Week 10 of Activities
May 25 - 29
Poetry Week
This week we will be reading and writing poetry! There are two assignments along with some mini-lessons, and please also have your child read lots as usual. I've highlighted some poetry books from Epic further down this page if your child would be interested in reading those.
Literacy Assignments for Week 10
To be submitted to Mrs. Barker by the end of the week
Assignment 1: Write Poetry
- Write at least two different types of poems this week
- In the mini-lesson section, there are four videos on writing different types of poetry
- One of your poems could be a type that I haven't covered in the mini-lessons if you have a different poetry idea (such as a limerick)
- If you'd like, you can click here to download the templates to write the different types of poetry (but you can write on your own paper instead)
- If you need help thinking of a topic, here are some ideas:
- Bugs
- Spring weather
- Your family
- Millgrove
- Your favourite TV show or movie
- Your least favourite chore at home
- A pet
- Here are some links for writing poems:
Templates
Click here to download these templates
Assignment 2: Perform Poetry
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Example
Mini-Lessons
Extra Writing at Home
If your child has completed their writing assignment and has more time, they can start another piece of writing (in class when a student finishes early I always encourage them to revise their work start on something new to make the most of our writing practice time). Below are some writing prompts for Poetry Week from Write Shop.
1. It’s the Little Things
Tiny things are all around you! Write a poem about something very small, such as a piece of lint, an M&M, a button, an ant, or a Lego brick. Your poem must be tiny too, containing only five lines. 2. Rhyme, Re-rhyme Write out the words to a favorite song. It can be a pop song, silly song, camp song, or even a nursery rhyme. Next, rewrite the words to create a new rhyming song! If you need help thinking of words that rhyme, use the Rhyme Zone tool. Here’s an example: DO YOUR EARS HANG LOW? (original) Do your ears hang low? Do they wobble to and fro? Can you tie them in a knot? Can you tie them in a bow? Can you throw them over your shoulder Like a continental soldier? Do your ears hang low? NAUGHTY DOGS (rewritten) Do your dogs have fleas? Do they hide your Dad’s car keys? Do they chew your brother’s socks? Will they steal your sister’s cheese? Do they bury all their bones And lick your ice cream cones? Do they love to tease? |
3. Ode to Orange
Write a poem to your favorite color. Include objects, places, or feelings that remind you of that color. 4. Poetry by the Numbers Reach for the nearest book and open to a random page. Make a list of ten words that jump out at you. Write a poem using at least five of those words. 5. Alliteration All Around Alliteration is a common poetic device. Alliteration happens when words that appear close together in a line or verse share the same beginning sound (usually a consonant. This poem gives an example of alliteration. Lacy lilacs by the lake shore. Larkspur blooms and lady’s slippers, Scent of lavender and lemon, Lingers long among the lilies. How many words begin with the /l/sound? Now write your own poem using alliteration. Your poem, like the example above, doesn’t have to rhyme. |
Reading at Home
If possible, please have your child read every day for a good chunk of time; quality reading time is one of the most crucial components of students' learning! Your child might be reading hard copy books, or from Epic or Raz-Kids. If you need a reminder about how to access Epic or Raz-Kids, you can check out the directions from the Week 2 page here in the Reading at Home section.
If your child is reading below grade level (let me know if you're not sure), and was working on sight words and phonics in class, I've attached some beginning activities to get back to some of that practice at the bottom of this page. I will change and add to those activities each week.
Happy reading!
If your child is reading below grade level (let me know if you're not sure), and was working on sight words and phonics in class, I've attached some beginning activities to get back to some of that practice at the bottom of this page. I will change and add to those activities each week.
Happy reading!
Poetry Books You Can Read on Epic
Virtual Library for Week 10
(With Poetry Books!)
Spelling at Home
Students can practice their spelling words for this week on Spelling City. Their username and password are the same as their Google username and password (such as caitb1234 and red.bike). Students have accessed this website before to find the games for this week, but feel free to comment if you need help finding the games. They should be able to log on, go to Lists & Games, find the list from the group "All This Week" and then select Games.
I've also attached a document when you click here with some offline ways to practice spelling words if that's preferable for you.
I've also attached a document when you click here with some offline ways to practice spelling words if that's preferable for you.
For Students Reading Below Grade Level
Week 10: Soft C & G Sounds and Other Digraphs
This week our focus in reading work will be soft c and g sounds, and the digraphs kn, gn, wr, and mb. You can practice by reading the book here, working through the worksheets (you can download the worksheets here), and playing the games below.
Your child will benefit from lots of practice of their sight words, so please click here to go to the sight word page (it's also linked at the top of this website under "more") and select the group of words that your child was working on. Almost of the children were working on set 2 of the words, but the student reading at level G was working on set 4 of the words. Just message me if you're not sure which set your child was working on, and I can let you know! On the page for each set of sight words, the 25 words to practice are listed there, along with download links for flashcards and a booklet if you feel like printing those off or writing them out. There are links to a fridge magnet game where your child can write out their words, and links to the words on Spelling City where your child can play games with the 25 words from that group. Finally, there's a video for students to practice reading the words quickly (in about 3 seconds or less) and a list of ideas for how to practice the sight words. When your child knows 23-25 of the words quickly and consistently (without sounding out the word), you can move them up to the next level of sight words! I will vary the activities for these students every week on this section of the Language Arts page, so next week we will focus on different skills (but still practice their sight words). Reading on Raz-Kids is also a great way for these readers to practice reading at their just-right level! |
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Games
You can also check out online games from the Language Arts pages from previous weeks to practice vowel sounds!