Comprehensive

Folktale Checklist

Folktale Checklist

Determine if a story or text is a folktale by using this Folktale Checklist. Learning Benchmarks: Comprehensive: The child becomes acquainted with types of folk tales and fables relevant to them and their descendants in modern-day culture. *Note: WonderHere Learning...

Story Mountain Poster

Story Mountain Poster

Read the definitions below of the terms that are used. After reading Shin-chi’s Canoe by Nicola I. Campbell, complete the graphic organizer poster. Definitions: Exposition- the beginning of the story where the characters and setting are first introduced Rising action-...

My Pocket Dictionary

My Pocket Dictionary

Personal dictionaries are a way for your child to become a collector of words. Under every letter of the alphabet there is space to write. The child can write words they already know – like his name, Daddy, Mom, etc. They can also write words as they hear them....

Look at a Character

Look at a Character

Folktales oftentimes have characters with strong traits. After reading a folktale of your choice, complete the character profile. Draw a picture of the character in the middle, and use adjectives to describe how they look and act on either side. Practice this two...

Understanding Poetry Using Pictures

Understanding Poetry Using Pictures

Step 1: Select one poem from The Earth under Sky Bear’s Feet: Native American Poems of the Land by Joseph Bruchac. The poem should be at least 6 lines and have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Step 2: Read the poem aloud and think of images that come to mind as you...

Signal Word Sentences

Signal Word Sentences

First, choose one signal word card. Thinking of that word, choose two picture cards that can be used. Create a sentence for the collection of cards, orally to a partner or written. Learning Benchmarks: Post-Primary: The child learns to identify clauses, main clauses,...

Greek and Latin Match Up

Greek and Latin Match Up

Match the cards together with the correct word part, meaning, and word example. Write your answers on the recording sheet. Learning Benchmarks: Post-Primary: The child practices explaining, comparing, and reflecting on the meanings and hierarchies of words....

Folktale Checklist and Response Project

Folktale Checklist and Response Project

Step 1: Read or reread your weekly text, The Mud Pony, which is a traditional Skidi Pawnee folktale and complete the Folktale Checklist. Step 2: Complete the Read and Respond task cards. Step 3: • Present your pieces in a presentation. • You can display them on...

Text Evidence Detectives

Text Evidence Detectives

1. Read the passage three times. Each time you read, color one of the hearts. 2. Lightly color the crayons to match the color listed. Crayons or colored pencils will work best. 3. Read each question and answer inside the corresponding crayon. 4. Underline where you...