Independent Time Activities

While 4th and 5th grade are participating in small group read alouds, half the class has free choice independent time:

MSBA Week 2: Action-Adventure

Reading Activities
Required
Go to the Google form to pick your book for the NEXT read-aloud.

Choice Activities-quiet
1. Use catalog (link on the upper left Search our Catalog) to browse books to read and/or check out.
Suggested search terms based on Action-Adventure theme:

• Archery
• Thieves
• Action and adventure fiction
• Rescue work
• Spy
• Action and adventure fiction
• Rescue work

2. TumbleBooks Story Books, Read Alongs, Nonfiction or Playlists (use link on left; must use headphones)
3. Epic (go to this page for the Epic Classroom Code or look on board). It's most like reading a real book.
4. Storybird - create your own stories! (Log in on tables or on board)
5. Dance Mat Typing - learn and practice your keyboarding skills. Must use headphones!
6. Play chess! In a group of 2-4 play or learn how to play chess. Perfect for Action-Adventure week!