ELA

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

The World According to Humphrey Day 6

Reading

Part 1

Today, we are going to read “Make the Switch”, pages 642-644 in the anthology. Pay close attention to the arrows describing the persuasive techniques the author uses to influence the reader in the two posters.


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Part 2

Throughout the year you may have discussed multiple meaning words and using context to choose the appropriate definition for the word. Watch the YouTube video about multiple meaning words, and notice what happens if you use the incorrect meaning.

ELA 4/6 Multiple Meaning Words

After Reading

That's all for today!

Extension Activities


Do 15 minutes of self-selected reading.


Writing

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: event, humor, rapid, music, relief, planet, detail, unite, frozen, figure, siren, polite, hotel, protest, punish, defend, relay, habit, student, moment

Vocabulary words: appreciate, blaring, combination, promptly, introduce, nocturnal, feats, effort, suggest, racket

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." - Dr. Seuss