Supurb Sentence Structure
Photo credit: BYU MCOM Watch the video above to learn about sentence structure.
Category: 4th & 5th Grade Reading
Active Vs. Passive Voice
Photo credit: BYU MCOM See the video above, to see how active voice is achieved by keeping the subject and verb close to each other within a sentence. Photo credit: BYU MCOM Watch this video to see how to use strong verbs in active voice. It helps to clarify, by first knowing who is doing […]
The Sticky “i”
Photo credit: Nessy Learning LLC The Sticky “i” is a short video that teaches students why “tion”, “cian”, and “sion” create the sound /shun/. It also teaches a spelling strategy to help students remember which of the three is used most frequently in words. Save
Using Quotation Marks – Beyond the Basics
Photo credit: The Quiet Creative This video teaches students where to place quotation marks (example: “”), in relation to punctuation marks (example: .!?). Quotation marks are also known as quotes, speech marks, & talking marks among other names. Save
Should you use “a” or “an”?
Photo credit: engVid Gill teaches students when is is appropriate to use “a” and when “an” should be used. The exceptions to the rule are also included. Also, at the end of this video, students have a chance to practice what they have learned. Save Save
Theme Game
Photo credit: roomrecess.com Kid Heroes Theme is a game from roomrecess.com that provides students practice at determining the theme of a piece of writing, as well as a chance to develop reading comprehension. Save
Balloon Popping Fun!
Photo credit:roomrecess.com Prefix Popper is a game that helps students learn about the meanings of prefixes. Disclaimer: this game requires flash. Save
In Other Words
Photo credit: roomrecess.com In Other Words is a game that helps students play with anagrams and develop stronger spelling skills. Disclaimer: this game requires Flash.
Jumpin Jack
Photo credit: roomrecess.com Jumpin Jack is a game that helps students practice identifying the author’s purpose, and figurative language. Disclaimer: this game requires Flash.
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
Photo credit: roomrecess.com Main Idea Millionaire is a game to help students identify the main idea of a variety of stories. Disclaimer: this game requires Flash.