Step 1. Read: How I learned Geography
Step 2. Take and AR Test on it here --->>Star Testing

Step 3. When you're finished, ask yourself:
---Have I finished my EARTHQUAKE webquest from yesterday?
---Have I re-taken and kicked butt at the STAR test? (we took math and reading again yesterday.)
---Have  I taken an AR test on Thank You Mr.Falker?

>>>If you answered "YES" to all of the se websites, then you may go on to the next step:

Step 4: Go explore the following websites:
http://www.ngkids.co.uk/history/Hieroglyphics-uncovered
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/history/a-titanic-anniversary/#TitanicInterior1.jpg
http://www.ngkids.co.uk/history/world-war-two
http://discoverykids.com/tvshow/how-do-manatees-sleep-underwater/
http://discoverykids.com/tvshow/nail-biting-alligator-encounter/

http://www.storylineonline.net/thank-you-mr-falker/

EarthQuakein' Knowledge!

First: Copy These Questions:
1. What is an earthquake?
2.What region is most at risk for earthquakes?
3.What causes earthquakes?
4. Click on the "Click Here to see animations of an earthquake." What two countries does it show? (Be sure to watch all 3 slides before you go back.)
5. What are the four major types of faults?
6. What are plate tectonics?
7. What is used to calculate the intensity and duration of an earthquake?
8. What is an EPICENTER?
9. What is an 8 on the Ritcher Scale?
10. What is a Ritcher Scale?

Second: READ and ANSWER the questions.  
You can watch the videos on a low volume!
Read the Article

FriYAY!

After Lunch- Do the Following Assignments on Think Central:

Mathematics

HMH Mega Math: Fraction Action, Fraction Flare Up, Level O

Mathematics

Go HMH Mega Math: Fraction Action, Number Line Mine, Level L

Mathematics

Multiplying Fractions

Mathematics

HMH Mega Math: Fraction Action, Fraction Flare Up, Level H

Mathematics

HMH Mega Math: Fraction Action, Fraction Flare Up, Level G

Multiplying Fractions!

Learnzillion Video from Class
Khan Academy Multiplying Visually
Khan Academy Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers

Think Central:
Animated Math Models
Mega Math Fraction Action!

Black History Books We Read in Class

The Music in Derrick's Heart

As Fast as Words Could Fly

E-Learning Day Assignments

1. Khan Academy Multiplying Fractions
- Watch two videos.
-Complete the "Interactive Practice Problems"
-Complete Math Worksheet and turn in TUESDAY.

2. Listen to Journey's Audio Book
***Click this link if you forgot your journeys book and it wont let you listen to the audio book!
- Answer the Questions:

1. Why doesn’t Ah Sing seem worried when he and Chin first feel the earthquake?
2. What does Ah Sing mean he says “The Earth Dragon must be scratching?”
3. Why does Ah Sing push Chin under the table?
4. Why do you think the author switches from the events happening in Ah Sing’s tenement to the scene in the street?
5. How do the illustrations on page 352-353 connect to Ah Sing’s predicament?
6. How does the author create feelings of both hope and despair in his description of Chin and Ah Sing’s situation?
7. What brings Chin to the brink of panic?
8. Why does the feeling of breeze cause Chin to have renewed burst of energy?
9. What can you tell about Ah Quon? Use evidence from the text.
10. How would you feel if you were in the same predicament as the characters from this story? Explain why.

3.The Great Earthquake of Lisbon

-Read the Article and watch the video with a Parent/adult's help.

-Answer the Questions:

     1.       What country is Lisbon in?
2.       How was much of the city destroyed besides the earthquake?
3.       Why did people flee to the ocean?
4.       What happened about 30 minutes after the earthquake?
5.       When did the earthquake happen?
6.       How long did the city remain on fire?
7.       What was special about the earthquake of Lisbon? It was the first earthquake that ____________
8.       Do Tsunamis happen often? explain your answer.
9.       What is Seismology?
10.   Describe your personal thoughts, emotions, concerns, questions you had as you watched the video.  Answer in complete sentences.  Must be at least 5 sentences.

Math Stations

1. Re-writing Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions:
Watch the Video
Watch THIS Video Too!
Practice!

2. Decomposing!
Decomposing Fractions Visually
Decomposing a Mixed Number
Practice!

3. Multiplying!
Multiplying Visually
Next Video
Practice 1
Practice 2

4. TTM
Think Through Math Homepage

STUDY!

TEST DAY THURSDAY! Parents please study with your students through the following subjects.
***Don't forget your homework! These links are to help you study!

1. You will have a quiz on our story for this week!
Listen to Reading!
Link to the Online Book
^^^ Put in think central login

2. As always, you will have a spelling and vocabulary test:
Spelling Words
Vocabulary Words


3.Math Quiz on ADDING and SUBTRACTING fractions with word problems AND MULTIPLYING FRACTIONS.

HOW TO: Add and Subtract Fractions Word Problems
PRACTICE: Add and Subtract word problems

HOW TO: Multiply Fractions
PRACTICE: Multiplying Fractions

4. Please continue to work on Accelerated Reader and Think Through Math.

Listen to Your Story

https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/content/hsp/reading/journeys2017/na/gr4/audio_hub_9780544657632_/audio/student/jy14_na_ese_g4_u3_l12_tr12.mp3

How To Be a Better Writer

Writing is a Process!

Write the Questions
1. What is the writing Process?

2. What are the FIVE steps in the Writing Process?

3. What does it mean to PLAN?

4. What is a DRAFT?

5. What do you do in the REVISE stage?

6. Draw the symbol for making a new paragraph

7. What does it mean to EDIT?

8. When do you add more descriptive words and check sentences for correct grammar?

9. What does it mean to PUBLISH your writing?

10. List 5 different publishing options mentioned in the lesson.

11. Make a Poster of the 11th slide to help us remember the writing process. This should be done on WHITE paper. Should be SUPER NEAT and able to be hung in the hallway!

Reading Stations

Achieve3000

Word Work/Grammar:
Punctuation!*
What is a Verb?
What is an adjective?
Conjunctions!
Grammar Ninja
Grammar Bee

Key Ideas and Details:
Find your name. Click on the Link that has the story that you will read.  When finished reading the story, you will answer the questions beside your group.

GROUP:	ANSWER QUESTIONS: WRITE JUST THE QUESTIONS that are underlined on your paper and answer them.
Clear Group Clear: Johnathan Antonio Arieone Alexis Alanni Maurice Bishop	1. (Pages 2–3) You can tell from the table of contents and the photographs that the author will discuss wildfires and floods. What other natural disaster is also discussed?  2. (Page 5) Look at the photograph. What might help a wildfire spread rapidly? 3. (Page 7) Have students look at the diagram. What three elements are present in a wildfire? 4. (Page 9) Use the photograph to discuss what a dust storm is. What problems might a dust storm cause for people?  Now turn back to the beginning of the selection and read to find out how natural disasters can be sources of both destruction and renewal.
Blue Group Blue: Jacorya Carter Malia Zayden TAliyah Jennifer Brayan	1. (Page 5) This chapter tells how an earthquake happens. Look at the diagram and read the caption on page 5. Why do you think an earthquake could cause a tsunami? 2. (Page 7) Look at the diagram and read the caption: This diagram shows what happens when a tsunami begins to condense as it gets close to shore. How does the diagram help you to understand why tsunamis cause so much damage? 3. (Pages 10–11) Look at the photo. How big would a wave have to be to cause this much damage? Now turn back to the beginning of the selection and read to find out about what causes tsunamis and the damage that they cause.
Purple Group Purple: TiDaryus Elijah Melanie Victoria GMoney Adamaris Littlepage Ronald Christian Deandre	1. (Page 4) This chapter tells about a big, dangerous wave called a tsunami. It also tells what causes these kinds of waves. What do you think could cause a big wave?  2. (Page 5) This chapter tells how an earthquake happens. What happens to the water in a glass if the glass tilts back and forth? 3. (Page 5) Why do you think an earthquake could cause a huge wave like a tsunami? 4. (Pages 10–11) How big would a wave have to be to cause this much damage? Now turn back to the beginning of the selection and read to find out about tsunamis and the damage that they cause.