Big Question: How do people
adapt to living with physical
limitations?
Author:
Alden R. Carter
Genre:
Expository
Nonfiction
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Vocabulary Words:
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• overlook
• underline
• subway
• subset
• supermarket
• outlet
• underground
• overboard
• undercurrent
• superstar
• overtime
• supersonic
• submarine
• undercover
• overcast
• outfield
• output
• supernatural
• subdivision
• subhead
• overwhelm
• superimpose
• underestimate
• underprivileged
• subcommittee
Vocabulary Words
More Words to Know
blender
 abdomen

 artificial
 cerebral palsy
 gait
 handicapped
 therapist
 wheelchair
 stroke
 dedication
 leg brace
 polio
 triumphant
Question of the Day
How do people adapt to
living with physical
limitations?
 Build Concepts
 Generalize
 Predict
 Build Background
 Vocabulary
 Fluency: Emotion
 Grammar: Pronouns and Antecedents
 Spelling: Prefixes over-, under-, sub-,
super-, out Overcoming Physical Limitations
Listen as I read “Wilma
Unlimited.”
As I read, notice how I use my
voice to show surprise, happiness,
and excitement.
Be ready to answer questions
after I finish.
What generalization can you
make about Wilma Rudolph
and others who overcome
physical limitations?
What caused Wilma Rudolph
to switch from basketball to
track?
 dedication – devotion
 leg brace – a device used to support
a leg
 polio – a severe, infectious, viral
disease that destroys nervous tissue
in the spinal cord causing paralysis
and wasting away of muscles
 triumphant – victorious or successful
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Feelings
Overcoming
Physical
Limitations
Support
Causes
K (What do you
know?)
W
(What would you
like to learn?)
L (What did you
learn?)
This week’s audio explores the
challenges of cerebral palsy.
After you listen, we will discuss
what you found most surprising
about the disease.
 abdomen – the part of the body
containing the stomach, intestines,
and other important organs
 artificial – made by human skill or
labor; not natural
 gait – a manner of walking or running
 handicapped – having a physical or
mental disability
 therapist – a person who specializes
in treatment of diseases, injuries, or
disorders
 wheelchair – a chair on wheels, used
by people who are sick or who are
unable to walk
 blender – an electric kitchen appliance
for grinding, mixing or beating
 cerebral palsy – paralysis caused by
damage to the brain before or at birth
 stroke – a sudden attack of illness,
especially one caused by a blood clot or
bleeding in the brain
 (Next Slide)
 handicapped children need a
outtlet for there energy
 Handicapped children need an
outlet for their energy.
 perry has cerebral palzy and they
has difficulty walking and talking
 Perry has cerebral palsy, and he
has difficulty walking and talking.
It’s not easy for Nic because his
hands won’t always do what he
wants them to do.
The underlined pronouns his and
he refer to Nic. Nic is the
antecedent of his and he.
A pronoun takes the place of a
noun or nouns. An antecedent, or
referent, is the noun or nouns to
which the pronoun refers.
A pronoun and its antecedent
must agree in number and gender.
Before you use a pronoun, ask
yourself whether the antecedent
is singular or plural. If the
antecedent is singular, decide
whether it is masculine, feminine,
or neuter. Then choose a
pronoun that agrees.
In the following sentences, the
antecedents are underlined once;
the pronouns are underlined
twice.
When Emily exercises, she
stretches muscles and tendons.
They are tight and sore.
Sam is happy because he can jump
and run.
Sam is happy because he can jump
and run.
Because Janelle enjoys swimming,
she swims on the YMCA team.
Because Janelle enjoys swimming,
she swims on the YMCA team.
Janelle and Sam are lucky because
they have healthy bodies.
Janelle and Sam are lucky because
they have healthy bodies.
Some children have cerebral palsy,
and it causes problems with body
movements and control.
Some children have cerebral palsy,
and it causes problems with body
movements and control.
These children need therapy to help
them move freely.
These children need therapy to help
them move freely.
Nolan uses a wheelchair, and a
computer allows him to communicate.
Nolan uses a wheelchair, and a
computer allows him to communicate.
The computer has an artificial voice,
so it produces spoken words.
The computer has an artificial voice,
so it produces spoken words.
Megan remains cheerful although
therapy can be painful for her.
Megan remains cheerful although
therapy can be painful for her.
Fred and I think that we will study
medicine.
Fred and I think that we will study
medicine.
Doctors and scientists believe that
they will be able to prevent cerebral
palsy some day.
Doctors and scientists believe that
they will be able to prevent cerebral
palsy some day.
Our class learned about muscles and
bones when our class studied the
human body.
 we or it
Bones form the skeleton, and the
skeleton supports the body.
 it
Two bones meet at a joint, where
the two bones are connected by
ligaments.
 they
Muscles have tendons that connect
muscles to bones.
 them
• overlook
• underline
• subway
• subset
• supermarket
• outlet
• underground
• overboard
• undercurrent
• superstar
• overtime
• supersonic
• submarine
• undercover
• overcast
• outfield
• output
• supernatural
• subdivision
• subhead
• overwhelm
• superimpose
• underestimate
• underprivileged
• subcommittee
Question of the Day
How do specialists and
others help Emily and
Nic overcome their
physical limitations?
 Vocabulary Strategy Lesson: Context Clues
 Generalize
 Predict
 Graphic Sources
 Vocabulary
 Fluency: Choral Reading
 Grammar: Pronouns and Antecedents
 Spelling: Prefixes over-, under-, sub-, super,
out Time for Science: Nervous System
 Overcoming Physical Limitations
Turn to page 421, paragraphs 3-6.
As I read, notice how I use my
voice to show Emily’s impatience
and Emily’s mom’s encouragement.
We will practice as a class doing
three choral readings of these
paragraphs.
 beryl has CP. Can her swim
 Beryl has CP. Can she swim?
 she loves swimming it are fun to
splash and kick in the water
 She loves swimming. It is fun to
splash and kick in the water.
A pronoun takes the place of a
noun or nouns.
An antecedent, or referent, is
the noun or nouns to which the
pronoun refers.
Each pronoun must agree with its
antecedent in number and gender.
• overlook
• underline
• subway
• subset
• supermarket
• outlet
• underground
• overboard
• undercurrent
• superstar
• overtime
• supersonic
• submarine
• undercover
• overcast
• outfield
• output
• supernatural
• subdivision
• subhead
• overwhelm
• superimpose
• underestimate
• underprivileged
• subcommittee
Question of the Day
How are the kids in the
selection the same as
and different than kids
in your class?
 Compare and Contrast
 Generalize
 Predict
 Vocabulary
 Fluency: Model Emotion
 Grammar: Pronouns and Antecedents
 Spelling: Prefixes over-, under-, sub-,
super-, out Time for Science: Assistive Technology
 Overcoming Physical Limitations
Turn to page 425, paragraphs 3-5.
As I read notice how I read about
Nic’s swim class with excitement
and growl the word “Self” as Nic
does to show his determination.
Now we will practice together as a
class by doing three choral
readings.
 eric and sally helps their sister.
she help her stretch and exercise
 Eric and Sally help their sister.
They help her stretch and
exercise.
 dont ovorlook the handicapped.
they has a grate deal to offer
 Don’t overlook the handicapped.
They have a great deal to offer.
A pronoun takes the place of a
noun or nouns.
An antecedent, or referent, is
the noun or nouns to which the
pronoun refers.
Each pronoun must agree with its
antecedent in number and gender.
If a pronoun’s antecedent is
unclear, the sentence should be
rewritten.
Unclear: Dad and Amir exercise
daily in his room.
Clear: Dad and Amir exercise
daily in Amir’s room.
Review something you have
written to see if you can improve
it by clarifying pronoun
references.
• overlook
• underline
• subway
• subset
• supermarket
• outlet
• underground
• overboard
• undercurrent
• superstar
• overtime
• supersonic
• submarine
• undercover
• overcast
• outfield
• output
• supernatural
• subdivision
• subhead
• overwhelm
• superimpose
• underestimate
• underprivileged
• subcommittee
Question of the Day
What inner talks can
physically challenged
people draw on to help
them overcome the daily
limitations confronting
them?
Expository Nonfiction
Reading Across Texts
Content-Area Vocabulary
Fluency: Partner Reading
Grammar: Pronouns and Antecedents
Spelling: Prefixes over-, under-,
sub-, super-, outTime for Science: The Human Eye
Turn to page 425, paragraphs 3-5.
Read this paragraph three times
with a partner. Be sure to read
with emotion. Offer each other
feedback.
 the girls exercise after school, and
them get a snack at the supermarkit
 The girls exercise after school, and
they get a snack at the
supermarket.
 on friday after practice the coach
buy they ice cream
 On Friday after practice, the coach
buys them ice cream.
A pronoun takes the place of a
noun or nouns.
An antecedent, or referent, is
the noun or nouns to which the
pronoun refers.
Each pronoun must agree with its
antecedent in number and gender.
Test Tip: When the antecedent
of a pronoun is the pronoun
everyone, everybody, or
everything, use a singular pronoun
to agree with the referent.
No: Everyone did their best.
Yes: Everyone did his best. (or
Everyone did her best.)
• overlook
• underline
• subway
• subset
• supermarket
• outlet
• underground
• overboard
• undercurrent
• superstar
• overtime
• supersonic
• submarine
• undercover
• overcast
• outfield
• output
• supernatural
• subdivision
• subhead
• overwhelm
• superimpose
• underestimate
• underprivileged
• subcommittee
Question of the Day
How do people adapt to
living with physical
limitations?
Build Concept Vocabulary
Generalize
Simile
Context Clues
Grammar: Pronouns and Antecedents
Spelling: Prefixes over-, under-, sub-,
super-, outTelephone Directory
Overcoming Physical Limitations
An author may write similar
details about different things or
people. You can use these similar
details to make a general
statement that covers all the
things or people. This statement
is called a generalization.
A valid generalization can be
supported by facts or details. A
faulty generalization cannot.
Sometimes an author makes a
generalization and uses a clue
word such as all, many, or in
general to signal it.
Similes are a type of figurative
language. They usually compare two
unlike things that are alike in at least
one way.
Similes may include the words like or
as.
Similes can be used to call attention
to a quality that is the same in the
two things being compared.
You can use context clues to
determine the means of unfamiliar
words.
Locate context clues and identify the
meanings of these words from
Stretching Ourselves. Confirm word
meanings using a dictionary.
Words
contract
tendons
nimble
Context Clues
Definition
Where can you look to find the
phone number for a classmate or
for a local pet store?
A telephone directory lists names,
phone numbers, and addresses for
people and businesses.
The white pages list phone numbers
for people and businesses in
alphabetical order. When searching
online, you need to provide a city and
state for the search.
The yellow pages list phone numbers
and ads for businesses. Entries are
grouped alphabetically by type of
business. When searching online,
you need to provide a city and state
for the search.
 can your ride the sub-way in a
wheel chare
 Can you ride the subway in a
wheelchair?
 marias operation lasted four ours
 Maria’s operation lasted four
hours.
A pronoun takes the place of a
noun or nouns.
An antecedent, or referent, is
the noun or nouns to which the
pronoun refers.
Each pronoun must agree with its
antecedent in number and gender.
• overlook
• underline
• subway
• subset
• supermarket
• outlet
• underground
• overboard
• undercurrent
• superstar
• overtime
• supersonic
• submarine
• undercover
• overcast
• outfield
• output
• supernatural
• subdivision
• subhead
• overwhelm
• superimpose
• underestimate
• underprivileged
• subcommittee
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