Sowers ELA Assignments for Tues. 4/14-Fri. 4/17
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Sowers ELA Assignments for Tues. 4/14-Fri. 4/17
Directions: choose 3 activities to complete - hand in by Fri. 4/17 1 phonics/word work, 1 reading, & 1 writing
Phonics/Word Work Short vs. Long Vowels
Reading at least 10 minutes
Writing at least 10 minutes
Google Worksheet: Long vs. Short Vowels https://forms.gle/aQPEqWpsJyt2RgpH7 OR Paper Worksheet Long vs. Short Vowels: Write answers on paper
● Reread “Tale of a Tail” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbzPp0IC1Go ● Google Worksheet:
https://forms.gle/EehKvz5UYSRgReH47
“How to” writing prompt
● Reread “How Bat Got Its Wings”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfInfaZTqwg ● Google Worksheet:
https://forms.gle/iNaTG6kXtGzz139j8
Research an animal writing prompt
Picture Sort: cut out pictures from a magazine or newspaper & sort into 2 groups: long vowel & short vowel
Read a fiction book & write: 3 main events that happened in the story (beginning, middle, & end)
How do animals help each other & work together? Writing prompt
Paper Worksheet: Print page & color by vowel sound
RAZ-Kids (online) OR Read Theory (online)
May write on paper or type into Google Doc or Word Doc
Teach Your Monster to Read (online)
Read a non-fiction book & write: the topic (main idea) & 3 facts you learned
Completing & Handing in Assignments
● Ways to Complete Activities: ○ Print & complete ○ Look at the page/worksheet on your device (phone, tablet/iPad,
computer/laptop). Write the answers on paper. ○ Type in a Google Doc or Microsoft Word Document
● Ways to Hand in Activities: [email protected] or upload to Dojo Portfolio
○ Scan it, take a picture, or take a video
● I can check student activities online through my teacher account for: ○ Teach Your Monster to Read ○ RAZ-Kids ○ Read Theory ○ Class Dojo Portfolio
OPTIONAL Phonics Links: Long vs. Short Vowels
● https://jr.brainpop.com/readingandwriting/phonics/shortvowels/ ● https://jr.brainpop.com/readingandwriting/phonics/longa/ ● https://jr.brainpop.com/readingandwriting/phonics/silente/ ● https://jr.brainpop.com/readingandwriting/phonics/longe/ ● https://jr.brainpop.com/readingandwriting/phonics/longo/ ● Vowel Sound Hound Dogs (short)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDVV9jp-z1k&pbjreload=10&scrlybrkr=d8af676f ● Vowel Family (short) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arQxkdRYyE4 ● Vowel Bat (short) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2hXa8dbK3o ● Short Vowels Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnVhx3vk1Jg ● Another Short Vowels Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN4AIeaqHDU&pbjreload=10&scrlybrkr=3f508461
● Silent E (long) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxVWScxsOsc ● When 2 Vowels go Walking list
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=when+two+vowels+go+walking ● Long vs Short Vowels list
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=long+vs+short+vowels
OPTIONAL Reading Comprehension Links
● https://jr.brainpop.com/readingandwriting/comprehension/ ● https://jr.brainpop.com/readingandwriting/readingskills/readingnonfiction/ ● https://jr.brainpop.com/readingandwriting/storyelements/
OPTIONAL Informational Writing Links
● Series of videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN4d76QP_MA&list=PLTCzXKdxBpDDcTXBNyvPmR1r_nOg-26sX
● Mini-lesson #1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRWL6_Grz3Y ● Mini-lesson #2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5IPrxafggQ ● Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea1FGtHlZbk
Informational Writing Prompts
● How to: at least 5 sentences ○ brush your teeth ○ make a sandwich or popcorn ○ play a certain game or sport ○ wash your hands ○ grow a plant ○ bake a cake or cookies ○ build a tower with Legos or blocks ○ catch a bug ○ swim ○ ride a bike ○ make an ice cream sundae ○ take out the trash or wash dishes ○ be a good friend / be a bucket filler
● Research an animal & write about it: at least 5 sentences ○ where it lives (habitat) ○ what it eats ○ what it looks like ○ any other interesting facts
● How do animals work together & help each other? ○ Use “Busy as a Bee,” “Animal Teams,” or “Team of
Fish” + my examples in my lessons
Long vs. Short Vowels Worksheet Directions: Say the name of each picture. Write on paper whether you hear a long vowel or short vowel sound for each picture.