Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Summer Reading Challenge 2020


TEACHERP WANTS YOU to join the 
Summer Reading Challenge of 2020.

The challenge: You should read at least 5 good chapter books this summer.  Make sure you pick books that are the right challenge level for you.  If you can read more, the YOU ROCK!  Leave a comment on this page and I will add you to the official Summer Reading Challenge list.

But what do I do?
It's simple.

Each time you finish a book, leave the title and author's name in the comments section of Teacherp (this blog).  That's it.  Keep reading and I'll update your score as we go along.  Keep sending me updates throughout the summer.

Challenge levels:
1.  Participant -- 5 chapter books
2.  Superior -- 10 chapter books
3.  Elite -- 15 chapter books

Anyone from the school can join.  Tell your friends and siblings to join too.

Happy reading!!!

Easy Summer Extension Activities


If you are looking for something to do this summer, try out these easy summer extension activities.

OGSD already has quite a few options available to you through CLEVER:
  1. Reflex Math
  2. Iready Reading, Math or Learning Games
  3. Typing.com
  4. Khan Academy
  5. Code.org
  6. Studies Weekly
  7. News ELA
  8. Google Slides, Drawing, Docs and Jamboard.
OGSD also has Flexible Learning Options available, which can be used for summer extensions.

Students also have access to this blog, which I will post extension activities on from time to time over the summer.  They can also look back through years of educational videos and resources.

I will leave Kidblog open for student posts this summer.  I will endeavor to check and approve posts weekly.  You can share what you are doing, reading, learning, etc.

Finally, last but not least, you should participate in this year's Summer Reading Challenge for students at our school.


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Monday, June 1, 2020

The Ickabog by J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter, is releasing her new book online to help children in quarantine.  It is free!!! She is release a few chapters each week.  I'd like to encourage everyone to give it a try.  The book is titled The Ickabog.  She also has a really cool contest going for illustrations.  If you like the book, try entering the contest. (Get your parents permission first.)