Writing a story about your mom and for your mom is great way to practice your English and make a lasting memory for Mother's Day. You can create the story any way you choose. If you need some help in creating the perfect story you can look at the links in the Writing Club tab. Below I have three options to create a booklet story.
And remember! Whatever you choose - your mom will love it because you took the time and effort to create it!
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Sunday May 10th is Mother's Day, so this week I will be posting some easy Mother's day "gift" ideas that double as a way to learn/practice your English Skills. Today's is a Cinquain Poem. A Cinquain is a 5 line poem that has a very specific word order and pattern to the lines. Unlike Rhyming poems, Cinquains are little bit easier to create because you don't have search for specific rhymes or even write sentences. Here is the Pattern: Line 1: One Noun that could also act as a Title Line 2: Two Adjectives that describe Line 1 Line 3: Three Verbs (action words) ending with -ing that go with Line 1 Line 4: A Four word phrase that matches the topic Line 5: One more Noun that sums up the poem
Click Read more to see what mine looks like filled in.
Or For more Cinquain Ideas Check out this Writing Blog 'A new month means new pictures in the Picture Writing Prompt Tab. This month's theme is "The World Around Us." There are always so many interesting things to see when we stop and look. What is the story? or What could the story be?
Keep Reading if you would like to know some real life facts about this bridge but don't let these facts spoil your next great story!
If you are searching for a writing prompt, listening to songs or reading lyrics (the song's words) is a great way to get some new ideas. Recently Canadian Artists got together (by video) to record a new version of the song "Lean On Me." This song is about friendship and helping each other. Some questions to help guide your writing:
After watching the video, if you would like to read the lyrics click Read More.
Balderdash is a great game to practice English skills as a family. The game is all about making up silly words and trying to trick the other players.
Read on to discover how to play this game! Did you know Queen Elizabeth's 94th Birthday is this April 21, 2020?? In 94 years, Queen Elizabeth has seen many world challenges. During World War 2, the British people were afraid of an attack and to protect the children they sent them away from their families. It was hard for children to be away from their family and friends, just like it is hard for us today. On October 13, 1940, at the age of 14, Queen Elizabeth (then just a princess) spoke over the radio to the children of Britain reminding them to have hope. Listen to the recording, can you hear Princess Elizabeth's instructions for the children? "And when peace comes, remember, it will be for us, the children of today, to make the world of tomorrow a better and happier place." - Princess Elizabeth To Read the Radio Message Visit the British Library
To learn more about Queen Elizabeth and her life visit Royal.Uk Want a Writing Prompt: During Covid-19 there are many ways children are helping make the "world of tomorrow a happier and better place." What are some of the ways that children are making a difference? My family loves to play the Novel Game! It's a great way to practice all of your English Language skills and it's just fun!
Read on to discover how to play! Every year our school takes time to run and raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation. Did you know that April 12th marks 40 years since Terry first started running?? Since April 1980 Terry Fox has become a Canadian Hero. If you don't know Terry's story look at the Terry Fox Foundation's Website.
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I will be using this blog page to share what is on my mind. Some days I will post more writing prompts, or other learning examples and ideas. Other days I will have links to resources or other fun links to check out while at home.
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