Writing
Here is a link to the Merriam Webster Dictionary. There are interesting words of the day! You can look up definitions for words as well as use an online Thesaurus.
www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day
Here are two websites to look up the meaning of vocabulary. Pay attention to the Latin and Greek roots!
www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/
www.etymonline.com/
www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day
Here are two websites to look up the meaning of vocabulary. Pay attention to the Latin and Greek roots!
www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/
www.etymonline.com/
Working with your child at home: Please encourage your child to write every day. Practice really makes all the difference in building confidence and developing the skills necessary to be a fluent writer. Even simple things like writing lists will be a step in the right direction. But why stop there? Writing is a chance to explore and expand the imagination. Check out the following link for tons of fun writing prompts that your child can use for daily practice: www.journalbuddies.com/teacher-parent-resources/48-thought-provoking-elementary-writing-prompts/ It is also helpful to read with your child at home on a daily basis. During this time you can point out sentences, words, and descriptions that are really impressive and encourage your child to try some of these things in their writing. Reading and writing on a regular basis will help your child develop their voice and allow them to express themselves fluently in their work. Write, write, write! |
Word ChoiceWe are learning how to communicate our ideas through our writing. Word choice matters! We are learning that our writing is more interesting and fun if we triple scoop words and use descriptive sensory language.
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Punctuation and CapitalizationIn order to communicate all of our great ideas we need to punctuate and capitalize our sentences properly. We are working on these fundamental skills at school everyday.
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OrganizationIn class we are viewing other peoples writing in order to enhance our learning and consider new ways to write, organize and express our thoughts.
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