Speaking & Writing

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...

Synonyms in Writing

Synonyms in Writing

Sometimes we can improve our writing by using more precise and colorful words. Synonyms help us do that! 1. Choose an old writing task you completed from your Student Workbook (could be this unit or a past unit). 2. Reread your writing and circle 5 words you want to...

Story Telling Puppets

Story Telling Puppets

Objective: To tell a story using the puppets as props. 1. Choose the puppets you will use. One person may try this alone or this may be done as a pair or group. 2. Create a story using the puppets as characters/ props. Each person can add to the story as they take...

Simile Acrostic Poem

Simile Acrostic Poem

1. Write each letter of your first name vertically on the teal lines, like this:  JO N 2. Write a simile next to each letter describing yourself. The simile must contain one word beginning with that letter. Remember, similes contain comparison words like “as” or...

Onomatopoeia Comics

Onomatopoeia Comics

Create an original comic with onomatopoeia words! 1. Cut out the speech bubbles on the next page. This is where you’ll write your onomatopoeia words. 2. Use the following pages to write and draw your comic in the grids. 3. Glue the speech bubbles where you want them...

Metaphor and Simile Walkabout

Metaphor and Simile Walkabout

1. Walk about your house and look for something to describe using a simile or a metaphor. 2. Draw a picture of the object (or person). 3. Write a simile or metaphor underneath on the lines. Circle the thing you are describing. 4. Check off whether your sentence is a...

Looking for Labels in Daily Life

Looking for Labels in Daily Life

Labels are an essential part of daily life. They give information, warnings ingredients, instructions, etc. For this activity, you will use text markings to mark household labels. 1. Print the 8 text marking boxes. 2. The boxes have the sentence stem for you. Add a...

Nursery Rhyme Posters

Nursery Rhyme Posters

Use these Nursery Rhyme Posters to recite to your child...practicing rhythm, thyme, and fluency as you read! You can even have your child echo read (copy you) after each line.Learning Benchmarks: Primary: The child uses play to become familiar with the language and...