Wax Museum Project
Check on World Book and read this:
https://www.twinkl.de/blog/mother-teresa-facts-for-kids#:~:text=%20Top%2012%20Mother%20Teresa%20Facts%20for%20Kids,rather%20than%20the%20traditional%20clothing%20for...%20More%20
Step One: What is a wax museum?
A) Visit this website for Madame Tussauds wax museums.
B) Watch these videos of similar projects Historic figures come to life at living wax museum
Step Two: Choose a Person
A) Choose someone who interests you and you are able to research, using both online sources and books.
B) Please let your teacher know who you have chosen. Everyone needs to have a different person so be sure that your choice is not already taken.
Step 3: Research and Note-taking
A) Where to start searching?
World Book Online (Reminder: Login ID: nbed Password: bigchalk)
The class or school library
SORA or the app version (There is a whole juvenile BIOGRAPHY section with some great books from the "Who Was" series)
Other websites. Please ask your teacher to help you select a source
B) While you are reading, take notes in your online notebook and/or on paper about what you are reading. It is helpful to write down where you found the information. Be sure you found all of the information that is asked in the poster. Remember, dates, key words, main ideas...
Step 4: Complete Your Poster
See your teacher for a copy of your poster.
Step 5: Write your Script
See your teacher for a copy of your script outline
Step 6: Find/borrow/create a costume so that you can really get into character. You may also use props!
Step 7: Practice, memorize and prepare for your video clip
Step 8: Prepare an great video using https://flipgrid.com/fa512273 (Code fa512273)
Step 9: We will now share videos and comment on other videos 😊
Step 10: Self-Evaluation (To be created by the class)
Reading Comprehension:
Room Recess Reading Games: https://www.roomrecess.com/pages/ReadingGames.html
K-5 Learning Reading Comprehension Printables: https://www.k5learning.com/reading-comprehension-worksheets
Reading Comprehension Video Lessons: https://www.roomrecess.com/pages/VideoLessons.html
Stories:
Room Recess Audio Stories: https://www.roomrecess.com/pages/StoriesForKids.html
Audible Stories: https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
Tumblebooks: https://www.tumblebooklibrary.com/
Username: nblib
Password: nbschools
Epic: https://www.getepic.com/
Student login: uul3877
Harry Potter Read Aloud: https://youtu.be/TboYuPqpAZM
You can listen to Mme. Shea read Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by subscribing to her YouTube channel above
Spelling/Vocabulary:
Online Scrabble: https://www.turtlediary.com/game/word-scrabble.html
K-5 Learning Vocabulary Printables: https://www.k5learning.com/vocabulary-worksheets
K-5 Learning Spelling Printables: https://www.k5learning.com/spelling-worksheets
K-5 Learning Grammar Printables: https://www.k5learning.com/free-grammar-worksheets
Room Recess Spelling Games: https://www.roomrecess.com/pages/WordGames.html
Grammar/Spelling Video Lessons: https://www.roomrecess.com/pages/VideoLessons.html
World Book Online: https://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/Login?ed=wb
Login: nbed
Password: bigchalk
*Hint: If you click on 'kids' options, there are lots of fun games and activities you can try. If you want to do research on specific topics, click on 'student"
Cursive Writing:
K-5 Learning Cursive Writing Printables: https://www.k5learning.com/cursive-writing-worksheets
Mme. Shea's Summer Reading Recommendation:
I am sure you will find this shocking..... but I highly recommend any of the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling. I can guarantee that as soon as you pick up the first book you will get sucked into the magical world of Harry Potter! You will fall in love with the characters. You will wish you had magical powers. And....don't be surprised if you find yourself anxiously waiting for your letter from Hogwarts! I can't wait to hear what you think of these books!
Reading Challenge #2 (Winner will be drawn June 1st)
Each time you complete a response activity to a book, a chapter from a novel or a text of your choice and turn it in to your homeroom teacher, you will receive ballots to have your name entered in a DRAW.
The DRAW will be on the first day of each month and there are 2 prizes of $10 e-gift cards to be won! If you win, you can choose which type of e-gift card you would like (DQ, Tim Hortons, VBucks, iTunes, Amazon, etc.)
*** Please note, students may participate in both the French and English Challenge.
For your response to be complete, it must include the title of the book and the author.
There are prompts for fiction and non-fiction texts. What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction? Review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVYU-wNU6kU
Remember to choose the right book for you. Review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS90fd9cIfA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwtHGh0PVHo
Write a poem - 3 ballots
Fiction or non-fiction - Look over what you just read and record any words, phrases, or whole sentences that are particularly meaningful or interesting. Write them each on a separate strip of paper. Then move them around to create a poem, rearranging them until you are satisfied. Do not forget to give your poem a title.
Retell - 1 ballot
Fiction - Retell the beginning, middle, and end of what you read using emojis.
Written responses - 1 ballot per response
Fiction or non-fiction - Use one of the following starters to write a paragraph about what you read o As I was reading, I was wondering about… o This reading helped me better understand… o As I was reading, I felt… because… o I was surprised that… o One lesson I learned is…
Letter to the Author - 2 ballots
Fiction or non-fiction - Write a letter to the author who wrote what you just read. Explain what you liked and/or disliked about it. Then ask the author one or more questions about what you still want to know.
Create a Facebook - 3 ballots
Profile Create an imaginary Facebook profile for a character or person from your reading. Be sure to include a profile.
***Fiction picture, cover photo, basic info, life events, status updates, friends, links and photos they might share, etc.
Twitter Conversation - 2 ballots
Fiction Rewrite what you just read as a Twitter conversation among characters. Stick to Twitter’s 140-character maximum length per tweet. Don’t forget hashtags!
Graphic novel - 2 ballots
Fiction or non-fiction - Rewrite what you just read in the form of a graphic novel.
Reading and research - 2 ballots
Non-fiction After reading, write a 3-2-1 list: 3 things you learned, 2 questions you still have, and 1 thing you really enjoyed. Then go online to hunt for answers to your 2 questions.
Lights, Camera, Action! - 3 ballots
Fiction Act out and video part of your book. Will you dress in costume? Include music? Sound effects? Have fun!
Quiz or game - 2 ballots
Non-fiction Create a quiz or a game for others based on the things you learned from your reading.
Step by Step - 1 ballot
Non-fiction Draw and label a step by step process.
You can either email your entry to your homeroom teacher or submit it at the bottom of the page! We look forward to seeing what you come up with!
Check on World Book and read this:
https://www.twinkl.de/blog/mother-teresa-facts-for-kids#:~:text=%20Top%2012%20Mother%20Teresa%20Facts%20for%20Kids,rather%20than%20the%20traditional%20clothing%20for...%20More%20
Step One: What is a wax museum?
A) Visit this website for Madame Tussauds wax museums.
B) Watch these videos of similar projects Historic figures come to life at living wax museum
Step Two: Choose a Person
A) Choose someone who interests you and you are able to research, using both online sources and books.
B) Please let your teacher know who you have chosen. Everyone needs to have a different person so be sure that your choice is not already taken.
Step 3: Research and Note-taking
A) Where to start searching?
World Book Online (Reminder: Login ID: nbed Password: bigchalk)
The class or school library
SORA or the app version (There is a whole juvenile BIOGRAPHY section with some great books from the "Who Was" series)
Other websites. Please ask your teacher to help you select a source
B) While you are reading, take notes in your online notebook and/or on paper about what you are reading. It is helpful to write down where you found the information. Be sure you found all of the information that is asked in the poster. Remember, dates, key words, main ideas...
Step 4: Complete Your Poster
See your teacher for a copy of your poster.
Step 5: Write your Script
See your teacher for a copy of your script outline
Step 6: Find/borrow/create a costume so that you can really get into character. You may also use props!
Step 7: Practice, memorize and prepare for your video clip
Step 8: Prepare an great video using https://flipgrid.com/fa512273 (Code fa512273)
Step 9: We will now share videos and comment on other videos 😊
Step 10: Self-Evaluation (To be created by the class)
Reading Comprehension:
Room Recess Reading Games: https://www.roomrecess.com/pages/ReadingGames.html
K-5 Learning Reading Comprehension Printables: https://www.k5learning.com/reading-comprehension-worksheets
Reading Comprehension Video Lessons: https://www.roomrecess.com/pages/VideoLessons.html
Stories:
Room Recess Audio Stories: https://www.roomrecess.com/pages/StoriesForKids.html
Audible Stories: https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
Tumblebooks: https://www.tumblebooklibrary.com/
Username: nblib
Password: nbschools
Epic: https://www.getepic.com/
Student login: uul3877
Harry Potter Read Aloud: https://youtu.be/TboYuPqpAZM
You can listen to Mme. Shea read Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by subscribing to her YouTube channel above
Spelling/Vocabulary:
Online Scrabble: https://www.turtlediary.com/game/word-scrabble.html
K-5 Learning Vocabulary Printables: https://www.k5learning.com/vocabulary-worksheets
K-5 Learning Spelling Printables: https://www.k5learning.com/spelling-worksheets
K-5 Learning Grammar Printables: https://www.k5learning.com/free-grammar-worksheets
Room Recess Spelling Games: https://www.roomrecess.com/pages/WordGames.html
Grammar/Spelling Video Lessons: https://www.roomrecess.com/pages/VideoLessons.html
World Book Online: https://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/Login?ed=wb
Login: nbed
Password: bigchalk
*Hint: If you click on 'kids' options, there are lots of fun games and activities you can try. If you want to do research on specific topics, click on 'student"
Cursive Writing:
K-5 Learning Cursive Writing Printables: https://www.k5learning.com/cursive-writing-worksheets
Mme. Shea's Summer Reading Recommendation:
I am sure you will find this shocking..... but I highly recommend any of the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling. I can guarantee that as soon as you pick up the first book you will get sucked into the magical world of Harry Potter! You will fall in love with the characters. You will wish you had magical powers. And....don't be surprised if you find yourself anxiously waiting for your letter from Hogwarts! I can't wait to hear what you think of these books!
Reading Challenge #2 (Winner will be drawn June 1st)
Each time you complete a response activity to a book, a chapter from a novel or a text of your choice and turn it in to your homeroom teacher, you will receive ballots to have your name entered in a DRAW.
The DRAW will be on the first day of each month and there are 2 prizes of $10 e-gift cards to be won! If you win, you can choose which type of e-gift card you would like (DQ, Tim Hortons, VBucks, iTunes, Amazon, etc.)
*** Please note, students may participate in both the French and English Challenge.
For your response to be complete, it must include the title of the book and the author.
There are prompts for fiction and non-fiction texts. What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction? Review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVYU-wNU6kU
Remember to choose the right book for you. Review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS90fd9cIfA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwtHGh0PVHo
Write a poem - 3 ballots
Fiction or non-fiction - Look over what you just read and record any words, phrases, or whole sentences that are particularly meaningful or interesting. Write them each on a separate strip of paper. Then move them around to create a poem, rearranging them until you are satisfied. Do not forget to give your poem a title.
Retell - 1 ballot
Fiction - Retell the beginning, middle, and end of what you read using emojis.
Written responses - 1 ballot per response
Fiction or non-fiction - Use one of the following starters to write a paragraph about what you read o As I was reading, I was wondering about… o This reading helped me better understand… o As I was reading, I felt… because… o I was surprised that… o One lesson I learned is…
Letter to the Author - 2 ballots
Fiction or non-fiction - Write a letter to the author who wrote what you just read. Explain what you liked and/or disliked about it. Then ask the author one or more questions about what you still want to know.
Create a Facebook - 3 ballots
Profile Create an imaginary Facebook profile for a character or person from your reading. Be sure to include a profile.
***Fiction picture, cover photo, basic info, life events, status updates, friends, links and photos they might share, etc.
Twitter Conversation - 2 ballots
Fiction Rewrite what you just read as a Twitter conversation among characters. Stick to Twitter’s 140-character maximum length per tweet. Don’t forget hashtags!
Graphic novel - 2 ballots
Fiction or non-fiction - Rewrite what you just read in the form of a graphic novel.
Reading and research - 2 ballots
Non-fiction After reading, write a 3-2-1 list: 3 things you learned, 2 questions you still have, and 1 thing you really enjoyed. Then go online to hunt for answers to your 2 questions.
Lights, Camera, Action! - 3 ballots
Fiction Act out and video part of your book. Will you dress in costume? Include music? Sound effects? Have fun!
Quiz or game - 2 ballots
Non-fiction Create a quiz or a game for others based on the things you learned from your reading.
Step by Step - 1 ballot
Non-fiction Draw and label a step by step process.
You can either email your entry to your homeroom teacher or submit it at the bottom of the page! We look forward to seeing what you come up with!
