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When asked to complete a Frayer Model for a target word that was presented in a story or text the students will: write the word, rate their understanding of the word on a scale of 1-4, give the definition or definitions for the word, provide at least one synonym, illustrate the meaning with a picture, write a complete sentence using the word with good context clues to support meaning. I can demonstrate control of English through the use of grammar and mechanics (punctuation, capitalization, and spelling). I can use dictionaries, thesauruses, electronic sources, and glossaries as aids in determining the meaning of unfamiliar words. I can recognize and use grade-appropriate and content specific vocabulary within context. I can define and recognize synonyms. I can select the visual image that best reinforces a viewpoint or enhances a presentation.

All About Me

Edits for correct sentence structure, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, cursive legibility, and verb usage.

Travelogue of an early explorer of the Americas. Entries should show explorer's preparation for the trip, trials of the actual journey, discoveries and how they impact us today.

The students will create a place value book using 9 different numbers. They will use all the place value forms of a number with each number they choose. Each number will be written in Standard Form, Expanded Form, Word Form. The students will show a place value chart,and they will show how to add the expanded number .