1. The Fabulous Perpetual Motion Machine
Day 4

2. How do inventors inspire our imaginations?
Concept talk
How do inventors inspire our imaginations?

3. Partner Share
Think about the improvement Carlos and Lily thought they made with the perpetual motion machine.
What role does improvement play in ideas for new inventions?
There was a problem with Carlos and Lily’s design-the machine borrowed energy rather than creating it.
Is it possible to have a good idea but a bad design? If so, what do you think would happen to the invention?

4. Amazing Words
Entrepreneur-someone who organizes and manages a business
An entrepreneur opened two new coffee shops and a bookstore in our town.
Innovation- something new or different introduced
Creating a new machine instead of a typical diorama was a real innovation.
TEACH YOUR PARTNER THESE WORDS

5. Vocabulary Applauds- to show approval or praise by clapping
Everyone applauds when the magician finishes his amazing act.
Inspecting- to look at closely
I use my magnifying glass when I’m inspecting the new mold growth.
Teach your partner these words.

6. Vocabulary Teach your partner these words.
Fabulous- almost impossible to believe
Synonym- incredible
The red feathers on her hat looked fabulous with a dark brown background.
Browsing- to inspect something leisurely and casually
Dylan spends hours browsing in stores but rarely buys anything.
Teach your partner these words.

7. Shades of Meaning
Which word completes the sentence with the strongest word
John _____ the door loudly.
(shut, slammed, banged)
May’s weather was ________.
(scorching, hot, warm)

8. Past, present, future
Past tense shows action that has already happened
Present tense shows action that happens now
Future tense shows action that will happen

9. Spelling
Schwa is the sound uh spelled by any other letter than the letter u:
Pleasant
Among
Confront
Famous
problem

10. Lets take a look at our Daily Fix it

11. Writing Today we are going to revise our drafts
Choose words that make your dialogue sound like natural speech
Use words that reveal your characters’ thoughts, feelings, and motivations
Add or subtract details to clarify meaning where necessary