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5th Grade Jump Start - Writing: Week 3

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Writing, Phonics, and Vocabulary


Week 3 - Day 1

Writing, Phonics, and Vocabulary


Week 3 - Day 2

  • In the story The Market Square Dog, both the policeman and the narrator (a veterinarian) demonstrate ways that they are caring and helpful. Today, begin writing a personal narrative (story) about a time when you were helpful/caring or you were on the receiving end of someone being caring/helpful. Be sure to introduce the character, the setting and the main event/conflict in the story. Also, push yourself to start your story with a hook! If you are unsure of what a hook is or need a reminder, here is a quick video!!
  • IXL - Show character traits and emotions

Writing, Phonics, and Vocabulary


Week 3 - Day 3

  • Continue writing your narrative. Today, complete the middle of your narrative (new paragraph(s)). Be sure to show what your characters are doing and what they are feeling. Also, make sure to include dialogue (characters speaking to one another). This will make the story feel more realistic. 
  • IXL -  Add imagery to stories

Writing, Phonics, and Vocabulary


Week 3 - Day 4

  • Finish writing your narrative. Today, finish up your narrative (last paragraph(s)) and make sure there is a resolution (ending) to your story. Reread your story today, looking that you wrote multiple paragraphs and that the story makes sense. Read it to a family member, a pet or call a friend and share it with them.

Writing, Phonics, and Vocabulary


Week 3 - Day 5


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