ELA News
Week of October 8, 2018
Reading Discussion
When you have a discussion, it is important to face the group and lean toward the speaker to show interest.
Mentor Sentence
A warm breeze lifted Isabel’s short curly hair and raised goose bumps on her arms.
Word Work
This week's root word is meter, meaning to measure.
Mentor Text
Our mentor text this week is Refugee by Alan Gratz.
Writing Invitations
You have several writing invitations this week:
Write about refugees.
Write a historical fiction story.
Write a story with mutiple story lines.
Make a list of questions you have about the real events from Refugee.
What is Mrs. Garver Reading?
I am reading Camo Girl by Kekla Magoon. It is about a homeless boy and a girl with a facial disfigurement who are bullied at school. They stick together because no one else will stick up for them.
Spot the Error
What is wrong with this sign? Click here to answer and be entered into a drawing.
Last Week's Winner
Last week's winner is Karlie T. She can choose a prize from the treasure chest.
Class Codes and Links
Mrs. Garver
Email: jgarver@rayder.net
Website: http://rayder6.edublogs.org/
Location: 13513 Division Street, Charlevoix, MI, United States
Phone: 2315478166
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrsGarversClass/
Twitter: @mrsgarversclass