Hey Fifth Graders!
It has been a long time, hasn't it?! I hope this new year is bringing you joy! I am proud of the work you are doing. Can you believe all that is going on with Mr. Terupt?! Wow, it is so crazy. Every time I read it, I nearly cry.
In this new year, I want to remind you of something. YOU are a amazing! Each one of you is smart. Remember students, don't ask yourself, "Am I smart?" Rather, ask yourself, "How am I smart?"
There is a fella by the name of Howard Gardener and he believes that all people are smart in different ways. In fact, there are eight ways you might be smart:
Word Smart
Math Smart
Music Smart
Body Smart
Nature Smart
Self Smart
People Smart
Art Smart
You can learn more about what that means here:
Smartville Clip
We will be talking about this more in the future. But,for now, be thinking of ways that you are smart!
Next week I will talk about the smarts starting with WORD SMART!
Who loves you?! This gal :)
Now, go read a book!
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Back at it...
Hey Fifth Graders,
Can you even believe that Thanksgiving Break is over? Where did that time go? It is Sunday morning and I will admit that the thought of getting up at 5:00 a.m. tomorrow has me a bit depressed. But, alas, I know that your smiling faces await! You are smiling, aren't you?
Today, after you are finished with your Achieve 3000, ask me for an internet contract. I am ready to start interacting with you. Once you have signed the contract, you are free to comment on the blog. Also, if you would like you may start creating your own post ideas. If it's a good one, I just might let you post it!
Who loves you?
THIS teacher!
Can you even believe that Thanksgiving Break is over? Where did that time go? It is Sunday morning and I will admit that the thought of getting up at 5:00 a.m. tomorrow has me a bit depressed. But, alas, I know that your smiling faces await! You are smiling, aren't you?
Today, after you are finished with your Achieve 3000, ask me for an internet contract. I am ready to start interacting with you. Once you have signed the contract, you are free to comment on the blog. Also, if you would like you may start creating your own post ideas. If it's a good one, I just might let you post it!
Who loves you?
THIS teacher!
Saturday, November 15, 2014
What do I do When I am Done?!
Hey Fifth Graders,
When you are finished working on Achieve 3000, you may work on word work. Click on any of the links below! Try to be independent. Be a problem solver before you are a question asker.
GRAMMAR NINJA
EAROBICS
VOCAB GAMES
ABCYA
When you are finished working on Achieve 3000, you may work on word work. Click on any of the links below! Try to be independent. Be a problem solver before you are a question asker.
GRAMMAR NINJA
EAROBICS
VOCAB GAMES
ABCYA
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Mrs. Simon Goes to School
Hey 5th Graders,
Guess what? Mrs. Simon is going to school right now, too. I am getting my Masters in Teaching so I can be a better teacher! Like you, I have homework, quizzes, projects and deadlines. Following are a few of the assignments I have done for my most recent technology class. In fact, THIS post is actually an assignment that I have due for class. Here are several other assignments I have had as well.
Remember Discussing Narrative Point of View? Here is a Mind Map that helps you remember!
MIND MAP
Mind maps are a great way to help you brainstorm, organize and remember information. Everybody want to know my P.O.V.
Do these strategies look familiar?
Pros of using digital editing
Very progressive
Fun for students
They can be creative
Cons of using digital editing
It can be time consuming
It can be frustrating
It can be labor intensive
Capzles are very fun. I think you will really enjoy the following Capzle about characterization. Capzles visually show you something I want you to learn so you have have better recall. Capzles are also interactive which allows you to be a part of your learning process. What do you think? Does this help you understand characterization?
Click HERE to visit the CAPZLE
Guess what? Mrs. Simon is going to school right now, too. I am getting my Masters in Teaching so I can be a better teacher! Like you, I have homework, quizzes, projects and deadlines. Following are a few of the assignments I have done for my most recent technology class. In fact, THIS post is actually an assignment that I have due for class. Here are several other assignments I have had as well.
- A Mind Map:
Remember Discussing Narrative Point of View? Here is a Mind Map that helps you remember!
MIND MAP
Mind maps are a great way to help you brainstorm, organize and remember information. Everybody want to know my P.O.V.
- An Infographic:
Do these strategies look familiar?
Very progressive
Fun for students
They can be creative
Cons of using digital editing
It can be time consuming
It can be frustrating
It can be labor intensive
- A Capzle:
Capzles are very fun. I think you will really enjoy the following Capzle about characterization. Capzles visually show you something I want you to learn so you have have better recall. Capzles are also interactive which allows you to be a part of your learning process. What do you think? Does this help you understand characterization?
Click HERE to visit the CAPZLE
- A Screencast:
Screencasts are basically movies of the computer screen. I have used these in class before to help you guys navigate (vocab word!) your way around a website. I have also used this tool to give you instructions for classwork. You may see more screencasts in your future. Maybe on note-taking day?!?!?
Wordle UP!
Hey 5th Graders,
Just wanted to introduce you to a fun and creative way to express yourself. It is called a WORDLE! I will have us use wordles for certain assignments in class. For example, I may have you make a wordle for a character from a book. Or, I may have you make a wordle poem. But, for today, I would just like you to play around with making your own wordle. Call it an introduction and tell me about yourself. Click on the word WORDLE above and get creative!
Just wanted to introduce you to a fun and creative way to express yourself. It is called a WORDLE! I will have us use wordles for certain assignments in class. For example, I may have you make a wordle for a character from a book. Or, I may have you make a wordle poem. But, for today, I would just like you to play around with making your own wordle. Call it an introduction and tell me about yourself. Click on the word WORDLE above and get creative!
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| Create a Wordle to tell about yourself! |
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Internet Safety Week 2
My Dear Fifth Graders,
When you are posting on the internet, here are several things to remember from Netsmartz:
Internet Safety Rules from NetsmartZ
Watch the following video:
It's OK to Tell!
Turn in a summary of what it is about. This is the second step toward being able to post on the blog! There are seven videos total.
Is your anticipation *figurative language alert* growing like a beanstalk?
Cheerfully,
Mrs. Simon
When you are posting on the internet, here are several things to remember from Netsmartz:
- I WILL THINK BEFORE I POST.
- cell & home phone numbers
- home address
- sexual messages
- inappropriate pictures and videos
- I WILL RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE ONLINE.
- post anything rude, offensive, or threatening
- send or forward images and information that might embarrass, hurt, or harass someone
- take anyone's personal information and use it to damage his or her reputation
- I WILL NOT MEET ONLINE FRIENDS IN PERSON.
- ask my parent or guardian's permission before I talk with people I don't know
- I WILL PROTECT MYSELF ONLINE.
- not respond
- save the evidence
- tell my parent, guardian, or another trusted adult
- report to the website, cell phone company, CyberTipline.com, or the police
I agree not to post information and images that could put me at risk, embarrass me, or damage my future, such as
I will not
I agree to
If someone makes me feel uncomfortable or if someone is rude or offensive, I will
Internet Safety Rules from NetsmartZ
Watch the following video:
It's OK to Tell!
Turn in a summary of what it is about. This is the second step toward being able to post on the blog! There are seven videos total.
Is your anticipation *figurative language alert* growing like a beanstalk?
Cheerfully,
Mrs. Simon
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Internet Safety Week 1
My Dear Fifth Graders,
Here it is!
Here is the blog I was telling you about. The first couple of posts will teach procedures and talk about internet safety etc. From then on, the blog will be used for classroom instruction, communication and as a way of building community. Ack, I am so excited!
To begin, click on the link below and watch the video:
BrainPOP Blog Intro
For the next few entries, we will be reviewing internet safety and netiquette. You will NOT be allowed to comment until all of your forms have been turned in. For now, just relish the anticipation!
("Relish the anticipation." What does that mean? If you know, tell me. If you don't, look it up or ask someone!)
Cheerfully,
Mrs. Simon
Here it is!
Here is the blog I was telling you about. The first couple of posts will teach procedures and talk about internet safety etc. From then on, the blog will be used for classroom instruction, communication and as a way of building community. Ack, I am so excited!
To begin, click on the link below and watch the video:
BrainPOP Blog Intro
For the next few entries, we will be reviewing internet safety and netiquette. You will NOT be allowed to comment until all of your forms have been turned in. For now, just relish the anticipation!
("Relish the anticipation." What does that mean? If you know, tell me. If you don't, look it up or ask someone!)
Cheerfully,
Mrs. Simon
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