 Language Arts and Reading Homework CLICK ON THE APPLE TO PRACTICE GRAMMAR FOR THE STAR TEST (Updated on 5 - 19 -10) 6th & 5th Grade We are preparing for the Dibels Test and Computer Reading Comprehension Test. Students should read a minimum of 1/2 an hour after their spelling, math and writing homework is complete.
Through out the trimester, we will slowly be adding the English Components below into Response Journals with our reading the text book and the Literature Circle Book. Be aware that the list is long and begin introducing them at home a little at a time. graphic organizers author's purpose outline rhyming scheme style meter contrived plot credible characters genre setting changes plot character changes plot imagery symbolism theme vocabulary words exact verbs exact nouns summary find a figurative language (metaphor, simile, personification, alliteration, hyperbole, onamatopea, idiom) describe the tone or mood exciting imagery describe a setting change tell about the genre symbolism evidence such as supporting examples slowing down time by the author use of dialog by the author plot climax character description character traits changing cause and effect compare and contrast prediction Friday : Read a book, comic book, newspaper or magazine of your choice over the weekend.
Begin a Word List in the back of your journal. List the word you don't know, synomyms, antonyms, a sentence example used in the book and a sentence where the word is used incorrectly. This should be done every time you read from now on.
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