Read Aloud
Title: Sophia Valdez, Future Prez
Opening Move / Book Introduction: As you are listening to the story, think about the theme. How does it connect to your life?
https://vimeo.com/398707902
Stopping Point #1: How are the author/illustrator decisions keeping you interested in the story?
Stopping Point #2: What is the significance of Sophia interacting with so many people (ex. Her going to the basement)?
Stopping Point #3: Circle back to the opening move - What is the theme and how does it connect to your life?
Writing about Reading related to the read aloud text:
Use your Writers Notebook to complete the prompts below. Add the book title as your header and the date. If your teacher uses Google Classroom, you may begin typing your responses in a new document.
Compare and Contrast Sophia Valdez and Walt Disney (from day 1). How were they similar and how were they different? Use specific examples from the books. You may want to rewatch parts of the videos to help with finding evidence.
Math & Science
Standards: 5.MD.1, 3,5
Tasks: STEM:
Sophia saw a need and created something to help her community. What could you design that is needed in Newark? It could be a park, playground, skatepark, shelter house or something else! Draw your design in your notebook, or build the actual park with materials at home if you can.
While doing this work focus on measuring the length, width, and height of the shelter house and then calculate the volume (length x width x height = volume).
Optional: show your designs in a google slide show!
Needed Materials: Notebook, pencil, cardboard or any other building materials.
Math Word Problems: Solve in your notebook.
How much sand is needed to fill a pit that measures 8 meters deep, 10 meters wide, and 15 meters long? Explain your answer.
Trevor has a unique species of fish for his aquarium. He knows the fish needs at least 240 cubic feet of water in the tank. Create a tank that holds exactly 240 cubic feet of water. Show your work, including the dimensions of the tank (length, width, and height).