Tell her which column you found it in, and what the word means. Use it correctly in a sentence, or explain where we have read it before.

Is it a verb, noun, adjective, or adverb?

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This is a free typing app, with kid friendly games, that will help them with these skills!

Put your first name and last initial only.

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This is a free virtual library from 7 am - 4 pm during the week.

Remember: You must comment your name beneath the project you are going to complete.

Attention New Students:

You will need to complete a project as well, but can choose a chapter book you have already read, or are working on reading now.

Please email me at clake@westvaacademy.org with the title of you your book. Once approved, you will choose a project from this board but use the book you chose to complete it.

Due Date for EVERYONE is January 21, 2025

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How to +, -, x, / with decimals

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Super Sleuth

Finish reading “The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle” to find out if and how Sherlock Holmes catches whoever snatched the Countess of Morcar’s precious gem. Then learn about summarizing a text and how to distinguish between implications and consequences in the story.

Lesson Goals

• Take a spelling quiz.

• Finish reading "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle."

• Distinguish between implications and consequences in the story.

• Summarize the text.

Keywords

1. Consequence- What happens as a result of another action or event

2. Summary- A brief retelling of impotant events

Spelling List 27 words

1. tear

2. content

3. contract

4. convict

5. moped

6. dove

7. invalid

8. minute

9. moderate

10. lead

11. record

12. refuse

13. seaparate

14. wound

15. present

16. produce

17. sewer

Vocabulary for this lesson

1. hearty- enthusiastic

2. obstinate- stubborn

3. parched- dry

As you read today's story think about the following quesitons:

1. What does the fact that Mr. Baker has no interest in the crop of the goose he lost suggest about him in Part 2?

2. Why do Holmes and Watson go to the Alpha Inn?

3. How does Sherlock Holmes get Mr. Breckinridge to tell him where he buys his geese?

4. Why does Holmes decide to let Ryder go free?

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OLS Lesson 13.6 Intro to Sherlock Holmes E

Picture Pages

Pairing a text with images can really bring the characters and story to life. You’ll see that firsthand as you read a graphic novel version of “The Adventure of the Six Napoleons.” After you finish reading, you will explore how the visuals enhance your understanding of a classic Sherlock Holmes tale.

Lesson Goals

• Take a spelling pretest.

• Learn about graphic novels.

• Read The Adventure of the Six Napoleons.

• Examine how visuals can shape and improve one's understanding of a text.

• Determine the meanings of unfamiliar words

NEW SPELLING WORDS List 28

1. billboard

2. bookkeeper

3. drawbridge

4. landscape

5. checkbook

6. countdown

7. driveway

8. foolproof

9. furthermore

10. headquarters

11. jackknives

12. skyscraper

13. suitcase

14. sweetheart

15. teammate

16. woodpecker

17. seashore

18. boredom

19. stardom

20. freedom

21. wisdom

Vocabulary for the lesson

1. Intriguing- Interesting

2. compromise- negatively affect or weaken

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All students should be completing 30 minutes a day, Monday - Friday, with 100% fidelity.

This week 46% (up from last week's 37%) of our class hit our minutes with 100% fidelity! We are moving in the right direction! Let's see how far we can go this week!!

The following students were within 20 minutes of having their time and 5% or less away from 100% fidelity! You'll get it this week! Keep up the great work!

1. Sierra S.

2. Lily M.

3. Addison J.

   
   

ALERT! ALERT! There is a QUIZ in this lesson!!!

Use today’s lesson time to prepare for the quiz.

• See if you remember the keywords and their definitions by completing a vocabulary activity.

• Answer practice questions to determine if you’re ready for the quiz.

• Review activities from the lessons.

Lesson Goals

• Review what you have learned.

• Prepare for the quiz.

Vocabulary

1. Light-year- The distance that light travels through space in one year, almost 6 trillion miles.

2. nuclear fusion- A process in which small nuclei join together, releasing huge amounts of energy.

3. plasma- a state of matter in which electrons have separated from atoms.

4. constellation- a pattern of stars as viewed from Earch.

5. supernova- A powerful explosion of a massive star.

During today's check-in you will take a Vocabulary Quiz. The words can be found on last week's newsletter (Monday's ELA)

Reminders:

• Camera must be on and you must be visible.

• Microphone must be working and you must respond

• You must be passing all courses and be caught up with all assignments

• Your IXL must be complete

• You must complete 30 minutes of Mindplay Reading each day, Monday-Friday

• You must attend all GSA and Star testing sessions

Looking forward to seeing you again! If you need anything in the meantime, please contact Ms. Frederick for anything Math related and Ms. Carrie for anything else.

Effect of Images

Pictures are more than just something to look at. In graphic novels, images can affect the mood of the text, how much the story appeals to readers, and whether or not the text achieves its purpose. Learn more about these elements in this lesson. Then create your own graphic novel-style Sherlock Holmes story.

​Lesson Goals

• Practice all spelling words offline.

• Explore how images can affect the mood, appeal, and purpose of a graphic novel.

• Create a graphic novel-style Sherlock Holmes story.

Keyword:

Mood- The emotions or feelings conveyed in a literary work.

Reading vs. Hearing

How is reading a text on the page different from hearing it aloud? Examine a dramatic reading of “The Adventure of the Three Students” to explore how listening to a piece of writing can improve your understanding of it.

​Lesson Goals

• Practice all spelling words online.

• Compare the text of "The Adventure of the Three Students" with an audio presentation of the play.

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As you listen to/read today's lesson think about the following questions:

1. Why is it important to focus on HOW a charater delivers their lines when listening to a play?

2. How does music played between scenes help a listener?

   
   

Sherlock on Stage

How are stories performed on stage different from those that appear in books? How are they alike? Search for the answers to these questions as you read and explore a drama about Sherlock Holmes and one of his cases.

Lesson Goals

• Practice all spelling words online.

• Read "The Adventure of the Three Students."

• Compare and contrast plays about Sherlock Holmes with short stories about him.

• Use context clues to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words.

Vocabulary for the lesson

1. discreetly- quietly; ina way that does not attract attention

2. confidential- private; top secret

3. tamper- interfere; alter

4. vouch- guarantee; assure

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***Don’t forget to bring your times table chart to class***

Group B: 9:15-10:00

Group A: 10:15-11:00

***Don’t forget to bring your times table chart to class***

Group B: 9:15-10:00

Group A: 10:15-11:00

***Don’t forget to bring your times table chart to class***

Group B: 9:15-10:00

Group A: 10:15-11:00

***Don’t forget to bring your times table chart to class***

Link for IXL: https://www.ixl.com/signin/wvvirtual

You have 2 IXL topics to complete this week. I choose 1 topic (it is on IXL with a star next to it), you can choose the other topic.

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Make sure to score at least 80% smart score!

You have 2 IXL topics to complete this week. I choose 1 topic (it is on IXL with a star next to it), you can choose the other topic.

If you aren’t sure how to find your IXL topics, you can click this link for instructions: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGZw9p6Tt4/GHD-Tm6akrM2BzH0ZUMeSg/view?utm_content=DAGZw9p6Tt4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h44497b9243

Make sure to score at least 80% smart score!

You have 2 IXL topics to complete this week. I choose 1 topic (it is on IXL with a star next to it), you can choose the other topic.

If you aren’t sure how to find your IXL topics, you can click this link for instructions: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGZw9p6Tt4/GHD-Tm6akrM2BzH0ZUMeSg/view?utm_content=DAGZw9p6Tt4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h44497b9243

Make sure to score at least 80% smart score!

You have 2 IXL topics to complete this week. I choose 1 topic (it is on IXL with a star next to it), you can choose the other topic.

If you aren’t sure how to find your IXL topics, you can click this link for instructions: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGZw9p6Tt4/GHD-Tm6akrM2BzH0ZUMeSg/view?utm_content=DAGZw9p6Tt4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h44497b9243

Make sure to score at least 80% smart score!

You have 2 IXL topics to complete this week. I choose 1 topic (it is on IXL with a star next to it), you can choose the other topic.

If you aren’t sure how to find your IXL topics, you can click this link for instructions: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGZw9p6Tt4/GHD-Tm6akrM2BzH0ZUMeSg/view?utm_content=DAGZw9p6Tt4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h44497b9243

Make sure to score at least 80% smart score!

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