Literacy: Homework and Objectives September 16-20, 2019

GRAMMAR

  • Identify compound predicate in sentences.
  • Recognize the connecting word and or or that joins parts of a compound predicate
  • Identify compound sentences
  • Identify the simple sentences and the connecting word that make up a compound sentence
  • Identify and, or, and but as conjunctions
  • Choose the appropriate conjunction

For additional help with compound predicates, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lrLDGQ40bg

Compound Sentences: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DGKY3eM9PY

READING

  • To set a purpose for listening for listening
  • To evaluate the content of oral communication
  • To develop deeper meaning to vocabulary words
  • To identify realistic fiction and describe its major characteristics
  • Demonstrate comprehension of passage through critical thinking quiz.
  • Read and understand a personal narrative
  • Connect ideas across texts
  • NOTE: Spelling words were assigned and sent home today to study for spelling test on Friday.

WRITING

  • Students will be able to complete a pre assessment showing their ability to write an informative piece of writing.
  • Students will be able to have a basic understanding of informative writing and why we do it.
  • Students will be able to reassess their original piece of writing.
  • Students will be able to start thinking of a topic to learn about and study.

LITERACY HOMEWORK

Monday:

  • Workbook Plus: page 11
  • Read for at least 30 minutes and update Padlet, describing the setting of what you’ve read

Tuesday:

  • Workbook Plus: page 15
  • Read for at least 30 minutes and update Padlet – free write.

Wednesday

  • Workbook Plus: page 17
  • Read for at least 30 minutes and update Padlet – Name your favourite characters and tell why they are your favourite.