Mrs. DePasquale's Reading and Writing Classroom Assignments
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Special Person Project
Special Person Project - 4 Day Assignment
Who is a special person in your life? It could be mom, dad, an aunt, an uncle, an older sibling, or even a coach. You are going to write a special tribute to them!!
- Follow the directions on the doc. Turn-in the doc when finished.
- When the doc is completed, use your brainstorming to write a paragraph about your special person on a separate sheet of paper. Use the screencast to help you draft your paragraph.
- Make sure you edit and revise your paragraph when it is completed. You can copy it on writing paper or in a card.
-Be sure to share your paragraph/letter with your special person! I'm sure it will make his or her day!
Who is a special person in your life? It could be mom, dad, an aunt, an uncle, an older sibling, or even a coach. You are going to write a special tribute to them!!
- Follow the directions on the doc. Turn-in the doc when finished.
- When the doc is completed, use your brainstorming to write a paragraph about your special person on a separate sheet of paper. Use the screencast to help you draft your paragraph.
- Make sure you edit and revise your paragraph when it is completed. You can copy it on writing paper or in a card.
-Be sure to share your paragraph/letter with your special person! I'm sure it will make his or her day!
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Opinion Writing (3 Day Assignment)
Tuesday - Day 1: Watch the Opinion Writing Brainstorming Screencast video. Complete page 1 on your Student Doc.
Wednesday - Day 2: Watch the Opinion Writing Draft Sceencast video. Draft your paragraph on page 2 of the Student Doc.
Thursday - Day 3: Watch the Opinion Writing Editing Screencast video. Edit and revise your paragraph. Then, turn-in.
Wednesday - Day 2: Watch the Opinion Writing Draft Sceencast video. Draft your paragraph on page 2 of the Student Doc.
Thursday - Day 3: Watch the Opinion Writing Editing Screencast video. Edit and revise your paragraph. Then, turn-in.
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Making Inferences
Continue working on this activity that you started last week.
** IF YOU ALREADY TURNED THIS IN, PLEASE UN-SUBMIT SO YOU CAN CONTINUE WORKING ON IT.**
Tuesday - Complete slides 7 & 8.
Wednesday - Complete slides 9 &10
** IF YOU ALREADY TURNED THIS IN, PLEASE UN-SUBMIT SO YOU CAN CONTINUE WORKING ON IT.**
Tuesday - Complete slides 7 & 8.
Wednesday - Complete slides 9 &10
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Being a Writer: Opinion Writing (4 Days)
Opinion Writing - (4 Days):
Listen to the Screencast Video Lesson for each day, then complete the activities on slides assigned for that day. You will be working on this same presentation all week, completing a few slides each day. Screencast video lessons are posted for each day along with the slide numbers assigned.
Day 1: Complete slides 1-4
Day 2: Complete slides 5-7
Day 3: Complete slides 8-12
Day 4: Complete slides 13-14
** Turn-in on Friday.
Listen to the Screencast Video Lesson for each day, then complete the activities on slides assigned for that day. You will be working on this same presentation all week, completing a few slides each day. Screencast video lessons are posted for each day along with the slide numbers assigned.
Day 1: Complete slides 1-4
Day 2: Complete slides 5-7
Day 3: Complete slides 8-12
Day 4: Complete slides 13-14
** Turn-in on Friday.
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IDR Reading Response - Write a Summary
Read your IDR book for at least 20 minutes.
Complete the reading response doc by telling a summary of what you read. Fill in your entry next to your name.
Complete the reading response doc by telling a summary of what you read. Fill in your entry next to your name.
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Being a Writer: Introduction to Opinion Writing (5 days)
Listen to the Screencast Video Lesson posted for each day. Then complete the activities on the slides assigned for that day. You will be working on this same presentation all week, completing a few slides at a time. Please follow the timeline below. You will not turn-in this assignment until Friday.
Day 1- On MONDAY you will listen to the Screencast video lesson for Week 1, Day. Then, complete slides 1 through 6 only.
Day 2- On TUESDAY you will listen to the Screencast video lesson for Week 1, Day 2. Then, complete slides 7 & 8 only.
Day 3- On WEDNESDAY you will listen to the Screencast video lesson for Week 1, Day 3. Then, complete slides 9, 10, 11 only.
Day 4- On THURSDAY you will listen to the Screencast video lesson for Week 1, Day 4. Then, complete slides 12 & 13 only.
Day 5- On FRIDAY you will listen to the Screencast video lesson for Week 1, Day 5. Then, complete slides 14 through 17.
Day 1- On MONDAY you will listen to the Screencast video lesson for Week 1, Day. Then, complete slides 1 through 6 only.
Day 2- On TUESDAY you will listen to the Screencast video lesson for Week 1, Day 2. Then, complete slides 7 & 8 only.
Day 3- On WEDNESDAY you will listen to the Screencast video lesson for Week 1, Day 3. Then, complete slides 9, 10, 11 only.
Day 4- On THURSDAY you will listen to the Screencast video lesson for Week 1, Day 4. Then, complete slides 12 & 13 only.
Day 5- On FRIDAY you will listen to the Screencast video lesson for Week 1, Day 5. Then, complete slides 14 through 17.
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Reading Response ~ IDR Summary
Read your IDR book for at least 20 minutes.
Complete the reading response doc. Tell us a summary of your book. Fill in your entry next to your name. Remember, our whole class will be working on the same doc, so please type only next to your name.
Complete the reading response doc. Tell us a summary of your book. Fill in your entry next to your name. Remember, our whole class will be working on the same doc, so please type only next to your name.
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Word Quiz ~ Weeks 21 & 22
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Writing a Summary About a Book (2 Days)
Today, you will practice using a new tool to write a summary about a book. This is a 2-day assignment.
First, watch the screencast that shows how to use a new tool to help you write a summary about a book.
Then, watch the read aloud of the story, "The Cool Bean."
Finally, use the slides to try writing a summary on your own.
Wednesday-Complete the first slide- the chart
Thursday- Complete the second slide - Put it together into a paragraph and submit it!
First, watch the screencast that shows how to use a new tool to help you write a summary about a book.
Then, watch the read aloud of the story, "The Cool Bean."
Finally, use the slides to try writing a summary on your own.
Wednesday-Complete the first slide- the chart
Thursday- Complete the second slide - Put it together into a paragraph and submit it!
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Writing a Summary (2 days)
Today, you will practice using a new tool to write a summary about your weekend. This is a 2-day assignment.
First, watch the screencast that shows how to use a new tool to help you write a summary.
Then, use the slides to try it on your own.
Monday-Complete the first slide- the chart
Tuesday- Complete the second slide - Put it together into a paragraph and submit it!
First, watch the screencast that shows how to use a new tool to help you write a summary.
Then, use the slides to try it on your own.
Monday-Complete the first slide- the chart
Tuesday- Complete the second slide - Put it together into a paragraph and submit it!
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Writing a Summary - "Miss Rumphius" (2 Day Assignment)
-Watch the read aloud of the story, "Miss Rumphius."
-Using the summarizing doc, write your own summary for "Miss Rumphius."
Wednesday: Fill in the chart
Thursday: Put it all together into sentences
-Using the summarizing doc, write your own summary for "Miss Rumphius."
Wednesday: Fill in the chart
Thursday: Put it all together into sentences
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Poetry Challenge - Shape Poem
Introduction to Poetry - Types of Poems:
Day 11 - Poetry Challenge! Can you make a Shape Poem?
Follow the directions on the third slide. You can write a new poem, or make a shape poem out of a poem you have already written. You will be completing this assignment on a separate sheet of paper, and you can share it with me IF YOU CHOOSE. Have fun, and be creative!!
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Ice Cream Poem
Introduction to Poetry - Types of Poems:
Day 10 - Ice Cream Poem
Follow the directions on the first slide. Have fun, and be creative!
Day 10 - Ice Cream Poem
Follow the directions on the first slide. Have fun, and be creative!
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Brag Poem
Introduction to Poetry - Types of Poems:
Day 9 - Brag Poem
First, watch the Brag Poem Screencast video lesson.
Then, click on the Brag Poem Activity. Read the example, and create your own Brag Poem. Be creative and have fun! I can’t wait to read those similes!
Day 9 - Brag Poem
First, watch the Brag Poem Screencast video lesson.
Then, click on the Brag Poem Activity. Read the example, and create your own Brag Poem. Be creative and have fun! I can’t wait to read those similes!
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Writing a Summary - "The Good Egg"
Writing a Summary- "The Good Egg" (2 Day Assignment)
-Watch the Summarizing Screencast in Reading Google Classroom of retelling a story.
-Watch the read aloud of the story, "The Good Egg."
-Using the summarizing doc, to write your own for The Good Egg Student Doc.
Monday: Fill in the chart
Tuesday: Put it all together into sentences.
-Watch the Summarizing Screencast in Reading Google Classroom of retelling a story.
-Watch the read aloud of the story, "The Good Egg."
-Using the summarizing doc, to write your own for The Good Egg Student Doc.
Monday: Fill in the chart
Tuesday: Put it all together into sentences.
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Creature Alliteration Poem
Introduction to Poetry - Types of Poems:
Day 8 - Creature Alliteration Poem
First, watch the video on Alliteration.
Then, watch the Creature Alliteration Poem Screencast video lesson.
Finally, click on the Creature Alliteration Poem Activity. Read the example, and create your own Creature Alliteration Poem. Be creative and have fun!
Day 8 - Creature Alliteration Poem
First, watch the video on Alliteration.
Then, watch the Creature Alliteration Poem Screencast video lesson.
Finally, click on the Creature Alliteration Poem Activity. Read the example, and create your own Creature Alliteration Poem. Be creative and have fun!
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WWW Word Quiz - Weeks 19 & 20 (-ed)
Complete the Google Form. Don't forget to submit when you are finished.
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Summarizing My Weekend (2 Day assignment)
-Watch the Summarizing My Weekend Screencast
-Using the summarizing doc, write your own summary of your weekend
**Since it is a 2-day assignment, here is what you can work on each day (as suggested in the screencast)
Thursday: Fill out the SWBST chart.
Friday: Use what you wrote in the chart to write sentences.
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W-W-W-W-W Poem
Introduction to Poetry - Types of Poems:
Day 7 - WWWWW Poem
First, watch the WWWWW Poem Screencast video lesson.
Then, click on the WWWWW Poem Activity. Read the example, and create your own WWWWW Poem. Be creative and have fun!
Day 7 - WWWWW Poem
First, watch the WWWWW Poem Screencast video lesson.
Then, click on the WWWWW Poem Activity. Read the example, and create your own WWWWW Poem. Be creative and have fun!
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Five Senses Poem
Introduction to Poetry - Types of Poems:
Day 6: Five Senses Poem
First, watch the BrainPopJr. video "Writing with the Senses."
Then, watch the Five Senses Poem Screencast video lesson.
Finally, click on the Five Senses Poem Activity. Read the example, and create your own Five Senses Poem. Be creative and have fun!
Day 6: Five Senses Poem
First, watch the BrainPopJr. video "Writing with the Senses."
Then, watch the Five Senses Poem Screencast video lesson.
Finally, click on the Five Senses Poem Activity. Read the example, and create your own Five Senses Poem. Be creative and have fun!
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Memory Poem
Introduction to Poetry - Types of Poems:
Day 5 - Memory Poem
First, watch the Memory Poem Screencast video lesson.
Then, click on the Memory Poem Activity. Read the example, and create your own Memory Poem. Be creative and have fun!
Day 5 - Memory Poem
First, watch the Memory Poem Screencast video lesson.
Then, click on the Memory Poem Activity. Read the example, and create your own Memory Poem. Be creative and have fun!
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Cinquain Poem
Introduction to Poetry - Types of Poems:
Day 4 - Cinquain
First, watch the Cinquain Screencast video lesson.
Then, click on the Cinquain Activity. Read the example, and create your own Cinquain. Be creative and have fun!
Day 4 - Cinquain
First, watch the Cinquain Screencast video lesson.
Then, click on the Cinquain Activity. Read the example, and create your own Cinquain. Be creative and have fun!
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Nonfiction Text Features Supplemental
Complete the Google Form. You can use the Nonfiction Text Features Google Slide for a reference. Don't forget to submit when you are done.
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Text Features Scavenger Hunt - A Prairie Dog's Life
Use the assigned RAZ Kids book, “A Prairie Dog's Life” to complete this activity.
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Haiku
Introduction to Poetry - Types of Poems:
Day 3 - Haiku
First, watch the video, "What is a Syllable?" to review counting syllables.
Then, watch the Haiku Screencast video lesson.
Finally, click on the Haiku Activity. Read the example, and create your own Haiku. Be creative and have fun!
Day 3 - Haiku
First, watch the video, "What is a Syllable?" to review counting syllables.
Then, watch the Haiku Screencast video lesson.
Finally, click on the Haiku Activity. Read the example, and create your own Haiku. Be creative and have fun!
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Text Features Scavenger Hunt - Manatees
Use the assigned RAZ Kids book, “Manatees” to complete this activity.
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Color Poem
Introduction to Poetry - Types of Poems:
Day 2 - Color Poem-
First, watch the Color Poem screencast video lesson.
Then, click on the Color Poem Activity. Read the example, and create your own Color Poem. Be creative and have fun! I can’t wait to read all of your metaphors!
Day 2 - Color Poem-
First, watch the Color Poem screencast video lesson.
Then, click on the Color Poem Activity. Read the example, and create your own Color Poem. Be creative and have fun! I can’t wait to read all of your metaphors!
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Acrostic Poem Student Doc
I am adding the link to the student doc here. I was not able to change the settings on the other assignment to let you have your own copy to edit. Sorry for the confusion!
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Acrostic Poem
Introduction to Poetry - Types of Poems
Day 1 - Acrostic Poem
First, watch the BrainPopJr. video on Poems.
username: frankdugan
password: learn
Then, watch the Acrostic Poem Screencast video lesson.
Finally, click on the Acrostic Poem Activity. Read the examples, and create your own Acrostic Poem. You can use your name, or choose any other topic that interests you.
Day 1 - Acrostic Poem
First, watch the BrainPopJr. video on Poems.
username: frankdugan
password: learn
Then, watch the Acrostic Poem Screencast video lesson.
Finally, click on the Acrostic Poem Activity. Read the examples, and create your own Acrostic Poem. You can use your name, or choose any other topic that interests you.
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Idioms
Introduction to Poetry - Figurative Language:
Day 4- What is an Idiom?
First, watch the videos. Then, complete the activities on the Google Slides Presentation.
Day 4- What is an Idiom?
First, watch the videos. Then, complete the activities on the Google Slides Presentation.
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-ING Word Quiz
Do your best! You got this! Don't forget to submit when you are finished.
Happy Friday!
Happy Friday!
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Hyperbole
Introduction to Poetry - Figurative Language:
Day 5- What is Hyperbole?
First, watch the videos. Then, complete the activities on the Google Slides Presentation.
Day 5- What is Hyperbole?
First, watch the videos. Then, complete the activities on the Google Slides Presentation.
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Reading Response/What I Learned (Deep in the Ocean)
Log into Raz and read the book assigned to you called “Deep in the Ocean.”
When you are done, open the Reading Response/What I Learned doc, find your name and write one thing you learned in the box next to your name.
When you are done, open the Reading Response/What I Learned doc, find your name and write one thing you learned in the box next to your name.
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Reading Response/What I Learned (What Lives in This Hole)
Log into Raz and read the book assigned to you called “What Lives in this Hole.”
When you are done, open the Reading Response/What I Learned doc, find your name and write one thing you learned in the box next to your name.
When you are done, open the Reading Response/What I Learned doc, find your name and write one thing you learned in the box next to your name.
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Personification
Introduction to Poetry - Figurative Language
Day 2- What is Personification?
First, watch the videos. Then, complete the activities on the Google Slides Presentation.
Day 2- What is Personification?
First, watch the videos. Then, complete the activities on the Google Slides Presentation.
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Metaphors
Introduction to Poetry - Figurative Language
Day 3- What is a Metaphor?
First, watch the video. Then, complete the activities on the Google Slides Presentation.
Day 3- What is a Metaphor?
First, watch the video. Then, complete the activities on the Google Slides Presentation.
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All About Text Features
*Watch today's Screencast video which explains the first FOUR text features in Nonfiction books. The google presentation used in the video is also attached. Videos will be added for remaining text features when assigned.
*Complete the “All About Text Features” chart for those text features discussed on today’s video ONLY (#1-4).
*DO NOT TURN-IN this assignment until it is completed in full on Wednesday (TODAY).
*Complete the “All About Text Features” chart for those text features discussed on today’s video ONLY (#1-4).
*DO NOT TURN-IN this assignment until it is completed in full on Wednesday (TODAY).
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Similes
Introduction to Poetry - Figurative Language
Day 1- What is a Simile?
First, watch the BrainpopJr. video. Then, complete the activities on the Google Slides Presentation.
BrainPopJr.- (username: frankdugan, password: learn)
Day 1- What is a Simile?
First, watch the BrainpopJr. video. Then, complete the activities on the Google Slides Presentation.
BrainPopJr.- (username: frankdugan, password: learn)
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Friendly Letter
First, read my friendly letter to you. Then, write back to me on the doc "My Friendly Letter to Mrs. D.!
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Reading Response/What I Learned (Gorillas)
First, log into RAZ and read the book assigned to you called Gorillas.
When you are done, open the attached doc called Gorillas--What I Learned.
Find your name and write one thing you learned in the box next to your name.
***All of your classmates will be writing responses on this doc, please ONLY write in your box.
When you are done, open the attached doc called Gorillas--What I Learned.
Find your name and write one thing you learned in the box next to your name.
***All of your classmates will be writing responses on this doc, please ONLY write in your box.
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Parts of a Friendly Letter Drag & Drop Activity
Click on the link to the video “How to Write a Friendly letter.” Then complete the Drag & Drop Activity. Don’t forget to turn-in this activity when you are done.
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Reading Response/What I Learned (How Animals Sleep)
First, log into RAZ and read the book assigned to you called How Animals Sleep.
When you are done, open the attached doc called How Animals Sleep--What I Learned.
Find your name and write one thing you learned in the box next to your name.
***All of your classmates will be writing responses on this doc, please ONLY write in your box.
When you are done, open the attached doc called How Animals Sleep--What I Learned.
Find your name and write one thing you learned in the box next to your name.
***All of your classmates will be writing responses on this doc, please ONLY write in your box.
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Free-Write Friday!
Choose a writing prompt from the list of prompts attached. Write for a minimum of 15 minutes in a journal or a separate sheet of paper. Don’t forget to include the prompt #, a title, and today’s date. Keep a journal or folder of your writing.
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Reader's Response Prompts
-Choose a book to read for 15 minutes.
-Complete Reading Log
-Open the attached doc and follow the directions.
Have a Great Weekend!
-Complete Reading Log
-Open the attached doc and follow the directions.
Have a Great Weekend!
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Compare & Contrast Test
Complete the form. Double check that ALL answers are completed! Don't forget to submit form when you are finished.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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“Who Will Win?- Honey Badgers and Hyenas”
Follow the directions on the doc. Don't forget to turn-in when finished.
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Informational Writing Prompt #3
This assignment is set up like your previous writing assignments. You will have three days to complete this. Please do each part that is assigned each day. DO NOT turn it in until Wednesday.
Monday- PLEASE REFER TO THE PROMPT TO FIND YOUR TOPIC. Today you will review the prompt and mentor texts, brainstorm, and fill in your graphic organizer.
Tuesday- Use the information in your graphic organizer, and the Transitional Words doc to help you draft your paragraph.
Wednesday- edit/revise/turn-in
Monday- PLEASE REFER TO THE PROMPT TO FIND YOUR TOPIC. Today you will review the prompt and mentor texts, brainstorm, and fill in your graphic organizer.
Tuesday- Use the information in your graphic organizer, and the Transitional Words doc to help you draft your paragraph.
Wednesday- edit/revise/turn-in
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“Compare/Contrast” Literature: (Jan Brett’s ‘The Mitten’ & ‘The Hat’)
Click on the assignment “Compare/Contrast” Literature: (Jan Brett’s ‘The Mitten’ & ‘The Hat’). Open the doc and follow the directions.
You will have two days to complete this assignment:
Monday - Listen to Jan Brett’s stories, and complete table.
Tuesday- Write compare and contrast paragraph.
Turn-in Tuesday.
You will have two days to complete this assignment:
Monday - Listen to Jan Brett’s stories, and complete table.
Tuesday- Write compare and contrast paragraph.
Turn-in Tuesday.
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Compare & Contrast Close Read Activity
Please follow the directions on the first slide. This activity should be submitted by Friday.
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Informational Writing Prompt #2
This assignment is set up like last week’s writing assignment. You will have three days to complete this. Please do each part that is assigned each day. DO NOT turn it in until Thursday.
Tuesday- PLEASE REFER TO THE PROMPT TO FIND YOUR TOPIC. Today you will review the prompt and mentor texts, brainstorm and fill in your graphic organizer.
Wednesday- use the information in your graphic organizer, and the Transitional Words doc to help you draft your paragraph.
Thursday- edit/revise/turn-in
Tuesday- PLEASE REFER TO THE PROMPT TO FIND YOUR TOPIC. Today you will review the prompt and mentor texts, brainstorm and fill in your graphic organizer.
Wednesday- use the information in your graphic organizer, and the Transitional Words doc to help you draft your paragraph.
Thursday- edit/revise/turn-in
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WWW Quiz (Weeks 15 & 16)
Complete the Google Form. Don't forget to check carefully, and submit when you are done.
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Compare and Contrast Cats & Dogs
Compare and Contrast Cats and Dogs. Detailed directions included on the assignment. You can type your responses in the boxes directly on this document.
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Comparing/Contrasting Quiz
Follow the directions on the doc, and complete the quiz. Don't forget to turn-in this assignment when you are finished.
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Informational Writing Prompt #1
Tuesday 3/17- & Wednesday 3/18 - Read through mentor texts and complete the attached graphic organizer.
Thursday 3/19 - Write a draft.
Friday 3/20 - Edit and revise.
Thursday 3/19 - Write a draft.
Friday 3/20 - Edit and revise.
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Compare and Contrast Holidays
Open the doc and follow the directions. This will help you prepare for your compare/contrast quiz that you will take next Tuesday.