1. Lesson 1
Unit 24

2. W. A. L. T. Recognize syllable types with at least 80% accuracy
Spell a new set of spelling words, recognized or not
Determine nouns in sentences
Use commas properly when writing a sentence, paragraph
Use context clues to determine meaning of a word

3. 1. Sort it: syllable types
Please turn to page 246 in your workbook
Look at the sound-spelling pattern for the vowel sound in each word in the Word Bank
Sort the words according to their syllable type by writing words with similar sound-spelling patterns in the same column
Generate a label for each column:
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Closed Syllable
r-Controlled Syllable
Final Silent e Syllable

4. r-Controlled Syllable Final Silent e Syllable
Workbook Page 246
r-Controlled Syllable
Final Silent e Syllable
Closed Syllable
drift
dart
time
when
forth
stage
back
turn
wake
stretch
her
prime
skirt
rule
thorn

5. 1. Review: Syllable Types
What comes after the vowel in a closed syllable?
A consonant
EXAMPLES: drift, when, back, stretch
What is the vowel sound in a closed syllable?
Short vowel sound
What comes after the vowel in an r- controlled syllable?
An r
EXAMPLES: dart, forth, turn, her, skirt, thorn
What are three different ways to spell /er/?
ir, er, ur
EXAMPLES: skirt, her, turn
What follows the first vowel in a final silent e syllable?
A consonant plus a silent e
EXAMPLES: time, stage, wake, prime, rule
What is the vowel sound in a final silent e syllable?
Long vowel sound

6. 2. Spelling pretest 1 Please turn to page 247 in your workbook
Write the words your teacher says to the best of your ability
Once you have looked at them, then write the correct spelling next to or below your original answer

7. Workbook Page 247 hours joined listen slowly flowers villain pour
details
half
friends
limousine
dream
cuticle
preamble
tambourine

8. Take note: these words can be tricky to spell!
2. Memorize it: page R49

9. 3. Unit Vocabulary
Please take the time to look at your Unit Vocabulary words
Hardcover page 214
Read each word, ask the teacher to read words that you are unfamiliar with
Clarify any definition/meaning that you are unfamiliar with

10. 3. Review: Synonyms
Synonyms are words that have the same or similar meanings
What is the synonym for sour?
bitter
What is the synonym for smart?
clever
What is the synonym for show?
indicate
What is the synonym for act?
perform
What is the synonym for save?
preserve

11. 3. Multiple Meaning Map
Multiple Meaning Maps can be used to help determine what definition fits with the story you are reading
Some words have multiple meanings
This map lays it out for you
The map allows you to see each of the definitions
Example to follow

12. Dream 1. Mental images during sleep 2. Imagination while awake
I had a bad dream last night.
It is important not to dream during class.
Dream
3. Something wonderful
4. Hope or aspiration
Her dream was to become a doctor.
This car is a dream!

13. 4. Review: Nouns
Nouns are words that name people, places, things, and ideas.
An idea is a thought; it cannot be touched or seen
Identify It: Noun Categories- Workbook Page 248
Reread the paragraph
Look at each underlined noun
Decide if it names a person, place, thing, or idea
Copy it into the correct column

14. Workbook Page 248 characters mind dance participant events story hook
reason
mess
situations

15. 4. Review: Commas in a Series
When three or more words are listed together in a sentence, the items are written one after the other
Commas are used to separate the items
A comma is not placed in front of the first word
The last item is usually connected to the others in the series by and or or. A comma is placed before and or or
The same rules are true for three or more groups of words listed together in a sentence

16. 4. Punctuate It: Commas in a series
Please turn to page 249 in your workbook
Read each sentence
Identify the words or word groups in the series
Place a comma between each item in the series

17. , , , , , , , ,
Workbook Page 249 , , , , , , , , , , , ,

18. 5. Independent Text: “Dream while you sleep”
What do you know about sleep and dreams?
How often do you remember your dreams?
The story starts on page 224
Look at page 226 in your hardcover
Read the quote:
“To sleep, perchance to dream.”
Discuss that quote
Read the opening paragraph and discuss it

19. 5. Phrase It Please turn to workbook page 250
Read and scoop the first sentence
Review the cueing questions you can use to decide which words go together to form meaningful phrases
Read the remaining sentences in the paragraph
Use cueing questions to identify meaningful groups of words
Scoop with a pencil to mark the phrase units
Reread the sentences with proper inflection at the end of phrases

20. Workbook Page 250

21. 5. Use the clues Turn to workbook page 251 please
Turn to exercise 6: Use the Clues
Follow the steps in the exercise, using context clues to figure out the meaning of the phrase waste of time as it is used there
Write a definition for the phrase waste of time and a sentence using that definition as a substitute for the phrase

22. Workbook Page 251
Not necessary
Answers will vary!!

23. 5. Discussion
Discuss the meanings of waste of time and REM as it appears in your text
The story can be found starting on page 224 of your hardcover

24. * The conjunction in the sentences is but *
6. Rewrite It
Please turn to page 252 in your workbook
Combine the sentences and add conjunctions to contrast the phrases
Check that each sentence uses sentence signals- capital letters, commas, and end punctuation
EXAMPLE:
Benjamin Franklin warned it could be a waste of time. Shakespeare disagreed.
COMBINE: WITH CONJUNCTION
Benjamin Franklin warned it could be a waste of time, but Shakespeare disagreed.
* The conjunction in the sentences is but *

25. Workbook Page 252
Some people remember their dreams, but other people say they never remember their dreams.
The body doesn’t really need to sleep, but the brain does.
Our dreams often don’t make sense, but we don’t mind.
During REM, our logic center does not operate, but our limbic system does.
During REM, our eyelids are closed, but our eyes are very active, darting back and forth beneath our eyelids.