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Extensions Menu for Nonfiction TextFreeChoiceCompose a set of game show questions using information from your book. Find and read 2 books on the same topic. Create a Venn Diagram comparing the similarities and differences. Design a crossword puzzle using facts and vocabulary words from your book. Design a poster explain the most important text feature used in the book.Write to explain why it was helpful.Create a memory box or treasure box about your book. Be ready to share orally with your classmates on why you chose what is in the box. Agreement:I will try my best.I will not disturb the work of others. I will be thorough and neat.I will make good use of my time!Student Signature___________________________Teacher Signature __________________________ Extension Menu for ELAYou have invited a main character to lunch.Decide:Where will you go?What will you both wear?What will you eat?FreeChoiceWrite an epilogue (a short passage added at the end of a literary work; "the epilogue told what eventually happened to the main characters",a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play) for the story. Think about how the characters feels in the story. Compose a letter to the character to tell him/her how you would feel if you were in the same situation.Create an advertisement to persuade people to read your book. Design an award for your favorite character- include character’s name, presenter’s name and explain why you chose that character for the award.Agreement:I will try my best.I will not disturb the work of others. I will be thorough and neat.I will make good use of my time!Student Signature___________________________Teacher Signature __________________________Extension Menu for Fiction TextImagine you are the main character and write a diary entry of three things that could happen during a day as that character.Illustrate a major event that happened in the story. Label your picture and write a caption for it.Write a song summarizing the events in the pose a letter to the author. Include three reasons why you liked or disliked the story.FreeChoiceDesign a pair of shoes for one of the main characters and be able to explain why you designed those shoes.Agreement:I will try my best.I will not disturb the work of others. I will be thorough and neat.I will make good use of my time!Student Signature___________________________Teacher Signature __________________________Extension Menu for Spelling ?Create you own idea!??Use all of the words in an original story and illustrate it.Use all the words to create as few sentences as pose a shape poem for one of your spelling words.???Find 10 words, other than this week’s words, which fit the spelling pattern(s).Find a synonym and antonym for as many words as possible Agreement:I will try my best.I will not disturb the work of others. I will be thorough and neat.I will make good use of my time!Student Signature___________________________Teacher Signature __________________________Extension Menu for Spelling ?Create a Scrabble map of the spelling words????Use all of the words in an original story and illustrate it.Use all the words to create as few sentences as possible.Write a shape poem for one of your spelling words.???List 10 words, other than this weeks words, which fit the spelling pattern(s).Find a synonym and antonym for as many words as possible Agreement:I will try my best.I will not disturb the work of others. I will be thorough and neat.I will make good use of my time!Student Signature___________________________Teacher Signature __________________________Research ExpertLightly color over the ____ activities you choose and turn in!Area of Expertise:____________________________________Create a scrapbook page about your topic.Design a diorama, poster or display for your topic.Interview an expert on your topic. Write 4 good questions to ask. Make a video or audio recording of the interview.Create Fact or Fable flip book.Choose your own idea!Compose an poem using facts about your topic.Develop a 5 slide power point about your topic.Write a newspaper article for your topic. Include a quiz with answers on your article.Persuade another person to learn about your topic using an advertisement, pamphlet, or commercial.Expert Name:______________________________________________I will share my expertise with the class on ___________________.-5715029210Expert Agreement:I will try my best.I will not disturb the work of others. I will be thorough and neat.I will make good use of my time!00Expert Agreement:I will try my best.I will not disturb the work of others. I will be thorough and neat.I will make good use of my time!Student Signature_________________________________Teacher Signature _________________________________________*Self-Evaluation Checklist*During My Research:StudentTeacherI selected a topic that held my interest.I understood the working conditions.I followed the working conditions.I worked well independently.I asked for help when I needed it.Reporting my Area of Expertise to the Class:StudentTeacherI had someone listen to my presentation before giving it to the class.I was able to explain what I learned to others.My presentation had an attention-grabbing beginning.My presentation was well-organized.I spoke loudly and clearly with good expression.I made frequent eye contact with others.I held the class’s attention during my report.I answered questions clearly.*Resources Record Sheet*Sources of InformationSpecifics(call number, author’s name, publication date, Internet URL, etc.)TitleWhere I Found ItBooks (reference books, biographies, histories, etc.)Periodicals (magazines, newspapers, newsletters, etc.)Internet Resources(Web sites, online encyclopedias, etc.)Other Sources(TV, radio, etc.)Expert Topic Web182880074231500The purpose of this research is to extend your learning about a certain topic. Don’t look for things you already know. Ask questions to dig into the information to learn more!Extension Menu for Word Study ?Create a word sort for a friend or family member to complete.??Secret Agent WordsNumber the alphabet 1-26. Then convert your words into a secret code.Imagine you are at your favorite outdoor place. Draw a picture of it. Hide this week words in your picture.Design a lost and found ad for one of your words. In the ad describe the missing word so someone else will recognize it immediately.??Write your own idea here!Use newspaper or magazines to find other words (not on your list) that follow the same pattern. Agreement:I will try my best.I will not disturb the work of others. I will be thorough and neat.I will make good use of my time!Student Signature___________________________Teacher Signature __________________________ ................
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