5/15- 5/22
Fluency Practice
I will learn how to practice reading aloud, to develop reading fluency.
***for those who are celebrating Ramadan, you can skip this activity by emailing me instead.
FlipGrid Directions:
- Watch the two videos.
Pick a poem to perform, and either come up with your own beat/rhythm or use a beat/rhythm from another song.
Practice, Practice, Practice
When you are done, record yourself on our Flipgrid and send me a video. The video doesn't haven't to show you. I just need to hear your reading.
https://flipgrid.com/kiefer3607
Optional Poem Resources:
https://www.harpercollins.com/childrens/shel-silverstein-poems/
https://www.weareteachers.com/24-must-share-poems-for-middle-school-and-high-school/
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/141837/drum-dream-girl
Journaling
Pick 1-2 Journal Prompts to write about this week.
I will learn that writing, requires stamina and by writing a little every day I can build my writing stamina.
Stamina- is the amount of time you can do a specific task without taking a break or losing focus.
Directions:
Pick 1-2 journal prompts to write about this week.
If you would like me to grade work please email it to: skiefer1@g.rentonschools.us or submit through our google classroom.
Prompts
(These all came from your responses to last week's assignment)
How did your lifestyle change from before the outbreak and after?
What is something you wish your teachers knew?
Were you able to keep participating in any physical activities?
How was it completing school work?
How did you adjust to being quarantined?
How did you stay in contact with friends?
What regrets do you have?
What was it like having school, but not being in the school building?
Optional (you choose what you want to write about)
Writing a Counterargument and Rebuttal
What will I learn : How to write a counterargument for my argumentative school rules/policies essay.
Directions:
Watch the attached video
Then answer the questions from the Google Form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf36h9hIu_jZJmv3TqC6FNG63VNOZQ_GnUxmlZzI8mgJsucJA/viewform?usp=sf_link