Welcome to English Language Arts
Current Assignments & Explorations
| Writing | We are focusing on fictional narratives with an eye on theme and main idea. |
| Language/Word Study | We are exploring the properties of nouns and verbs. |
| Similes, metaphors, and idioms are always fun to explore. |
Use the link to the right to access a PDF form for writing similes, metaphors, and using idioms. Here are two (2) links for idioms: http://www.idiomsite.com http://www.idiomconnection.com |
| Paraphrasing: this skill will be practiced throughout the year. | To allow "Close Reading" students must be able to understand the increasingly complex structures and vocabulary in their texts. This requires "chunking" the text into manageable pieces and using annotation skills to "translate" the text into student-friendly language. |
Lino Canvas
We are using two different on-line "response" systems to allow live student interactions using their computers. One is called "Lino" and creates a "canvas" that allows students to post sticky notes in real-time. The messages on these sticky notes may be questions, comments, or responses to questions. Below are links to current canvases that we are working on.
Reading with the Fingertips. This is from Wordly Wise Lesson 12.
Scholastic News
Our class has a subscription to Scholastic News which includes an on-line interactive version. The link is here.
Vocabulary
Our vocabulary is now done through Spelling City. All students have an account where they access vocabulary assignments through a variety of interactive methods. The link is in the sidebar to the right.
Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle
Click this link to take you to the on-line, interactive crossword puzzle.
Online Search-able Books
We have been scanning and converting various pieces of literature into search-able PDF files that can be accessed by all students from the Internet. You will probably need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader for full search-ability. These links are only accessible by students and their parents.
| TIME Young Readers Series |  |
