Tuesday, 24 November 2015

The Not Perfect Hat Club #Week 4A

Visit our friends' blogs and comment on their posts!Let's share our ideas with them!

http://easyblog.org/LecantoPrimary-Stoufers2ndGrade-MrsStoufer-2015/

http://globalprojectnls.blogspot.com.ar/2015/11/not-perfect-reflections.html#gpluscomments


https://forsyth.itslearning.com/54534/blogproject/

 https://www.pinterest.com/critterkin/nphcblogit/




Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect

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Watch Jena Read Chapter 11 Here: https://youtu.be/6wvkBQFLgNo
Reading : Please read Chapters 10 , 11 and 12
Twitter Slow Chat Discussion:
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Question: What do you like best about Flyball? What can people and dogs learn from being part of a Flyball team?
Please remember to use the hashtag #NPHCBlogIt on twitter.


Blogging Question for the week: Now that you know more about what it means to be “Not Perfect,” make  list. Compare your new list to the one your classmates made. How are they different? How are they the same?

Additional Questions for Exploration
1.  How can you and your classmates help each other remember that no one is perfect but everyone is special?
2. What did you learn from the way that Kylee became Midge’s friend? Why did Kylee succeed?


Check vocabulary here

Research
Team Mascots:
 Do a little research into mascots. 

1. Why do teams, schools and companies use mascots?
2. Give some examples of some famous mascots. Hint: Try typing the name of your favorite sports team and the word “mascot” into your search engine.
3. If you were going to choose a mascot for your flyball team, what would it be? Make a list of suggestions.
4. Take a vote to determine the mascot for your class flyball team.
Vote on this special CANVAS


Creative Activities – Creating a Flyball Team: Part 1


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A Team Name
Think about the qualities you want your flyball team to have and make a list of adjectives. For example:
– Playful
– Fun
– High energy
– Fast
Use this special Canvas

Think of some names for your team. Some things that will help you decide include the kinds of dogs, where your team is located and the main qualities . Here are some examples:
– The San Diego Speedy Barkers
– Daring Dogs from Dallas
– Fast and Furious Flyball
– Sydney Speedy Pups
Make a list of possible names, then take a vote    .

 Choosing Flyball Team Colors
Why do you think choosing colors for your team is so important?
1. Take a look at the color wheel below and choose two colors  that you think go well together. For example, blue and gold.
2. Make a list of the color combinations your class likes.
3. Vote on your team colors.

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Post the Name and Colors of Your Flyball Team to Your Blog and Twitter!

Monday, 16 November 2015

Win 3 A-The NPHC Project week 3




Hi Kids!This is our first blogging week with the Not perfect Hat Club!!Isn't it great?!.We' ll share our ideas with kids from around the world.


Mistakes Happen!
Task 1

1)Twitter Slow Chat Discussion: What kind of creative activities do you like and why? What do you try to say or express with your creativity?

Post your comments on this special CANVAS 

 


You can also use   the hashtag #NPHCBlogIt with every Tweet you post.Tweet and comment on other classes' comments!! 
Task  2
2)Blogging Question for the Week: Newton felt bad about what happened to Jabber and apologized. Describe a time when you wanted to apologize to a friend. 
Post your ideas  HERE

Task 3) We can also discuss the following topics.
Additional Questions for Exploration
1. Has anyone ever apologized to you? Did the apology help you feel better? Why or why not?
2.  Do you think flyball is a way for Newton to get enough exercise?  Which kinds of exercise do you like?
3.  Why do you think Cooper bragged about himself and made fun of Newton? Is Cooper being a bully? Why or why not?


4. What do you think Jabber and Kylee are trying to express with their poetry and violin music?

Research
4) In groups we will discover Flyball and Slam Poetry!!: Check the links below

Flyball:
Research the history of flyball and how teams compete.  Here are some questions to answer
1. How many dogs compete on one team?
2. How high are the hurdles the dogs jump over and how is it decided?
3. Why is it so important to have a short dog on your team?
4. What kinds of dogs are best at flyball?
5. Does a dog have to be a purebred to participate in flyball?
6. Find and share your favorite flyball videos on your blog with other classes.  


Post your Flyball videos and comment HERE

Flyball Links:
1. Wikipedia: 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flyball
2. Team Unruly: 
http://teamunruly.com/?p=199
3.  What is Flyball:
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T62QbgDl7I
4. Crufts Championships: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgKJQm-mnCA



Slam Poetry: Research slam poetry and how it is different from other kinds of poetry
Slam Poetry Links:
1. Definition and Examples
About:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poetry_slam
2. Examples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5GxVJTqCNs




Creative Activities

 


Write a Selfie Poem
– Take a  photo or draw a self-portrait of yourself
– Write a “Selfie Poem” that tells all the things that make you special. Here is a template you can use:
Selfie Poem–Template
I am… (two special characteristics)
I understand… (something you know is true)
I worry… (something you worry about)
I believe… (something you believe)
I hope… (something you hope)
I am… (repeat your first line)
I am… (two special characteristics)
I dream about… (something you dream about)
I wonder… (something you’re curious about)
I try… (something you try to do)
I want… (something you want)
I am… (repeat your first line)


Post your poems and selfies  HERE

Week 3 has just begun!This is our Window to the World! This is us!Have fun blogging!!!