Reading
The learner will…
· read at or above grade level.
· read orally with fluency and expression.
· read for enjoyment and appreciation.
· read a variety of genres—fiction, nonfiction, poetry, biographies, etc…
· read for a variety of purposes.
· make connections between what they read, their life, and the world around them.
· use writing to respond to what they read (journals).
· identify the main idea and supporting details.
· make predictions to strengthen comprehension.
Resources:
Text Compactor - Use this site to create an easier to read chunk of text (great for research and creating summaries)
Into the Book - Revisit and practice reading comprehension strategies that will help you succeed
DC Everest Literacy - Links to various literacy sites
100 Top Book Picks - List of book recommendations by the National Educator's Association
Time for Kids - Find out what is happening by reading current events online
MYTHOLOGY
Fact Monster - Great place to go to learn about the various characters in mythology
World Myths - Learn why there are earthquakes
Scholastic Myths - Explore myths from other countries
Native American - Explore Native American myths
Greek Myths - Listen to Greek myths read aloud to you (STORYNORY)
Greek Myths - Read, listen to, and play while learning about myths
Greek Family Tree -
Olympian gods - Click on a picture to read more about the gods
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Thanks to Mrs. Remondini for putting the Smarter Balanced Assessment Practice together.
· read at or above grade level.
· read orally with fluency and expression.
· read for enjoyment and appreciation.
· read a variety of genres—fiction, nonfiction, poetry, biographies, etc…
· read for a variety of purposes.
· make connections between what they read, their life, and the world around them.
· use writing to respond to what they read (journals).
· identify the main idea and supporting details.
· make predictions to strengthen comprehension.
Resources:
Text Compactor - Use this site to create an easier to read chunk of text (great for research and creating summaries)
Into the Book - Revisit and practice reading comprehension strategies that will help you succeed
DC Everest Literacy - Links to various literacy sites
100 Top Book Picks - List of book recommendations by the National Educator's Association
Time for Kids - Find out what is happening by reading current events online
MYTHOLOGY
Fact Monster - Great place to go to learn about the various characters in mythology
World Myths - Learn why there are earthquakes
Scholastic Myths - Explore myths from other countries
Native American - Explore Native American myths
Greek Myths - Listen to Greek myths read aloud to you (STORYNORY)
Greek Myths - Read, listen to, and play while learning about myths
Greek Family Tree -
Olympian gods - Click on a picture to read more about the gods
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Thanks to Mrs. Remondini for putting the Smarter Balanced Assessment Practice together.
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Trickster Tales
Introduction to Trickster Tales Video
Tales From Around the World-background of well known tricksters
Coyote and Mountain Lion-video
Brer Rabbit and the Tar Baby-video
Trickster Tales to Read- various tales to build knowledge of trickster tales
Language Arts
The learner will...
· write in the content areas, including a research report.
· write using the writing process (pre-write, draft, edit, publish).
· understand how to write for a variety of audiences.
· incorporate 6-Traits (ideas, sentence fluency, organization, voice, conventions, word choice) into writing.
· spell high frequency and grade-appropriate words correctly.
· practice and strengthen cursive writing skills.
Resources:
Vocabulary - Use this site to visualize words (helps with vocabulary visuwords)
Spelling City - Enter into this fun world of spelling (just click on your weekly list)
Idioms -Explore the meanings of various idioms
http://www.ictgames.com/lcwc.html - A fun way to practice your spelling words
Writing and Exploring Poetry - Listen to authors read poems as well create your own
Literacy Zone - Interactive literacy games
Webster's Word of the Day - Word of the Day which includes pronunciation
Grammar Ninja - Identify parts of speech through this fun and interactive online game
SuperKids Vocabulary Builders - A great way to improve vocabulary
· write in the content areas, including a research report.
· write using the writing process (pre-write, draft, edit, publish).
· understand how to write for a variety of audiences.
· incorporate 6-Traits (ideas, sentence fluency, organization, voice, conventions, word choice) into writing.
· spell high frequency and grade-appropriate words correctly.
· practice and strengthen cursive writing skills.
Resources:
Vocabulary - Use this site to visualize words (helps with vocabulary visuwords)
Spelling City - Enter into this fun world of spelling (just click on your weekly list)
Idioms -Explore the meanings of various idioms
http://www.ictgames.com/lcwc.html - A fun way to practice your spelling words
Writing and Exploring Poetry - Listen to authors read poems as well create your own
Literacy Zone - Interactive literacy games
Webster's Word of the Day - Word of the Day which includes pronunciation
Grammar Ninja - Identify parts of speech through this fun and interactive online game
SuperKids Vocabulary Builders - A great way to improve vocabulary