Extra Credit

Basically, read or write and receive extra credit! It’s so easy! Extra credit will be accepted at any time during the school year.

Reading

1. Read a book or news article using trustworthy websites like National Geographic, PBS, CommonLit, or Newsela.  Then, show me what you learned. Did the reading come with questions? If so,  answer them.  If the reading did not come with questions, use the organizers linked below. Or do both!

   • Use this organizer before and after any research.

   • Summarize and reflect on your reading using one or more of these organizers or these organizers.

Writing

1. Turn anything you did in the Reading section into a poem, creative writing, or essay! You get even more credit for the same book or article that way!

2. Keep a writing journal! Remember to set the timer for 10 minutes and keep your hand moving! Write about anything! (Write a poem, story, thoughts, ideas, etc.)

3. Google fun story starters and write a descriptive story!

4. Follow this link for interactive games that can be downloaded and emailed to me when completed.

5. Learn more about essay writing from our state's website.

CPALMS 

1. This link will take you to hundreds of ELA student tutorials on the CPALMS website. 

   • "CPALMS is an online toolbox of information, vetted resources, and interactive tools that helps educators effectively implement teaching standards. It is the State of Florida’s official source for standards information and course descriptions." Complete the activities on paper and turn them into me.