2. Mae Jemison: Space Scientist Author: Gail Sakurai Biography Includes Photographs Ms. Sheida Calahan Elementary 4 th Grade

3. Write the Word. Find the Vowel Patterns. How many syllables? Split into syllables. List the S/S Cards for each Vowel Pattern. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

4. Write the Word. Find the Vowel Patterns. How many syllables? Split into syllables. List the S/S Cards for each Vowel Pattern. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

5. Write the Word. Find the Vowel Patterns. How many syllables?Split into syllables. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

6. Write the Word. Find the Vowel Patterns. How many syllables?Split into syllables. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

7. Multiple-Meaning Words  Multiple-Meaning words are words that have more than one meaning or definition. Some words have different meanings in different sentences.  Examples: –park –change –coat –tag

8. Following Directions  Each person must think of a riddle with an answer that rhymes. You may write it on a post-it. I’m thinking of something you write with that rhymes with den. (The answer is pen). I’m thinking of something you use to wash you hands that rhymes with hope. (The answer is soap).  You have 3 minutes to write your riddle down!

9. Long Vowel Spelling Patterns  Underline the long vowel patterns. 1.lake9. heal17. few 2.complete10. see18. hue 3.mice11. story19. radio 4.rode12. field20. oats 5.rule13. maybe21. snow 6.aim14. high22. toe 7.nail15. tried23. flow 8.birthday16. my24. flight

10. Long Vowel Spelling Patterns  Find and circle the words that have a long vowel sound in each sentence. 1.The space shuttle Endeavour thundered into the morning sky. 2.Mae’s dream didn’t come true overnight. 3.On Earth, the force of gravity keeps us from floating off the ground. 4.Dr. Mae Jemison earned her place in the history books as the first African-American woman in space. 5.Mae encourages youngsters to follow their dreams.

11. R/W Wkbk p. 45 – 46 “Long Vowel Spelling Patterns” Notebook Activities (Unit 1 Workbook)

12. Word Knowledge 1: transportationtransactiontransatlantic 2: atomicheroicscenic 3: personalprofessional musical 4:She is able to translate English into Spanish. 5: Did you see this scenic view? 6. She is a professional basketball player.

13. Word Knowledge These words begin with the prefix trans-. A prefix is attached at the beginning of a word. The Latin prefix trans- adds the meaning “across” to the root. transport transaction transatlantic “to carry” -to take from one place to another “across” “a thing done”“across” - exchange/a thing done between two or more people “across”“Atlantic Ocean” -across the Atlantic Ocean

14. Word Knowledge atomic heroic scenic These words have the suffix –ic, meaning having to do with. The suffix changes each word from a noun to an adjective. Match the pictures with the correct word by using the meaning of the root word and the meaning of the added suffix –ic.

15. Word Knowledge personal professional musical These words end the suffix –al. The suffix changes each word to an adjective. Identify each root word. Which word had a spelling change before the suffix was added? person + al profession + al music + al

16. Word Knowledge decide science overnight might wired These words from the story contain the long i sound spelled i, i_e, and igh. Identify other words with the long i sound.

17. Word Knowledge - Sentences How do farmers transport food to the market? Identify the word with the prefix trans-. What is the root word? Name another word with a prefix plus port. transport port export, import, deport

18. Word Knowledge - Sentences Which word has the –ic suffix? scenic Identify the root word. scene What part of speech is scene? noun What part of speech is scenic? adjective Did you see this scenic view?

19. Word Knowledge - Sentences A survival kit is necessary in case of an emergency. Identify the word with the –al suffix. survival Survival is most often used as a noun, but in this sentence it is used as an adjective. Identify other words with the –al suffix.

20. Word Knowledge - Sentences We can learn about nature through science. Identify the word with the long i sound. science

21. How can we figure out the meaning of a word?  apposition – the definition of a word is found between two commas.  prefix  base word (Show word structure posters)  suffix  context clues – help you figure out the meaning of a word, by using the other words in the sentence as clues. The magician’s amazing trick of disappearing before our eyes, was unbelievable.

22. THREE… TWO… ONE… LIFTOFF!! Story vocabulary: astronaut excelled specialized qualified applicants simulates techniques

23. astronaut Mae Jemison knew that she wanted to be an astronaut. “Use context clues” The astronaut walked along the moon to gather rock samples. astronaut- a person who travels in space (p. 77)

24. Definition: a person who travels in space Synonym: cosmonaut, rocketeer Part of Speech: noun astronaut

25. excelled In high school, Mae was an honor roll student and excelled in math and science. “Use context clues” Sam studied hard and excelled in science. excelled- did better than others (p. 80)

26. Definition: did better than others Base + Suffix: excel + led (words that end with a vowel and ‘l’, change when a suffix is added). Synonym: surpass, master, outshine Antonym: inferior, fail Part of Speech: verb excelled

27. specialized At Stanford, she specialized in African and Afro-American studies and chemical engineering. “Use context clues” Although Jimmy loved to study different types of science, he specialized in biology. specialized- concentrated on one activity or subject (p. 80) Stanford University

28. Definition: concentrated on one activity or subject Suffix: -ed Synonym: particular, pursue, study Part of Speech: adjective specialized

29. qualified Mae was one of only fifteen people chosen from nearly two thousand qualified applicants. “Use context clues” The Olympic swimmer was qualified to teach swimming to young children. qualified- skilled or experienced at doing something well (p. 82)

30. Definition: skilled or experienced at doing something well Base + Suffix: qualify + ed Synonym: capable, competent Antonym: unqualified, incompetent Part of Speech: adjective qualified

31. applicants “Use context clues” There were four applicants for the new drama teacher position. applicants- people applying for or requesting something (p. 82) Mae was one of only fifteen people chosen from nearly two thousand qualified applicants.

32. Definition: people applying for or requesting something Base + Suffix: applicant + s Synonym: candidates, seekers Antonym: boss, owners Part of Speech: noun applicants

33. simulates She flew in a special training jet that simulates zero gravity. “Use context clues” Mary brought in a science project that simulates an erupting volcano. simulates- imitates (p. 89)

34. Definition: imitates Base + Suffix: simulate + s Synonym: imitates, mimics, copies Part of Speech: verb simulates

35. techniques To carry out the space- sickness experiment, Mae had been trained in the use of “biofeedback’ techniques. “Use context clues” The doctor had several techniques for treating a sick patient. techniques- ways of handling something (p. 93)

36. Definition: ways of handling something Base + Suffix: technique + s Synonym: methods, skill, approach Part of Speech: noun techniques

37. Vocabulary Review astronaut - a person who travels in space excelled- did better than others specialized- concentrated on one activity or subject simulates- imitates techniques- ways of handling something qualified- skilled at doing something well applicants- people applying for something

38. Vocabulary Quiz _____- a person who travels in space _____- did better than others _____- concentrated on one activity or subject _____- imitates ______- ways of handling something astronaut simulatesspecialized excelled techniques

39. Vocabulary Review astronaut a. ways of handling something excelled b. imitates specialized c. skilled or experienced at doing something well qualified d. people applying for or requesting something applicants e. concentrated on one activity or subject simulates f. did better than others techniques g. a person who travels in space

40. Mae Jemison is a non-fiction story. The genre is biography.  A biography is a true story written about a person’s life by another person.  A biography tells important information about a person’s life in chronological order.  It tells how a person felt, talked, and what they thought.  A biography might tell about a person’s whole life or just a specific part of their life.

41. Mae Jemison : Space Scientist Genre- Biography Point of View- 3 rd Person Author’s Purpose- Inform Mae Jemison took risks in order to achieve her goals. Mae Jemison was the first African-American woman astronaut to travel in space. As a child, Mae Jemison wanted to be a scientist and an astronaut. Her family encouraged her to pursue this goal, while others couldn’t imagine Mae ever reaching her goals. Mae has always lived by the motto, “Don’t be limited by others’ limited imaginations.”

42. Clues, Problems, Wonderings Let’s browse the biography Mae Jemison: Space Scientist and look for clues about the story, problems you may have while reading the story, and wonderings you have about the story. Nonfiction stories can be browsed in their entirety. Look for main ideas (which are usually in the first sentence of a paragraph). Look at the title, author’s name, and the photographs taken by different people. We want to write our findings in note form.

43. CLUESPROBLEMSWONDERINGS

44. Big Ideas  The story of Mae Jemison shows the benefits of taking risks and seeing where they may lead. Many people told Mae that she would not be able to achieve her goals of becoming a scientist and astronaut, but she believed otherwise and worked hard to reach her goals.  The risks that people like Mae Jemison have taken can inspire others to pursue their dreams.  Important accomplishments often involve calculated risks.

45. Main Idea and Details: Fact and Opinion A main idea is the most important point the writer makes. It is what the paragraph (or story) is mostly about! details provide more information. They support the main idea.

46.  Writing a Paragraph (or how to build a big Mac) *Don’t forget the main idea!

47. Big Mac Cheeseburger What are the ingredients of a Big Mac Cheeseburger? TOP BUN Lettuce Tomato Cheese Pickles Special Sauce Meat BOTTOM BUN

48. A good paragraph is like a Big Mac. The top and bottom bun hold the stuff inside together. Just like the topic sentence (with the main idea) and the closing sentence hold together all of the details.

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50. The topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph. Although most people believe that man’s best friend is a dog, I think it should be a cat. Cats have been used as pets since the time of the pharaohs in Egypt. They have been found in countries all over the world. Obviously, cats have been the favorites of man for hundreds of years. I suppose cats are so well liked because they are gentle, friendly, and easy to take care of.

51. Imagine a cheeseburger without a top bun?!?!

52. What is missing? He collects books that were written over a hundred years ago. But he is also interested in the best sellers of today. If I ever need to get him a present, I know I can always please him by buying him a book.

53.  Which of the following topic sentences is the best one for the above paragraph? A. Reading is fun. B. Books are my father’s hobby. C. My father was a main influence in my life.

54. What is missing? The most beautiful flower is the rose because it comes in so many different colors. Another beautiful flower is the daisy which sometimes grows wild. Spring flowers like tulips, daffodils, and crocuses are also very pretty.

55. One of the most beautiful flowers is the rose because it comes in so many different colors. It’s petals are soft and vibrant. Another beautiful flower is the daisy which sometimes grows wild. Spring flowers like tulips, daffodils, and crocuses are also very pretty.  Which of the following topic sentences is the best one for the above paragraph? A. Don’t you just love spring? B. The rose is the most loved flower the world over. C. There are many lovely flowers to consider for your garden.

56. What is missing? First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All Canadians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. Second, Canada has a high standard of education. Finally, Canada’s cities are clean and efficiently managed.

57. First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All Canadians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. Also, Canada has a high standard of education. A large majority of Canadians attend college or university. Finally, Canada’s cities are clean and efficiently managed. A. Canada is our friendly neighbor to the north. B. There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries of the world. C. Choose Canada as a great place to vacation.

58. Main Idea and Details: Fact and Opinion A main idea is the most important point the writer makes. It is what the paragraph (or story) is mostly about! details provide more information. They support the main idea.

59. R/W Workbook p. 41 – 42 “Main Idea and Details”

60. Brainpop and Brainpop Jr. – Main Idea and Details Notebooks Files (Unit 1 Workbook) Main Idea Video Clip

61. Mae Jemison is a non-fiction story. The genre is biography.  A biography is a true story written about a person’s life by another person.  A biography tells important information about a person’s life in chronological order.  It tells how a person felt, talked, and what they thought.  A biography might tell about a person’s whole life or just a specific part of their life.

62.  Think about all the stories we have read together and you have read on your own. What are some biographies? 1. Teammates (Jackie Robinson) Brainpop Jr. - Biography R/W p. 43 - 44

63. Types of Sentences What is a telling sentence? What punctuation does it end with? What is an asking sentence? What punctuation does it end with? What is a sentence that shows strong feeling? What punctuation does it end with?

64. There are 3 types of sentences  Statements/Telling sentences (ends with a.)  Asking sentences (ends with a ?)  Sentences that show strong feeling (ends with a !) 1. Mae graduated from Stanford. ? ! 2. She was ready for new challenges.? ! 3. Endeavour was in orbit around earth.?!

65. Fill in the punctuation… 1. What is your name 2. Yesterday, I bought a bouquet of yellow roses 3. Can you tell me what time it is 4. I LOVE reading 5. I am in the fourth grade

66. R/W Wkbk p. 47 – 48 “Types of Sentences” Brainpop and Brainpop Jr. Notebook files (Unit 1 Workbook)

67. People Who Must I painted on the roof of a skyscraper. I painted a long while and called it a day’s work. The people on a corner swarmed and the traffic cop’s whistle never let up all afternoon. They were the same as bugs, many bugs on their way- Those people on the go or at a standstill; And the traffic cop a spot of blue, a splinter of brass, Where the black tides ran around him And he kept the street. I painted a long while And called it a day’s work.

68. The Acrobats Flying high on silver bars Ladies spangled like the sun Turn just so, and then let go- And catch another one! And smile when they come down, and wave, And are not proud of being brave.

69. Definition: a person who travels in space Synonym: cosmonaut, rocketeer Part of Speech: noun astronaut

70. Definition: did better than others Base + Suffix: excel + led (words that end with a vowel and ‘l’, change when a suffix is added). Synonym: surpass, master, outshine Antonym: inferior, fail Part of Speech: verb excelled

71. Definition: concentrated on one activity or subject Suffix: -ed Synonym: particular, pursue, study Part of Speech: adjective specialized

72. Definition: skilled or experienced at doing something well Base + Suffix: qualify + ed Synonym: capable, competent Antonym: unqualified, incompetent Part of Speech: adjective qualified

73. Definition: people applying for or requesting something Base + Suffix: applicant + s Synonym: candidates, seekers Antonym: boss, owners Part of Speech: noun applicants

74. Definition: imitates Base + Suffix: simulate + s Synonym: imitates, mimics, copies Part of Speech: verb simulates

75. Definition: ways of handling something Base + Suffix: technique + s Synonym: methods, skill, approach Part of Speech: noun techniques