Edlio Update for May 31st – June 4th (Week 34) 

Important Information – Night of the Notables 

The Night of the Notables presentations are on Tuesday, June 1st and Wednesday, June 2nd!Your child may choose to come in on their assigned day dressed as their person, but this is optional.  We will be recording the presentations through Zoom and those will be posted afterwards if you would like to see your child’s presentation.  Please email me if you have other questions about this project. 

Monday – No School 

Tuesday – Presentations, Day 1 

Students will present their Night of the Notables project in front of the class and on Zoom! 

Wednesday - Presentations, Day 2  

Students will present their Night of the Notables project in front of the class and on Zoom! 

Thursday 

Synchronous Half-Day – No Social Studies Assignments 

Friday 

Asynchronous Half-Day – No Social Studies Assignments  

Week 33– Night of the Notables, Week 4 

Important Information – Night of the Notables 

We will be doing the Night of the Notables presentations on Tuesday, June 1st and Wednesday, June 2nd. Your child may choose to come in on their assigned day dressed as their person, but this is optional.  We will be recording the presentations through Zoom and those will be posted afterwards if you would like to see your child’s presentation.  Please email me if you have other questions about this project. 

Monday  

Students will understand how to structure their conclusion for their Night of the Notables biography.  This will be modeled during class.  Students will be expected to follow the same structure modeled.  They will write this in OneNote.  Click on “Night of the Notables”. Click on “Biography Rough Draft”.  Students will only be writing their conclusion today.  The entire rough draft should be completed by today. 

Tuesday  

Students will edit & revise their rough drafts and publish their final in a word document.  We will review ARMS & CUPS (revision and editing acronyms) and make changes for our final draft.  Students will share the document with their teacher. 

Wednesday  

Students will begin working on their PowerPoint presentation.  They will transfer information from their biography into the PowerPoint to present next week.  They will only work on adding information today. 

Thursday 

Students will finish their PowerPoint presentation and include pictures, transitions, & animations.  Since we will be presenting next week, any unfinished work on the presentation must be done at home by logging in to their Westgate Microsoft account.  Students are also welcome to practice their presentation over the long weekend.   

Friday 

Teacher Work Day – No Assignments – Students should work on finalizing their PowerPoint if necessary and preparing for the oral presentation. 

Week – Night of the Notables, Week 3 

Monday  

Students will understand how to structure their introduction for their Night of the Notables biography.  This will be modeled during class.  Students will be expected to follow the same structure modeled.  They will write this in OneNote.  Click on “Night of the Notables”. Click on “Biography Rough Draft”.  Students will only be writing their introduction today.  Please do not go on to the next paragraph. 

Tuesday  

Students will understand how to structure their first body paragraph for their Night of the Notables biography.  This will be modeled during class.  Students will be expected to follow the same structure modeled.  Most students should be writing about their person’s early life in this paragraph, although there may be some exceptions depending on the person.  They will write this in OneNote.  Click on “Night of the Notables”. Click on “Biography Rough Draft”.  Students will only be writing their introduction today.  Please do not go on to the next paragraph. 

Wednesday  

Students will understand how to structure their second body paragraph for their Night of the Notables biography.  This will be modeled during class.  Students will be expected to follow the same structure modeled.  Most students should be writing about their person’s notable work in this paragraph, although there may be some exceptions depending on the person.  They will write this in OneNote.  Click on “Night of the Notables”. Click on “Biography Rough Draft”.  Students will only be writing their introduction today.  Please do not go on to the next paragraph. 

Thursday 

Students will understand how to structure their third body paragraph for their Night of the Notables biography.  This will be modeled during class.  Students will be expected to follow the same structure modeled.  Most students should be writing about their person’s later life in this paragraph, although there may be some exceptions depending on the person.  They will write this in OneNote.  Click on “Night of the Notables”. Click on “Biography Rough Draft”.  Students will only be writing their introduction today.  Please do not go on to the next paragraph. 

Friday 

The assignment is to go over all paragraphs that have currently been written (introduction, body paragraph 1, 2, & 3).  Students should finish any unwritten paragraphs or add any missing pieces to an existing paragraph.  We will work on the conclusion next week. 

Week 27 – Night of the Notables, Week 1 

Monday  

Students will understand the Night of the Notables project and its purpose and expectations.  We will look at the timeline for when things will be due.  Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and begin brainstorming people to research.  Students will be shown 4 different resources from which to choose.  Their person should be someone who is from Colorado, or did their notable work in Colorado.  If your child is interested in someone who they found outside of the different resources, please let me know! 

Tuesday  

Students will create a list with approximately 3 – 5 notable people that they are interested in researching in more depth.  This will be their tentative list.  At the end of class, students will write a justification about which person they are choosing for this project and why.   

Wednesday  

Students will begin researching their notable person by reading about them.  We will review how to write ‘fact fragments’ as we read a nonfiction text.  Students will write down fact fragments as they read about their notable person.   

Thursday 

Students will continue their research and note-taking.  Students will continue to write down their fact fragments.  

Friday 

Students will finish reading about their notable person and all of their fact fragments should be written down.  Next week, we will begin writing our biographies, so it is very important that students are ‘experts’ on their person at this point.  All of their articles should be read and all fact fragments should be written down in a safe place and brought to school on Monday.  

Week 27 – Famous Modern Coloradans   

Objective – Students will learn & understand the accomplishments and service of many Coloradans.  

Monday  

Students should review & write down the vocabulary words & definitions for the week.  Afterwards, students will create a Frayer Model for each vocabulary word. Please go to Social Studies, then click on the “Vocabulary” Channel on the left-hand side.  Next, click files at the top.  There is a PDF entitled “SS Vocab. Week 27”. Students should complete the Frayer Model.  There is also a PDF entitled “Vocabulary Frayer Model” to which students may refer.   

Tuesday  

We will discuss what it means to be notable for something and what someone might have to accomplish in their lives to be recognized as such.  We will read the following articles together:  

• Headlines and the Famous Coloradans Behind Them 
• Famous Colorado Scientists and Philanthropists 

Students should answer the comprehension questions at the bottom of the article.   

Wednesday  

We will continue to discuss what it means to be notable for something and what someone might have to accomplish in their lives to be recognized as such. We will discuss what it means to be a ‘native’ of an area.  We will read the following articles together:  

• Garden of the Gods State Park 
• Are you a Colorado native? 
• Cactus, Carnation or Columbine? 
• Taking Notes in Class 
• Let’s Write! 

Students should answer the comprehension questions at the bottom of the article.   

Thursday 

We will begin discussing our Night of the Notables project for the rest of the quarter.  In this project, students choose a notable Coloradan to research and write a biography on.  The person must have been born in Colorado or did their notable work in Colorado.  We will discuss potential people to research and students will also be able to begin scanning Studies Weekly for people to research further.  Students do not have to commit to any person just yet.  Thursday will be a day for brainstorming! 

Friday – (graded assignment) Complete the Week 27 Social Studies Quiz on www.studiesweekly.com. Students are permitted to go back to the articles to reread in case they have forgotten something!   

Week 28 – National Forests & Park Lands 

Objective – Students will learn & understand the roles and functions of the national forests and parks in our state.  We will investigate some specific areas found throughout Colorado.   

Monday – No School  

Tuesday – Vocabulary  

Students should review & write down the vocabulary words & definitions for the week.  Afterwards, students will create a Frayer Model for each vocabulary word. Please go to Social Studies, then click on the “Vocabulary” Channel on the left-hand side.  Next, click files at the top.  There is a PDF entitled “SS Vocab. Week 28”. Students should complete the Frayer Model.  There is also a PDF entitled “Vocabulary Frayer Model” to which students may refer.   

Wednesday  

We will discuss the role of the U.S. Forest Service and how students can get involved in the future as Junior Rangers.  We will read and discuss the following articles together: 

• The U.S. Forest Service, Caring for the Land and Serving People 
• Become a Junior Ranger 

Students should answer the comprehension questions at the bottom of the article.   

Thursday 

We will continue to discuss the role of the U.S. Forest Service and take a look at many of the National areas that Colorado has to offer.  We will read and discuss the following articles together:  

•  Colorado’s Parks & Forests 
• Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park 
• What’s wrong with feeding wildlife? 
• Responsible Wildlife Watching 

Students should answer the comprehension questions at the bottom of the article.    

Friday – (graded assignment) Complete the Week 25 Social Studies Quiz on www.studiesweekly.com. Students are permitted to go back to the articles to reread in case they have forgotten something!   

Social Studies 

Week 26: The “Mile-High City” U.S. Mint 

Objective – Students will take a close look at Denver and the roles it plays for our federal, state, & local governments.   

Monday – Vocabulary  

Students should review & write down the vocabulary words & definitions for the week.  Afterwards, students will create a Frayer Model for each vocabulary word. Please go to Social Studies, then click on the “Vocabulary” Channel on the left-hand side.  Next, click files at the top.  There is a PDF entitled “SS Vocab. Week 28”. Students should complete the Frayer Model.  There is also a PDF entitled “Vocabulary Frayer Model” to which students may refer.   

Tuesday  

We will discuss the Denver Mint and how it creates coins for our country and take a closer look at the local Denver Zoo.  

• Denver Makes Money for YOU! 
• Meet Me At the Zoo! 
• Ralph Lawrence Carr (1887-1950) 
• Quaking Aspen 

Students should answer the comprehension questions at the bottom of the article.   

Wednesday  

We will discuss different attractions and areas within Denver and how it functions as a capital city.  We will read the following articles together 

• Colorado’s Biggest City  

• Denver Parks 
• What public transportation does Denver provide? 
• Currencies of Other Countries 

Students should answer the comprehension questions at the bottom of each article.   

Thursday (graded assignment) - Complete the Week 26 Social Studies Quiz on www.studiesweekly.com. Students are permitted to go back to the articles to reread in case they have forgotten something!   

Friday –  Professional Development – No School or Assignments  

 Due to CMAS TESTING in multiple grades, our daily schedule will be different this week 

Week 25: Landmarks & Historic Sites 

Objective – Students will understand many important locations found throughout Colorado, as well as understand the beginning of Denver as Colorado’s capital.   

Monday – Vocabulary  

Students should review & write down the vocabulary words & definitions for the week.  Afterwards, students will create a Frayer Model for each vocabulary word. Please go to Social Studies, then click on the “Vocabulary” Channel on the left-hand side.  Next, click files at the top.  There is a PDF entitled “SS Vocab. Week 27”. Students should complete the Frayer Model.  There is also a PDF entitled “Vocabulary Frayer Model” to which students may refer.   

Tuesday  

We will discuss other important landmarks and locations in Colorado, why they were created, and how they operate.  We will read the following articles together: 

• More of Colorado's Fascinating Places 
• Boom to Bust and Back Again 

Students should answer the comprehension questions at the bottom of the article.   

Wednesday  

We will discuss when, why, and how the capitol building was created in downtown Denver, as well as continue to learn about other important landmarks in Colorado.  We will read the following articles together:  

• Colorado's State Capitol 
• What is a National Monument? 

Students should answer the comprehension questions at the bottom of each article.   

Thursday  

We will continue to discuss when, why, and how the capitol building was created in downtown Denver, as well as continue to learn about other important landmarks in Colorado.  We will read the following articles together:   

• Sir Isaac Newton 1642-1727 
• Western Harvest Mouse and Hispid Pocket Mouse 
• Government Goods and Services 
• Let’s Write 

Students should answer the comprehension questions at the bottom of each article.   

Friday – (graded assignment) Complete the Week 25 Social Studies Quiz on www.studiesweekly.com. Students are permitted to go back to the articles to reread in case they have forgotten something!   

Week 24: Environment & Tourism  

Objective – Students will understand how the environment in Colorado plays a role in tourism and explore many activities that can done in our state. 

Monday – Vocabulary  

Students should review & write down the vocabulary words & definitions for the week.  Afterwards, students will create a Frayer Model for each vocabulary word. Please go to Social Studies, then click on the “Vocabulary” Channel on the left-hand side.  Next, click files at the top.  There is a PDF entitled “SS Vocab. Week 24”. Students should complete the Frayer Model.  There is also a PDF entitled “Vocabulary Frayer Model” to which students may refer.   

Tuesday  

We will discuss hiking in Colorado and popular places to hike.  We will discuss some of the hazards and wildlife that may be present.  We will read the following articles together: 

• Andy’s Scary Hike  
• Hiking Pike’s Peak 

Students should answer the comprehension questions at the bottom of the article.   

Wednesday  

We will discuss Colorado’s environment and natural attractions and the effect of these on tourism in Colorado.  We will read the following articles together: 

• Environment & Tourism 

• How Do I Read Nonfiction? 

Students should answer the comprehension questions at the bottom of each article.   

Thursday  

We will discuss Colorado’s environment and natural attractions and the effect of these on tourism in Colorado.  We will also discuss ways in which we can help protect Colorado. We will read the following articles together: 

• Ruby Mountain, Chaffee County 
• How can kids help protect Colorado's environment and keep it beautiful for themselves and visitors? 
• Gray Wolves (Timber Wolves) 
• Economies: Take Your Pick 

Students should answer the comprehension questions at the bottom of each article.   

Friday – (graded assignment) Complete the Week 24 Social Studies Quiz on www.studiesweekly.com. Students are permitted to go back to the articles to reread in case they have forgotten something!   

Edlio Update for March 15th-19th (Week 25) 

NO CLASSES on Thursday or Friday due to Parent/Teacher Conferences 

Next Week is Spring Break! 

Week 23: Arts & Recreation Continued 

Objective – Students will understand the arts and recreational activities that are available in Colorado that make our state what it is. We will connect these things to the economy of Colorado.   

Monday – Choose a Topic & Begin Researching 

Students will be choosing a topic about the arts, recreational activities, or sports teams that are in Colorado to do additional research.  There will be a list to choose from.  Students will choose one of the topics and begin reading an article about the topic.  We will supply students with a kid-friendly article related to their topic.  Their assignment for Monday is to read the article and write down fact fragments after choosing their topic.   

Tuesday - Create a PowerPoint Presentation 

Students will begin creating a PowerPoint presentation on their topic.  The purpose of their presentation is to inform, much like our prior expository writing that we did in Quarter 2.  Students will only focus on adding information to each slide today. 

Wednesday - Finalize a PowerPoint Presentation 

Students will finish a PowerPoint presentation on their topic.  Once all of their information is in the presentation, they can begin adding supporting features, such as pictures, animations, and transitions. If they do not finish, they are welcome to finish during Spring Break! 

Thursday - Conferences – No School or Assignments 

Friday - Conferences – No School or Assignments 

For this week, all video lessons have been posted on Teams.  To access each video, click on Social Studies, then click on the Recorded Lesson tab on the left.  Then find the corresponding video for each day.   

Week 23: Arts & Recreation 

Objective – Students will understand the arts and recreational activities that are available in Colorado that make our state what it is. We will connect these things to the economy of Colorado.   

Monday – Vocabulary  

Students should review & write down the vocabulary words & definitions for the week.  Afterwards, students will create a Frayer Model for each vocabulary word. Please go to Social Studies, then click on the “Vocabulary” Channel on the left-hand side.  Next, click files at the top.  There is a PDF entitled “SS Vocab. Week 23”. Students should complete the Frayer Model.  There is also a PDF entitled “Vocabulary Frayer Model” to which students may refer.   

Tuesday  

We will discuss Antoinette Perry’s influence on the arts in Colorado.  We will also talk about other forms of art found in Colorado.   We will read the following articles together: 

• Antoinette Perry 
• 'Yard Art' is Here to Stay 

Students should answer the comprehension questions at the bottom of the article.   

Wednesday  

We will discuss tourist and art-related attractions in Colorado and their role in the economy.   We will read the following articles together: 

• The Value of Debate and Dissent: W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington 
• Arts and Recreation 

Students should answer the comprehension questions at the bottom of each article.   

Thursday  

We will discuss tourist and art-related attractions in Colorado and their role in the economy.  We will tie this into scarcity, choice, and opportunity costs.  We will read the following articles together 

• Scarcity, Choice and Opportunity Costs 

• Vail 
• What is a snow bike? 
• Cattails 

Students should answer the comprehension questions at the bottom of each article.   

Friday – (graded assignment) Complete the Week 23 Social Studies Quiz on www.studiesweekly.com. Students are permitted to go back to the articles to reread in case they have forgotten something!   

Week 22: Urban Growth and Industry 

Objective - Students will understand how natural resources lead to jobs and industries within Colorado.   

Monday – Vocabulary - Students should join zoom at 12:45pm 

Students should review & write down the vocabulary words & definitions for the week.  Afterwards, students will create a Frayer Model for each vocabulary word. Please go to Social Studies, then click on the “Vocabulary” Channel on the left-hand side.  Next, click files at the top.  There is a PDF entitled “SS Vocab. Week 22”. Students should complete the Frayer Model.  There is also a PDF entitled “Vocabulary Frayer Model” to which students may refer.   

Tuesday – Students should join zoom at 12:45pm 

We will discuss natural resources in Colorado and how they help the Colorado economy.  Specifically, we will discuss silicon as a natural resource.   We will read the following articles together: 

• Silicon Mountain 
• Solving the Income Inequality Problem 

Students should answer the comprehension questions at the bottom of the article.   

Wednesday – Students should join zoom at 12:45pm 

We will continue to discuss natural resources in Colorado and how they help the Colorado economy.  We will understand the various industries within Colorado.   We will read the following articles together: 

• Urban Growth and Industry 

• Agility of Mind: Teddy Roosevelt Wins Nobel Peace Prize 

Students should answer the comprehension questions at the bottom of each article.   

Thursday – Students should join zoom at 12:45pm 

We will continue to discuss natural resources in Colorado and how they help the Colorado economy.  We will understand how natural resources can lead to invention and innovation.   We will read the following articles together: 

• Colorado Springs 
• What is silicon? 
• Muskrat 
• Great Inventors and Scientists 

Students should answer the comprehension questions at the bottom of each article.   

Friday – (graded assignment) Complete the Week 22 Social Studies Quiz on www.studiesweekly.com. Students are permitted to go back to the articles to reread in case they have forgotten something!   

Week 22: Agriculture & Production 

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Objective - Students will understand the ways in which agriculture and production function within our state. 

Monday - Vocabulary 

Students should review & write down the vocabulary words & definitions for the week.  Afterwards, students will create a Frayer Model for each vocabulary word. Please go to Social Studies, then click on the “Vocabulary” Channel on the left-hand side.  Next, click files at the top.  There is a PDF entitled “SS Vocab. Week 21”. Students should complete the Frayer Model.  There is also a PDF entitled “Vocabulary Frayer Model” to which students may refer.   

Tuesday – Students should join zoom at 12:45pm 

We will discuss the irrigation process and how it was implemented in Colorado by the early settlers.  We will read the following articles together: 

• Irrigation in Colorado 
• A Squirt of Mustard for Your Car? 

Students should answer the comprehension questions at the bottom of the article.   

Wednesday – Students should join zoom at 12:45pm 

We will continue to discuss agriculture and how it functions in Colorado.  We will read the following articles together: 

• Agriculture 

• Greeley 

Students should answer the comprehension questions at the bottom of each article.   

Thursday – Students should join zoom at 12:45pm 

We will mainly focus on addressing our envelopes to our Government Officials.  We will model how to write an address and return address on an envelope.  We will also read the remaining articles together, which are entitled: 

• What is altitude sickness? 
• Raccoon 
• Economic Interdependence  

Students should answer the comprehension questions at the bottom of each article.   

Friday – (graded assignment) Complete the Week 20 Social Studies Quiz on www.studiesweekly.com. Students are permitted to go back to the articles to reread in case they have forgotten something!   

 Week 21: Lawmaking in Colorado continued 

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Objective - Students will understand the branches of government, the function of the constitution, and the ways in which the people of Colorado and the USA are governed.  

Monday – President's Day – No School 

Tuesday – Teacher Work Day – No School 

Wednesday – Students should join zoom at 12:45pm 

We will begin drafting a letter to a Colorado government official (Senator or Representative).  Students brainstormed ideas for this last week.  Students will be shown a model and the minimum aspects of the letter that must be required.  We will apply some of the persuasive techniques that we learned in literacy to do this.  

Thursday – Students should join zoom at 12:45pm 

We will continue drafting a letter to a Colorado government official (Senator or Representative).  Students brainstormed ideas for this last week.  Students will be shown a model and the minimum aspects of the letter that must be required.  We will apply some of the persuasive techniques that we learned in literacy to do this.  When students finish, they will search for relevant facts to add into this draft as a persuasive technique. 

Friday – (graded assignment)  

Students should complete their rough draft and submit a final draft of their letter.  They will complete this on Word Online.  They should read through their rough draft for a final time, while checking for any grammar and spelling mistakes.  They will be reminded how to create and share a Word Document on Thursday.   

Week 20: Lawmaking in Colorado  

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Objective - Students will understand the branches of government, the function of the constitution, and the ways in which the people of Colorado and the USA are governed.  

Monday - Vocabulary 

Students should review & write down the vocabulary words & definitions for the week.  Afterwards, students will create a Frayer Model for each vocabulary word. Please go to Social Studies, then click on the “Vocabulary” Channel on the left-hand side.  Next, click files at the top.  There is a PDF entitled “SS Vocab. Week 201  Students should complete the Frayer Model.  There is also a PDF entitled “Vocabulary Frayer Model” to which students may refer.   

Tuesday – Students should join zoom at 12:45pm 

We will discuss the Constitution and how it protects peoples’ rights using different scenarios.  We will read the following articles together: 

• The Constitution Protects Our Rights 

Students should answer the comprehension questions at the bottom of the article.   

Wednesday – Students should join zoom at 12:45pm 

We will continue to discuss the Constitution, as well as the 3 branches of government and their given roles.  We will read the following articles together: 

• Kids Celebrate Liberty Day 
• Three Branches of Government 

Students should answer the comprehension questions at the bottom of each article.   

Thursday – Students should join zoom at 12:45pm 

We will finish reading and discussing the role of government and its functions.  We will read and discuss the following articles together: 

• Denver 

• How does the government get money to run our state? 
• Colorado’s Hairstreak Butterfly 
• Language Arts Connection 

Students should answer the comprehension questions at the bottom of each article.   

Friday – (graded assignment) Complete the Week 20 Social Studies Quiz on www.studiesweekly.com. Students are permitted to go back to the articles to reread in case they have forgotten something!