Language Arts-Writing by Miss B. Antkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b Welcome! I'm glad you stopped in. Here you will find writing practice activities and a weekly writing lesson! Write on! en-us 2020-04-03 18:08:20 UTC 2025-05-11 20:41:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4dd.png 4/13/20 Writing Activity "Look for the Helpers" - Informational Writing bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/492527613 Follow the link to watch the video. Think about 3 helpers you have seen since we have been out of school. What did they do? How did people react? Write a paragraph about the helpers. When finished, email your writing to me at: bantkowiak@mail.ocasd.org


]]> 2020-04-04 15:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/492527613 Typing Skills-Practice bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/493568433 Have fun practicing your typing skills by playing games!]]> 2020-04-05 18:41:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/493568433 Storyjumper-practice bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/493673533 Organize, write, and publish your own story!

To create your own StoryJumper account:
  1. Join your StoryJumper class here for free:
    storyjumper.com/joinClass/0822326 (Class Password: Picklefudge)
  2. If you don't have a StoryJumper account, you may create one. If you already have an account, sign into it.
  3. Students can create their new book by clicking 'Create a book'.
After you join our StoryJumper class, next time you can just login at storyjumper.com by clicking 'Login' at the top.
]]> 2020-04-05 20:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/493673533 First Draft bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/497655690 Printables to write your First Draft (the paper with the x's on it!) and your Final Draft!]]> 2020-04-07 21:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/497655690 Resources to use for your writing! bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/505078453 Many of these posters/resources might look familiar to you! Author's Purpose! These are the reasons we write!]]> 2020-04-13 18:45:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/505078453 The Writing Process bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/505081549 Here are the steps in the Writing Process.]]> 2020-04-13 18:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/505081549 Descriptive Words bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/505082203 Use descriptive words in your writing or to revise your writing!]]> 2020-04-13 18:47:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/505082203 ARMS and CUPS bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/505083855 Revise and Edit your writing using the information on these handy bookmarks!]]> 2020-04-13 18:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/505083855 Figurative Language bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/505110574 Add these to your writing to spice it up! ]]> 2020-04-13 19:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/505110574 ***Important Information*** bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/507129175 I am so excited to read student writing again! Thank you for sharing your writing with me. Please keep checking your Google Doc that you sent to me. If your writing was sent through an email address, I will send it back to you. I will comment at the bottom of your writing or off to the side no matter how it is sent.  Keep them coming! Great job!]]> 2020-04-14 18:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/507129175 Great Resource! bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/507152308 Look up words to use in your writing or just explore!]]> 2020-04-14 19:12:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/507152308 4/20/20 Opinion Writing Activity: "Would You Rather" bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/516094472 Follow the link to watch a YouTube video about Opinion Writing then click on the PowerPoint Presentation for Introduction, Transition, and Conclusion words/phrases!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEK2oGBSsHk]]> 2020-04-19 23:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/516094472 Assignment: "Would you rather read a book or do math?" bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/516106529 Use the graphic organizer below to organize your thoughts about this topic. Remember to use the "Writing Resources" on this Padlet page to help with First Drafts, Revising, Editing, and completing a Final Copy. Please send final copies to me through Google Docs or my email address at: bantkowiak@mail.ocasd.org]]> 2020-04-19 23:26:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/516106529 First Draft and Final Draft bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/516122058 Printables to write your First Draft (the paper with the x's on it- do not write on the lines with an x. Save those lines for revising and editing!) and your Final Draft!]]> 2020-04-19 23:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/516122058 4/27/20 An Introduction to Fairy Tales bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/532088964 This week we are writing to entertain! Watch the Fairy Tale below to begin. Have you heard of this one before?!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qh5hclQXKw

For this activity, we are going to Roll-a-Story! Make sure you have a die to roll. If not, use this one!
https://www.online-stopwatch.com/chance-games/roll-a-dice/
Click on the dice to roll! 

Below are some reminders about a Fairy Tale:

]]> 2020-04-27 00:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/532088964 Fairy Tale Story Elements bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/532098064 Roll the die to create your story elements from the chart below!]]> 2020-04-27 01:03:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/532098064 Graphic Organizer bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/532105344 Here is an organizer to record your story elements and to organize your thoughts.

]]> 2020-04-27 01:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/532105344 First Draft and Final Draft bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/532108251 Printables to write your First Draft (the paper with the x's on it- do not write on the lines with an x. Save those lines for revising and editing!) and your Final Draft!]]> 2020-04-27 01:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/532108251 Signal Words bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/532119389 Use these signal words to make your story flow! Don't forget...most Fairy Tales begin with "Once upon a time...."!

]]> 2020-04-27 01:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/532119389 Share your writing with me! bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/532140750 Please send final stories to me through Google Docs or my email address at: bantkowiak@mail.ocasd.org

Have fun and happy writing!]]> 2020-04-27 01:42:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/532140750 5/4/20 Expository Writing: Writing to Inform bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/547610360 This week we are writing about vacations! Not just any vacation...a "stay-cation"!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZM5Nw7Hfao
This year, your family has decided to have a “stay-cation” rather than a traditional vacation. That means you will have a local vacation. You will stay in your own neighborhood or town. What types of things can you do locally? Can you plan on a backyard camp-out?  How about a hike? What would be your idea of a perfect “stay-cation”?
Use the web below to help you organize your thoughts. ]]> 2020-05-03 21:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/547610360 Order Words bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/547641647 You may find the poster below very helpful with your writing! See if you can use some of the words in your paper to make it sound smooth.]]> 2020-05-03 21:30:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/547641647 First Draft, Revising, Editing, and Final Draft bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/547656502 As always, write a First Draft using the ideas from your web. Be sure to use order words in your writing! Follow the Revising and Editing tickets to make your writing better. Finally, write a Final Draft with all corrections made during the Revising and Editing steps. ]]> 2020-05-03 21:41:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/547656502 Revising and Editing Tickets bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/547660566 2020-05-03 21:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/547660566 Share your writing with me! bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/547661272 Please send final drafts to me through Google Docs or my email address at: bantkowiak@mail.ocasd.org

I'm excited to see what you will do on your "Stay-cation"!]]> 2020-05-03 21:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/547661272 May Writing bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/547684437 Daily printable journal to practice writing at home. ]]> 2020-05-03 22:04:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/547684437 Poetry: Limerick Writing! bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/563480168 Enjoy listening to and watching these fun limericks! ]]> 2020-05-10 21:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/563480168 Brainstorm and Practice bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/563481659 You may want to use the following printables to help you brainstorm and write your own funny limerick! ]]> 2020-05-10 21:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/563481659 Need help rhyming words? bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/563484285 Follow the link to get some help with rhyming words!]]> 2020-05-10 21:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/563484285 Share your poems with me! bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/563487365 Please send your final poems to me through Google Docs or my email address at: bantkowiak@mail.ocasd.org
 
Limericks can be so funny! Can't wait to read yours. ]]> 2020-05-10 21:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/563487365 A Couplet Poem bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/578728582 Listen to and enjoy this poem by written and read by Shel Silverstein! ]]> 2020-05-18 01:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/578728582 Poetry Writing: What is a Couplet? bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/578744712 What exactly is a couplet poem? Do you remember? Read the slides to jog your memory!]]> 2020-05-18 01:35:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/578744712 Brainstorming bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/578753437 First, you will need a topic for your poem! Not sure what to write about? Click on the link below to spin the wheel or think of a topic on your own!]]> 2020-05-18 01:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/578753437 First Draft bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/578758694 Complete the graphic organizer below to write your own First Draft. ]]> 2020-05-18 01:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/578758694 CHALLENGE ALERT!! Figurative Language bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/578765942 See if you can add a type of Figurative Language to your poem! ]]> 2020-05-18 01:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/578765942 Share your poems! bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/578770157 Please send your final poems to me through Google Docs, or my email address at: 
bantkowiak@mail.ocasd.org

Happy Writing!!]]> 2020-05-18 02:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/578770157 Another Couplet Poem! bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/578782592 Take a look and read this fun poem!]]> 2020-05-18 02:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/578782592 Need help rhyming words? bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/578788618 Follow the link to get some help with rhyming words!]]> 2020-05-18 02:23:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/578788618 Writing a Summary of a Story bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/595690105 Did you ever need to tell someone a story but didn't have the time to go through all the small details? A summary is a brief overview of the story as a whole in your own words. ]]> 2020-05-26 20:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/595690105 The Napping House by Audrey Wood bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/595696718 Grab a pillow and find a cozy spot to listen to this famous story! ]]> 2020-05-26 20:58:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/595696718 Writing a Summary bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/595698886 Use the strategy "Somebody
                               Wanted
                               But
                               So 
                               Then" to summarize the story, "The Napping House".  Attached is a graphic organizer to help you write down your thoughts. ]]> 2020-05-26 21:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/595698886 Example Summary bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/595702080 Do you know the story of Little Red Riding Hood? Here is a summary of this classic story using the summary strategy. ]]> 2020-05-26 21:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/595702080 Putting it All Together! bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/595704913 Now that you have brainstormed your summary, use a final copy paper to put it all together! Write a paragraph by putting all your sentences together in order. ]]> 2020-05-26 21:04:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/595704913 Share Your Writing! bantkowiak https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/595709884 Please send your final summaries to me through Google Docs, or my email address at:
bantkowiak@mail.ocasd.org
 
Have fun and Happy Writing!]]> 2020-05-26 21:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bantkowiak/y2i0t4yrxn1b/wish/595709884