Author: Lulu Delacre Genre: Realistic Fiction Big Question: How can our actions result in unexpected consequences? Author: Lulu Delacre Genre: Realistic Fiction

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Spelling Words Suffixes –ous, -sion, -ion, -ation

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Big Question: How can our actions result in unexpected consequences Big Question: How can our actions result in unexpected consequences? Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Vocabulary Words concealed dislodged driftwood emphatically hammocks More Words to Know algae concealed driftwood hammocks lamented sea urchins sternly tweezers cockles dislodged emphatically encounters frightened hailing strange

How can our actions result in unexpected consequences? Monday Question of the Day How can our actions result in unexpected consequences?

Today we will learn about: Build Concepts Draw Conclusions Visualize Build Background Vocabulary Fluency: Characterization/Dialogue Grammar: Modifiers Spelling: Suffixes –ous, -sion, -ion, -ation Unexpected Situations

Fluency Characterization/Dialogue

Fluency: Characterization/Dialogue Listen as I read “On the Banks of Plum Creek.” As I read, notice how I emphasize words that describe characters’ thoughts and feelings and their dialogue. Be ready to answer questions after I finish.

Fluency: Tone of Voice How does Mary feel about the grasshoppers? Why? Why is the grasshopper invasion devastating for the family?

Concept Vocabulary encounters – comes into contact with frightened – feeling afraid or alarmed hailing – pouring down in a heavy shower strange – unusual; odd; peculiar

Concept Vocabulary (To add information to the graphic organizer, click on end show, type in your new information, and save your changes.)

Build Concept Vocabulary encounters, frightened, hailing, strange Nature Feelings Unexpected Situations

Draw Conclusion, Visualize Turn to Page 634 – 635.

Prior Knowledge What do you know about the setting of this story—the beach? Things You See Things to Do Plants and Animals Beach

Prior Knowledge This week’s audio explores interesting sea creatures. After you listen, we will discuss what you found most interesting and what you found most surprising.

Vocabulary Words

Vocabulary Words algae – group of related living things, mostly living in water concealed – put out of sight; hidden driftwood – wood carried along by water or washed ashore from the water hammocks – hang beds or couches made of canvas, cord, etc.

Vocabulary Words lamented – felt or showed grief for sea urchins – small, round sea animals with spiny shells sternly – strictly; firmly tweezers – small pincers for picking up small objects

More Words to Know cockles – saltwater clams with two-ridged, heart-shaped shells dislodged – driven or forced out of place or position emphatically – said or done forcefully; strongly (next slide)

algae

driftwood

hammocks

sea urchins

tweezers

cockles

Grammar Modifiers

jacques cousteau was a famus undersee explorer Jacques Cousteau was a famous undersea explorer. lets see the exibition of marine life Let’s see the exhibition of marine life.

Modifiers One Saturday in May, I was awakened at the crack of dawn. In May is a prepositional phrase used as an adjective to tell which Saturday. At the crack of dawn combines two prepositional phrases used as an adverb to tell when the narrator was awakened.

Modifiers Adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases are modifiers, words or groups of words that tell more about, or modify, other words in a sentence.

Modifiers Adjectives modify nouns and pronouns. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. Prepositional phrases can act as adjectives or adverbs.

Modifiers As Adjective: The towel on top is mine. As Adverb: A crab ran under a rock.

Modifiers To avoid confusion, place modifiers close to the words they modify. Adjective phrases usually come right after the word they modify. Adverb phrases may appear right after a verb or at the beginning of a sentence.

Modifiers The meaning of a sentence can be unclear if the modifier is misplaced. No:The girl set out a picnic in a red bathing suit. Yes:The girl in a red bathing suit set out a picnic.

Modifiers The position of only in a sentence can affect the sentence’s entire meaning. Place only directly before the word or words it modifies.

Modifiers Example: Only he ate oysters. (Nobody else ate them.) He only ate oysters. (He didn’t do anything except eat.) He ate only oysters.(He ate nothing else.)

Modifiers Is the group of underlined modifiers an adverb, adjective, or prepositional phrase? I love a day at the beach. prepositional phrases A wave crashed loudly. adverb The sand is hot! adjective

Modifiers Is the group of underlined modifiers an adverb, adjective, or prepositional phrase? I see a tiny jellyfish! adjective One stung me on the foot. prepositional phrase That really hurt. adverb

Modifiers Each sentence has a misplaced modifier Modifiers Each sentence has a misplaced modifier. Rewrite the sentence and put the word or phrase where it belongs. My cousin joined us at the beach from Alaska. My cousin from Alaska joined us at the beach. Children must be accompanied by an adult under 15 years of age. Children under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Modifiers Each sentence has a misplaced modifier Modifiers Each sentence has a misplaced modifier. Rewrite the sentence and put the word or phrase where it belongs. Hildie got a bad sunburn in the car and cried. Hildie got a bad sunburn and cried in the car.

Spelling Words Suffixes –ous, -sion, -ion, -ation

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How would you characterize the children’s actions at the beach? Tuesday Question of the Day How would you characterize the children’s actions at the beach?

Today we will learn about: Dictionary/Glossary Draw Conclusions Sequence Vocabulary Fluency: Choral Reading Grammar: Modifiers Spelling: Suffixes –ous, -sion, -ion, -ation Science: Ocean Reefs Unexpected Situations

Vocabulary Strategy: Dictionary/Glossary Turn to Page 636 - 637.

At the Beach Turn to Page 638 - 645.

Fluency Choral Reading

Fluency: Choral Reading Turn to page 645. As I read, notice how I change my voice to differentiate the speakers. We will practice as a class doing three choral readings.

Grammar Modifiers

the minnows was darting between sam and i The minnows were darting between Sam and me. dad cooked too fish he had caught over a camp fire Over a campfire, Dad cooked two fish he had caught.

Modifiers Adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases are modifiers, words or groups of words that tell more about nouns, pronouns, or verbs. Adjectives modify nouns and pronouns. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Prepositional phrases can act as adjectives or adverbs.

Spelling Words Suffixes –ous, -sion, -ion, -ation

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Wednesday Question of the Day What did the entire family, including the adults, learn as a result of the unexpected events at the beach?

Today we will learn about: Draw Conclusions Visualize Vocabulary Fluency: Characterization/Dialogue Grammar: Modifiers Spelling: Suffixes –ous, -sion, -ion, -ation Science: Sea Urchins Unexpected Situations

At the Beach Turn to Page 646 - 650.

Fluency Characterization/Dialogue

Fluency: Characterization/Dialogue Turn to page 649, the conversation between Fernando, his mother, and cousins. As I read, notice how I use my voice to show the emotions of the characters. Now we will practice together as a class by doing three choral readings.

Grammar Modifiers

the girl taked pictures of them gold fish The girl took pictures of the those goldfish. soon uncle bob will make a desition Soon Uncle Bob will make a decision.

Modifiers Adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases are modifiers, words or groups of words that tell more about nouns, pronouns, or verbs. Adjectives modify nouns and pronouns. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Prepositional phrases can act as adjectives or adverbs.

Modifiers Nouns and verbs alone cannot give readers a complete picture of your topic. Use adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases to show exactly what you mean. Vague: Clouds drifted. Exact: A few wispy clouds drifted lazily across the blue sky.

Modifiers Review something you have written to see if you can improve it by adding modifiers to give a more complete picture.

Spelling Words Suffixes –ous, -sion, -ion, -ation

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Thursday Question of the Day Have you ever seen a bat in the wild (not in a zoo)? What was the bat doing when you saw it?

Today we will learn about: Legend Reading Across Texts Fluency: Partner Reading Grammar: Modifiers Spelling: Suffixes –ous, -sion, -ion, -ation Unexpected Situations

“The Eagle and the Bat” Turn to Page 652 - 653.

Fluency Partner Reading

Fluency: Partner Reading Turn to page 649. Read the conversation three times with a partner. Be sure to read with proper emotion and offer each other feedback.

Grammar Modifiers

the guide with a square top pointed out the unussual light house The guide pointed out the unusual lighthouse with a square top. the beach is the better place of all to go for relaxasion The beach is the best place of all to go for relaxation.

Modifiers Adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases are modifiers, words or groups of words that tell more about nouns, pronouns, or verbs. Adjectives modify nouns and pronouns. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Prepositional phrases can act as adjectives or adverbs.

Modifiers Test Tip: Mistakes with only usually happen when its placement in a sentence makes the meaning unclear. Think about what word only modifies in a sentence. Then decide whether it is placed correctly. Unclear: Only take advice from Pat. Clear: Take advice from Pat only.

Spelling Words Suffixes –ous, -sion, -ion, -ation

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How can our actions result in unexpected consequences? Friday Question of the Day How can our actions result in unexpected consequences?

Today we will learn about: Build Concept Vocabulary Draw Conclusions Dictionary/Glossary Grammar: Modifiers Spelling: Suffixes –ous, -sion, -ion, -ation Follow and Clarify Directions Unexpected Situations

Draw Conclusions Active readers draw logical conclusions, or make decisions, based on information in the text and on their own knowledge. Examine your own conclusions as you read. Ask yourself, “Can I support them with information from the text or with facts I already know?”

Draw Conclusions Authors also draw conclusions in their writing. Good readers ask themselves: “Are these author’s conclusions logical? Are they based on facts?”

Short Story A short story is a short, fictional narrative that contains all story elements—setting, characterization, plot, and theme. Short stories are generally about one character or a limited number of characters and one event, or a series of closely-related events.

Short Story Short stories are shorter in length than books or novels.

Dictionary/Glossary You sometimes need to use a dictionary or glossary to learn the meanings of unfamiliar words. Dictionary entries provide multiple meanings, parts of speech, and pronunciation keys. Use a dictionary to find the part of speech and definition of these words.

Dictionary/Glossary Word Part of Speech Meaning balmy waft dominoes

Follow & Clarify Directions Directions are instructions that explain how to do something, and are usually in the form of a numbered list. Directions should be read through completely before beginning the first step. This helps you identify and understand the task before you begin.

Follow & Clarify Directions When you follow the directions, you go through the explanation one step at a time. Visualizing each step and the end result helps you understand where the task is going.

Follow & Clarify Directions If any part of the directions are not clear, stop to clarify the directions. To do this, reread the directions or ask questions.

Grammar Modifiers

will you put this here sun block on my back Will you put this sunblock on my back? to much sun damage skin, it may cause cancer later in life Too much sun damages skin. It may cause cancer later in life.

Modifiers Adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases are modifiers, words or groups of words that tell more about nouns, pronouns, or verbs. Adjectives modify nouns and pronouns. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Prepositional phrases can act as adjectives or adverbs.

Spelling Words Suffixes –ous, -sion, -ion, -ation

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We are now ready to take our story tests. Classroom webpage, Reading Test AR Other Reading Quizzes Quiz #