Welcome to the National Hour of Code!

This year, schools across America are taking part in an "Hour of Code" project.  We will begin by watching a short video about why learning how use code is important. After the video, everyone will click on the link below and play the game to help the Angry Bird catch the pig.

http://learn.code.org/hoc/1

Being Verbs and Wordly Wise Practice

Match the subject and the verb for 'to be'

http://www.arcademics.com/games/viper/viper.html

A quiz involving verbs (is, are) (was, were):

http://www.softschools.com/quiz_time/language_arts/grammar/theme15.html

Present tense of the verb 'to be"

http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/grammar-games/present-simple-verb-be

When you are finished with the verb games, click on the Quizlet link below to practice your vocabulary words from Lesson 5.

http://quizlet.com/32394585/wordly-wise-lesson-5-flash-cards/

"Small Steps" Graphic Organizer

 

Today, you will complete a brainstorming activity in preparation for writing a book report about Small Steps. Fill in the graphic organizer that includes the following components:

• Setting
• Introduction of the heroine
• Background information
• Why is she a lasting influence?
• Conclusion
• Your opinion of this book