In this unit students will define, identify, and explain 5 types of text structure. Students will explain how text and graphic features enhance a text. They will determine the type of figurative language used in a text. Students will summarize a given text.
In this unit students will define, identify, and explain 5 types of text structure. Students will explain how text and graphic features enhance a text. They will determine the type of figurative language used in a text. Students will summarize a given text.
Students will participate in Book Club by choosing groups of 3-5 students and a book at their reading level according to their interest, or the subject currently being studied. They will decide together how to split the book into three or more sections to finish in four weeks or less. They will prepare and write out a discussion role for each meeting (Word Wizard, Connector, Summarizer, Questioner, or Passage Person). This plan is written for either in class, blended, or remote learning.
Learn about Greek gods, heroes, and creatures through digital storytelling produced by students who have learned research techniques.
The attached lesson is designed for Grade 5 English Language Arts students. Students will be able to define a homophone, give examples, and use homophones correctly according to their definition. Students will practice differntiating between two homophones and using the correct one in a sentence. This lesson addresses the following NDE Standard: NE LA 5.1.5.b, NE LA 5.1.5.c, NE LA 5.1.5.d, and NE LA 5.1.5.e.It is expected that this lesson will take students 90 minutes to complete.