Reading / Language Arts
Couplets Notes:
Couplets Notes:
A couplet is a 2 sentence poem that rhymes at the END of each sentence.
A couplet is a 2 sentence poem that rhymes at the END of each sentence.
The sentences should be about the same topic or idea.
The sentences should be about the same topic or idea.
Each sentence should have the same rhythm ( number of beats).
Each sentence should have the same rhythm ( number of beats).
For example:
For example:
Yesterday we went to the park. ( this has 8 beats)
Yesterday we went to the park. ( this has 8 beats)
We had fun and stayed until dark. ( this also has 8 beats)
We had fun and stayed until dark. ( this also has 8 beats)
**** Both sentences are about going to the park. Both rhyme at the END.
**** Both sentences are about going to the park. Both rhyme at the END.
This is Not a couplet:
This is Not a couplet:
We ran across the street.( 6 beats). They rhyme at the end but
We ran across the street.( 6 beats). They rhyme at the end but
I want a treat. (4 beats) the beats do not match
I want a treat. (4 beats) the beats do not match
and they are not about the same idea.
and they are not about the same idea.
We can fix them to make the ideas a couplet.
We can fix them to make the ideas a couplet.
We ran across the street. ( Now they both have 6 beats and
We ran across the street. ( Now they both have 6 beats and
And got a yummy treat. the ideas go together.)
And got a yummy treat. the ideas go together.)
This is NOT a couplet:
This is NOT a couplet:
The frog jumped on a log. The words rhyme but it is only one sentence.
The frog jumped on a log. The words rhyme but it is only one sentence.
A couplet has 2 separate sentences and
A couplet has 2 separate sentences and
they rhyme at the end.
they rhyme at the end.
We can make the idea into a couplet:
We can make the idea into a couplet:
In the woods I saw a frog. (7 beats)
In the woods I saw a frog. (7 beats)
He was sitting on a log. (7 beats)
He was sitting on a log. (7 beats)
**** Sometimes you need to move the words around to make the couplet work.
**** Sometimes you need to move the words around to make the couplet work.
Read The Wump World for Earth Day!
Read The Wump World for Earth Day!
Letter Writing Notes
Letter Writing Notes
There are 5 parts to a letter.
There are 5 parts to a letter.
date (April 4, 2020)
greeting (Dear Aunt Peg,)
body or message (sentences- Indent the first line.)
closing( Your friend, )
signature (Tim) - the person writing the letter
Three things to include in a thank you letter:
Three things to include in a thank you letter:
1. Say thank you.
2. Mention the gift.
3. Tell how you use it.
*** Every part of a letter should be on a separate line.
*** Every part of a letter should be on a separate line.
The closing and the signature should NOT be on the same line.
Closing -says goodbye
The closing and the signature should be written directly underneath the date
on the right side of the paper.
Invitation - invites you to something. It is not a thank you letter or a friendly letter.
Wonders Reading Program Information
Wonders Reading Program Information
Your child has been given a new username and password for our reading series! This will enable them to read their stories at home!
Your child has been given a new username and password for our reading series! This will enable them to read their stories at home!
Here are the steps to get started!
Here are the steps to get started!
1. Go to the following website: https://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/pictorialLoginSchool.do?code=v9u6
1. Go to the following website: https://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/pictorialLoginSchool.do?code=v9u6
2. This will bring you our school's page with teacher names... look for Mrs. Campbell's Class (we have a pinwheel)
2. This will bring you our school's page with teacher names... look for Mrs. Campbell's Class (we have a pinwheel)
3. Next you will be taken to our class --> look for your name and click on it!
3. Next you will be taken to our class --> look for your name and click on it!
(your name will be next to an animal picture that matches your log in card)
(your name will be next to an animal picture that matches your log in card)
4. Click on your name and animal
4. Click on your name and animal
5. Next you will have to type in your 3 digit password (Number - Fruit - Shape) and select Log In at the bottom of the screen
5. Next you will have to type in your 3 digit password (Number - Fruit - Shape) and select Log In at the bottom of the screen
6. You will then be taken to our Reading Program! Click on the picture that looks like our book.
6. You will then be taken to our Reading Program! Click on the picture that looks like our book.
7. Then all of our options will open up and you will have 5 options:
7. Then all of our options will open up and you will have 5 options:
*To Do (Assignments) - teachers will notify you if there is an online assignment
*To Do (Assignments) - teachers will notify you if there is an online assignment
*Words to Know (Vocabulary Practice)
*Words to Know (Vocabulary Practice)
*Write (Writing Practice)
*Write (Writing Practice)
*Games (Reinforcement Activities)
*Games (Reinforcement Activities)
*Read (Read Our Stories)
*Read (Read Our Stories)
8. Enjoy reading at home and practicing the skills! This is a great resource for extra studying and practice!!
8. Enjoy reading at home and practicing the skills! This is a great resource for extra studying and practice!!