Writing
Friday, May 15
After a successful night of trivia...I've decided we will not have a writing assignment for today. Hope to see all of you at our special events next week!!!
Thursday, May 14
Opinion Writing:
Choose your favorite picture book from when you were young. Write a review of the book. Tell the readers why they should or why they should not read the book.
Use your google doc to complete the prompt in 1 or more paragraphs.
Wednesday, May 13
Fun Prompt:
You are a mad scientist and have invented a new vegetable. What is it called? What does it look like? What does it taste like? Is is safe to eat?
This is a fun prompt. You do not need to turn this assignment in.
Tuesday, May 12
Poetry Prompt:
Write an acrostic alliteration poem for the word QUARANTINE. Be sure to use a noun AND verb for each letter.
Upload a picture of your poem to Dojo.
Monday, May 11
Informational Prompt:
Compare and Contrast- Look around...compare 2 things in your room or outside. Use descriptive details, but don't tell what the object is!
Use your google doc to complete this prompt.
Friday, May 8
A couple of you had problems with the link yesterday and I know others that did not follow the directions of 2 or more paragraphs that I need in order to score your writing. The link has been fixed, and you have another shot to follow the directions.
Teacher Appreciation is in May. What makes a good teacher? Present your reasons and support with examples from REAL teachers that you know.
Wednesday, May 6
Narrative Prompt:
A giant box is delivered with your name on it! What inside the box, and what happens when you opened it?
Use your google doc to complete the prompt. You should have a minimum of 2 paragraphs.
Friday, May 1
We are taking a break! Use today to catch up on any assignments from the week, or work on an assignment from a special class. If you are done with everything, or don't want to take a break...you can always go onto MobyMax and work on lessons. Happy FriYAY!
Thursday, April 30
Opinion Prompt:
If I had a million dollars...if I had a million dollars. Imagine someone gave you $1,000,000. List 10 different ways you could use the money to help people in need.
This assignment does not have to be turned in at this time.
Wednesday, April 29
Narrative Prompt:
Tell about a time you felt proud of yourself. Be sure to include descriptive language that reveals your thoughts and feelings.
Use your google doc to complete the prompt. You should have 2-3 paragraphs for this assignment.
Tuesday, April 28
Informational Prompt:
National Arbor Day is in April. Research 5 facts about Arbor Day. Then, write a good paragraph using the facts that you have found.
Use your google doc to complete the prompt.
Thursday, April 23
Informational Prompt:
Pretend that you have met someone famous! Research a little more about this person. Write a realistic dialogue of your conversation.
Use a google doc to complete the prompt. You dialogue should include at least 10 comments back and forth.
Wednesday, April 22
Opinion Prompt:
Today is Earth Day. What are three things that you can do to help protect our planet?
Use your new google folder to submit your response.
MOnday, April 20
Poetry Prompt:
Spring tickles the FIVE SENSES in SPRING.
Use our google doc to complete the prompt. You should have 3 sentences for each sentence stem.
Friday, April 17
Functional and Fun Prompt:
Make a list of 10 items you would need to take on a camping trip in the woods.
This assignment does NOT need to be turn in today.
Thursday, April 16
Narrative Prompt:
Write a spring story from a caterpillar's point of view (soon to be a butterfly). Tell your story in FIRST PERSON.
Use your google doc to write 3 paragraphs for this assignment.
Wednesday, April 15
Poetry Prompt:
Write an acrostic ALLITERATION poem for Spring. Use at least two words for each letter.
You do not need to turn this assignment in at this time.
Tuesday, April 14
Narrative Prompt:
Spring Break Recap! Write the highlights from your spring break or Easter Day.
Use your google doc to complete the prompt. You should have a minimum of 2 paragraphs.
Tuesday, April 7
Opinion Prompt:
Are computers a good thing? State a position and support your position with facts.
Use your google doc to complete the prompt. You should have a minimum of 3 paragraphs.
Monday, April 6
Informational Prompt:
Find a photo online of a real historical event or place. Write an Instagram caption for the photo, and include details that explain the photo. You can use the template below by downloading it...or create a new google doc. Either way, you must share your assignment with me at jbruce@ldsd.org.
fRIDAY, aPRIL 3
Narrative Prompt:
Imagine you have been selected as the pilot for the next NASA space flight. What planet or space destination are you planning to go to. Use details to tell why you would go there
Use your google doc to complete the prompt. You should have a minimum of 3 paragraphs
tHURSDAY, aPRIL 2
Poetry Prompt:
Find a spring poem online. Draw a picture of your visualization after reading the poem.
Use your google doc to tell me the name of the poem you read. I DO NOT need you to submit your picture today.
Wednesday, April 1
Opinion Prompt:
If you had the power to eliminate one thing from the world, what would you choose to get rid of? Why?
Use your google doc to complete the prompt. I am looking for 1 paragraph with 5 or more sentences.
Tuesday, March 31
Functional & Fun:
Get ready for April Fools! Make a small joke book. Create 5 jokes that can make a classmate laugh!
Use your google doc to complete this prompt.
Monday, March 30
Informational Prompt:
Spring is a time of new beginnings. Teach someone something new! Choose an activity or sport you are familiar with and explain the steps.
Use your google doc to complete the prompt. You should have a minimum of 3 paragraphs.