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Choose 3 favorite idioms and create an idiom dictionary. Each idiom page should include a figurative picture illustrating the idiom and its literal definition.

Students will be able to use transition words in a set of directions or a how to paragraph.

After listening and discussing an excerpt from the “I Have a Dream” speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., •Students were asked to write one or two sentences about their personal dreams about how people can cooperate and get along in the future for a better world. •Students will draw a picture about their personal dream for a better future. •Students will use prior knowledge and the “I Have a Dream” dream cloud to write their answers to the question, “Do you have a dream for a better world?

Student persuasive essay that uses facts to back up their argument. TEK-ELA 4.19 Students will write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes or actions of a specific audience on specific issues. 4.19A Students will write persuasive essays for appropriate audiences that establish a position and use supporting details.

Write a persuasive argument using one of the given prompts. The persuasive essay must contain at least 3 fully developed supporting paragraphs. citations.

Students were asked to use idiomatic language in English by picking a “heart” idiom that was learned in class to illustrate and define. Students were then asked to orally describe the illustration to the class.

Students were asked to illustrate and write about something that they would like to bring to class for “show and tell”. Students were then asked to orally describe the illustration to the class.

Students were asked to draw a picture of a St. Patrick’s Day symbol and write one or more sentences explaining what the symbol means. They will draw their symbol and write their sentences on a shamrock for all to see! Students will be able to apply prior knowledge and what they learned during our St. Patrick’s Day lesson.

Students will be able to write one to two sentences to answer the question, “What did you learn about Groundhog Day”? Students will be able to answer this question by using prior knowledge and by listening to classroom readings.

Students will predict whether or not Phil, the groundhog, will see his shadow on February 2nd. Students will use prior knowledge, readings and a timeline chart of past predictions to write about their own predictions.

Write a persuasive argument using one of the given prompts. The persuasive essay must contain at least 3 fully developed supporting paragraphs. citations.

You will be finding out and presenting what your holiday celebration is like to others in the group. You will be researching and presenting information about your cultural winter holiday. You will also write and illustrate or obtain internet pictures about your holiday. • Historical background information • Basic belief system • Rituals, services, or ceremonies • Symbolism • Holidays, festivals and celebrations

After listening and discussing an excerpt from the “I Have a Dream” speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., •Students were asked to write about their personal dreams about how people can cooperate and get along in the future by using prior knowledge, readings and details from the “I Have a Dream” speech. •Students will use the “I Have a Dream” speech excerpt as a guide to write their own personal narrative.