Writing

=Practice your Writing skills using the mini-webquests below. Click on the name of the webquest and follow the directions in the brown section at the top of each page. When you are done with that page click on the next page to go to the next activity.= = =
 * 1) [|Understanding Poetry] - We will be reviewing the elements of poetry and completing interactive activities to practice identifying the elements. We will also learn about the types of poetry.
 * 2) [|Become a Poet] - We will learn about types of poetry, read poems, create our own poems using interactive poem writers, and publish our poetry online.
 * 3) [|Author's Corner - Write a Story] - You are going to learn or review how to write a story, learn words to improve your vocabulary in story writing, and create your own story.

= = =In the Realm of Fairy Tales webquest you will read a selection of fairy tales and analyze fairy tales by identifying recurring themes. You will also outline a story map for your own fairy tale, including standard story elements and fairy tale themes. Finally, you will write your own fairy tale, based on your story map. Go to the webquest link: The Realm of Fairy Tales=

**he faint light that shimmered in through the broken windows reflected on golden shelves that reached to the ceiling. The shelves were virtually empty, except for a thick layer of dust and several books placed carefully on the lower shelves. The children noticed the same riddle attached to each one of the books. The riddle said:** || **A challenge! This group of children could never resist a challenge. After a short discussion, they reviewed what the riddle said they must do. First, each child must choose a different story to read. Then they would all compare and contrast the stories they read, to find similarities and differences in them. Finally they would each write their own tale in a similar style, to share with the others in the group. This sounded like fun. Running to the shelves, they each selected a book and eagerly opened to the first story. Please form a group with four interested readers, and join these children in their challenge! Go to the webquest link:** [|**A Tale to Be Told**]
 * [[image:http://schoolweb.missouri.edu/nixa.k12.mo.us/sullivan/tales/riddle.gif width="395" height="179" align="center"]]

**Digital Books**

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 * Write a story your proud of and create a digital book using [|UDL CAST Digital Book Builder]. Your book will be added to the Choptank Digital Library. **** Let the teacher know you have completed a book by going to the link below:

**[|My Digital Book]**