Word Guess

Practice guessing correct vocabulary words in a sentence!

Words In Context

Fact Fragments

Practice writing structure with this activity!

Fact Fragment Frenzy 

Harriet Tubman

Last week, we watched a musical production on the life of Harriet Tubman.  She worked as a slave until she escaped, and then began helping others escape through the Underground Railroad.  Tell what this was like for her, and how you would feel in her position.  Write at least seven sentences.

Spring Break!

Next week is Spring Break!  Tell about what you plan on doing for your week off.  Please write at least six sentences.

How to...

Show your knowledge of sequence by writing a How to ________ list as we did in class.  Have at least seven steps!

Fractured Fairy Tales

Practice changing a fairy tale at the site below:

Fractured Fairy Tale Practice

Reading

Please tell about your FAVORITE book.  Discuss why it is your favorite, who the author is, what the title is, and any other details you think are important.  Please make sure you don't give away the best parts!  Write at least five sentences.

Construction

Our school is under construction!  We are getting our building renovated to bring it up to speed with the modern world.  What would your dream school look like?  What things would you see if you looked around?  Please keep in mind that it is a SCHOOL, so do not write about improving the school day.  Discuss the building itself.  Write at least six sentences!

5th Grade

We only have a few months left of 5th grade! Well, two months to be exact.  We have learned so much about school, each other, and ourselves.  Share some of your happy memories from this year so far, and some of the things you have learned.  Please share at least eight sentences.

Current Events

Recently, the mystery of the death of Egyptian Pharaoh, nicknamed King Tut, has been researched by experts.  Read the Scholastic article below, and write a summary of at least seven sentences. 

King Tut Article

Literature Circles

"SELL OR BASH" your literature circle book! Write 6 sentences trying to get people to buy or not buy your book. Include your name, book title, and author book please!

Main Idea Practice

Let's practice main idea one last time before our test Friday.  Please go to the website below, and complete the questions for 3 of the stories.  You can choose whichever stories interest you.  Write down your score!

Main Idea Passages

Colonial Life

Yesterday, we talked briefly about what it would be like to be a slave during colonization.  Many slaves worked their whole lifes under terrible circumstances.  We also talked about what it would be like to be a colonist trying to survive through first winters and deciding where to live.  Share your thoughts on these topics using at least 7 sentences.

Pen Pals!

We got our letters today from our pen pals in Mrs. Goodwin's 5th grade class from Leipzig, Germany!  We are so excited!  We can't wait to write back to them and hear what they have to say.  We would like to share with you what our letters from them were about! 

Free Write!

Today, you can write about whatever you want (appropriate for school, of course)! Please be sure you write at least 7 sentences. 

In the News!

Read this news article and respond to it.  When responding, you can:

• Share opinions/thoughts/feelings
•  Ask questions
• Offer suggestions
• Share your experiences

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