Two tantalizing tongue twisters to try

Fresh fried fish,
Fish fresh fried,
Fried fish fresh,
Fish fried fresh.

If colored caterpillars could change their colors constantly could they keep their colored coat colored correctly?

Listen to the music in the writing

Read 'Tennessee Dawn Mountains' aloud.

Notice how the author has used long and short sentences as well as several different sentence beginnings to create flow and rhythm.

What exciting adventure do you dream of going on?

Why do you want to go?

What type of person could join you on your journey?

I'm excited to read about your rock's journey through the rock cycle

Step 1 - Click on this picture below to see a visual of the rock cycle.
Step 2 - Click on each part of the rock cycle to learn more.
Step 3 - The information you learn can now be added to your adventure story.

How many rock hunting rules can you recall?

How would the rules be different if you were hunting flowers? or frogs? or...? 
How would the rules be the same?

What will you do when you go hunting for things now?

Despereaux, making connections

Scenes From Despereaux

1. It's so dark that Despereaux cannot see his paw. This reminds me of....
2. Despereaux having to be brave in the dungeon reminds me of ....
3. The rope tied to Gregories ankle reminds me of...
4. Gregory helping a mouse for the first time reminds me of...

Creating Real Characters

1. What is your characters name?
2. What roles do they play?
3. What is their relationship to other characters?
4. Describe their personality.
5. Describe their appearance.
** Avoid cliches **

Baby tortoises hatch on the Galapagos Islands for the first time in 100 years!

Why did it take 100 years? Click the picture to find out.

Over millions of years, finch beaks have changed to help the birds survive.

Write all your words once. You choose which way.

Dairy of a Hagfish

Build a mind map for anything you want!

Watch. Think. Enjoy!

1. Describe the main character? 

    What is the setting? 

    How does it solve its problem?

2. Make an inference.

3. Make a connection.

4. What is the theme?

Exploring websites can be a lot of fun, but it takes some practice and patience to get good at it. 

Click the link and see what you can learn. If you learn something interesting, make sure to share it with the class.

Fireflies!

Fireflies are not flies. They are beetles!

If you want to learn more about fireflies, such as their habitat, their diet, and what stops predators from eating them, click the picture below. 

Make a connection!

1) Watch the Video

2) Think of a time that you wanted to be left alone but someone or something kept bothering you? Did you solve the problem?

3) If you were Simon, what would you do with that pesky cat?

I love to read science fiction 👽. The poem at the end of 'The Giraffe And The Pelly And Me' reminds me that I can always visit characters I love by reading a book again. 

“We have tears in our eyes
As we wave our goodbyes,
We so loved being with you, we three.
So do please now and then
Come and see us again,
The Giraffe and the Pelly and me.

"All you do is to look
At a page in this book
Because that’s where we always will be.
No book ever ends
When it’s full of your friends
The Giraffe and the Pelly and me.” 
― Roald Dahl

Looking for a little inspiration for your writing. This website allows you to choose the characters and setting then makes you the story you asked for. It's super cool! Let's think for a second before you make the story. Looking at your choices, how would you combine them into a story? What would make the characters interesting? What dramatic moments would readers find exciting? Now, click the link and have fun!

Do you remember how to pick a good fit book for yourself? Take some time to read this chart and watch the video. Next time you go to the bookstore, school library, or classroom library you will have the skills you need to independently choose a book. What a great skill to have!

The name of the game is Boggle. This game allows you to practice words you already know. Plus, you might discover some new words too. Have fun playing with your brother, sister, mother, father, friends, or a pet. Now, let's see how many words you can find! And remember, this online version has a timer.