Holes

Hello class! We will be reading the book "Holes" together as a class. Be sure to pay special attention to the characters in this book and to pick your favorite character.  When we have finished reading this book, we will be doing an assignment on your favorite character.  Click this link to find out more about some of the characters in the book and also more about your assignment.

Utah Core Standard:

Reading: Literature Standard 3 

"Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events."

EdTech Standard 8 

"Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem-solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities."

Fable of The Little Red Hen

Today we will learn about fables. What is a fable? Let's learn about them! Click this link and we will learn what a fable is and read the fable The Little Red Hen.

Utah Core Standard:

Reading: Literature Standard 2

"Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text."



EdTech Standard:

Standard 8
"Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem-solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities."

Mind Mapping: Myths

Mind mapping is a great way to organized your ideas for any project. Use this tool to help you brainstorm for your upcoming writing assignment. 

Here is an example of how I used this tool to classify different types of myths.

Utah core standards 

Language arts 3rd grade reading standard 2. 

"Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text."

EdTech Standard 8

"Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem-solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities."