💛Module 4: W1 - Day 4 - ELA

Lesson Instructions

You will go through two lessons (one in grammar and one in reading). 

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Introduction

When we write, we have the power to show tone and feeling! One way to do this is through punctuation. We need to make sure that we are using the right punctuation, or our writing may be misinterpreted. 

Today, we will be learning about the function of the colon.

period - used at the end of a sentence commas - marks a pause during a sentence question mark - used at the end of a question exclamation mark - used for expression when making a declaration semicolon - used to separate two independent clauses colon - used to separate items on a list I went to the grocery store today; I bought a ton of fruit. I bought these things: apples, pears, and oranges. Our teachers make education fun; we learn so much. In ELA, we cover the basics of English: reading, writing, and grammar.

 

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Stop and Jot

In Your Notebook:  Add to the punctuation chart. Make sure to include the purpose of the punctuation. Then, create your own sentences using the punctuation.

Phone.pngWRITING

Introduction

Hey writer! Today, we will be finishing our story on "How the Camel Got His Hump." Go to your google drive Links to an external site. and pull up your assignment that you started in our last writing lesson.

You also can pull up these slides Links to an external site. to look more closely at the Narrative Writing Checklist discussed in the video. 

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To do:

  • Finish your writing
  • Use the Narrative Writing Checklist to edit your writing

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