Language Arts & Writing Class

We are quickly zooming through our language arts curriculum.

Last week these were Jayden's spelling words:

In grammar, Jayden worked on action verbs. 

 And in writing Jayden is working on story ideas.

We also had our monthly writing class. Amanda (the teacher) made a delicious cranberry bread, which we snacked on while reading Cranberry Thanksgiving.

We discussed the elements of the story (setting, conflict, rising action, climax, and the resolution, which we learned is also called denouement). We also discussed two poetic devices: onomatopoeia and similes.

The kids had two writing assignments. The first assignment said: Write about a food that is symbolic to you. Why is the food special or horrible? Use at least one simile.
 

The second assignment said: Create a national holiday. What is your holiday called? How do you celebrate it? What is or is not done on this day? You must include at least one onomatopoeia in this one.

The kids came up with really great stuff! I would type it out but their notebooks are in their closet and I don't feel like getting them. :)