1. WEEK 3 DAY 1 INTERACTIVE READING

2. COMMON GROUND What have you learned so far about achieving common ground? Find photographs and illustrations in your theme reader that show people with common needs or interests. How do those illustrations show people achieving common ground?

3. INQUIRY PROJECT Remember to collect information during your guided reading centers. Feel free to post any new ideas or questions on the Question Board.

4. PRIOR KNOWLEDGE Think about what you know about friendship. How do people your age meet and become friends with one another? What are some ways you have met other people your age? How do people make new friends?

5. THEME VOCABULARY Gaze Incident Eager

6. GAZE To look at something for a long time. The coach was gazing at the teams old trophies as she talked about improving the players’ teamwork. What is a synonym for gazing?

7. INCIDENT Something that happens. An incident backstage caused the class play to start late. What type of incident might delay a play?

8. EAGER Wanting to do something very much. Kay was eager to join the school band. What is an antonym for eager?

9. PREPARING TO READ Today we will read pages 37-51 of How Tia Lola Came to Stay. This is a fictional story about a family living in a new place. Preview the story, predict what you think will happen in this part of the story. Complete the anticipation guide on page 56 of your practice companion.