ELA
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
I Can Do That! Esther Morris Gets Women the Vote Day 7
Today is Earth Day! Watch these two short videos to learn more about this holiday.
Reading
Today, you are going to read and analyze another piece of informational text.
Read “ The Role of the Constitution,” pages 670-674 in your anthology. Focus on the responsibilities of the three branches of the federal government on pg. 673.
After Reading
The “Role of the Constitution” describes the three branches of government. Watch this video to learn more about each branch.
Grammar and Writing
Now, complete some review activities on proverbs and adages.
You may remember learning about sayings called proverbs or adages earlier in the year. Watch the video as a review of these types of literary devices.
15 minutes of self-selected reading.
Choose 1-2 activities from the choice boards. Click on the button to the right to access the choice boards.
This week's Spelling and Vocabulary
Spelling words: dentist, final, finish, narrow, shelter, ahead, corner, hollow, divide, famous, recent, silver, capture, cabin, dinner, minus, minute, value, reward, broken
Vocabulary words: politics, intelligent, disorderly, approve, polls, legislature, amendment, candidates, informed, denied
That's all for today!
"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." - Dr. Seuss