1. Leonardo’s Horse Day 2

2. How do artists inspire future generations?

3. We have read that Norman Rockwell used charcoal to make his drawings. How might this inspire other artists? How does Norman Rockwell use charcoal, an easel, and canvas in his work?

4. How could learning about Norman Rockwell’s work and his use of charcoal, canvas and an easel inspire other people? What was Norman Rockwell inspired to do instead of drawing from an easel? Why did he decide to try it? Was it successful?

5.  gallery-a place where artwork is displayed for the public to view  They visited the art gallery to see John’s paintings.  Marble –a hard rock formed from limestone by heat and pressure  The statue in Mrs. Jackson’s garden is made from Itailian marble.

6. Vision-being able to see Vista- pleasing view Visit-go to see and spend time with someone Visible-able to see These words all have the root vis- in them. What do you think it means? Means “to see”

7. Inspect- look over carefully Introspect- reflect on one’s own thoughts and feelings Prospect-the possibility of future success Retrospect- contemplation of things past These all have the root spect- in them. What does it mean? To look, relating to something that is seen, to watch

8. Literary Terms We are going to need our books now. 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-26

9. Tone Tone is the author’s attitude toward the subject or the audience Tone in writing is like tone of voice in speaking It shows how the author feels about the subject Tone is shown through word choice, style, and the descriptions an author writes

10. Tone  Turn to page 359 and look at “They Called It the Renaissance”  What words describe the tone?  The tone is excited and admiring  Can you find any words that define the tone?  Exciting, important, powerful, vivid

11. Story Structure Conflict and resolution: A biography will sometimes use the story structure of conflict and resolution A conflict can be between two characters or one character’s internal struggle In expository text, the character is a real person, and the conflict is a real conflict that they faced

12. Story Structure Conflict and resolution makes the story interesting In “The Perpetual Motion Machine” the conflict arises from the characters not knowing what the machine is or how it works The conflict builds as each incident gives rise to the next

13. Story Structure How was the conflict in that story resolved? The characters figure out how the machine works and realize it is not what it seems Where do you see conflict and resolution in other selections we’ve read?

14. achieved- reached or attained by effort, skill or courage She achieved good grades in 5 th grade. architect- a person who designs buildings Joseph was the architect of the new train station. Teach your partner these words

15. bronze- a yellowish-brown alloy of copper with up to one-third tin The bronze statue glistened in the sun. Cannon-a mounted gun for firing heavy projectiles; a gun, howitzer, or mortar Frank fired the cannon during the battle. Teach your partner these words.

16. depressed- in a state of general unhappiness Sarah never smiled because she was depressed about her dog. fashioned- to make into a particular form The chair was fashioned out of twigs. Teach your partner these words.

17. midst – the middle or central part or point Ralph was in the midst of a big project. philosopher- a person engaged or learned in philosophy, especially as an academic discipline Joseph was a philosopher not a fighter. Teach your partner these words.

18. Rival- a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity They were rivals on the football field, but friends after the game. Teach your partner this word.

19. Principal parts of Regular Verbs She has completed her grammar test. (has completed-past participle) She smiles quickly. (smiles- present)

20. Compound words: Words made of shorter words. Waterproof Fishhook Greenhouse tablespoon

21. Lets take a look at our Daily Fix it

22. Persuasive speech: Think about modern inventions. Which recent invention changed people’s lives most? Write a persuasive speech which answers that question.

23. Let’s look at a list of recent inventions: Cell phones Mp3 players Handheld video games Hybrid cars Can you think of any others? Take a minute to list as many as you can think of:

24. Let’s talk about hybrid cars. When you choose a position, you can decide how you feel about something. I feel that hybrid cars have changed people’s lives the most. I feel strongly about this position for many reasons. I have established my position.

25. Think about the invention you feel is most important. Establishing a position about it will help you to better answer the prompt you’ve been given. Start working on your speech to persuade us to see your point of view.