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Watch and Learn: Kindergarten's favorite Storyline Online story: Arnie the Doughnut by Laurie Keller Watch beginning to end:-)

Activity: Add to your collection of book character drawings.

• Draw Arnie following these simple instructions.
• Place a photo of your Arnie here.

Watch and Learn: Brainpop! Parts of the Computer

UN:watertownpublicschools PW: covid19

Activity: Label the parts of the computer. If you do not have access to a printer, use a blank paper to write what each part is based on the picture.

Read Aloud: Snapsy the Alligator (did not ask to be in this book) by Tim Miller

Learning Activity: Take the Kahoot Challenge! Use this link to access the online quiz game (no login or account required) and show what you know about the basics of the computer.

If needed, the Game Pin: 09201024

Read Aloud: The Breaking News by Sarah Lynne Reul

Book Activity sheet (just for fun!)

Play and Learn: Keyword Review

Learn how to choose effective keywords for searching online. Practice selecting keywords that are most relevant to a search prompt. Discover tips for narrowing their search results.

Students will:

• Learn how keywords can help them find information online.
• Evaluate keywords for their relevance and helpfulness.
• Practice identifying the most effective keywords for different search scenarios.

Activity: Search Shark

Read Aloud: Choose any read aloud from any grade level on this page

Listen and Learn: Brains on Podcast: How to Find Your Way Without a Map Scroll down the page until you find the podcast listed above.

Activity: Complete this 3-2-1

All materials to complete this assignment are in your Google Classroom.

Read Aloud with Lauren Tarshis and the I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 chapters 13&14/ 15&16

Learn: Digital Drama Unplugged

• Reflect on how easily drama can escalate online.

• Identify de-escalation strategies when dealing with digital drama.

• Reflect on how digital drama can affect not only oneself but also those around us.

Activity: Taking the Lead

Choose the role of one student and complete what you can of the handout. You are unable to complete the group aspect of this assignment.

All work for this assignment is in your Google Classroom.

Junior Library Guild: Lowell Library subscribes to this book service and now they are offering free online reading of some books in their catalog for the next several weeks. Selections include elementary, middle school, and teens. There is no password required. (3/30)

Watertown Free Library: What's Available During the Closure (Article)

ALL MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS can sign up for a Boston Public Library eCard online, and can use Overdrive, Hoopla and much more! To get a BPL eCard, visit bpl.org/ecard.(3/23)

Free Audible stories for Kids while school is out.(3/23)

World Book Online e-Books (5/18) UN: watertownps PW: student1

Email: kelly.mccollum@watertown.k12.ma.us
Website: http://lowelllibrary.com
Location: 175 Orchard Street, Watertown, MA, USA
Phone: 617.926.7770
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