Resources Unit 5 Week 4 Day 1

Question of the Week: How do we decide the value of different resources?

Main Idea and Details A topic is one word or idea Ex: Silver A main idea is a complete sentence about the topic Ex: Silver has many uses. Details describe the main idea Ex: Silver is used to make coins. Tableware is made of silver. Silver is used in wiring.

Background Knowledge Background knowledge is what you already know about a topic Background knowledge will help you better understand new text What do you already know about metals? Read “Metals” on pg. 267

Tested Vocabulary: characteristic corrode engulfed exploit extract hoard

Spelling: Suffixes –ism, -age, and -ure mileage mixture enclosure moisture postage voltage heroism luggage temperature storage departure mannerism passage patriotism metabolism organism optimism impressionism journalism acreage patronage failure percentage brokerage

Comparative Adjectives Adjectives describe nouns and pronouns Comparative adjectives are used to compare two people, places, things, or groups Add –er to most short adjectives to make their comparative forms Ex: That girl is shorter than her sister. Use “more” with longer adjectives Ex: That girl is more athletic than her sister.

Superlative Adjectives Superlative adjectives are used to compare three or more people, places, things, or groups. Add –est to most short adjectives to make their superlative forms. Ex: She is the shortest of the three sisters. Use “most” with longer adjectives Ex: She is the most athletic of the three sisters.

Independent Work: 5.4 Vocabulary 5.4 Spelling Menu Missing assignments? Read choice novel