Language Arts

The Case of Pablo's Nose

Author: Donald J. Sobol
Illustrated by: Matthew Archambault
Genre: Mystery
A mystery focuses on questions such as these: who did it? Where is it? What happened? The action centers on finding the answer to the question.

This weeks skill is SEQUENCING
Sequence is the order in which events happen.

Practice sequencing by clicking on the link below: 

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/trophies/rsr/build1/RR_e_4_17.htm

Vocabulary

Sculptor
Straightaway
Alibi
Retorted
Muttered
Strengthening

Practice your vocabulary here:

http://www.vrml.k12.la.us/4th/Homework/read/4-vocquizzes/book4/pablo_vo.htm

Grammar Practice: Pronouns and Antecedents

Visit this website for some practice with PRONOUNS

http://www.softschools.com/language_arts/grammar/pronoun/balloon_game/

Think you have pronouns down? Visit these websites for some practice with Pronouns and Antecedents. Make sure they MATCH!

http://www.kennesaw.edu/elearning/proseprep/grammar/pronounantecedent.htm

http://teachro.publiccomputingservices.org/grammarpractice/nouns/pronounantecedents.htm

We are reading Look to the North

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We are reading Two Lands, One Heart

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We are reading The Cricket in Times Square 

Author:George Selden

Genre: Fantasy

http://www.vrml.k12.la.us/cc/vp_gle/4th/ela/trophy_inter/bk3/cricket.htm

https://wikis.engrade.com/msleeschool15/cricketlinks

Click on the link below and complete 2 activities under 4th grade.

http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/preview/harcourt_language/grammar_park.html

Possessive Noun Practice

Click below for a quiz to see if you are Possessive Noun Proficient!

http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/grammar/possessive_nouns/quiz327.html

For practice on INDEPENDENT and DEPENDEDENT clauses click the link below and do the quiz!

http://www.myschoolhouse.com/courses/O/1/56.asp

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."
--Dr. Seuss

Skill of the Week:  We are looking into Cause and Effect in our readings

Cause: Why something happens

Effect:  What happened

Garden of Happiness

By Erika Tamar
Illustrated by Barbara Lambase

Genre: Realistic Fiction
Realistic fiction has characters and events that are like people and events in real life.

Vocabulary
Mural
Lavender
Inhaled
Haze
Skidded

Visit the site below for reading activities about The Garden of Happiness

http://old.escambia.k12.fl.us/schscnts/mpark/reading%20activities/gardenhappiness.html
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Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride
By Pam Munoz
Illustrated by Brian Selznick

Genre: Historical Fiction
Historical Fiction is a story that is set in the past and tells about people, places, and events that did happen or could have happened.

Vocabulary Word List

1)outspoken- Bold or honest in speech
The outspoken man firmly stated his opinion.
2)practical-useful or sensible
It is practical to have a spare set of house keys.

3)elegant- tasteful, stylish, , and beautiful
Grandma's lace tablecloth and fine china made her dining room table look elegant.
4)elevations-Heights above ground or sea level
The  helicopter rose to higher elevations on its trip up the mountains.
5)brisk-Cool and stimulating as weather can be.
I wore a jacket when I went outside in the brisk weather, cool weather.
6)starstruck-Full of stars
She looked up at the starstruck sky.
7)miniatures- small scale models of larger things
Scott kept his collection of airplane miniatures in a shoebox.
8)marveled-Became filled with awe or wonder.
We marveled at the sight of the magnificent waterfall.

We are proud to say we S.U.R.F everyday

S-  Silent

U- Uninterrupted

R-  Reading
F-  Fun