💛Module 4: W2 - Day 2 - 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 parentheses.

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 semi colon - used to separate two independent clauses colon - used to separate items on a list quotation marks - used to show direct speech within text hyphen - used to join two adjectives before a noun brackets/parentheses - used to provide additional information Please use punctuation correctly. (Refer to the graphic as needed.) My mom loves making us lunch (even if she forgets).

 

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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

Hi writer! We will be using our knowledge of narrative writing that we learned in Module 3 to create an ending of a story. 

Please make a copy of this document Links to an external site.. You will need it this week for writing.

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Check out the writing checklist that you should use to finish your narrative this week:

Be sure to: • Develop a real or imagined experience. • Establish a situation and introduce a narrator and/or characters. • Organize events in order. ◦ Use transitional words and phrases to sequence the events. • Use dialogue and/or description to: ◦ develop events. ◦ show how characters respond to situations. • Use concrete words, phrases, and sensory details to describe the events. • Include a conclusion. • Use ideas and/or details from the passage(s). • Check your work for correct usage, grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

 

To do:

  • Fill out chart in google document
  • Get started on writing, you will have TWO days (today and Thursday) to finish this assignment.

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