It may be a challenge for students to access a wide variety of books. Students may borrow e-books and audiobooks from local public libraries. The resources below require a library card, which is free for all residents.
Additionally, the following apps can be added to your OPUSD chromebook. These apps can be used to borrow e-books and audiobooks from the LA and VC library systems.
Hoopla (LA and VC Library)
Libby (LA Library)
cloudLibrary (VC Library)
How to BookTube!
Language Arts Tips
Book Talk Info: How to Give a Book Talk
Book Talk Tips: Book Talk Tips
How to Give a Video Book Review: Video Book Review
Grade Sheet: Book Talk Grade Sheet
Figurative Language: What is Figurative Language
Parts of Speech: Parts of Speech
Membean: Complete a minimum of Membean 30 minutes a week at home. You must do the full 30 minutes each week to receive credit. Your goal is to maintain at least 70% accuracy to earn full credit. 70% and above is 10 points, 60% is 6 points, 50% is 5 points, etc... If computer/internet access is an issue, please let me know well before this is due. See the videos below for a closer look:
Google Image Search
Filter the results to only show images that are licensed for re-use. Just be sure to open up the Tools after you search, and check one of the options under “Usage rights” that will remove all of the photos that have not been labeled for some kind of reuse. (See picture)
Checking “Labeled for reuse with modification” should give you images that have the least amount of restrictions.
HOW TO GIVE PROPER ATTRIBUTION
If you use an image that requires attribution, simply add a line of text underneath the image with the following pieces of information.
T = the title of the image A = the author (or artist). S = the source (or where it is located online). L = the license for the image
Read the prompt/question once to get the idea, then again to break down the prompt into what it asks of you.
Think about your answer before you start to write.
Take notes in bullet points, words, or phrases to plan your response if allowed to do so.
If allowed, use the text or notes by referring back to them to develop your answer.
If you coded/annotated the text (or used sticky notes), refer back to where you marked the section you are now responding to.
Restate the question in the first sentence of your answer.
Example: What was the impact of the Silk Roads?
The impact of the Silk Roads was …
b. NEVER begin an answer with a pronoun (they, he, she, it …), the word “because”, or the phrase, “The reason is because …”
6. Write using complete sentences. Subject + Verb(s) + expression of complete thought
Every sentence should make sense, so read through your answer carefully to make sure you don’t have missing words or jumbled thoughts.
Incomplete sentences = partial credit
Nonsense or unclear answers = no credit
If your teacher cannot read your writing or your typing has not been spell and grammar checked properly, they cannot grade it.
7. Answer all parts of each question
a. Missing parts = missing points
b. Check off each part of the prompt as you answer it
8. Include detail in your answer. Be specific!
Include facts and additional info related to the question to explain completely
Include specific language in your answer.
Ex. When you use a vocabulary term, also explain the word’s meaning in the context of the answer.
NEVER use the words “stuff” or “things”.
9. Reread your response to make sure you have included everything above.