1. Lesson 17 day 4 You need your textbook, workbook, journal and pencil.

2. Spelling and Phonics Review letter combinations for /ûr/ er ir ur or ear All stand for the /ûr/ sound Maintain consonants /s/ c and /j/ g

3. Spelling and Phonics Maintain consonants /s/ c and /j/ g Name the letter combinations that stand for /ûr/ in each word and underline them. Part A Notice that in the word circle and certain the letter c stands for /s/ and in germ the letter g stands for /j/. So, when c and g are followed by e or i, they usually stand for their soft sounds. curvegermcircleworse earlynervousthirtycertain

4. Spelling and Phonics Part B 1. As I read aloud the items in the box, notice that there are three words that stand for the same letter combination /ûr/ sound. (ear) learn, pearl, search learnpearlpride scoresearchportion

5. Spelling and Phonics Each item contains three words in which the same letter combination stands for the /ûr/ sound. Which words are they? 2. thirsty, squirm, bird thirstysquirmpride birdbrainspare

6. Spelling and Phonoics 3. turn, survive, murmur 4. 4. worry, word, worth cradleturntrusting survivetanmurmur whistleworrywaitingscreenwordworth

7. Spelling and Phonics 5. kernel, personal, served Word Sort: Use the chart below to sort the spelling list according to the /ûr/ in each word kernelpersonalcold sampleshapeserved erirurorear

8. Spelling and Phonics erirurorear verseclerkperfectanswerpersongirlfirstthirstyburnhurtpursewordworkearthpearl

9. Fluency Remember that when you read aloud you should read accurately. *Read slowly enough to pronounce words correctly. *Reread words that sounds ‘wrong” or strange. *Read smoothly, clearly, and naturally, following punctuation marks.

10. Fluency I am going to read part of “Two Bear Cubs” aloud. I am going to read slowly enough to pronounce each word correctly. If a word does not sound correct or if I do not recognize it, I will reread it and make sure I have read it correct. I will also make sure I pay attention to punctuation marks, such as question marks or exclamation points, and to change my voice to go with them. (Read aloud page 59) Partner Read: Their favorite part of “Two Bear Cubs”

11. Comprehension Review: Compare and Contrast Explain what it means to compare two or more things. (To find how these things are alike) Explain what it means to contrast two or more things. (To find how these things are different)

12. Comprehension Display Transparency R111 Read “Ms. Maggie” to determine how Toni and Rosario are alike and different. *What story does Rosario want to hear? (Wants to hear about the cowhands) *Does Toni want to hear the same story? What story does Toni want to hear? (Wants to hear another story about the opening of Momma’s Restaurant)

13. Comprehension *What does this tell you about how Rosario and Toni are alike and different. (They both like stories. The like different kinds of stories because they have different personalities.) Independent Practice: Reread “Two Bear Cubs” How do the animals respond to Measuring Worm’s Offer? (The animals stare at him and laugh) How do the animals respond to Measuring Worm’s Offer? (The animals stare at him and laugh)

14. Comprehension How does Mother Grizzly’s response contrast with this? (She does not laugh, and she excepts Measuring Worm’s help.) How does Mother Grizzly’s response contrast with this? (She does not laugh, and she excepts Measuring Worm’s help.) What does this tell you about how Mother Grizzly is alike or unlike the other animals? What does this tell you about how Mother Grizzly is alike or unlike the other animals? (She is kinder; she wants her cubs back so much that she will accept any help.)

15. Vocabulary Remind the student of the meanings of each word glancing When you are glancing at something, you are taking a quick look. glancing When you are glancing at something, you are taking a quick look. scolding If you are scolding someone, you are angrily pointing out that persons mistakes. scolding If you are scolding someone, you are angrily pointing out that persons mistakes. console When you comfort or cheer someone, you console him or her. console When you comfort or cheer someone, you console him or her. heroic Someone who is heroic is brave and acts like a hero. heroic Someone who is heroic is brave and acts like a hero. drowsy When you are drowsy, you feel sleepy that you can’t stay awake. drowsy When you are drowsy, you feel sleepy that you can’t stay awake. burden A burden is a heavy load difficult to carry. burden A burden is a heavy load difficult to carry. awe If something fills you with awe, you are amazed by it. awe If something fills you with awe, you are amazed by it. concentration Concentration is focusing your attention on a single thing. concentration Concentration is focusing your attention on a single thing. dilemma A dilemma is a problem or a difficult situation. dilemma A dilemma is a problem or a difficult situation. commendable If something is commendable, it is worth attention or praise. commendable If something is commendable, it is worth attention or praise.

16. Vocabulary awe Open your eyes wide if the situation I name makes you feel awe. If not, close your eyes. watching fireworkswaking up in the morning feeding a catlooking at the Grand Canyon concentrate clap your hands if the action I names requires a lot of concentrations. If it does not, then you should shake your head no. eating an appleclimbing a mountain taking a math testfalling asleep

17. Vocabulary dilemma If the situation I name is a dilemma shake your head yes. If it is not, shake your head no. reading the newspaper deciding between your two favorite meals not having enough money to buy something you need going to a picnic commendable Put your thumbs up if the thing that I name is commendable or heroic. Put your thumbs down if you think it id not. rescue a person from a rivereat oatmeal stop a young child from going into the street watch a movie

18. Vocabulary Word Relations Synonyms: is a word that means the name or almost the same as another word. Listen to the following sentences, and try to replace the underlined word with a vocabulary word. Listen to the following sentences, and try to replace the underlined word with a vocabulary word. 1. Stan put down his heavy load. 2. Oliver has a problem-should he go to the party or go bowling? 3. Was the firefighter praised for rescuing the child? 4. Did the newspaper tell about her brave deed? 5. Darcie comforted Lydia when Lydia lost her pet?

19. Grammar Adjectives that compare Remember that adjectives that compare show the relationship between two or more things. Use -er or more for adjectives that compare two things. Use -er or more for adjectives that compare two things. Use –est or most for adjectives that compare three or more things. Use –est or most for adjectives that compare three or more things. Use more or most for adjectives that are three or more syllables long. Use more or most for adjectives that are three or more syllables long.

20. Grammar Guided Practice The most amazing book I ever read was about birds. Which word shows a comparison? (most) Most is used because one book is being compared with many other books, and the adjective (amazing) has three or more syllables.