Let's get started! Before next week, with official assignments, let's just try to get logged on to everything and reconnect with each other. I am excited to hear from you!
Most of these can be accessed through
Clever, on
Mrs. Locke's Language Arts Page
Please forgive me if any names are left out or misspelled. There was a lot of information to enter in a hurry. Just let me know in an email or on SeeSaw, and I will do my best to fix it.
Schoology--Make sure you are signed up in my class. If not, click join a course, then enter the code below.
5A-- 2XX9J-ZD53T 5B-- Q44WH-WK8TV 5C-- BH62J-QXVQC
Seesaw-- Use the personal learning code in the folder we sent home to log in to my class. If you did not pick up your folder, go to the seesaw link in Clever and log in as you have before. If you still cannot figure out how to log in, email me and I will see if I can help. **Once in Seesaw, follow the instructions for the assignment to let me know you are in!**
ReadWorks.org--We will be using this for assignments a couple of times a week. Please go type in your class code to join, then click your name. It will ask for a password. Right now, the password is 1234. When you get in, you need to change it to your regular login number you use for the computer. I have tried updating them here, but it will not let me change them. Please stick to the same password number for everything, so that it will be easy for you to remember or for me to fix if anything goes wrong with it.
5A-- HVDCDF 5B-- VCJDTM 5C-- KL6SRH
IXL for Reading-- My log in info is different from Mrs. James's. For my class, please go to
IXL.com
Your username is your first and last name (that you typically go by here at school), plus the number 71. So mine would be kimlocke71 , and then your password is your regular number that you use to log in to most things.
When you log in, please go to Diagnostic tab, and take a pre-test. You might do it for 15 minutes a day until you get through. Please don't ask anyone for help, though. It is not for a grade, but it lets the computer know what things you need to practice more.
Adventure Academy--Really cool game that is available now for FREE! You can get an account by going to
https://www.adventureacademy.com/redeem/ and typing in code SCHOOL7771
Once you log in, you get to create an avatar, earn points, go on quests, and we can even all meet up in a club and chat or compete against each other! There are activities for Reading, but also Math, Science, and History, plus books and puzzles! My character name is Vpteach, so you can request to be my friend, and I will be setting up a class club later.
Epic-- go to
Get Epic , click on Student Login, then enter class code
kgt5671. Or you may see a link to my class already there. I may have assignments on here, but you can also just find books and videos you are interested in.
I have added links to clever to make it easier. Some new ones:
Moby Max--see if you can log in from Clever and click on any subject to get started. If that does not work, I will need to add everyone manually.
GoNoodle-- with dances and exercise activities
FreeRice--good vocabulary practice, plus it helps donate rice to people in need.
More information about specific assignments will be out for Monday. Until then, just get these sites ready, read as much as you can, and spend quality time with your family!
Saturday, March 21--click to expand or hide
I have set up a group for us on Microsoft Teams. You should be able to find an icon on your computer that looks like this:
. You may have to enter your email and password.
Remember, your email is your login name (like klocke3) @vhsbearcats.org.
Then you will go to Mrs. Locke's Reading. There is a poll there to complete, and we can post messages and have a class meeting.
So, go see if you can log on and take the poll.
If you do not see that icon, you can try the one that looks like this:
. Once you log in there, one of the apps listed should be teams.
(This is also where you can check your school email--Outlook)
If you are using a computer or device from home, you will have to search for Office 365 login and go from there.
I still haven't had many people log into SeeSaw and post. There was a white paper with 2 sheets stapled together in your folder that had your individual login for SeeSaw. That will be a key way for us to post work and communicate, so please log in and make sure it is working.
Adventure Academy--I don't know what the trouble is with it. I wrote and asked for access, and this is what they sent. Maybe clicking the link directly on this page would work better:
https://www.ageoflearning.com/school_closure_pdf/ParentLetter_AofL_SCHOOL7771.pdf
If you do get in, I would suggest starting on the intermediate level, but you can change to beginner or advanced if you think another level is better for you.
Once you log in and explore, request me as a friend ( Vpteach7605H ), so I can try to add you to our club.
Monday, March 23
Hello--
Welcome to our first real day of online assignments! I miss you all, but we are going to have fun with some new online tools. Yes, there is a little work, but some really cool sites, too!
If you have not read the last two posts, please click the arrows above to see how to log on to some of the sites we will be using. Most of them are also on clever, but you may need to know the codes in the posts above.
Assignments-- (Looks like a lot, but they are all quick, so not really :-) )
1) Log into SeeSaw and post a video or make a poster saying hi to everyone and telling us how you are.
2) Go to Readworks, and read "A Kid in a Candy Store." Read the story, click on the vocabulary tab, then answer the questions.
3) Read the assigned books (don't worry, they are very short!) on EPIC! Then look around and find another book or video you are interested in. Let's try to make our caterpillar reach 50 books today!
4) Go to RoomRecess and play Sir Readalot. Take a screenshot of your score (Press ALT and the PRTSCR key), then email it to me or post it on SeeSaw.
5) Log into Microsoft Teams and answer the one-question poll. (When everyone is logged in, we can have a group FaceTime meeting and chat with each other, read a story, and more)
If you don't see posts from your friends, please contact them and tell them to join us, help them figure out how, etc.
I can't wait to hear from you all!
Tuesday, March 24
***If you have do not know how to log in to any of the sites, please see posts above for directions--click on titles or arrows to expand***
Thank you to those who did your work yesterday.
I am going to try to find a way to reward the class or groups that have the most participation, so encourage your friends to log on and do their part to help your group!
I love seeing your posts in Seesaw and hearing from you on Teams! I am trying to check email and questions often. If you don't hear from me right away, just go on and do what you can.
Looks like Braxton was our high scorer on Sir Readalot, with Chloe a close second!
Assignments:
1) In your folder, there was a released SOL test with a picture of a skeleton. Read that poem, Bones, and answer the questions on the paper. Then go to Schoology and fill out the answers online. (A couple of you did that already, but I am not sure if you knew where to go for the story, so I deleted failing scores, and you can try again.)
2) Go to
Scholastic: Learn at Home and find Week 1, Day 1. Read or listen to the stories, click on related videos and activities. There is one about really cute sloths! Then, go to
SeeSaw and post a video, poster, or note telling something you learned or what you found interesting.
3) Microsoft Teams--Answer the new poll and post any questions. Hopefully tomorrow we can all do a team meeting and see and talk to each other. We will aim for an 11:00 group chat on Wednesday. If you can't join us then, it will hopefully be posted to see later.
4)
Room Recess--Today, let's do the game called
Kid Heroes Theme. Take a picture of your high score with your phone or screenshot on the computer, then upload or paste however works best for you (email, seesaw, teams).
Who will be the winner today?????
HINT: Some of these websites may be easier for you to use on your phone if it is not working easily on the laptop. Try whatever works.
Wednesday, March 25
Good morning! I'm very proud of those of you that are logging in and participating! So far 5C is in the lead. Over the last 2 days, they have had 43 assignments/posts done, 5B has had 16, and 5A 14. So, tell everyone how to get logged on and get your group in the lead!
Chloe was our big winner on Room Recess yesterday--she got to LEVEL 23!!! Great job!
A few notes about websites and questions to me: If I can, I try to post a link on this page. If you see something underlined, that is a direct link and clicking on it is the easiest way to get there. If you just try to type those words in, it may not take you to the right place. If I don't put an underlined link, I will write out the whole website link. Another option might be to go through Clever.
The email link on this page does not seem to work--it has been going to my spam folder. So,
if you need to email me, just go to your regular method you use to email and type in [email protected]
Today's assignments:
1) Next story in Bones packet--"His Truth is Marching On"--Read it and circle answers on paper, then go to
Schoology to type in answers. Please look over the ones you missed to see what was actually correct and figure out why.
(Sorry the first one was all crazy with letters and numbers mixed up--I think I have that fixed now. Since it is the second story, this one will start with question 10 as "Question 1," but then they will stay in the right order.)
2)
Room Recess--Main Idea game. Before playing, watch the little video lesson above it. When finished with the game, take a screenshot of your score and post it on teams (Hold down alt key and the one that says PRTSCR, then go to the teams page and right click, then paste)
3) Group Chat time!!!--Okay, here is a biggie! We are going to try to get online together at 11:00. Go to Microsoft Teams by clicking this link:
Microsoft Teams
or clicking the Teams icon on your main screen:
. (I will also try to put a link in Clever so you can get there that way.)
Go to Mrs. Locke's reading, then you should see a link to join a meeting. When you click on it, you will need to turn on your camera and sound, and turn off your microphone. I will tell you in the meeting how we can chat and then take turns talking to all see and hear each other. This is my first time running a meeting online, so we all need to work together to make it go smoothly. But I can't wait to see you!!!
Thursday, March 26
We had a great chat today in teams! We will try another one again soon. Please see posts above about how to get on teams and how to find your email. The invite to the meeting may show up in email, and I have also sent instructions for how to get a free home account on EPIC. So, check your school email.
5C still in the lead, 16 more interactions today, 7 for 5B, and 6 for 5A.
DAVID J has won the Main Idea game for the day, and LANDIN has been logging the most time on Epic. Good job, guys!
Assignments:
1)
Scholastic Learn at Home--Week 1, Day 2. Read about Zebras and George Washington, ***then go to
SEESAW to answer the questions on your assignment. ***
2) Go to
EPIC--try Clever or email link I mentioned. Today, let's find a
COMIC to read. There are lots of good ones on there--just look in the Comic category. We are at 39 books finished. Let's try to get over 50 today!
3)
BrainPOPJr--The log in is
vpteach, password
bearcats1 If the movie doesn't come up automatically, Click on Reading and Writing, then Reading Skills, then Facts and Opinions. Watch the movie, then take the HARD quiz--you can do it!
Friday, March 27
Hi! I hope you all plan to come out and see your teachers at our parade. I will be in a reddish/burgundy Nissan Rogue (small SUV), so look for me to wave to you. I will sure be looking to see all of your wonderful faces that I have missed so much! I wish we could visit more than that, but I guess it will have to do!
We have 49 books read on Epic! Keep it going! I learned some interesting things about people on SeeSaw. Go back and read each other's posts to learn about your friends.
Assignments
1) Read the next released test page, Seahorses are Unusual Parents, and mark the answers on your paper. Then go to
QUIZIZZ to do the test online. I think this will be simpler than Schoology, and more fun. Most of you already have Quizizz saved on your computers, but if not, your username is your bearcats email and then your number is your password. The quiz should be listed there as an assignment. If not, the code is 053104.
2) Go to
https://teams.microsoft.com/ and answer the poll. Remember, you can always go there to ask me a question, post scores, or to let us know about interesting educational links you find.
3) Room Recess -- Play the game
Cause and Effect (watch the video lesson first) and post your score. Some of you have been going above and beyond. You don't need to play for hours--just a reasonable amount to get the practice. If it starts repeating questions, stop. If you are tired of it, stop. I know some of you are competitive, but it is okay to do a little and then go to something else. :-)
(If you all have easy ways for people to screenshot or post scores, please share them on teams for those who are having trouble)
Weekend: Just keep reading on
Epic or your own books. Try
GoNoodle for some cool dances, yoga, workouts, etc. It is on Clever on my page.