Test Strategy Tips!

Dear Students,

watch these videos to review how to effectively apply testing strategies for finals. Take notes on notebook paper to take with you to review everyday.

                                            

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73ZDMd3KmjU

Text Structures

Dear Students,

Watch these clips to review how author's organize the information 

they write about and take notes.  Then go to NewsELA or time for kids and 

select an article to read and then determine what structures are evident in 

the article. 

Text Features Clips: Take notes as needed because after you will be going to be analyzing and reading an expository text with the focus on text features and making annotations too. 

Thesis statements

Dear students, watch these clips about developing and writing your own thesis statements for expository essays in which you are explaining your opinion and stance on a topic. Take notes on the information and examples given in your journals to have them ready and handy as you needed when we write expository essays in class. 

Conflict clips for review & character design

Students watch these clips and take notes as needed.  Once you have your notes annotated, select a narrative book from the baskets, read it and name the big conflict in the story, collect evidence in  your notebook and explain how does does the conflict impact/affeect the character in the story you have selected.

Plot Review Clip

Dear Students,

Watch this clip to review plot and take notes as needed.  Once you have taken your notes then you will work with a short story from our textbook or a narrative picture book to work with plot. You can create a foldable or do the traditional Freytag Plot Pyramid if you choose in your journals.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffAOkGg2Lr4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH5jlkK4aUI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcr-BJ4BkV8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8eCm8DL4pA

Literal vs. Inferential questions and Using text evidence!

Watch this video to see how we tackle various types of questions as we work with ELA.  Take notes and then think of the kind of questions we answer with our texts.

Text features details in expository?

Students watch these videos to take notes as needed to hear the think aloud about the text features or mystery novels to make connections to the text.  Then pick one of our classroom scholastics magazines and pick an article of interest to  you to apply what you can infer from its text features!

Context clues and text meanings

Students look at this video to see what influences the reader in  understanding whatever they read and then reflect on your own process of what helps you read.  Did you find any connections to what was said in this clip? reflect in your journal.

Summarizing in 5 steps!

Students watch this short clip to find out what are the 5 steps to then try it out.  Once  you have taken notes, then go select one of our picture books in our class and try it out.   Have your notes next to you and write your summary into journal with the book tiltle and the date.

Pay attention to the example given in the video clip.

Reading Strategy: SQR3 method

Dear Students,

Look at this video to take notes on how to use the SQR3 reading strategy to take notes in any class especially in science, social studies and language arts that have lots of texts to read for various purposes.  I challenge you to apply this method in all your classes and lets see the results.

So watch it, take notes on the process and then apply it to informative expository texts we will be/are using in class.

Brain break 3!

                                       

Writing Strategies Blog page

Students go to this blogpage and look at the examples and some of the video clips on exploding the moment and certain quicklists to get idea for ideas to spark your thoughts to develop your own narrative planning and drafting.   Take notes from the clips to have them handy as you write. May the process be with you!

http://mrsbrisenosclass.weebly.com/writing-strategies.html

Character Archetype examples

Watch these examples of character Archetypes and then go book hunting to see where there are other examples of these types of characters or in kid films.

Character analysis

watch this and take notes to the characteristics or details that make a character dynamic or not. Then think about a character that has stuck to you in your mind and write about which one was he/she? what do you remember that helped you decide which one he/she is?

Mood vs. Tone

Students,

Watch the information about tone and mood, take notes so when you are doing independent reading  you can determine the tone and mood in the text selection for independent reading. What words/phrases helped you identify tone and mood for you? Let's start exploring!

Compound sentences in music example

Listen, watch and take notes, then go hunting for songs that have compound sentences and record them in your notebook to share in class.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pDSjOcFM3U

Sentence structure Video 2

Another  video to revisit sentence structures.  Pay attention to the examples.

Sentence structures review

Students,

watch this video that review the various types of sentences authors create in writing and listen to the examples and then re-enter one of your drafts and see what variety of sentences you have and if there is not a lot, then revise to add them where they are needed.

Peer Revision Feedback Example

Peer feedback video example

Students,

Once  you have your draft written remember to share your writing, but before you do that, watch this video that gives you an example of the language used when giving constructive feedback to each other.  The goal is to help your group members or writing buddy improve his/her writing.  So pay attention to what is being said.  Take notes of what you are listening to and then try it out.

Pay attention to the notes the author is making as she is getting the listener's reactions to her writing to then re-enter her piece and make her changes.

Planning an expository essay Review

Watch this video to remember how to plan your thinking while developing your expository essay to a prompt.  Pay attention to the brainstorming part which is what would go on your planning page and then develop your drafts.  Take notes and remember you can pause the video at any time so that you don't miss any pieces of information.

Expository introduction leads

Students,

Watch this video to hear the think aloud development to writing a good introductory paragraph. Listen to the parts and be attentive to how the author is including his thesis statement. Then try one of your own as needed.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSS2_zSB6Ok

Leads in narrative texts Review

Students,

Watch and respond to the questions on this video and take notes in your journal as needed.  Keep the notes handy to see which of the 4 leads you would want to try for your own writing.   Find some texts that represents one of these mentioned in the video and then think of writing a good lead for one of  your quicwrites or prompts we have had for class.  Select one of our classrooms prompts if needed to practice writing one or two of your own.

Show don't tell development

Students watch this video to hear how a writer can enhance their writing to make the words come alive and help the reader create a mental image of your own writing.  Look at the examples and take notes as needed to keep it handy when you work on your own essays, especially for the personal narrative.

Parts of the Writing Process Review

Watch this video and take note of the questions for each part to guide  your thinking as you develop any essay or composition so you can enhance your writing.   Think about something you may want to write about to then confer and share with others to get feedback.

Brain break #2

 Dear Students,

If you need a mental break or would like to suggest a small movement break let me know and we might do it to get some oxygen and blood circulation moving to refocus.  Afterwards we will get back to business.

                                        

                                     

What is thesis statement in expository writing?

Watch this video to get a better grasp on developing thesis statement and review the parts involved in the thesis. Take notes as you watch the video and then think of an expository writing quickwrite that you would want to develop into a composition.  Try it out and let's share afterward to revise as needed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6n0f_bR5aoc

Applying point of view in writing review

Look at this video where you are given examples from literature that reflect various point of view to apply to your writing as  you develop various genres we will be working on during the school year. Take notes and start paying attention to the points of view the authors use in the books you are reading.  Let's see which one is most used.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3ksBbNJu4Q

Point of View Review Video

Look at this video and take notes to be able to identify various points of view between first person and third person and listen to the examples given.   Keep your notes in  your journals and then try to determine the point of view of the readings we are doing in class or during your independent reading so let's get started.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKi56cPUSFk

Determining the plot elements in Aladdin

Look at this example of plot elements with a familiar story.  Pause it to take notes as needed to then do one.  You can also go to storyonline.com to access digital picture books that are read to you to do your plot elements.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffAOkGg2Lr4

Plot video Review

Look at the video, take notes and then find the plot to a familiar story or select one of our classroom books to create your plot organizer. Remember to use your notes as you work on  your plot diagrams.  Work them in your journals.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH5jlkK4aUI

Finding themes in readings

Listen and watch this video about how to determine the theme of things you read. Take notes and think about what is the author trying to tell us about life and then select one of our classroom books and try to determine the theme. Remember that theme is a sentence, its not one word only.  So, if a book you read the word that comes to your mind is friendship, that would be the topic, to find theme think: so what about friendship?  what is the message about friendship the author wants me to learn?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3_Bb9wGObY&index=38&list=RDu230G2FPua8

Figurative language in songs

Listen to these examples in song of figurative language and then think of songs you listen to that are appropiate that can be shared in school and find those phrases to share in class.   Let's see how many you can notice in the songs that are heard on the radio.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtCXaQ9nvOY&list=RDu230G2FPua8&index=31

Literary Devices in Text

Pay attention to this video and record some of these examples and then start literary devices hunting.  So, let's see how many you can find in everyday surroundings from shows you see at home or cartoons.   Find as many as you can and lets see who can collect the most.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_pxfifB6Co&list=RDu230G2FPua8&index=30

Making inferences video

Watch this video and record some of the information especially the part of textual evidence so that you can write down the examples given so then you can practice making inferences and if questions are asked, answer or give responses in your journal. You can pause it when you need it too. So, let's practice, practice, practice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to30AJm2epQ&list=RDu230G2FPua8&index=17

Main idea song!

Listen to this and then think which book you would like to try it out with.  Read and record it in your journals.   Pay careful attention to the lyrics not just the rhythm.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u230G2FPua8&index=1&list=RDu230G2FPua8

Paraphrasing Strategy: RAP

Students,

Review this video to remember how to paraphrase especially when summarizing for various texts and things to think about so even though it sounds simple but don't be fooled.  So, think of short expository texts to read a section and then try the strategy out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=px1Y_foXj2A

How to write a summary for a fiction novel

Watch this video on how to write a summary for longer novels or chapter books, take notes and then think of the novels you have been reading this school year and then try to write yours.  Pay attention to details.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjqpZbYe6xA

summarizing video review for fiction

Watch this video to see how a summary for fiction is done and then select one of our classroom picture books to read and then summarize in your journals.  Write the date and book title.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjqpZbYe6xA

Writing personal narrative song

Listen to this song about personal narratives and then start thinking what you will write about or take a quickwrite you already have and start developing it even more by adding details or revising your thoughts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjqpZbYe6xA

Writing personal narrative characteristics

Watch this video and annotate the characteristics that make a personal narrative a narrative.  Pay attention to what makes it a PN so it stays within the genre.  After you see the video start brainstorming about a moment or experience you may want to write about and start brainstorming by doing a memory kernel, listing or charting to eventually develop a draft.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTVWUKBjp1o

Pigeon Impossible Inferring video practice

Dear Students,

Watch this video to do a second practice with inferring. Record your thoughts and what you think is going thru the characters minds.  Annotate/record what is causing you to have that inference.

Watch carefully and don't miss any details.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEjUAnPc2VA

Practice inferring with this cartoon clip

Dear Students,

Watch this cartoon clip and as you watch record your inferences based on what is happening with the characters in the clip.

Who is the main character?
what are they thinking or feeling?
what evidence do you have of what they will do to resolve the conflict they think they need to solve?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=72&v=tiy1MeXzhfA

Figurative language in movie examples

Dear students,

after watching these examples, do a mini search of some walt disney movies where you can find figurative language and start recording them in your journals.  Try to collect as many as you can so they can be shared in class.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMSLgxj2dxk

Figurative Langue vocabulary video

Watch this video to review what figurative language is as you read poetry and some narrative texts.  Think of way to enhance your writing by adding some figurative language and give your writing voice.  In reading select one of our books and identify various forms of figurative language such as:

-simile
-hyperbole
-assonance
-metaphor
-alliteration
-puns

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPjAiUbdl14

Story Elements Flocabulary

Watch these videos to remember the elements in narrative structure so that when we identify all of them in our narrative short stories or picture books you can find them.  Find all of these in your independent reading.

Characters-
Setting- Time & Place
Conflict-
Plot-
Theme-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6I24S72Jps

Reading skills videos

Dear Students,

Watch these reading skills videos to review what they are and as you watch take notes to then apply what you heard in your reading.  Remember reading is about understanding not only pronouncing the words out loud.   So, watch and learn especially for inferring.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7szJbRv9Hc

Comics Brainstorming and Comprehension!

Dear Students,


Use these link to brainstorm ideas in the form of comics or to show the comprehension to some of the texts we are reading in class.  Save your work or let me know so we can print out your digital work.  Remember that brainstorming in writing is about putting your ideas down on paper and for retelling in reading is about restating in your words what is happening in the text so let have fun doing it by creating a comic strip with them. Enjoy!


http://mrswarnerarlington.weebly.com/comic-creator.html

Brain Break 1!

Students,


Sometimes we need a brain break so hear these videos to have  a mental break and then return to work.   Refocus and recharge then lets take care of business.


http://mrswarnerarlington.weebly.com/brain-breaks.html

Grammar interactive websites!

Dear Students,


Go to these links to practice several different grammar skills on various websites.  Choose one to focus on, click on it,  read or listen to the instructions, record the name of the activity you will be working on in your journals, record to answers so I can check them if there is a self check option, mark with a check the ones you got correct and an x the ones wrong.  Have fun!


http://mrswarnerarlington.weebly.com/language-websites.html

Grammar Rock Videos Review

Dear Students,


Look at these videos and take notes so you can apply them to your writing as you develop your personal or expository compositions/essays.   Vivid language and word choice will enhance your writing and keep the reader interested in wanting to read more.   So let the writing process be with you as you begin!


http://mrswarnerarlington.weebly.com/grammar-rock-videos.html

Graphic organizers to access when needed

Dear Students,


Look for the organizer  you need to replicate it in  your journal to fill it out with our text we are looking in class or for independent reading to practice tracking your thinking as you read besides expressing your reactions to the text as a reader.


Make sure you select the correct one between fiction and expository (nonfiction) so your organizer information is accurate.   Let the reading force be with you!


http://mrswarnerarlington.weebly.com/graphic-organizers.html

Reading interactive websites to practice your literacy skills!

Dear Students,


Here are some interactive activities to practice many kinds of reading skills, check them out and the one you pick, record your answers on notebook paper or your journals with today's date on them for me to check and give you feedback.   Have fun and learn at the same time.


http://mrswarnerarlington.weebly.com/reading-websites.html

Reading skill videos

Dear Students,


Watch these videos an take notes to record the most important information from them.  Then apply making inferences, identifying the big ideas (themes), and word meaning strategies with any of the readings we are doing in class or during silent reading  to practice your skills. Good to review always!


http://mrswarnerarlington.weebly.com/reading-videos.html

Personal Narrative Leads (introduction)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxCG3CXmCzY

Take note and pay attention to how the leads are developed and then try to write one that will hook readers to want to read your own personal narrative.  Have fun with it but make it interesting.

Writing Hooks Clip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1-nt5_bRlQ

Think of the examples shown in the clip and then re-enter one of your personal narrative quickwrites and see if  you have a hook and if not then revise and add one.  Let's see what happens.

Show don't tell video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHN7T1-4quE

Take notes and then RE-Enter one of quickwrites you have and try to revise by applying show don't tell writing technique as you saw in the clip.  Try to do two revisions and then compare them and share with a peer to see which one really enhances your writing.

Personal Narrative Writing Video Clip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daFHehzgl1g

Watch the video and then think of brainstorming your idea for your personal narrative.  Remember your narrative should reflect first person point of view.

narrative writing ppt

http://www.slideshare.net/jcolacurcio/narrative-writing-4084424?related=2

Take notes as you see the ppt on narrative writing then think about a moment you would like to write about as a draft and start writing, then once its written, go back and re-enter your piece to see if you have the characteristics mentioned in the ppt.  Share it with me via google docs to get feedback too if  you like or share it with me in person.  Writing is all about choice so don't forget that.  See you in class.

Types of Narrative Texts PPT

narrative text ppt

Once  you look at the PPT, Find an example in our classroom, read it and then write a reflection in your notebook to annotate what characteristics make the text  you read  a true narrative.

Hello to ALL!

Welcome to our blog page where you will have access to video clips related to what we will be learning in reading and writing.  I am excited to start a new school year once we return from our summer break.   Hope all of you are ready to learn as well.   I had to start this new class blog since our other page was not working properly so be patient as I start re uploading and re creating our page all over again.  That's technology for you, when it works its beautiful, but when it does not it's a major headache.  So, in time we will have all of it as it was in the other.  For now, I just wanted to greet everyone.  See you upon our return.