Last modified: October 18, 2021

Writing

• Utah Compose

Students are encouraged to log onto the Utah Compose site and practice writing persuasive and informational essays. There are also lessons on the Utah Compose site to assist students in improving their writing. Students can spend time creating stories and writing narrative texts, as well.

Complete Answers:

THIS WEEK:

• Scholastic News Close Reading Questions- 12/10
• Answers to Close Reading Questions

PREVIOUS WEEKS:

Persuasive (Opinion):

• Rubric for 5th Grade Persuasive Writing
• Examples of 5th Grade Persuasive Writing

Informational (Expository):

• Rubric for 5th Grade Informational Writing
• Examples of 5th Grade Informational Writing

Narrative (Story):

• Rubric for 5th Grade Narrative Writing
• Examples of 5th Grade Persuasive Writing

Grammar

• National Geographic
• Funny Fill-In

Keyboarding

Typing is an essential skill for 5th graders. They will be required to complete most of their writing assignments on the computer. Students can practice their typing on a variety of websites by selecting the link below.

Typing and Keyboarding Activities

• https://www.typingclub.com
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/  (Dance Mat Typing)
• http://www.goodtyping.com/
• http://www.sense-lang.org/typing/  (Mavis Beacon)
• http://www.honmiles.com.uk/fingerjig.php
• http://www.usspeller.com/keytutor.html
• http://www.typing-lessons.org/
• http://www.freetypinggame.net/play.asp
• http://www.lostjungle.com/play.php?id=297
• http://www.novelgames.com/flashgames/game.php?id=5
• http://www.freetypinggame.net/