You can study your vocabulary and spelling words by making your OWN puzzle. Go here: http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com
What we do in 5th grade!
Units of Study in Opinion, Information, and Narrative Writing We use the Lucy Calkins writing program, which provides students K-8 with a common approach to writing, as well as a common language for us as writers. We typically start with a mini-lesson on a writing skill or craft, then work on our own writing, and take time to share at the end of the period. Students spend time learning to conference, collaborate, edit their own writing, provide feedback to other writers, and write multiple drafts. Writing Workshop: Structure
Writing Workshop Vocabulary Genre-kinds of writing the author is working on i.e. how to, ABC book, biography, etc... Narrative-to tell a story Informational-to explain something Argument-to convince another about an idea or opinion Voice-author’s point of view, mood and tone coming out through writing Brainstorm-to think of or write down every idea around a topic Draft-the first copies of a piece of writing Revise-”fancy up” writing by adding details or something new, changing parts that do not make sense, and to try something new Edit-”fix up” writing by rereading to find errors, checking for correct use of capitals and punctuation, and checking for correct spelling of developmentally appropriate words Publish-the final copy of a written piece EARLY FINISHERS: Practice your grammar, vocabulary, and spelling skills on these Mrs. Kuhlthau approved sites! Games: Key Hunters! Idioms: click here Word Scrambles: click here |
Writing Workshop: Info for Parents!
WE HAVE A CLASS BLOG NOW! Today we'll learn how to use it. You and your parents can view the blog at https://akuhlthau.edublogs.org. How to Help Your Child at Home
Looking to publish? Here are some sites that publish student work:
*http://www.launchpadmag.com/ |