Literacy 9

Monday

Listen to the reading of the story "I Wanna Go Home"

Answer the following questions:

Why doesn't Alex want to go to Grandma and Grandpa's house?

How does Alex feel about visiting his grandparents at the end of the story?

What was your favourite part of the story?

Tuesday

Watch the video

Write a letter to your principal or to the Mayor of Toronto convincing them that we need a recycling program.

Try to include at least three reasons.

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 Great Kapok Tree"

Answer the following questions:

Why do you think the man wanted to chop down the Kapok Tree at the beginning of the story?

What are some reasons the animals give the man to leave the tree standing?

Why do you think the man decided to not chop down the tree at the end of the story?

Thursday

On the theme of taking care of our environment everyone needs to play a role.

Write a letter to your local newspapers in Toronto, it can be the Toronto Star, Global Mail, or any newspaper convincing them why we should stay home during covid 19.

Try to include at least three reasons.

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

Friday

Use today to finish any unfinished work.

Log into epic and read a book.