1. Passage to Freedom
Essential Questions 1)

2. Passage to Freedom
“Courage Is Something Everyone has Inside Them” by Son Ca Lam
Do you agree with Son Ca’s definition of courage? Why or why not?
Do you think the treatment of Son Ca’s family by the Communists in Vietnam was fair? Explain your decision.
Do you agree that fleeing to America was the best solution for the family? Why or Why not?
What do you think Son Ca means when she says her mother and sister didn’t know anything?

3. Passage to Freedom Vocabulary
Number and underline each vocabulary word in your journal.
decision- a choice that involves judgment
diplomat- one who is appointed to represent his or her government in its relations with other governments
Government- the body or organization that manages a nation
Permission- necessary approval to do something
Refugees- people who flee their homes in order to escape harm
Superiors- those who have higher rank and more authority
Visas- documents that give people permission to travel to a specific country

4. Spelling- Long Vowels _ a e i o u
Fade
Theme
File
Throne
fume
Long Vowels- the long vowel sound can be spelled with the vowel/consonant pattern.

5. Spelling- Long Vowels Homework- Practice Book page 37 ai ea ee oa
Trait
Preach
Sleeve
soak
Long Vowels- the long vowel sound can also be spelled with two vowels together.
Homework- Practice Book page 37

6. Passage to Freedom
Preview the story and the illustrations in your book.
What problem do you think that Mr. Sugihara will face in the story?
Why does the story involve thousands of lives?

7. Passage to Freedom
Comprehension Strategy- Evaluate Good readers evaluate, or form opinions, about what they read. Read first two paragraphs on Page 53 Question- Is this an effective way to introduce Mr. Sugihara?

8. Passage to Freedom Comprehension Skill- Making judgments
As we read the story, think about Mr. Sugihara.
Practice Book page 32- Judgment
What kind of person is Mr. Sugihara?
Is Mr. Sugihara’s decision right or wrong?
What kind of person is Mrs. Sugihara?

9. Comprehension Questions
Answer Questions 1-3 for Homework

10. Passage to Freedom #3
With a partner, re-read pages Only read the first paragraph on page 56.
Transparency 1-11 and Practice Book #32 Making Judgments
Answer comprehension questions 1-3
Read pages 57-59
Comprehension Questions 4 &5 for HW

11. Passage to Freedom #4 Spelling Bingo- winner(s) get homework pass
On your bingo sheet, randomly write the following in all of your squares.
VCe- pattern for vowel/consanant/e
VV – pattern for two vowels together
When I say a word, write the word in the appropriate square.
To win, you need 4 across, up, down, or vertically

12. Passage to Freedom #4 Review Comprehension Questions 4-5
Judgment Charts (PB #32) Row #2
Read pages 62-64
Complete Judgment Chart (PB #32)
Homework- Comprehension Questions 6-9

13. Passage to Freedom- Day 5
Check Comprehension Questions 6-9
Complete Judgment Chart
Complete PB# 9

14. Passage to Freedom #6 What is a syllable? Discuss with your neighbor.
EQ: How can you read words that have two or more syllables?
Syllable- a word part that has one sound

15. Passage to Freedom #6 v c c v
He wrote visas from morning until night.
M o r n i n g
v c c v
Many words with this pattern divide between the consonants.
M o r /n i n g

16. Passage to Freedom #6 Ref/u/gee
The refugee was upset.
R e f u g e e
v c v
Many words with this pattern divide between the consonant and second vowel
Ref/u/gee
If that does not work, separate the word at the first vowel. Re/fused

17. Passage to Freedom- #6
Mr. Sugihara is moving his family to the German city of Berlin. Copy the chart below in your journal and make predictions about what will happen to him based on the details about Mr. Sugihara that are provided.
Details
Predictions
He helped Jewish refugees
He disobeyed his own government
He consulted with his family about issuing visas

18. A Mother’s Courage
A primary source is a document or first hand account of something or some event that happened in history.
What are the benefits of reading a primary source?
Homework- To be done during enrichment today. Pages 34,35,36