Write a story. The story should have at least 5 paragraphs. It should have a setting, a problem to solve, lots of good describing words and interesting characters. You may want to look at our story-starter page on our web site before you begin.
Write a "retell" of a story. See Mr. Green for details.
Do a "story map" of a favorite TV show. Get your "Story Map Outline" form from our web site.
Write a letter to a friend. If you do not know how to make the letter in the proper form, please see Mr. Green before you do this assignment. Mr. Green will give you an envelope for your letter and he will tell you how to address the envelope.
Write a letter to a famous person. Think of some interesting facts you would like to know about that that person. Tell that person who you are and why you are writing to them. If you do not know how to make the letter in the proper form, please see Mr. Green before you do this assignment. Mr. Green will give you an envelope for your letter and he will tell you how to address your envelope.
Write a letter to a relative. If you do not know how to make the letter in the proper form, please see Mr. Green before you do this assignment. Mr. Green will give you an envelope for your letter and he will tell you how to address the envelope.
Write a play to be performed by friends or with puppets. Your play must be written in "play form". This means you should have separate lines when each character speaks. You should describe each scene and give stage directions. You should list your cast of characters. See Mr. Green before you do this assignment.
Write 4 questions about a story we are currently reading in class and present those questions to the class. Be sure to write the answers to your questions even if other answers might be different from your answer.
Choose a character from a story we have read this year or from one of your favorite stories. Create a story using that character. Your story must be at least 5 paragraphs in length. It should have a setting, a problem to solve, lots of good describing words and interesting characters.
Do a "Story Map" of a story you enjoy and you have read this year. (Mr. Green will explain.) Get your "Story Map Outline" form from our web site.
Prepare and present to the class a report about a book you've read and enjoy. If you wish, you may model your report after the Reading Rainbow book reviews at the end of each program.
Write directions on how to play a favorite game or how to cook a favorite meal or dessert. Write directions on how to do any crafts or special art projects. Share your directions with the class.
Write a description of anything of your choosing. Use your best describing words. It may be an object, a person (be polite!!), an animal, a fictional character or object. Make your description vivid enough so that the class or a friend can guess the thing or person you are describing. Your description must be at least 7 sentences in length.
Write an advertisement for a product or service of your choosing. You may write an advertisement about a great new toy or delicious food. You may write about a service you provide such as car washing, baby-sitting or pet-sitting.
Write a letter to a company asking for information about a product that interests you. For instance, you might ask for information on a new toy or video game. See Mr. Green for information on how to write your letter.
Write two paragraphs about something you like about school or would like to have changed at school.
Write at least 2 paragraphs about a friend or family member telling about the things you like most about that person.
Write a poem. Your poem can be any length, preferably not rhyming, and be on any subject that you choose. You must take at least 25 minutes to write your poem.
Write about a favorite author. You may use the "Author Page" on our web site to do research. Write at least one complete paragraph.
??? Your choice of topic with the approval of Mr. Green. Write your assignment on the Home-Learning Daily Assignment sheet.
