In Language Arts we use the Being A Writer series. It is a daily writing program that instills confidence and encourages students to write in different genres as they learn elements of six traits. Homework is minimal, students are asked to write, edit and revise during class. We start the year working on personal Narratives with the focus on word choice, how the student learned or grew through the experience, topic sentences, details to help the reader "see" the events.
Grammar Blast! http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/k_5/grammar/gr5/launcher.html?qid=0510 Song Lyric Assignment /uploads/2/0/6/0/20600392/song_lyrics.docx Poetry Dictionary Assignment /uploads/2/0/6/0/20600392/poetry_dictionary.docx Practice your poetry terms http://www.timeforkids.com/homework-helper/study-helper/figurative-language http://www.quia.com/rr/397508.html |
We use the Holt series as we explore elements of Literature. Reading stories and informational texts will cover the required elements stated in the Common Core standards. We will also read different novels during literature circles to practice the strategies needed to become better readers. MAP test scores will help us identify where student skills are needing more support. All students must have an independent reading book with them. Our team library time is Tuesdays but students may check out books as needed during advisory.
HOLT Literature book is NOT available on line. Practice PARCC Test (former ISAT) |
SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDER
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The activation code for my Lit/Lang class is: HR9CN
Below are the links that will take you to websites designed to help you practice skills for MAP. Simply, follow the link, and click on your RIT range. There will be a number of games, tests, and activities to choose from. We will take MAP again in the Winter and Spring.
Reading- http://www.sowashco.k12.mn.us/RO/Pages/studentlinks/map/reading.htm
http://www.linnmar.k12.ia.us/schools/westfield/westweb/NWEA_Rdg_RIT_Sites.html
Math- http://www.sowashco.k12.mn.us/RO/Pages/studentlinks/map/
http://www.linnmar.k12.ia.us/schools/westfield/westweb/NWEA_Math_RIT_Sites.html
http://pcool.scholastic.com/parentordering/login.jsp?ESP=SBC/ib//acq/pcool_slimnav_Parents///nav/txtl////
The activation code for my Lit/Lang class is: HR9CN
Below are the links that will take you to websites designed to help you practice skills for MAP. Simply, follow the link, and click on your RIT range. There will be a number of games, tests, and activities to choose from. We will take MAP again in the Winter and Spring.
Reading- http://www.sowashco.k12.mn.us/RO/Pages/studentlinks/map/reading.htm
http://www.linnmar.k12.ia.us/schools/westfield/westweb/NWEA_Rdg_RIT_Sites.html
Math- http://www.sowashco.k12.mn.us/RO/Pages/studentlinks/map/
http://www.linnmar.k12.ia.us/schools/westfield/westweb/NWEA_Math_RIT_Sites.html