedback on how you can do better on your picture book next week!
When I was 8 is not being evaluated, simply assessed. The feedback you receive will help you next week!

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

On Friday, you banded together with your fellow classmates in division 1 and 2 to fight for what you believed in!
Your belief was that you required extra time to complete and prepare your black history projects/presentations.
You not only created a petition and had it signed by a large number of people and two teachers, but you did this in a very organized manner. You discussed it online, created a formal petition with signatures, and presented it to your teachers.
LEARNING INTENTION: I can explain how one person can make change.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) Paragraph format (intro, supporting sentences, and conclusion)
2.) Write about something you feel needs to be changed locally or globally and why you think this. (For example: It can be something at school, your community or something like Global warming - think about what Greta Thundberg. Watch this video for some inspiration.)
3.) Provide examples/support on why you think this needs to be changed.
4.) Ask one student a question about their post.
5.) Check your post for the givens/conventions and the criteria above.
6.) Edit/revise

VIDEO LINKS:
Be The Change

dealing with digital drama

3/5/2020

**IMPORTANT**

THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS DID NOT COMPLETE THEIR PAR YESTERDAY AND MUST COMPLETE BOTH PAR'S TODAY!

Denise, Isabel, Jordan, Seon

GET YOUR HOMEWORK DONE!

1.) MATH: Any assigned work from your substitute teacher.

2.) LA/NOVEL APPROACH:

You received self/peer feedback on your powerful responses today. Revisions must be complete by Monday
You also must complete 3 gift of words/powerful phrases, 2 thinking and learning questions for Monday

3.) SOCIALS:

Black History Month presentations will take place tomorrow.
You had all morning today to work on them.

4.) SCIENCE:

No Homework.

5.) POST A RESPONSE:

Today's video is on DIGITAL DRAMA. Watch the video and use it and your personal experiences to write a paragraph using the criteria below.
Keep in mind, any connections you share should be general and this is not a time for you to name people or specific incidents that may have occurred recently.
BE KIND! USE YOUR SKILLS OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP! #ThinkBeforeYouClick

LEARNING INTENTION: I can make a deep connection to the video 'DIGITAL DRAMA'
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) Paragraph format (intro, supporting sentences, and conclusion.
2.) State the big idea/message that YOU took away with you after watching this video.
3.) Use at least one deep personal connection in your response.
4.) Explain a few things you can do to prevent yourself from getting wrapped up in 'DIGITAL DRAMA' and what you can do if you do get involved in it. Provide supporting sentences.
5.) Go back and Ask one student a question/comment on their post from yesterday.
6.) Respond to any questions/comments you received on yesterday's post.

VIDEO LINKS: Dealing with Digital Drama

March 04th, 2020

3/4/2020

Yesterday, your PAR was related to social media and friendships. Today, we want you to dig a little deeper into how social media affects everyone. Watch today's video and complete the PAR. Make sure you take this seriously. Mr. Hong and I hope that we can build your background knowledge enough to help you become more critical in the decisions you make daily when you're using your social media, chats, etc. #ThinkBeforeYouClick

**IMPORTANT**

THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS DID NOT COMPLETE THEIR PAR YESTERDAY AND MUST COMPLETE BOTH PAR'S TODAY!

ABDUL, ALICE, DAMIEN, ELLA, EMILY K, ISABEL, JORDAN, KRYSTELLE, MRIEYA, PRIYA, SEON, STEPHEN, YIMING

GET YOUR HOMEWORK DONE!

1.) LA/NOVEL APPROACH:

Final draft of your POWERFUL RESPONSE will be due by 3pm tomorrow.
You will have some time to make final edits/revisions based on some teacher feedback you receive by tomorrow morning.

2.) SOCIALS: Black History Month Project is due on Friday!

3.) SCIENCE: Explain how you determined which solutions were acids and which were bases to one family member.

4.) POST A RESPONSE:

We have been learning a lot about digital citizenship recently. Learning to navigate social media and online environments can be challenging for students.
Today's video is on PRESSURE TO STAY CONNECTED. Watch the video and use it and your personal experiences to write a paragraph using the criteria below.
Keep in mind, any connections you share should be general and this is not a time for you to name people or specific incidents that may have occurred recently. BE KIND! USE YOUR SKILLS OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP! #ThinkBeforeYouClick

   LEARNING INTENTION: I can make a deep connection to the pressure to stay connected
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
   1.) Paragraph format (intro, supporting sentences, and conclusion)
2.) State the big idea/message that YOU took away with you after watching this video.
3.) Use at least one deep personal connection in your response and one inference (read
between the lines)
4.) Explain 1 pro (positive point) and 1 con (negative point) about the pressure to stay connected.
friendships and 2 negative things.
5.) Go back and Ask one student a question/comment on their post from yesterday.
6.) Respond to any questions/comments you received on yesterday's post.

VIDEO LINKS:
TEEN VOICES: The Pressure to Stay Connected

March 03rd, 2020

3/3/2020

Today, students started the day with our monthly desk change and completing out 50 work review test. We continued learning about Harriett Tubman's journey to freedom and students also wrote their evaluation on Percents. Later, students continued researching and starting on their presentations of black history figures. We ended the day by starting our pH lab in Science.

IMPORTANT: Parents, please take time to watch and discuss the digital citizenship and social media videos I am posting this week. I can't stress to you how important this is.

1.) MATH: Complete the handout

2.) LA/NOVEL APPROACH:

Complete your first draft of your powerful response
Click here to access the Book Club template/criteria/rubrics for the Gift of Words, Thinking and Learning Questions, and Powerful Response.

3.) SOCIAL STUDIES:

Complete your research and start creating your presentation
Click here for the rubric/criteria

4.) POST A RESPONSE:

We have been learning a lot about digital citizenship recently. Learning to navigate social media and online environments can be challenging for students.
It is important to build your background knowledge to ensure you are more prepared to handle situations that you may be faced with.
Today's video is on friendships and social media. Watch the video and write a paragraph using the criteria below.
Keep in mind, any connections you share should be general and this is not a time for you to name people or specific incidents that may have occurred recently. BE KIND! USE YOUR SKILLS OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP!

LEARNING INTENTION:
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) Paragraph format (intro, supporting sentences, and conclusion)
2.) State the big idea/message that YOU took away with you after watching this video.
3.) Using at least one personal connection and one inference in your paragraph.
4.) Explain 1 pro (positive point) and 1 con (negative point) about friendships and social media.
friendships and 2 negative things.
5.) Ask one student a question or comment about the content of what they wrote.
6.) Respond to any questions/comments you receive.

VIDEO LINKS:
Teen Voices: Friendships and Social Media

Day 2

Online School: WEEK 1

Parent/guardian update from superintendent

Spring Break

PAr Holiday

STudent ownership

dealing with digital drama

March 04th, 2020

March 03rd, 2020

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