Beginning, Middle and End

Okay, boy and girls…Now to really make you use your brain!

Visit the following website:

http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/storyscramble/index.html

Put the story boxes in the correct order.
When you think you have it right click the “Read It” button.
If you got it right click the “Next” button. You can try again if you need to.

Once you have completed this activity follow these steps.

Open the Paint program on your computer.
Create three pictures that tell a story.
Add text to each of your pictures to tell what is happening in your story.
Ask the teacher to check your progress before you print.
Find a friend and give them your three pages. See if they can get your story in the correct order.

Teacher’s Note: The students can read each segment independently or have the speaker read it aloud to them if they need extra help.

Getting Ready for the Test!

It is getting close to testing time! Let’s practice our reading comprehension. Visit the wesite:

http://www.mrnussbaum.com/readingpassageindex.htm

Select a story from the first column.
Click on the “Start Reading” button.
Read the story and answer the first question.
After you answer each question click the arrow to get the next question.
Do your best!

Teacher’s Note: This website offers a timer. Since the SOL tests are a timed test, this is good practice. Students are also able to select multiple answers if they get it wrong on the first try, but they are scored on the first answer. They are just able to see the correct answers, too.

Who? What? When? Where? Why? & How?

Here is a lesson that lets you work with a friend. Each student will receive a check-list from the teacher to keep notes about the story. (The worksheet will have places to keep up with the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of the story.) Each pair will visit the website:

http://www.storylineonline.net/

Choose a story to listen to with your partner. A short description is given for each one, so be sure to check each one out before making your decision.

As you listen, take notes to answer each of the questions on your worksheet. After listening to the story return to your table. With your partner create an informational poster that will let the class know about your story. Get creative! Use descriptive words and/or pictures to make it fun. Be sure to include all the information from your worksheet. Be ready to share with the class!