https://padlet.com/morgan_miske/9zibham0lc6c Mrs. Miske provided some resources, if you find anything that someone may find useful, feel free to post! en-us 2020-03-31 19:28:56 UTC 2026-03-29 10:08:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png morgan_miske https://padlet.com/morgan_miske/9zibham0lc6c/wish/485281167 Week three asks you to read a fictional piece for thirty minutes a day.
This link takes you to 36 different short stories. Some of the links do not work, but if you are struggling to find some short stories, this is a great resource! https://www.weareteachers.com/best-short-stories-for-middle-schoolers/]]> 2020-03-31 19:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/morgan_miske/9zibham0lc6c/wish/485281167 morgan_miske https://padlet.com/morgan_miske/9zibham0lc6c/wish/485281168 This is a short story that we used to teach, and is also an option in the link provided above, but won't open there. ]]> 2020-03-31 19:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/morgan_miske/9zibham0lc6c/wish/485281168 morgan_miske https://padlet.com/morgan_miske/9zibham0lc6c/wish/485281169 Newsela.com is a great resource to find short stories that are around your lexile! However, you have to create an account to access the website. Don't worry! There are free trials! ]]> 2020-03-31 19:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/morgan_miske/9zibham0lc6c/wish/485281169 morgan_miske https://padlet.com/morgan_miske/9zibham0lc6c/wish/485281171 Week 3 focuses on character development and character relationships. (Learning experience 1,2, and 3 for the first box). A character web can help you keep track of the relationships and traits of characters. This link has A BUNCH of different organizers you can choose from to help organize your thoughts. https://www.literacyleader.com/sites/default/files/Character%20Graphic%20Organizers.pdf]]> 2020-03-31 19:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/morgan_miske/9zibham0lc6c/wish/485281171 morgan_miske https://padlet.com/morgan_miske/9zibham0lc6c/wish/485281172 Don't forget to R.A.C.E. through your responses! 
Restate the question
Answer the question
Cite your evidence
Explain how your evidence supports you (and connects to your claim. Avoid "this shows..."]]> 2020-03-31 19:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/morgan_miske/9zibham0lc6c/wish/485281172 morgan_miske https://padlet.com/morgan_miske/9zibham0lc6c/wish/485281173 You can use this to reference to when completing your short responses, just like you use in class!]]> 2020-03-31 19:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/morgan_miske/9zibham0lc6c/wish/485281173 morgan_miske https://padlet.com/morgan_miske/9zibham0lc6c/wish/485281174 Prompt: Write about a time you faced a challenge. How did you persevere? What lesson about life did you learn?

Look back at your OneNote for resources about Personal Narratives (remember, you wrote one in second quarter!)]]> 2020-03-31 19:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/morgan_miske/9zibham0lc6c/wish/485281174 morgan_miske https://padlet.com/morgan_miske/9zibham0lc6c/wish/485281183 If you are choosing to read a novel for your fictional text instead of short stories, feel free to share what novel you are reading! ]]> 2020-03-31 19:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/morgan_miske/9zibham0lc6c/wish/485281183 morgan_miske https://padlet.com/morgan_miske/9zibham0lc6c/wish/485281186 If you have any questions during weeks 3 and 4 you are always more than welcome to email me. I promise to get back to you ASAP! You can also post questions here and I'll get back to you!]]> 2020-03-31 19:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/morgan_miske/9zibham0lc6c/wish/485281186 morgan_miske https://padlet.com/morgan_miske/9zibham0lc6c/wish/485281189 One of the options for extension and enrichment is a Digital Museum Tour. If you find any other interesting Digital Tours, feel free to post below!

Air and Space Museum:
https://airandspace.si.edu/

National Museum of the American Indian:
https://americanindian.si.edu/

Museum of Natural History: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/

National Museum of African American History: https://nmaahc.si.edu/

Anne Frank House: https://www.annefrank.org/en/

Roald Dahl Museum: https://www.roalddahl.com/museum/visit/virtual-museum-tour

The National Civil Rights Museum: https://www.annefrank.org/en/

National Women's History Museum: https://www.womenshistory.org/womens-history/online-exhibits]]> 2020-03-31 19:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/morgan_miske/9zibham0lc6c/wish/485281189 https://padlet.com/morgan_miske/9zibham0lc6c/wish/489316183 I’m reading “Little men” and “Little women” by Louisa May Alcott ]]> 2020-04-02 15:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/morgan_miske/9zibham0lc6c/wish/489316183 morgan_miske https://padlet.com/morgan_miske/9zibham0lc6c/wish/490113612 Online Sources for Articles and Other Non-Fiction Text
• Biography Website: https://www.biography.com/

• New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/spotlight/learning-article-of-the-day

• Science Daily: https://www.sciencedaily.com/

• Smithsonian Magazine: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/
• Sports Illustrated for Kids: https://www.sikids.com/ (choose an article—not just statistics)

• TED TALK Playlist—Smart Kids’ Life Advice: https://www.ted.com/playlists/177/smart_kids_life_advice_1

• TED TALK Playlist—Talks to Watch with Kids: https://www.ted.com/playlists/86/talks_to_watch_with_kids

• USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/]]> 2020-04-03 00:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/morgan_miske/9zibham0lc6c/wish/490113612