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Grammar Practice

Fourth and Fifth graders--

Here is a link to grammar games online.  Please use these to practice the skills that we have been learning in class.  Start with Unit 1 and work your way down in your grade level. 

Grammar Practice Link

Pilgrims and Indians

For our Thanksgiving Unit, there are several interactive sites we will look at.  Here are some of the ones that we will use in class:

-The First Thanksgiving

-Thanksgiving Virtual Tours

Types of Sentences

We have been learning about all different types of sentences and how to vary your sentences in writing.  Check out these links for more practice!

Reading Fun

Conjunctions and Compound Sentences Quiz

Abolition Movement and the Underground Railroad

5th graders--

Here are some helpful links to get you started on your research! 

Remember, you need to know two main things:
1. What was the event and why was it important?
2. Who were the main leaders of the movement and what did they do?

Links:

The Abolition Movement

The Underground Railroad

Main Idea

Here are some games to practice the skill of main idea.  Remember, main idea is what the passage or text is mostly about.  Look for those supporting details!

The Hamburger Game

Room Recess

What's the Big Idea?

Main Idea Quiz

Main Idea Quiz #2

Main Idea Video

Brain Pop Main Idea Video

New Page!

Hey students!  Check out the new Reading page.  There are some links with vocabulary games that I added.  Try them out for more practice!  Have fun!  :)