Speaking & Writing

Making Connections Graphic Organizer

Making Connections Graphic Organizer

Good reader can take a narrative text and find ways to relate it to their lfie. Using this graphic organizer, draw or write to make connections between yourslef or the world and the text. Learning Benchmarks: Primary: The child effectively utilizes text comprehension...

Sequence Scramble

Sequence Scramble

Write a story piece-by piece by writing 2 sentences in each rectangular frame. Then, cut out along the dotted lines and scramble your story up. Have parent, sibling, or friend un-scramble your story and try to sequence it in order. Flip places and have someone write a...

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....

Imagery Walk

Imagery Walk

Using this Imagery Chart, take an Imagery Walk around the house, the backyard, or the neighborhood and write down what your experience with your five senses. Learning Benchmarks: Primary: The child clearly describes their own experiences, observations, and thoughts...

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,...

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...

Tweet a Summary

Tweet a Summary

1. After reading the selected text, write a summary that is 280 characters or less (a letter, symbol, and even a space counts as a letter!). 2. If you’re having a hard time staying under the character limit, remember that summaries include only the most important...

Handcraft Felt Story Templates

Handcraft Felt Story Templates

Objective: To use a handcraft as a prop for storytelling. 1. Trace the template onto the felt. 2. Cut the felt pieces (2 per shape) - a front and back. 3. Use sewing pins to keep the pieces together. 4. Using the embroidery thread and needle, show child how to make a...