https://padlet.com/mtidwell1/ngpaf453h7ej Listen to all 3 stories and read the activities listed below to help us find the Author's purpose! en-us 2017-11-30 20:34:04 UTC 2026-03-04 18:12:18 UTC hello@padlet.com mtidwell1 https://padlet.com/mtidwell1/ngpaf453h7ej/wish/212070777 2017-11-30 20:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mtidwell1/ngpaf453h7ej/wish/212070777 mtidwell1 https://padlet.com/mtidwell1/ngpaf453h7ej/wish/212082506 https://flipgrid.com/1fe6e4]]> 2017-11-30 21:07:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mtidwell1/ngpaf453h7ej/wish/212082506 mtidwell1 https://padlet.com/mtidwell1/ngpaf453h7ej/wish/212084266  personification:  when  human characteristics are applied to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form.

Using personification, choose a holiday object of your own and pretend it took on it's own human characteristics. Write a short story about this holiday object and it's adventure. ]]> 2017-11-30 21:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mtidwell1/ngpaf453h7ej/wish/212084266 mtidwell1 https://padlet.com/mtidwell1/ngpaf453h7ej/wish/212257830 2017-12-01 14:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mtidwell1/ngpaf453h7ej/wish/212257830 mtidwell1 https://padlet.com/mtidwell1/ngpaf453h7ej/wish/212258080 Create a Popplet stating what you think the Author's purpose is. Then give three supporting details to support your purpose. Upload your popplet to schoology.

 Keep in mind the following questions.
Does the story make you laugh? 
Did the author tell a story?
Did the author give you facts?
Did the author teach you something?
Did the author want to change your opinion?
Did the author try to convince you?

]]> 2017-12-01 14:03:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mtidwell1/ngpaf453h7ej/wish/212258080 mtidwell1 https://padlet.com/mtidwell1/ngpaf453h7ej/wish/212265464 Using MackinVIA, create a tree map categorizing 4 different Holiday's celebrated around the world. Under each branch of your tree map, you need to include at least 3 facts about that Holiday. Submit your tree map on schoology. ]]> 2017-12-01 14:18:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mtidwell1/ngpaf453h7ej/wish/212265464 mtidwell1 https://padlet.com/mtidwell1/ngpaf453h7ej/wish/212289026 2017-12-01 15:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mtidwell1/ngpaf453h7ej/wish/212289026 mtidwell1 https://padlet.com/mtidwell1/ngpaf453h7ej/wish/212289273 In your writing journal, write me a letter that includes all the parts of a letter (date, header, indent, introduction, body, and conclusion with a signature.)

In your letter you will be telling me the Author's purpose of this text. You must include 2 pieces of evidence that support your claim.

Submit your letter on schoology]]> 2017-12-01 15:01:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mtidwell1/ngpaf453h7ej/wish/212289273 mtidwell1 https://padlet.com/mtidwell1/ngpaf453h7ej/wish/212290409 Santa is hiring for his workshop. He is looking for a new elf! Write Santa a letter convincing him that you're the right person for the job! Your letter should have an introduction, body and conclusion. Remember the parts of a letter. Use the persuasive words/ phrases to help you!]]> 2017-12-01 15:03:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mtidwell1/ngpaf453h7ej/wish/212290409 https://padlet.com/mtidwell1/ngpaf453h7ej/wish/213824354 🎅🏻]]> 2017-12-06 17:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mtidwell1/ngpaf453h7ej/wish/213824354 https://padlet.com/mtidwell1/ngpaf453h7ej/wish/213827138 Snowman at Christmas🎄]]> 2017-12-06 17:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mtidwell1/ngpaf453h7ej/wish/213827138