ELA Learning Outlineo Welcome to Week 5 of learning virtually! We know there

have been challenges, there’s been links that don’t work and other frustrations, but THANK YOU for sticking with it. We are proud of you!

o PARENTS: Don’t forget YOU MUST text/email a photo of the READING LOG, as we are starting to keep track of pass/fail grades this week. Everything else I can see online! I have also updated the links on my webpage!

Reading Concept of the Week: Argumentative Text

Language: Single and compound sentences

*Both concepts have been previously taught and should be a review*

Optional Activities:

Current Events, Spelling, Cursive Practice, Weekly Writing Prompt

Monday *Remember- You can follow the daily guidelines and do as little or as much as your

student has time for. Please do not feel like you have to do every single item!

Reading: Argumentative Text

- Log on to Story Works Jr. (https://storyworks jr.scholastic.com/) using the classroom password: learningkite2020

- Search for the story “Should you Invite Everyone to your Birthday Party?” - After clicking on the story, scroll down to where it says “Presentation View” on the le ft side of the screen and click on “read the story.”

- After reading the story, complete the print out “What Do You Think?”

Starbucks Mode: Complete 30 minutes of reading and then fill out reading log for the day.

Language: Simple and Compound Sentences

- Log in to Flocabulary using the account information you created last week and the class code: 5Z4ZT9

- Click on assignments at the top – then click on Simple and Compound Sentences

- Complete the “Video” portion of the assignment and watch. Then, complete the Vocabulary game

OPTIONAL:

- Copy down new spelling words – on teacher webpage

- Complete cursive practice page – on teacher webpage

- Weekly writing prompt – on teacher webpage

Tuesday Reading: Argumentative Text

Nearpod: Go to join.nearpod.com on a computer or use the Nearpod app and complete lesson over “Should You Invite Everyone to Your Birthday Party?”

- Enter code: - Please use first and last name

Starbucks Mode: Complete 30 minutes of reading and then fill out reading log for the day.

Language: Simple and Compound Sentences

- Log in to Flocabulary using the account information you created last week and the class code: 5Z4ZT9

- Click on assignments at the top – then click on Simple & Compound Sentences

- Complete the “Video” portion of the assignment and watch. Then, complete the Read & Respond assignment.

OPTIONAL:

- Complete spelling activity from spelling menu

- Complete cursive practice page – on teacher webpage

- Weekly writing prompt – on teacher webpage

Wednesday Reading: Argumentative Text

- Log on to Story Works Jr. (https://storyworks jr.scholastic.com/) using the classroom password: learningkite2020

- Search for the story “Is Tik Tok Good for Kids?”

- After clicking on the story, scroll down to where it says “Presentation View” on the le ft side of the screen and click on “read the story.”

- After reading the story, complete the print out “What Do You Think?”

Starbucks Mode: Complete 30 minutes of reading and then fill out reading log for the day.

Language- Simple and Compound Sentences - Log in to Flocabulary using the account information you created last week and the class code: 5Z4ZT9

- Click on assignments at the top – then click on Simple & Compound Sentences

- Complete the “Video” portion of the assignment and watch. Then, complete the quiz

OPTIONAL:

- Complete spelling activity from spelling menu

- Complete cursive practice page – on teacher webpage

- Weekly writing prompt – on teacher webpage

Thursday Reading: - Nearpod: Go to join.nearpod.com on a computer or use the Nearpod app and complete lesson over “Is Tik Tok Good for Kids?”

- Enter code: - Please use first and last name

Starbucks Mode: Complete 30 minutes of reading and then fill out reading log for the day.

Language: Simple and Compound Sentences - Complete Kahoot assignment for practice - Go to kahoot.it - Enter this code:

- Please use your first and last name. OPTIONAL:

- Complete spelling activity from spelling menu

- Complete cursive practice page – on teacher webpage

- Weekly writing prompt – on teacher webpage

Friday *these activities are required*

Reading:

- Complete the Argumentative Text Quizizz assignment to receive Distance Learning credit.

- Please ONLY use your first and last name.

- Go to Joinmyquiz.com and enter code:

Starbucks Mode: Complete 30 minutes of reading and then fill out reading log for the day.

Language-

- Complete the Simple and Compound Sentence Quizziz assignment to receive Distance Learning Credit

- Please ONLY use your first and last name.

- Go to Joinmyquiz.com and enter code:

OPTIONAL:

- Complete spelling activity from spelling menu

- Complete cursive practice page – on teacher webpage

- Weekly writing prompt – on teacher webpage

***REMEMBER TO TEXT OR EMAIL A PICTURE OF THE READING LOG***

Spellingo Students will copy down their spelling

words from the teacher list.

o They can practice writing down their words in various formats. For example, write them in marker, use them in a story, write them backwards, clap them out, practice quiz, etc.

o Parents or siblings can give a spelling test when they have time.

Spelling ListThis week’s spelling words:

1. silly 2. sillier 3. happy 4. happiest 5. apply 6. applied 7. try 8. tried 9. reply 10. replied 11. reach 12. natural 13. you’re 14. your 15. government

Starbucks ModeoFind a chapter book to read. oGet a yummy snack and a

refreshing drink. oFind a comfortable spot that you

won’t want to leave. oQuietly enjoy your snack, drink,

and book on your own for at least 30 minutes!

Reading Logo Students should complete the required

reading log each week.

o Reading logs should be written in complete sentences.

o Parents, please send a picture of the completed reading log back to the teacher!

Reading Logo Parents: You can print this or have your student follow this as a

guide and write it down on paper. Please take a picture of this completed at the end of each week and email it to your teacher! :)Day Book Title Daily Response

Monday Make a connection between your book and another book you’ve read, an experience you've had, or something that’s happened in the world.

Tuesday Explain the character traits of the main character.

Wednesday What do you predict will happen next?

Thursday What is the theme of your book? If non-fiction, what are you learning??

Friday What is your favorite part of the story so far, and why?

Cursive Practiceo Give students 20 minutes to practice writing in cursive. o A cursive practice packet is attached to the email. o Students can free write in cursive on notebook paper, whiteboards, chalkboards, etc...

Current Eventso Students will use a news article from

the week to fill out the current events sheet.

o Please use complete sentences and correct grammar.

o NewsELA, Time for Kids, and Scholastic News are great places for kid friendly articles. However, the article can be from anywhere.