Nico read about The Great Wall of China and wrote a letter to a friend describing interesting facts about The Great Wall and why he should visit it. We focused on capitals, grammar, writing on the lines and proofreading.
Explain what paraphrasing is and how it is used in writing non fiction. Using the articles we have previously read, have PJ write a few different details by paraphrasing them. Show how to refer to what article it came from.
Nico read a short story and created his own bookmark based on the story. He wrote the title, caption, a summary and drew a picture inspired by the story.
Begin to think of ideas for a narrative story. PJ wants to focus on creating a story line for a cartoon show. We researched different ideas and took notes.
Nico practiced writing directions. He wrote directions for how to get good at a video game. He focused on capitalizing the first letters in his title, numbering his directions, and writing in complete sentences on the blue line. He wrote a diary entry for 100 years from now, in the year 2125. He read Chapter 1 of the book "Brick by Brick" and wrote a summary of the chapter.
Nico read about baby blue whale calves. He used these facts to write a story about baby blue whale calves. He proofread and read aloud his story, editing for mistakes. He learned how to write an informal letter using the date, address, salutation and closing.
Nico used a graphic organizer to write the causes and effects discussed in a text he read. We discussed cause and effect. He read a passage about dodo birds. He wrote four rhymes about animals, inspired by the rhyme he read about dodo birds.
