Author: Retold by Mary-Joan Gerson Genre: Pourquoi Tale Big Question: How have people explained the pattern of day and night? Author: Retold by Mary-Joan Gerson Genre: Pourquoi Tale

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Spelling Words Vowel Sound in shout

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Big Question: How have people explained the pattern of day and night Big Question: How have people explained the pattern of day and night? Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Vocabulary Words dwells chorus reigns coward creatures gleamed More Words to Know brilliant chorus coward gleamed shimmering dwells reigns creatures darkness prowl

How have people explained the pattern of day and night? Monday Question of the Day How have people explained the pattern of day and night?

Today we will learn about: Build Concepts Generalize Visualize Build Background Vocabulary Fluency: Model Rhythmic Patterns of Language Grammar: Subject-Verb Agreement Spelling: Vowel Sound in shout Day and Night

Fluency Rhythmic Patterns of Language

Fluency: Model Rhythmic Patterns Listen as I read “Batwings and the Curtain of Night.” As I read, notice how I read with a fluid, rhythmic pattern, including variations in pitch, tone, and volume and logical phrasing and pauses. Be ready to answer questions after I finish.

Fluency: Model Tempo and Rate The narrator says, “To this day all creatures that prefer the night welcome the light from the moon and stars…” Is this a generalization? How do you know? Is the generalization “the bats had no problems making night less dark” valid? Why or why not?

Concept Vocabulary creatures – any living things darkness – night; state of being without light or with very little light prowl – go about slowly and secretly like an animal hunting for something to eat or a thief looking for something to steal

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Build Concept Vocabulary creatures, darkness, prowl Night Sky Night Creatures Day and Night

Generalize, Visualize Turn to page 314 - 315.

Prior Knowledge How are things different at night Prior Knowledge How are things different at night? Think of as many things as you can about the night. Hear Feel See Night

Prior Knowledge This week’s audio explores how ancient peoples explained natural phenomena. After we listen, we will discuss what you found out and what surprised you most about ancient peoples’ explanations of nature.

Vocabulary Words

Vocabulary Words brilliant – shining brightly; sparkling chorus – anything spoken or sung all at the same time coward – person who lacks courage or is easily made afraid; person who runs from danger, trouble, etc. gleamed – flashed or beamed with light shimmering – gleaming or shining faintly

More Words to Know dwells – makes your home, lives reigns – rules, as over a kingdom (Next Slide)

Grammar Vowel Sound in shout

the bears on the mounten is all asleep for the winter The bears on the mountain are all asleep for the winter. those bears were once men and woman like we Those bears were once men and women like us.

Subject-Verb Agreement Night comes from the sea. The subject of the sentence, Night, is singular. An s is added to the verb, come, to agree with the subject.

Subject-Verb Agreement The subject and the verb in a sentence must work together, or agree. To make most present tense verbs agree with singular nouns or he, she, or it, add –s or –es. If the subject is a plural noun or I, you, we, or they, the present tense verb does not end in –s.

Subject-Verb Agreement Singular Subjects: Night follows day. He watches the sunset. Plural Subjects: Nights give us darkness. We light a candle.

Subject-Verb Agreement Use is or was to agree with singular nouns. Use are or were to agree with plural nouns. Singular Subjects: Night is cool and dark. Plural Subjects: The night beasts are free.

Subject-Verb Agreement Do the subject and the verb in the sentence agree? Some stories tells about natural events. no This story explain night and day. Three men travels to the depths of the sea.

Subject-Verb Agreement Do the subject and the verb in the sentence agree? They drag a heavy bag back to land. yes Night is in the bag. One man open the bag. no The night beasts rush out.

Subject-Verb Agreement Choose the verb that correctly completes each sentence. Iemanja’s daughter (love, loves) the night. loves She (hear, hears) the night birds in her dreams. hears

Subject-Verb Agreement Choose the verb that correctly completes each sentence. Flowers (open, opens) their petals in the darkness. open An owl (cry, cries) out from a high tree. cries Night creatures (watch, watches) from the forest. watch

Spelling Words Vowel Sound in shout

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Tuesday Question of the Day How would you describe nighttime to someone who had never experienced it?

Today we will learn about: Context Clues Generalize Visualize Cause and Effect Vocabulary Fluency: Choral Reading Grammar: Subject-Verb Agreement Spelling: Vowel Sound in shout Time for Science: Day and Night Day and Night

Vocabulary Strategy: Context Clues Pages 316 - 317.

How Night Came from the Sea Pages 318 - 327.

Fluency Choral Reading

Fluency: Choral Reading Turn to page 320, paragraphs 1-2. As I read, notice the rhythmic pattern created by shorter phrases and the repetition of the word no. We will practice as a class doing choral echo readings of this paragraph.

Grammar Vowel Sound in shout

i likes to read storys on the cowch I like to read stories on the couch. this one is interesting, its about how bears got short tales This one is interesting. It’s about how bears got short tails.

Subject-Verb Agreement The subject and the verb in a sentence must work together, or agree. Verbs describing present actions end in –s or –es when the subject is a singular noun or he, she, or it. When the subject is a plural noun or I, you, we, or they, the present tense verb does not end in –s or -es.

Spelling Words Vowel Sound in shout

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Wednesday Question of the Day How might How Night Came from the Sea be different if it took place in the cold Arctic?

Today we will learn about: Generalize Visualize Vocabulary Fluency: Rhythmic Patterns of Language Grammar: Subject-Verb Agreement Spelling: Vowel Sound in Shout Time for Science: The Moon Day and Night

How Night Came from the Sea Pages 328 - 332.

Fluency Model Rhythmic Patterns of Language

Fluency: Model Rhythmic Patterns Turn to page 330, paragraphs 1-3. As I read, notice how the repetitive phrasing that creates a pleasing reading rhythm. Now we will practice together as a class by doing three choral readings.

Grammar Vowel Sound in shout

in brazil, they tells a story about how night came to be In Brazil, they tell a story about how night came to be. i loves to reads storys like that I love to read stories like that.

Subject-Verb Agreement Using vivid verbs in similes, or comparisons, can paint a better picture. Example: Night is dark and cool. Night spreads over the world like a dark, cool blanket. Make sure these verbs agree with their subjects.

Subject-Verb Agreement Review something you have written to see if you can improve it by adding similes with vivid verbs that agree with their subjects.

Spelling Words Vowel Sound in shout

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Thursday Question of the Day Which do you enjoy hearing more—stories told from memory or stories read from a book? Why

Today we will learn about: Pourquoi Tale/Text Features Reading Across Texts Content-Area Vocabulary Fluency: Partner Reading Grammar: Subject-Verb Agreement Spelling: Vowel Sound in shout Science: Hibernation

“The Ant and the Bear” Pages 334 - 337.

Fluency Partner Reading

Fluency: Partner Reading Turn to page 330, paragraphs 1-3. Read these paragraphs three times with a partner. Be sure to use your voice and phrasing to provide a pleasing rhythm and offer each other feedback.

Grammar Vowel Sound in shout

what amazing storys, people told in the old days What amazing stories people told in the old days! we has read stories about bears, mooses, geese, and mouses We have read stories about bears, moose, geese, and mice.

Subject-Verb Agreement The subject and the verb in a sentence must work together, or agree. Verbs describing present actions end in –s or –es when the subject is a singular noun or he, she, or it. When the subject is a plural noun or I, you, we, or they, the present tense verb does not end in –s or -es.

Subject-Verb Agreement Test Tip: Be sure that a form of be in a sentence agrees with the subject. Use is or was to agree with singular nouns. Use are or were to agree with plural nouns. Example: The story is about a bear. Animal stories are popular.

Spelling Words Vowel Sound in shout

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How have people explained the pattern of day and night? Friday Question of the Day How have people explained the pattern of day and night?

Today we will learn about: Generalize Imagery/Sensory Words Context Clues Grammar: Subject-Verb Agreement Spelling: Vowel Sound in shout Textbook/Trade Book Day and Night

Generalize A generalization is a broad statement or rule that applies to many examples. A clue word such as all, most, always, usually, or generally signals that an author is making a generalization. Some generalizations are valid, which means that they are supported by facts or details. Some are faulty, which means that they are not supported.

Imagery/Sensory Words Imagery, or sensory language, is the use of words that describe how things look, sound, smell, taste, or feel. Writers use imagery to help give readers a strong mental picture. Imagery helps readers understand the setting, mood, characters, and action in a story. When reading, note the words that help you see, smell, hear, taste, or feel what is happening.

Context Clues You can use context clues to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word. List words whose meanings you were not sure of as you read How Night Came from the Sea. Fill in the chart with each word, context clues, and the definition of the word based on context.

Context Clues Unfamiliar Word Context Clues Meaning

Textbook/Trade Book Where might you find factual information about day and night? A textbook is a book used in the study of a subject, like science or math. A trade book is any book that is not a textbook or reference book. A nonfiction trade book may have many of the same features as a textbook.

Textbook/Trade Book These books are usually organized into units or chapters. The text may be organized under headings and subheadings. Often, they include graphics such as charts, graphs, time lines, photographs, and maps that present information visually.

Textbook/Trade Book Some books also include other features such as chapter previews and summaries, glossaries, prefaces, appendices, and indexes.

Grammar Vowel Sound in shout

if you like storys about animals youll love the next one If you like stories about animals, you’ll love the next one. it explain how Bears tail were once long and beautiful It explains how Bear’s tail was once long and beautiful.

Subject-Verb Agreement The subject and the verb in a sentence must work together, or agree. Verbs describing present actions end in –s or –es when the subject is a singular noun or he, she, or it. When the subject is a plural noun or I, you, we, or they, the present tense verb does not end in –s or -es.

Spelling Words Vowel Sound in shout

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