Observing the Sky Concepts Assessment

The video introduces a new unit on observing the sky, focusing on why the Sun and Moon capture our imagination. It covers phonics with the 'r' sound, grammar with personal and possessive pronouns, and includes an activity to create a circle map of things observed in the sky.

What is the essential question for the unit 'Observing the Sky'?

• What is the distance between the Earth and the Sun?

• How do stars form?

• How do comets travel through space?

• Why do the Sun and Moon capture our imagination?

Which of the following topics will NOT be covered in the unit?

• Planets

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Comets

What is the phonics focus for the week?

• The 'm' sound

• The 't' sound

• The 'r' sound

• The 's' sound

What is a pronoun?

• A word that describes a noun

• A word that takes the place of a noun

• A word that modifies a verb

• A word that connects sentences

Which type of pronouns will be covered in the grammar lesson?

• Interrogative pronouns

• Demonstrative pronouns

• Personal and possessive pronouns

• Relative pronouns

What is the purpose of the circle map activity?

• To list things observed in the sky

• To write a story about the sky

• To draw pictures of the sky

• To calculate distances in the sky

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as something to observe in the sky?

• Lightning

• The Sun

• Stars

• Birds

What should students include in their circle map?

• Numbers and calculations

• Only pictures

• Only words

• Pictures and labels