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​Reading and Writing

Welcome to the Reading and Writing website.  

​During the course of the year we will cover the district's student learning objectives.  Please click the link and view pages 38-44.  The revised Alaska state standards are here.
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The students will explore a variety of writing strategies, including structured and creative writing.  Strong emphasis will be placed on sentence structure, grammar, and syntax.

Reading will be addressed through a variety of fun and engaging activities including whole class, small group, and individual opportunities. 

The students will serve as Reading Buddies with Mrs. Pilon's Kindergarten class on Tuesday afternoons, 3:00 to 3:30 PM.

Current Topic

Creative Book Report

Biodome OPTIONAL Project


We will focus on finishing Hatchet and work on grammar.
  • The last spelling quiz (#25) of the year will be held on Thursday.
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We are reading and discussing Hatchet.
  • The students need to prepare for their vocabulary presentations.​

Book Report Examples

Sample Written Book Report

Biodome Examples

Biodome Report #1
Biodome Report #2
Biodome Report #3
Biodome Report #4

Biodome Slideshow #1
Biodome Slideshow #2
Biodome Slideshow #3

Biodome Slideshow #4

Biodome 3D Displays (see below)

The Students' Superhero Stories 2024
(in last name alphabetical order)
Superhero Stories 2024 #1

Superhero Stories 2024 #2
Superhero Stories 2024 #3
Superhero Stories 2024 #4
Superhero Stories 2024 #5


Superhero Project Packet
Comic Book Templates



​​The students should consistently take AR quizzes on the computer after they finish reading books.  They earn prizes for earning AR points. 


The Giver

Otiz the Iceman


Epic (online reading) optional program
  • Epic Class Code is nis1458

Writing Fundamentals
Reading Comprehension Strategies

Current Project

How to Write in Cursive #1
How to Write in Cursive #2
How to Write in Cursive #3

How to Write a Letter (PDF)

How to Write a Letter (video)

Missouri Facts for Kids
Missouri for Kids Video #1

Missouri for Kids Video #2



Reading

We are reading and discussing 


Accelerated Reader Login
​Accelerated Reader:  Parent Guide
Find books based on your child's Lexile score
How to improve reading skills

Scholastic Digital Magazines
Our class password is wolfpups1
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The Great Gilly Hopkins


Spelling Lists

Spelling Lists #1
Spelling Lists #2
Spelling Lists #3
  
Spelling Lists #4
Spelling Lists #5
Spelling Lists #6
Spelling Lists #7
Spelling Lists #8
Spelling Lists #9

Spelling Lists #10
Spelling Lists #11
​Spelling Lists #12
Spelling Lists #13


Spelling Lists #14
Spelling Lists #15
​Spelling Lists #16
Spelling Lists #17
Spelling Lists #18

Spelling Lists #19
Spelling Lists #20
Spelling Lists #21
Spelling Lists #22
Spelling Lists #23

Spelling Lists #24
Spelling Lists #25

Spelling

Current Spelling Lists
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​Here is a list of the 1200 most common High frequency words.  These words encompass over 89% of everyday writing.  
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Here is a list of 5000 words used on the SAT (intended for "challenge" spelling activities).
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Additional challenge words
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Superhero Project

Super Hero Project: Packet

How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way
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Super Hero Comic Book: Templates



Sample Introduction

Sample Super Hero Stories #1
Sample Super Hero Stories #2
Sample Super Hero Stories #3

Sample Super Hero Illustrations #1
Sample Super Hero Illustrations #2

Sample Super Hero Illustrations #3
Sample Super Hero Illustrations #4
Sample Super Hero Illustrations #5

Sample Super Hero Comic #1
Sample Super Hero Comic #2
Sample Super Hero Comic #3

Typing Resources

Typing (Keyboarding) Games
Nitrotype
Typing (Keyboarding) Test

Computer Mouse Games
How to use the school district's library online.
  • Click the Destiny link and login with your "s" number.
  • Search for library materials via title, author, or subject
  • ​Request materials

Click here for free online novels.
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Suggested novels based on MAPs scores

Reading Buddies

Reading Support

Keys to Literacy Resources
Alaska Reading Resources
Florida Center for Reading Research
Phonological Awareness Activities

Creative Book Report

Creative Book Report

Sample Creative Book Report: Poster #1
Sample Creative Book Report: Poster #2
Sample Creative Book Report: Diorama
Sample Creative Book Report: Game

Reading Resources

Literature Circle Packet
Figurative Language

Novels

​​Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
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​The Cay
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The Cay movie
Pictures of tropical cays

Island of the Blue Dolphins (book)
Island of the Blue Dolphins (notes)
Island of the Blue Dolphins Interactive Map


Essays

Common College Essay Prompts

Letter Writing

How to Write a Letter (PDF)
How to Write a Letter (video)
Poetry
​Poetry PowerPoint
Poetry Packet

Language Arts Resources

Destiny (district resources)

Click here and here for free online novels.

Click here to join Newslea
Click here to access Newsela
*News articles with adjustable reading levels

Word Searches

Grammar Resources

Grammar Interactive Notebook
Grammar Packet part 1
Grammar Packet part 2

​Types of Sentences
Types of Sentence Song

Phrases, Clauses, and Complex Sentences

Subjects and Predicates

​Pronouns Handout
Types of Pronouns
Subject and Object Pronouns
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Irregular Verbs (Brief)
Irregular Verbs (extended)


​Comparing Adjectives

Prepositions handout

​​​Participles

Appositives and Parenthetical Phrases

Greek and Latin Roots
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Common Prefixes #1
Common Prefixes #2
PP prefixes dis-, mis-, un-

Direct and Indirect Objects