After reading the poems “The Power of One”, “The Pledge of Kindness”, “Be Kind to the Wishers” and the “Kind Hearts are the Garden”, I would like you to reflect on what Kindness Means to You. On the padlet below, think about what Kindness Means to You and post your thoughts. We may try to write a Kindness Poem as a class based on what you write.

Kindness Matters Padlet

Be sure to:

• Proofread over your writing BEFORE you submit.
• Capitalize all words starting a sentence and proper nouns.
• Place punctuation at the end of a sentence and where you take a pause in your writing.
• Check for spelling and grammar.

This week we have been working with our plants and observing that they are now producing flowers. You have been helping pollinate the plants by transferring pollen from one plant to another.

The video below goes into the reproductive parts of a plant and pollination. Watch it below and then access the padlet to post the ideas and information that you have learned.

Pollination Padlet

We have been learning all about the cultural universals- what do all cultures have in common? By looking at cultural universals we also can appreciate what makes cultures unique.

After learning about the country of Nepal, please record your notes onto the padlet below.

Nepal Padlet

The next few weeks we will be exploring poetry.  Take a look at the links below and read as many poems as you can this week.  In your writing notebook write down what you notice about the poems you read.  Do they have rhythm, alliteration, rhyming, onomatopoeia, personification, similes or metaphors? Are the poems narratives, lyrical, funny or free verse?

Poetry 1

Poetry 2

After collecting your ideas please post the following on the padlet below:

• What is the title of the poem?
• What does the poet do?
• Give an example from the poem to show the poetry device used
• Put your initials and # on the post
• Remember correct spelling and punctuation

Poetry Padlet

We have been studying the water cycle these past few weeks. You have been doing many experiments watching how water moves and studying its properties. Watch the video below,  then click on the padlet and comment about what you have learned.

Water Cycle Padlet

On the padlet link below, think of the story you have read called “Ruby the Copycat” by Peggy Rathmann. Look for text evidence to support each of the claims posted on the padlet. Place the evidence that supports that claim directly underneath the idea it supports.

When posting, make sure you:

• In the subject/topic section put your first and last initial and class number as one word.
• Write your answer in the section provided.
• Use correct punctuation (periods, question marks, commas, exclamation points, etc.)
• Use correct spelling
• Use capital letters when needed
• Match your text evidence to the correct thesis statement by placing your post underneath the correct idea. You may have to rearrange your post as others will be posting too.

“Ruby the Copycat” by Peggy Rathmann

On the padlet link below you will be posting your prediction based off of what you already know about Little Willy. You must put your initials and class number as your title and then using the sentence prompts I have provided make your best prediction.

Click on the link provided below to access the padlet:

Prediction Padlet

Make sure you:

• Check over your work before you submit your response and it reflects EXACTLY what you intended to share
• Proofread for capitalization, spelling, punctuation and proper grammar

Click on your group’s padlet and post your information to your padlet. Please organize your work into the 3 columns provided

• K – What do I already KNOW about my topic
• W – What do I WANT to learn
• L – What did I LEARN in my research (this column will not be completed until the end)

Dolphin Group

Shark Group

Turtle Group

Snake Group

Whale Group

Before you post make sure you look over what you wrote to ensure:

• proper capitalization, punctuation and spelling
• your writing reflects your best work
• you have included ALL parts you wanted to

The Scarsdale School District has purchased a blogging platform to create a common base of knowledge and writing experiences for students, in line with the Teachers College Reading & Writing Project curriculum.  Students will begin to develop digital literacy skills as well as learn to curate their own portfolio as they grow.

Here at Heathcote we have introduced blogging to all students across the 3rd grade. The third grade team spoke about the curriculum connections, student engagement, and enriched activities across all content areas. Mr. Casal provided the technical background and importance of introduce blogging in the elementary environment.

The slides from the session are here…

Click on the padlet link below to post your comments on our class poetry padlet.

Make sure to:

• proofread over what you have written before you post
• check for capitalization, punctuation and proper spelling
• make sure you have answered the question provided

Road Not Taken