Lesson 1 Unit 24

W. A. L. T. Recognize syllable types with at least 80% accuracy Spell a new set of spelling words, recognized or not Determine nouns in sentences Use commas properly when writing a sentence, paragraph Use context clues to determine meaning of a word

1. Sort it: syllable types Please turn to page 246 in your workbook Look at the sound-spelling pattern for the vowel sound in each word in the Word Bank Sort the words according to their syllable type by writing words with similar sound-spelling patterns in the same column Generate a label for each column: Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Closed Syllable r-Controlled Syllable Final Silent e Syllable

r-Controlled Syllable Final Silent e Syllable Workbook Page 246 r-Controlled Syllable Final Silent e Syllable Closed Syllable drift dart time when forth stage back turn wake stretch her prime skirt rule thorn

1. Review: Syllable Types What comes after the vowel in a closed syllable? A consonant EXAMPLES: drift, when, back, stretch What is the vowel sound in a closed syllable? Short vowel sound What comes after the vowel in an r- controlled syllable? An r EXAMPLES: dart, forth, turn, her, skirt, thorn What are three different ways to spell /er/? ir, er, ur EXAMPLES: skirt, her, turn What follows the first vowel in a final silent e syllable? A consonant plus a silent e EXAMPLES: time, stage, wake, prime, rule What is the vowel sound in a final silent e syllable? Long vowel sound

2. Spelling pretest 1 Please turn to page 247 in your workbook Write the words your teacher says to the best of your ability Once you have looked at them, then write the correct spelling next to or below your original answer

Workbook Page 247 hours joined listen slowly flowers villain pour details half friends limousine dream cuticle preamble tambourine

Take note: these words can be tricky to spell! 2. Memorize it: page R49

3. Unit Vocabulary Please take the time to look at your Unit Vocabulary words Hardcover page 214 Read each word, ask the teacher to read words that you are unfamiliar with Clarify any definition/meaning that you are unfamiliar with

3. Review: Synonyms Synonyms are words that have the same or similar meanings What is the synonym for sour? bitter What is the synonym for smart? clever What is the synonym for show? indicate What is the synonym for act? perform What is the synonym for save? preserve

3. Multiple Meaning Map Multiple Meaning Maps can be used to help determine what definition fits with the story you are reading Some words have multiple meanings This map lays it out for you The map allows you to see each of the definitions Example to follow

Dream 1. Mental images during sleep 2. Imagination while awake I had a bad dream last night. It is important not to dream during class. Dream 3. Something wonderful 4. Hope or aspiration Her dream was to become a doctor. This car is a dream!

4. Review: Nouns Nouns are words that name people, places, things, and ideas. An idea is a thought; it cannot be touched or seen Identify It: Noun Categories- Workbook Page 248 Reread the paragraph Look at each underlined noun Decide if it names a person, place, thing, or idea Copy it into the correct column

Workbook Page 248 characters mind dance participant events story hook reason mess situations

4. Review: Commas in a Series When three or more words are listed together in a sentence, the items are written one after the other Commas are used to separate the items A comma is not placed in front of the first word The last item is usually connected to the others in the series by and or or. A comma is placed before and or or The same rules are true for three or more groups of words listed together in a sentence

4. Punctuate It: Commas in a series Please turn to page 249 in your workbook Read each sentence Identify the words or word groups in the series Place a comma between each item in the series

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5. Independent Text: “Dream while you sleep” What do you know about sleep and dreams? How often do you remember your dreams? The story starts on page 224 Look at page 226 in your hardcover Read the quote: “To sleep, perchance to dream.” Discuss that quote Read the opening paragraph and discuss it

5. Phrase It Please turn to workbook page 250 Read and scoop the first sentence Review the cueing questions you can use to decide which words go together to form meaningful phrases Read the remaining sentences in the paragraph Use cueing questions to identify meaningful groups of words Scoop with a pencil to mark the phrase units Reread the sentences with proper inflection at the end of phrases

Workbook Page 250

5. Use the clues Turn to workbook page 251 please Turn to exercise 6: Use the Clues Follow the steps in the exercise, using context clues to figure out the meaning of the phrase waste of time as it is used there Write a definition for the phrase waste of time and a sentence using that definition as a substitute for the phrase

Workbook Page 251 Not necessary Answers will vary!!

5. Discussion Discuss the meanings of waste of time and REM as it appears in your text The story can be found starting on page 224 of your hardcover

* The conjunction in the sentences is but * 6. Rewrite It Please turn to page 252 in your workbook Combine the sentences and add conjunctions to contrast the phrases Check that each sentence uses sentence signals- capital letters, commas, and end punctuation EXAMPLE: Benjamin Franklin warned it could be a waste of time. Shakespeare disagreed. COMBINE: WITH CONJUNCTION Benjamin Franklin warned it could be a waste of time, but Shakespeare disagreed. * The conjunction in the sentences is but *

Workbook Page 252 Some people remember their dreams, but other people say they never remember their dreams. The body doesn’t really need to sleep, but the brain does. Our dreams often don’t make sense, but we don’t mind. During REM, our logic center does not operate, but our limbic system does. During REM, our eyelids are closed, but our eyes are very active, darting back and forth beneath our eyelids.