Language Arts consists of reading, writing, grammar, and spelling.
Students should read for at least 20 minutes each day and color in the reading log. When the reading log is complete, students will write a summary of a book or chapter they have read.
In addition, reading comprehension homework and/or grammar homework will be sent home weekly.
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1st Nine Weeks - Introduction to Socratic Seminar with Junior Great Books selections: "The Rich Man and The Shoemaker" and "Nail Soup", Charlotte's Web Novel Study
Charlotte's Web
The novel study begins with research on topics relevant to the book such as:
spiders, farming, pigs, personification, state fairs, animal rights, vegetarianism, and the author E.B. White.
Students will design a Keynote presentation about the topic they researched.
The novel study begins with research on topics relevant to the book such as:
spiders, farming, pigs, personification, state fairs, animal rights, vegetarianism, and the author E.B. White.
Students will design a Keynote presentation about the topic they researched.
***Find a partner and take the quiz on Charlotte's web below. Use the text to find the answers and write the page number where you find your answer. have fun!!!
Charlotte's Web character trait challenge!!!
*** monday nov. 21st ***
Click the video below to review character traits.
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Today's Challenge:
1. Work with your group to complete the Character Trait Synonym and Antonym Organizer. Be sure to look up any unfamiliar words! 2. Is your Character Trait Synonyms and Antonyms Organizer Complete? Click below to join the Quizizz! The code is: 070954 |
3. Now, think about the characters of Fern, Charlotte, Wilbur, Avery, and Templeton. What character traits can you use to describe them? You will work as a team to complete the character trait organizer. Then you will add a new character trait to each poster around the room! Get ready!
4. Finally, let's show what we know!
Click below to Go Formative ! The code is: KWWA934
4. Finally, let's show what we know!
Click below to Go Formative ! The code is: KWWA934
11/29/16 - Review Fact and Opinion with the BrainPOP video!
READY TO REVIEW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FACT AND OPINION?
FACT AND OPINION QUIZIZZ
THE CODE IS: 689905
READY TO REVIEW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FACT AND OPINION?
FACT AND OPINION QUIZIZZ
THE CODE IS: 689905
***Tuesday, Dec. 6th***
charlotte's Web story Elements Jigsaw!!!
Today's Challenge:
1. Work with your group to become an expert in your story element and complete the Story Elements organizer. 2. Go back to your color group and work together to create a poster with everyone's story element. |
Watch the video below to review the 5 story elements (plot, characters, conflict, theme, setting).
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3. Let's show what we know!
Click below to Go Formative ! The code is: WVEV777
Click below to Go Formative ! The code is: WVEV777
Literary Genres - Trickster Tales
We have learned many genres of literature during the first semester. We are currently learning about the elements of trickster tales. Check out the information about trickster tales below!
We have learned many genres of literature during the first semester. We are currently learning about the elements of trickster tales. Check out the information about trickster tales below!
Watch the trickster tale videos and see if you can identify their story elements - (What are the STORY ELEMENTS that make them trickster tales?)
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Porquoi Tales! Click below to watch some tales that tell how animals "got" their unique characteristics!
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*** Jan. 23, 2017 ***
Alphabetical Order Practice on Quizizz!
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Enter the code: 521692
Alphabetical Order Practice on Quizizz!
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Enter the code: 521692
1/24/17
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*** Jan. 24, 2017 ***
Synonyms and Antonyms Practice on Quizizz!
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Enter the code: 883169
Synonyms and Antonyms Practice on Quizizz!
Click the link to Join Quizizz.
Enter the code: 883169
**Check out this video to review nonfiction text features!!! Be sure that you can identify and understand all of the nonfiction text features!
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Week of Feb. 1st - Stone Fox
We will begin by researching topics relevant to the novel such as: potato farming, Samoyed dogs, money (taxes), Shoshone Indians, Iditarod, Wyoming, and how dogs help people.
***Feb. 1, 2017 -
Your assignment is: use Mrs. Crawford's portaportal and use the links under the heading, Stone Fox, to research one of the above topics. Write at least 5 facts about what you have researched.
Be sure to explain:
1. What is your topic?
2. Why is your topic important? (Write a summary explaining the main idea and details of your topic!)
3. Write AT LEAST 5 facts about your topic.
4. Include a picture and caption for your topic.
5. HOW DO YOU THINK YOUR TOPIC WILL RELATE TO THE NOVEL, STONE FOX???
Complete your research in your Reader Response notebook.
HERE ARE SOME ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO HELP YOUR RESEARCH.
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2/16/17 - Stone Fox on Quizizz!!!
Job #1 - Click the link below to test your knowledge of Stone Fox -
Chapters 1 and 2!
The code is: 292183
Job #1 - Click the link below to test your knowledge of Stone Fox -
Chapters 1 and 2!
The code is: 292183
Job #2 - Now, review the following vocabulary from Chapter 3 and 4. Look up the meanings of any unfamiliar words. Hopefully you chose some of these words as your "Wonder Words".
* city slicker * lunge * authority * derringer
* taxes * brim * gully * ricochet
Job #3 - Then, take the Quizizz to test your
Chapter 3 and 4 vocabulary knowledge!
The code for the vocabulary Quizizz is: 585305
* city slicker * lunge * authority * derringer
* taxes * brim * gully * ricochet
Job #3 - Then, take the Quizizz to test your
Chapter 3 and 4 vocabulary knowledge!
The code for the vocabulary Quizizz is: 585305
3/7/17
Stone Fox on Quizizz!!!
Review the entire book on Quizizz!
The code is: 124875
Stone Fox on Quizizz!!!
Review the entire book on Quizizz!
The code is: 124875
3/8/17 - FANTASY OR REALISM
What is the difference? What are some genres of literature that are Fantasy? What are some genres of literature that are realistic?
Let's find out!
What is the difference? What are some genres of literature that are Fantasy? What are some genres of literature that are realistic?
Let's find out!
3/8/17 - COMMON OR PROPER NOUNS
What is the difference between common and proper nouns? Find out more by watching this video! Be ready to take a quiz!
What is the difference between common and proper nouns? Find out more by watching this video! Be ready to take a quiz!
3/14/17
Using Commas in a Series 1. Please review the correct way to use commas by watching the BrainPOPJr. videos on commas. Also check out the videos to the right! 2. Then test your knowledge with the Quizizz below. Be careful - be sure you know how to use commas correctly!!! |
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The code is: 768334
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3/14/17
Using Conjunctions Did you know you can also use commas with conjunctions? Learn more about conjunctions with the School House Rock video, "Conjunction Junction"! |
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
3/22/17
Learn more about the Air Raids during WWII. Write at least 5 new facts. Be sure to explain what life was like for children during this time.
3/22/17
Learn more about the Air Raids during WWII. Write at least 5 new facts. Be sure to explain what life was like for children during this time.
3/24/17
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Chapters 1 and 2 on Quizizz!
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Chapters 1 and 2 on Quizizz!
3/29/17
The White Witch tricks Edmund into telling her about his siblings by tempting him with his favorite treat, Turkish Delight. But just what is Turkish Delight? Learn more by clicking the link below.
The White Witch tricks Edmund into telling her about his siblings by tempting him with his favorite treat, Turkish Delight. But just what is Turkish Delight? Learn more by clicking the link below.
The following quizizz is for Ch 3-5 in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
The code is: 429949
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4/13/17
Ready for a Quizizz? Reread Ch 6 - 8 in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe!
Ready for a Quizizz? Reread Ch 6 - 8 in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe!
5/8/17
The following Quizizz is for the end of the book, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
The code is: 043821
The following Quizizz is for the end of the book, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
The code is: 043821
more turkish Delight?
In Ch 10, Edmund arrives at the Witch's castle hoping for more Turkish Delight.
Unfortunately, the Witch had no Turkish Delight for Edmund. If he ever escapes from the Witch, maybe he can try out this recipe! After you read the recipe carefully answer the following questions!
Unfortunately, the Witch had no Turkish Delight for Edmund. If he ever escapes from the Witch, maybe he can try out this recipe! After you read the recipe carefully answer the following questions!