English Language Arts (Reading & Writing)
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ELA
Week 2 - Day 1
*Read independently 30 minutes each day*
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Determining the Theme of Short Stories & Writing a Theme Analysis Paragraph.
- Watch this video for a quick review of determining a text’s theme.
IXL Skills
- Practice identifying the theme of short stories and anaylzing writing for claim and supporting evidence by working towards 90-100% proficiency on the three IXL focus skills listed below:
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ELA
Week 2 - Day 2
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IXL Focus Skills
Reading: NewsELA Fiction Text Set
- Open the text set linked above, and read the instructions.
- Preview the stories and select one to read.
- After you have read the story of your choice, take the quiz.
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ELA
Week 2 - Day 3
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IXL Focus Skills
Reading: NewsELA Fiction Text Set
- Open the text set linked above.
- Preview the stories and select a second story to read
- After you have read the story of your choice, complete this theme analysis worksheet for one of the stories you read this week. Keep the plot, characters, setting, and conflict in mind.
- You can print the worksheet or complete it in your summer writing journal.
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ELA
Week 2 - Day 4
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IXL Focus Skills
Writing: Theme Analysis Paragraph
- Using the theme analysis worksheet you completed yesterday as a guide, write a theme analysis paragraph about one of the texts you read this week.
- In your paragraph, identify the theme of the text, making sure to provide text evidence to support your claim.
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ELA
Week 2 - Day 5
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IXL Focus Skill
Writing: Theme Analysis Paragraph
- Today, edit and revise your paragraph. Look especially for fragments, run-ons, and other grammatical errors.
- Refer to the IXL focus skill “Suggest Appropriate Revisions” for guidance in revising your own writing.
- When you are done, share your finished work with someone in your family.
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