Literacy 8

Monday

Listen to the reading of the story "I Wanna New Room"

Answer the following questions:

Alex tries to convince his father he needs a new room. What are some of the reasons he gives his father?

How do you think Alex feels at the end of the book?

How do you think Alex's father feels at the end of the book?

Write the answers on paper, and take a photo to share with your teacher

Tuesday

Write a persuasive letter.

In the story "I Wanna New Room", Alex tries to persuade his father to let him have his own room.

Write a short letter to your parents persuading them to let you have something you want (for example, your own room, a pet, a bike, or an computer).

Try to give three reasons why you should be allowed to have the item you want.

Write the letter on paper, and take a photo to share with your teacher or use the google form below.

Wednesday

Listen to the reading of the story "Hey, Little Ant"

Answer the following questions:

What reasons does the ant give that he shouldn't be squished.

What reasons does the boy give that he should squish the ant.

Do you think the boy will squish the ant?

Write the answers on paper, and take a photo to share with your teacher

Thursday

Watch the video "Why Do We Need Trees?"

Write a short letter to your parents or teacher convincing them that trees are important for the environment and that we need to care of our trees.

Try to include three reasons.

Write your answers on paper, and take a photo to share with your teacher or use the google form below.

Friday

Use today to complete any unfinished work from this week.

Log into Epic and read a book on plants.