St. Louis WizKids

Week of May 10-16

Words for this week ....

copyright
consensus
scholars
critique

Remember that you get 1 point for each CORRECT definition and 2 points for each CORRECT sentence.

Week of May 4 - 9

Happy birthday to Langston on May 9!

Words for this week are:

responsibility
capable
numerous
enthusiasm
RAM (this is an acronym)

Email your definitions and sentences to Shirley at newtonshirley1@yahoo.com

Week of April 26 - May 2

The words for this week will be posted on Monday, May 1.

For 2 extra points this week, name the National Monument located in southwestern Missouri near the city of Joplin and describe what it is. 

For 1 extra point, tell us if you think this is an important National Monument and why.

Words for the Week of April 20-26

Responsibility

Participate

Cooperation

Director

Week of April 12-18

1. Words for the week:

    behavior

    expensive

    attention

    monitor (you can choose if you want to define as a noun or verb)

    Remember that you get 1 point for each CORRECT definition and 2 points for each CORRECT sentence.

2.  Complete your narrative for your movie.  Remember your movie is about Wizkids, so be sure to include what you think about WizKids.  If you need another movie planning worksheet, you can download it here. Download movie planning worksheet.

Week of April 5-11

Hey WizKids!  I hope your movie work is going well.  Let us know if you need any help.  You know who to call!  you can call Sue or see Ms. Shirley at school.  If you need extra Media Release Forms, click on the following words and the form should open in Word on your computer.  Then you can print it!

Download Media Release Form

Words for this week are:
detach, multitasking, fairness, honest.

Remember you get one point for defining each word and two points for correctly using each word in a sentence.

Week of March 29-April 5

Here are the new words for the home activity:
media release form
digital camera
positive
delicate
images

Remember you get 1 point for writing (and emailing) a correct definition for each word and 2 points for using each word correctly in a sentence.

Home Activity 1

Here are the home activities for week 1 (March 15).  Have fun and call or email if you need help!  Our next WizKids session is Wednesday, March 29 at 4pm.

You are the Producer.  Make a plan of your movie using your planning sheet.  Think about Who, What, When, Where, and Why.  Who will be in your movie?  Here is an extra planning sheet if you need it.  See if you can download it and print it at home. Here is a diagram of the entire movie.

Words of the Week:  You will get 1 point for each word you define and 2 points for each word that you correctly use in a sentence.  Remember, the sentence must be correct!  Here are this week's words:

    1.  preference
    2. narrative
    3. incentive
    4. financial plan
    5.  observation

Point System for 2006

WizKids Point Sheet - Spring Session 2006

1. Participation:
        1 point        Check in.
        1 point        Check out.
        1 point        Correctly answering questions.
        1 point        Completing online home activities.

2. Attendance:
        1 point        Showing up for Wizkids.
        1 point        Being on time for Wizkids.   

3. Cooperation:
        1 point        Waiting quietly while signing in.
        1 point        Getting along with other Wizkids.

4. Persistence:
        1 point        Trying to complete home activities.          

5. Team Player:
        1 point        Assisting Wizkids with their work            

6. Behavior:
        1 point        Following the rules of the computer lab.
        1 point        Listening to your fellow Wizkids.
        1 point        Being courteous and respectful.

7. Follow-up:
        1 point        Answering your email.
        1 point        Completing home activities.

8. Word Definition:
        1 point        Defining the word of the day.
        2 points       Using the word correctly in a written sentence.

9. Using email:
        1 point        Responding by email.

10. Ideas/Suggestions:
       1 point        Suggesting ways for friends and family members to become better readers.

Click on the word "Comments" below to add your suggestion for ways to earn points.  Each suggestion will be considered for addition to this list.  Go St. Louis WizKids!

Astrology

1.  When is the next full moon?

2.  When is the next full lunar eclipse?

3.  When is the next full solar eclipse?