LEARNING   GRAMMAR   IS   FUN!!!!

Introduction

Today we will start a Webquest adventure.  You will go to different websites and practice your grammar skills.  By the end of the WebQuest, you will be ready to create your own story using correct grammar as well as alliteration, rhyme, synonyms, and antonyms.  After writing your story, you will get to share it !

Tasks

After completing this Webquest the student will be able to:

• 4.1.spi.7. identify grade level compound words.
• 4.1.spi.26. recognize the sounds of language (i.e., alliteration, rhyme, and repetition).
• 4.1.spi.27. choose a logical word to complete an analogy using synonyms and antonyms.
• 4.1.tpi.4. demonstrate an awareness of the sounds of language, including rhyming patterns.
• 4.1.tpi.5. reflect punctuation while reading.
• 4.1.tpi.19. read aloud frequently using appropriate expression and rate.

Let's Get Started!

Part One

• 4.1.spi.7. identify grade level compound words.
• 4.1.spi.26. recognize the sounds of language (i.e., alliteration, rhyme, and repetition).
• 4.1.spi.27. choose a logical word to complete an analogy using synonyms and antonyms.

Process

Compound Words

Butterfly is a compound word.  Click on the butterfly to practice making compound words!

Alliteration

Amy ate all afternoon. 

Do you see what all the words in this sentence have in common?

Click on the apple and worm to learn about alliteration.  Play the game inspired by Thomas Jefferson.  You can print the worksheet and then work in groups of three to play this game.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms are two words that mean the same thing.

Pretty=Beautiful

Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.

Small ≠ Large

Click on the Raccoon to get some practice with a crossword puzzle.

Part Two

• 4.1.tpi.4. demonstrate an awareness of the sounds of language, including rhyming patterns.
• 4.1.tpi.5. reflect punctuation while reading.

Process

Rhyming Patterns

We all know what it means to make a rhyme. 

I'm in a house.

I see a mouse.

I want to run.

Mice are not fun.

Click on the bug rug to test your rhyme skills!

Punctuation

Using correct punctuation is important when you want to show the difference between statement, question, and exclamation sentences.

Click on the different animals to practice punctuation.

                                                                                 Hint:  Select the easy level!

 

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Part Three

• 4.1.tpi.19. read aloud frequently using appropriate expression and rate.

Conclusion

Now you will write your own story. 

If you need help thinking of something to write about, visit this site!

                   

You should include the following in your story:

• 3 compound words

• 1 sentence that shows alliteration

• 1 sentence that rhymes

• 1  synonym use

• 1 antonym use

• 1 question sentence

• 1 exclamation sentence

• 3 Proper names, either people or places

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