Day 2 “A Chair For My Mother”

 Eight  Straight  Ago  Sure  Board  Popular  How many syllables are in each word?

 Get your paddle board and marker ready.  Follow my directions to build each spelling word.  Town  Which letter do I change to make this word become “down”?  Continue with suggestions in book.

 Unscramble these words:  Fpwloeru  Oobwcy  Rdnsruo  Llcesouds  Wtoihut

 Juan found a dime on the ground.  My dog barks when she wants to go out.  Tess and her mother rode the bus to town.

 Bargain – If you didn’t have to pay much to buy something good, you got a bargain.  What’s the word?  Bargain  Would you be getting a bargain if you paid $5.00 for a candy bar that normally costs 50 cents? Explain.

 Spoiled – If you spoiled something, you damaged or ruined it.  What’s the word?  spoiled  Is a torn shirt spoiled? Explain.

 Comfortable – When you are comfortable, you feel good just as you are.  What’s the word?  comfortable  Would you be comfortable sitting on a soft chair? Explain.

 Boost – If you give someone a boost, you lift him or her up to reach something.  What’s the word?  Boost  Would you need a boost to touch the ceiling? Explain.

 Exchanged – When you exchanged things, you gave something to someone and you got something in return.  What’s the word?  Exchanged  Have you exchanged money for something else? Explain.

 Delivered – If you deliver something, you take it from one place and bring it to another.  What’s the word?  Delivered  What kinds of things might be delivered to our school?

 Read the passage on pages 164 – 165.  (read aloud and stop on 164) 1. Was the bargain advertised in the shop window a good one? Explain. 2. What was delivered just in time for the sale? 3. What did Taylor think spoiled the shoes?

4. Why do you think Mom had to boost Taylor up? 5. How would comfortable shoes feel on your feet? Would they feel tight or could you wiggle your toes in them? 6. What did Mom exchange to get new shoes for Taylor?

 What type of story is…  One that could really happen  Is make believe  Has a plot that is real  Has a problem that needs to be solved  REALISTIC FICTION!

 Good readers use strategies to help them understand and remember what they read.  Think about the characters, setting, problem, important events, and solution.  We can use a story map as we read the story to remember these facts.  Start on page 166.

 Grandma was thrifty so she always looked for a good bargain on the things she bought.  thrifty – If you are thrifty, you are careful about spending money.  What’s the word?  thrifty  Are you thrifty if you don’t care about the price or if you look for sales? Explain.

 The girl was industrious because she worked hard at the diner after school.  industrious – If you are industrious, you are hard-working.  What’s the word?  industrious  Industrious workers make sure to get their work done. Would you be an industrious worker if you worked hard or if you were lazy? Explain.

 Think of someone you know who is thrifty.  Tell how you know the person is thrifty.  Think of someone you know who is industrious.  Tell how you know the person is industrious.

 I see Ryan.  See is the present-tense action verb. I see him right now.  He stands on his tiptoes.  Ryan reaches up to the jar.  Mom and I both watch him.

 Add the ending –s to most present-tense action verbs when the naming part of the sentence tells about one.  Stands, looks, sees,talks  Add the ending –es when a present-tense action verb ends in s, x, sh, ch, or tch and the naming part tells about one.  Reaches, wishes, touches, itches, relaxes

 Do NOT add an –s or –es to a verb when the naming part tells about I, you, or more than one. I reaches for the box of cereal. You talks a whole lot. We tells each other about our weekend.

 You _________ the wagon. (push, pushes)  One wheel __________ off. (fall, falls)  Dad ____________ the wheel. (fix, fixes)  Jon ___________ his dog. (pet, pets)  Mom____________ the clothes. (washs, washes)