ELA
In ELA, we are working on the theme of integrity and honesty. We are reading "Scouts Honor" by Avi. Direct instruction of literary analysis methods-- character development, language usage, connections will be taught/discussed.
Guided reading, vocabulary, and discussion as class/groups including plot diagram and elements are also being taught.
The students are being taught the writing process. For example, collaborative/guided writing using literary analysis (for example, how character change demonstrates theme) is discussed. They will be writing a mini essay pertaining to our story and discussions.
The next book is the "Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis.
On a daily basis, the students work on grammar. Below are games to help the students remember the correct usage of grammar:
Practice subject-verb agreement with Giraffe Karts. This free game allows students from anywhere in the world to compete against one another while practicing grammar.
http://www.wordgametime.com/games/giraff-karts-subject-verb-agreement
http://www.wordgametime.com/games/parts-of-speech-invasion
Feed the viper by choosing the verb that fits with the given word. For example, choose “were” if given the word “kids.” Verb Viper encourages students to choose correct verb tenses (present, past, past participle), recognize correct verb forms (ran instead of runned), and recognize subject/verb agreement (I am, he is).
http://www.wordgametime.com/games/verb-viper
http://www.wordgametime.com/games/letter-blocks
Letter Blocks is a free game for kids that involves forming words by clicking on letters to destroy the falling blocks. You must choose letters that are within the highlighted square. The longer the word you create, the higher your score.
Feed your elephant by reading the word in the middle of the screen and clicking on the correct synonym. This game helps students learn to recognize synonyms and other related words. How many synonyms can you collect?
http://www.wordgametime.com/games/extraordinary-elephants-synonyms-game
Quizlet
www.quizlet.com
Prefix- Suffix-Root Word Games
http://www.vocabulary.co.il/suffixes/middle-school/ms-suffixmeaning-match/ https://www.quia.com/rr/37717.html
http://www.vocabulary.co.il/root-words/middle-school/dividing-the-root-words
https://sites.google.com/a/newton.k12.ma.us/synergy/home/prefix-suffix-and-roots-games
https://www.funbrain.com/games/rooting-out-words