Conventions
Conventions are just another way to say spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar and paragraphs. Using conventions well improves writing! Use the activities below to practice your skills!
Wait! Can you type?
In order to practice your spelling here, you need to also practice your typing. Click the pictures below get better at typing on a keyboard.
Spelling - Word Study
We will begin our word study activities this week by using the great spelling bee resource listed above.
Use the games below to sharpen your spelling skills. Construct A Word allows you to combine letters to make a number of different words. Want to be King of the Monsters? Whomp will challenge your spelling skills! Jjust click on the pictures to begin.
SpellingCity.com gives you the chance to learn many words in different ways. We will be using this resource during our language activities, so get started early! The picture on the left will send you to different free games, while the bees will send you to different spelling lists to try.
Another way to improve your spelling is the LOOK, SAY, COVER, WRITE, and CHECK method. Choose words from the lists given, or make your own! Click the pictures to go to the sites.
Grammar - Parts of speech
Let's get to work on learning the parts of speech! Do you know what a noun is? Take a look at this video from tvo kids to help you out! Make sure you press play on the screen. If you think you know what a noun is, then it is time to learn about adjectives.