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Hello, my name is Stefanie Monk, and I am so excited to have your child in my class this year. My hope is to create an environment for your child to not only grow and learn as a student but also learn life skills to help them grow as humans.

I am a first-year teacher at Montgomery ISD, with a background in teaching in private preschools. My husband is an English teacher and basketball coach here in Montgomery ISD. I have spent the better part of the last 9 years at home with my own little ones, but for the last year, I was a part of the Specials Team as the Computer Lab Teacher, so I am already familiar with most of the students in my homeroom!

I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Sam Houston State University. All students are unique learners, and I will work to find out more about who your student is and how they learn! My hope for the year is to build your student's knowledge and skills, as well as foster an environment that encourages them to be confident problem solvers.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to contact me at stefanie.monk@misd.org with any questions you may have. In the case of an emergency, call the front office at 936-555-5555.

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Writing Practice: "Our Natural Resources"

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Writing Practice: "Our Natural Resources"

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For practice, I have assigned you the book Our Natural Resources in Epic! You will respond to the following questions in the Google Doc you have created and shared with me titled "My Writing Prompts." Please add the date before responding.

Each day you will respond to a chapter by answering 2 questions. Scroll down to find the post for the specific day, and respond in the comments. (Not to this post!) Remember to restate the question.

1. What is the central idea of the chapter? Provide at least one piece of supporting evidence.

2. Respond to the question assigned to the day:

Monday, What are Natural Resources? (p4-7): What are 2 ways we use natural resources in our everyday lives?

Tuesday, Essential Resources (p8-13): What are 2 ways we use natural resources in our everyday lives?

Wednesday, Hidden Treasures (p14-21): According to the chapter, what are 2 ways we use natural resources in our everyday lives?

Thursday, Renewable or Nonrenewable? (p22-25): Give an example of a renewable and a nonrenewable resource.

Friday, Saving our Resources and Conserve It (p26-29) Explain why conserving energy is important and give one way that we can conserve energy.

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Report the News: Current Event Informational Text

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Report the News: Current Event Informational Text

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On the Padlet Launching Pad, choose an article about a local current event to read and write your informational text about. Use an informational text pre-writing chart to help organize your thoughts. Make sure that you include the geographical data from the article.

Once you have completed your text, you will use Flip to record your "Live News Report," reporting the news by reading your informational text. Remember to use inflection, and look at the camera!

See articles 1,2 and 3 below!

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Watch the video above to prepare before we begin our unit on budgeting. We will be doing a group project on how to manage a budget.

Respond in your Social Studies Journal: What is the 30/60/10 plan? Will you use this plan? How is one way you could use this plan without having a job?

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In groups chosen by ClassDojo, you will create a budgeting project based on the income assigned to you. You will be required to purchase a home and a car.

What you will turn in:

1. Group Presentation (Can be any of the following):

Tri Fold Project Display

Canva Presentation

Canva Video

Recorded Video (all group members must present).- Submit through Padlet.

2. Calculations

In each student's math journal, there needs to be calculations of the budget breakdown including what you are starting with, and how much spending money remains after all expenses are included. Make sure to show your work!

Your teacher will hand you an envelope that will include:

Income

Home Selections

Car Selections

A list of potential wants and needs.

Income: Research jobs and monthly incomes, and include at least one potential job that makes an income similar to the income assigned to you.

Home and Car: Show how your income can support your choice in your math.

Wants and Needs: Choose at least one, and show how it factors into your budget.

Think about the 30/60/10 rule, and include how much you would need to save and share according to the rule.

For full credit answer the following questions somewhere in your project:

Why is saving important? What are some reasons you want to save? (Include at least 1 reason per group member.)

Why is sharing, or donating important? Research and include one charity, or cause to donate your money. It can be an individual (even someone you know) but make sure you include why you chose this individual.

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Monday: What are Natural Resources? (p4-7)

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Monday: What are Natural Resources? (p4-7)

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1. What is the central idea of the chapter? Provide at least one piece of supporting evidence.

2. What are 2 ways we use natural resources in our everyday lives?

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1. What is the central idea of the chapter? Provide at least one piece of supporting evidence.

2. What are 2 ways we use natural resources in our everyday lives?

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1. What is the central idea of the chapter? Provide at least one piece of supporting evidence.

2. According to this chapter, what are 2 ways we use natural resources in our everyday lives?

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Thursday: Renewable or Nonrenewable? (p22-25)

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Thursday: Renewable or Nonrenewable? (p22-25)

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1. What is the central idea of the chapter? Provide at least one piece of supporting evidence.

2. Give an example of a renewable and non renewable resource.

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Friday: Saving our Resources and Conserve It (p26-29)

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Friday: Saving our Resources and Conserve It (p26-29)

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1. What is the central idea of the chapter? Provide at least one piece of supporting evidence?

2. Explain why conserving energy is important and give one way that we can conserve energy.

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Income: The money you get, like an allowance or money from doing chores. As an adult, it is the money you make when performing a job.

Expenses: The money you use to buy things or pay for stuff.

Budget: A plan for how to spend and save your money.

Saving: Setting aside money for future use.

Needs vs Wants: Distinguishing between essential items and non-essential items.

Financial Choices: Decisions about how to use your money.