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LANGUAGE ARTS WEBSITES & resources

Reading Resources

ONLINE BOOK LOG
Reading-Rewards.com
BEST BOOKS OF 2014

NEWSela
https://newsela.com/
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Class sign-up code: 
NWEA PRACTICE
MAP Reading
MAP Testing (more)


SCHOLASTIC BOOK WIZARD
WHAT SHOULD I READ NEXT?

Online Quiz

QuizStar: http://quizstar.4teachers.org/indexs.jsp
4th Hour- Literary Element Quiz

Typing Resources

Typing Club
Master touch typing using this free game / educational program. This online program will assist you with learning and improving your typing speed! If the above link does not work. Please click on the link below, and then click on "Download App."
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/typingclub/obdbgibnhfcjmmpfijkpcihjieedpfah/related?utm_source=gmail

http://edtechideas.com/keyboarding-sites-for-kids/

http://paulhami.edublogs.org/2013/02/06/5-google-chrome-apps-for-learning-and-practicing-typing-skills/

Literary Essay Resources

Literary Essay Short Stories
The Hundred Dresses
Teacher Tamer
Thank You Ma'am
Thank You Ma'am Audio Version
Zebra

Packet Worksheets
Pages 17, 22, 27, 30

Inserting a Quote
How to frame a quote checklist
Example of framing a quote 

Literary Essay Samples:
Sample 1 (on theme, not character)
Sample 2
Sample 3
Sample 4 (Contains three examples)

Literary Essay Mentor Texts:
Mentor 1

Editing & Revising
Self-Editing Checklist 
Introductory Paragraph Checklist 
Highlighting Directions
Conclusion Checklist




Foundational Skills & VocaB

Reading Comprehension Passages
Read the 5th grade passages and answer the questions.

Word Confusion:
Help Regan the Vegan make fresh salad. Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.

6th Grade Vocabulary Strengthening Games

It's Greek to Me Game:
Identify definitions by using clues found in words' roots while playing in the Olympics.


Rooting Out Word:
Help Remainder the Dog gather enough mushrooms to sell at the market by uncovering the roots of words.

Editing resources

Editing Checklist
dialogue_1.pdf
File Size: 166 kb
File Type: pdf
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dialogue_2_.pdf
File Size: 76 kb
File Type: pdf
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put_said_to_bed.pdf
File Size: 63 kb
File Type: pdf
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transitions.doc
File Size: 20 kb
File Type: doc
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Argument Resources

Fact or Opinion Practice 1

Fact or Opinion Practice 2

Why Do We Need to Cite?

How to Incorporate Sources

Citation Aid
session-4-credible-sources-on-the-internet.pdf
File Size: 395 kb
File Type: pdf
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Stressful for Families
http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/06/060611-pamplin-yearroundschool.html

Literary Elements

Literary Elements Definition Practice (QUIZ):
 http://quizlet.com/_mh2qt 

Literary Elements Song:
https://www.flocabulary.com/fivethings/

Understanding Literary Elements Tutorial (scroll down and click the video): 
http://www.sophia.org/tutorials/understanding-literary-elements

Identifying Literary Elements Tutorial:
http://www.sophia.org/tutorials/identifying-literary-elements

Literary Technique Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEeSdFbD3xU&safe=active

Literary Elements: Cinderalla
http://www.learner.org/interactives/story/index.html

Digital Storytelling

The 7 Elements of Digital Storytelling:http://atr.k12.hi.us/tutorials/tutorials/digstory/elements.htm


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