Author: Patrick O’Brien Genre: Expository Nonfiction Big Question: How can unexpected encounters reveal hidden dangers? Author: Patrick O’Brien Genre: Expository Nonfiction

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Big Question: How can unexpected encounters reveal hidden dangers Big Question: How can unexpected encounters reveal hidden dangers? Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Vocabulary Words cruised newsreels drenching transatlantic era More Words to Know criticizing cruised drenching era explosion hydrogen dirigible newsreels transatlantic calamity destination updrafts

How can unexpected encounters reveal hidden dangers? Monday Question of the Day How can unexpected encounters reveal hidden dangers?

Today we will learn about: Build Concepts Fact and Opinion Ask Questions Build Background Vocabulary Fluency: Phrasing Grammar: Quotations and Quotation Marks Spelling: Compound Words Safe Travel

Fluency Phrasing

Fluency: Phrasing Listen as I read “Daedalus and Icarus.” As I read, notice how I group words together, rather than reading word-for-word. Be ready to answer questions after I finish.

Fluency: Phrasing Is the first sentence of this story a fact or opinion? Why? Name two character traits of Icarus.

Concept Vocabulary calamity – a great misfortune; disaster destination – place to which someone or something is going updrafts – upward movements of air, wind, gas, etc.

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Build Concept Vocabulary calamity, destination, updrafts Problems Safe Travel

Ask Questions Turn to Page 700 - 701. Fact and Opinion, Ask Questions Turn to Page 700 - 701.

Transportation in the Past Build Background List types of transportation from the past in the first column and modern day transportation in the second column. Transportation in the Past Transportation Today

Build Background This week’s audio explores facts about the Hindenburg. After you listen, we will discuss what you found out.

Vocabulary Words

Vocabulary Words criticizing – finding fault with; disapproving of; blaming cruised – traveled at the speed at which the vehicle operates best drenching – wetting thoroughly; soaking era – a period of time or history

Vocabulary Words explosion – act of bursting with a loud noise; a blowing up hydrogen – a colorless, odorless gas that burns easily

More Words to Know newreels – short news stories for a movie audience dirigible – an airship made with a rigid framework. It is filled with gas that is lighter than air. newreels – short news stories for a movie audience transatlantic – crossing the Atlantic Ocean (Next Slide)

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Grammar Quotations and Quotation Marks

“what is the diffrance between a airship and a dirigible? Asked kelly “What is the difference between a airship and a dirigible?” asked Kelly. both words describes aircraft that are more lighter than air Both words describe aircraft that are lighter than air.

Quotations and Quotation Marks An American naval officer examined the ship and reported, “I consider all possibilities of danger in the new zeppelin eliminated.” The part enclosed in quotation marks is the naval officer’s exact words. The rest of the sentence is set off from the quotation by a comma.

Quotations and Quotation Marks A direct quotation gives a person’s exact words and is enclosed in quotation marks ( “ “). Direct quotations begin with capital letters and end with proper punctuation. End punctuation is inside the closing quotation marks. Words that tell who is speaking are set off from the quotation by punctuation.

Quotations and Quotation Marks When the quotation comes last in a sentence, set it off with a comma. Tony said, “I love reading about the history of flight.”

Quotations and Quotation Marks When the quotation comes first in a sentence, a comma, question mark, or exclamation mark sets off the quotation. “Have you read about dirigibles?” asked Norm.

Quotations and Quotation Marks When the quotation is interrupted by words that tell who is speaking, use two sets of quotation marks. Notice that words telling who is speaking are followed by punctuation. Use a comma if the second part of the quotation does not begin a new sentence. “I understand,” replied Norm. “that they were the largest crafts ever to fly.”

Quotations and Quotation Marks Use end punctuation and a capital letter if the second part of the quotation does begin a new sentence. “Yes, they were,” added Norm. “They were also quite dangerous.”

Quotations and Quotation Marks Add quotation marks where they are needed. I can’t wait to fly to England this summer! exclaimed Robby. “I can’t wait to fly to England this summer!” exclaimed Robby. Ms. West asked, Have you ever flown across the Atlantic? Ms. West asked, “Have you ever flown across the Atlantic?”

Quotations and Quotation Marks Add quotation marks where they are needed. No, I haven’t, he said, but once I flew to Mexico. “No, I haven’t,” he said, “but once I flew to Mexico.”

Quotations and Quotation Marks Add quotation marks and other punctuation at needed. It’s a good idea she advised to get up and move around often “it’s a good idea,” she advised, “to get up and move around often.” Thanks for the advice Robby said I’ll take along some games and books “Thanks for the advice,” Robby said. “I’ll take along some games and books.”

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Why were people so fascinated by the Hindenburg when it was created? Tuesday Question of the Day Why were people so fascinated by the Hindenburg when it was created?

Today we will learn about: Context Clues Fact and Opinion Ask Questions Main Idea Vocabulary Fluency: Choral Reading Grammar: Quotations and Quotation Marks Spelling: Compound Words Social Studies: Shenandoah Safe Travel

Vocabulary Strategy: Context Clues Turn to Page 702 - 703.

The Hindenburg Turn to Page 704 - 713.

Fluency Choral Reading

Fluency: Choral Reading Turn to page 709. As I read, notice how I use phrases to better understand the text. We will practice as a class doing three choral readings.

Grammar Quotations and Quotation Marks

news paper accounts of the hindenburg disaster plastered the front page the Spaceshuttle has also been destroyed in flight. the whole nation mourned The Space Shuttle has also been destroyed in flight. The whole nation mourned.

Quotations and Quotation Marks A direct quotation gives a person’s exact words and is enclosed in quotation marks (“ “). Direct quotations begin with capital letters and end with proper punctuation inside the quotation marks. Words that tell who is speaking are set off from the quotation by punctuation.

Spelling Words Compound Words

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Wednesday Question of the Day Do you think air travel would be different today if the Hindenburg hadn’t exploded?

Today we will learn about: Fact and Opinion Ask Questions Main Idea Vocabulary Fluency: Phrasing Grammar: Quotations and Quotation Marks Spelling: Compound Words Social Studies: R.M.S. Titanic Social Studies: New Discoveries Safe Travel

The Hindenburg Turn to Page 714 - 720.

Fluency Phrases

Fluency: Phrases Turn to page 716. As I read, notice how I group together pieces of similar information to better understand a difficult piece of text. Now we will practice together as a class by doing three choral readings.

Grammar Quotations and Quotation Marks

mark said, Dirigibles have propellers and engines “they can be steered, he continued, but wind moves hot air balloons” “They can be steered,” he continued, “but wind moves hot air balloons.”

Quotations and Quotation Marks A direct quotation gives a person’s exact words and is enclosed in quotation marks (“ “). Direct quotations begin with capital letters and end with proper punctuation inside the quotation marks. Words that tell who is speaking are set off from the quotation by punctuation.

Quotations and Quotation Marks An expert opinion can have a powerful impact. Use quotations to add support and inspiration to reports and persuasive writing. Be sure you use correct punctuation and capitalization so your ideas are clear.

Quotations and Quotation Marks Quotation for Support: As Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “We have nothing to fear but fear itself.” Review your work to improve it, and by adding quotations to support their ideas.

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Thursday Question of the Day Which do you prefer—doing research on the Web or doing research using printed materials? Why?

Today we will learn about: Evaluating Sources/Text Features Reading Across Texts Fluency: Partner Reading Grammar: Quotations and Quotation Marks Spelling: Compound Words Social Studies: Research Travel

“Earthquakes and Primary Sources” Turn to Page 722 - 725.

Fluency Partner Reading

Fluency: Partner Reading Turn to page 716. Read this three times with a partner. Be sure to read with appropriate phrasing and emphasis and offer each other feedback.

Grammar Quotations and Quotation Marks

a hot air balloon is safest than a dirigible because it dont use hydrogen A hot air balloon is safer than a dirigible because it doesn’t use hydrogen. passengers on the dirigible spent alot for her tickets Passengers on the dirigible spent a lot for their tickets.

Quotations and Quotation Marks A direct quotation gives a person’s exact words and is enclosed in quotation marks (“ “). Direct quotations begin with capital letters and end with proper punctuation inside the quotation marks. Words that tell who is speaking are set off from the quotation by punctuation.

Quotations and Quotation Marks Test Tip: The first word in the second part of an interrupted quotation is not capitalized if it continues the same sentence. However, if the first word is a proper noun, including the name of a nationality, race, language, or religion, it must be capitalized. Punctuation is placed inside the quotation marks.

Quotations and Quotation Marks Example: “Do you think,” he asked, “French or German is easier to learn?” “That depends,” she said, “on your talent for learning languages.”

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How can unexpected encounters reveal hidden dangers? Friday Question of the Day How can unexpected encounters reveal hidden dangers?

Today we will learn about: Build Concept Vocabulary Fact and Opinion Foreshadowing Context Clues Grammar: Quotation and Quotation Marks Spelling: Compound Words Map/Globe/Atlas Safe Travel

Fact and Opinion Statements of fact are objective, not personal. They can be proved true or false. Statements of opinion are personal judgments or beliefs. They cannot be proved true or false.

Fact and Opinion Statements of opinion can be valid or faulty. Valid statements can be supported by facts and common sense. Faulty statements cannot. Examine statements of opinion by using your prior knowledge. Based on what you have seen or read or what you know, ask, Is the statement valid or faulty?

Foreshadowing Foreshadowing is a technique used to provide hints or clues about what will happen later in a selection. Foreshadowing may help create suspense or a sense of the inevitable. Foreshadowing can help make stories predictable.

Context Clues Context clues can help you determine the meanings of unfamiliar words. List context clues and meanings for these words from The Hindenburg. Confirm word meanings by writing the dictionary definitions for each word.

Dictionary Definition Context Clues Word Context Clues Meaning Dictionary Definition hangar routine wreckage

Map/Globe/Atlas Where could you look to find the route of the Hindenburg from Germany to New Jersey? A map may have a legend that contains a compass rose showing directions, a scale showing distance, and symbols showing landmarks, such as national capital. On most maps, north is up.

Map/Globe/Atlas An atlas is a book of maps. A globe is a sphere with a map of the world on it. A globe is a more accurate depiction of the size and shape of the Earth than a flat map. It is important to look at the legend before using a map for the first time.

Grammar Quotations and Quotation Marks

id like to know more about them dirigibles I’d like to know more about those dirigibles. jets quickie replaced them Jets quickly replaced them.

Quotations and Quotation Marks A direct quotation gives a person’s exact words and is enclosed in quotation marks (“ “). Direct quotations begin with capital letters and end with proper punctuation inside the quotation marks. Words that tell who is speaking are set off from the quotation by punctuation.

Spelling Words Compound Words

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