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The passing of energy from the sun to plants to animals to other animals is called a food chain.
A food chain is simply who eats what.
food chain- a group of living things in a chain in which the first living thing is eaten by the second, the second is eaten by the third and so on

The complex feeding arrangement within an ecosystem is called a food web.
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A food web includes many food chains.
food web- a group of food chains in an ecosystem that are connected

The scientist gathered at the pond to study its ecosystem.
We are learning about the ecosystem of one of
Utah’s deserts.
ecosystem- all the living and nonliving things in a certain area

Paper towel A absorbs the water fastest.
The diaper with the crystals absorbs more liquid than diaper without the crystals.
absorbs -takes in

Algae was taking over the fish tank.
Seaweed is an algae that lives in the sea or salty water.
algae- simple living things that are composed of one or more cells. Most algae are plants that don’t have roots or flowers

They walked quietly along the ridges at the beach.
The iguanodon had ridges on its teeth.
ridges - plural of ridge: a raised narrow strip

The predators hunting the mice included the owl and hawk.
Rabbits have to constantly watch out for predators to keep alive.
predators- plural of predator; an animal that hunts and kills other animals for food

The vulture and hyena are examples of scavengers because they eat the leftover kills from other animals.
Sharks and hermit crabs are ocean scavengers because they eat dead and decaying things in the ocean. scavengers- plural of scavenger; an animal that feeds on dead animals

Crows are omnivores because they eat both plants and animals.
Very few dinosaurs were omnivores. Two that were are
Oviraptor and Ornithomimus.
omnivores- plural of omnivore; an animal that eats both animal flesh and plants

It is important for our health to eat a healthy diet.
A mouse’s diet includes a lot of different plants.
This one loves corn.
diet- the food and drink eaten by an animal

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Expository text tells something. It contains facts about real people, things or events.
The purpose of expository text is to share information with the reader in a straightforward way.
The factual information can often be checked by referring to other sources such as science articles, reference books and newspapers.

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What is the type of words or phrases represented in the words above?
They are possessives.
What is the definition of possessives?
Possessives are words that show ownership or possession of things or characteristics.

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What are the possessives in each phrase?
sun’s, herbivore’s, animal’s, and omnivore’s
Read the phrases in below.
The energy that belongs to the sun
The body that belongs to the herbivore
The body that belongs to the animal
The diet that belongs to the omnivore

What is the common structure in the following words?
 nonconfrontational
 nonmeasurable
 nonjudgmental
 nonrenewable confrontation measure judge renew
The common structure in the words is the prefix non-.
The prefix non- means not.
What are the base words?

What are the definitions of the base words?
 confrontational - conflict between people
 measurable
- determine the size of something
 judge
 renew
- someone giving an informed opinion
- extend something
Now define the words with the prefix non-.

 nonconfrontational - not likely to start a conflict between people
 nonmeasurable
- not able to be sized
 nonjudgmental
not making or involving moral opinions
 nonrenewable - not able to extend something once expired
What part of speech are the words?
adjectives

 What do you know about food chains and food webs?
 Do you know where humans are on the food chain?
 What do you know about herbivores, omnivores, and carnivores?
 What is a balanced diet?
 How does eating a balanced diet affect your energy and activity levels?

 The energy in food is measured in calories.
Calories are a measurement of how much energy the food can produce in our bodies.
 Food chains and webs visually show us the source of our energy and how it passes from one part of the chain or web to the next.
 When we eat calories and then move around, we burn them quickly. If we are sedentary, or inactive , our bodies turn the unused calories into fat to store for later use.

What I Know What I Want
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What I
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 Correct the following sentences.
 Humane Beings need Energy to survives.
Humane beings need energy to survive.
 Thems needs good Food
They need good food.

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Was it difficult to address the reader’s needs when you were writing your persuasive letter?.
Do you think you convinced your reader of your viewpoint? Why or Why not?
This week you will continue practicing your persuasive writing by writing a persuasive report relating to the theme of Energy At Work.
A persuasive report is a little different than a persuasive letter because it requires the same research, planning and formatting as a regular research report. You will use your research to support their viewpoints and influence the audience.

 states a viewpoint (the controlling idea)
 provides supporting arguments, or gives reasons in the form of facts and examples, and/or expert opinions that the reader should adopt or support a particular point of view
 identifies opposing argument and provide evidence that refutes it
 restate the opinion or goal, summarize reasons, and if appropriate requests or urges action

 Word Choice
 hyperbole (extreme exaggeration)
 repetition
 emotional appeal
Emotional appeals include strong statements that create a certain feeling in the audience and intend to make them sympathetic to a point of view. They often appear as part of the conclusion.

Two Different Ways to Approach a
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 Brainstorm possible topics as a class.
 Each student chose one topic.
 Start researching topic taking notes on what is found about subject.
 Keep track of your sources for the information you gather.

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Sam’s cup
Whose cup is it?
Sam’s
The word Sam’s is a possessive noun.
What is a possessive noun?
A noun that shows ownership or, possession of things or characters
Possessives are formed by adding ‘s to singular nouns and ‘ to plural nouns ending in s.

penguin
Peter sea stars hammer girls penguin’s
Peter’s sea’s stars’ hammer’s girls’
Can you make each of these words possessive?
Can you use the words in sentences?
Can you create a sentence with a different possessive noun?

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These words are homographs.
Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and word origins.
Two definitions for the word compound are:
1. An enclosure
2. Something composed of two or more elements

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What are two definitions for the words?
Can you use them in sentences?
stable
 1. Steady not changing
 2. Building for animals like horses
 mine
 1. Possessive of I
 2. An excavation in the ground for removing minerals
 pupil
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 2. An opening in the iris of the eye that reacts to light

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something that eats both plants and animal flesh
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something that eats only plants
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something that eats animal flesh
- to eat recklessly
The Latin root is vor which means “eat”.
What does each word mean?
Can you use each word in a sentence?

A writer chooses how to present the information he or she includes in a text.
In this story, the writer presents information in classes and categories. However there is a larger organization. It goes from general-- food chains, food webs, and ecosystems-- to the specifics-- the things that make up these chains and webs.
The writer has moved to the most specific, describing the scientific process behind the life of the primary producer. Then the author will move up the food chain, describing each level.
You should use this kind of organization in your reports, or other pieces of writing.

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What is a food web?
It is a group of food chains linked together by species who eat the same things.
What purpose does sunlight play in photosynthesis?
It gives the plants the energy to combine water with carbon dioxide to produce food.
What is an herbivore?
A herbivore is an animal that eats only plants.
What is the difference between a scavenger and a predator?
Scavengers eat what is left from a predator’s catch.

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What is at the bottom of a food chain?
The bottom of a food chain contains mainly green plants.
What is a predator?
A predator is an animal that hunts its food.
How does this relate to the theme?
It describe how energy is used to sustain life.
How is energy from the sun passed along the food chain?
Plants trap the energy, animals eat the plants, and other animals eat them.
Why are there fewer living things on the last level of a food web or energy pyramid?
There is only enough energy to keep a few carnivores alive.

i think using power from the son is a good ways to save energy?
I think using power from the sun is a good way to save energy.
Plants use the suns energy too get energy to make food
Plants use the sun’s energy to get energy to make food.

As you research, you will find conflicting information. You must decide how to use the information you find to support your views.
To persuade the reader you should use proven facts, examples from research or personal experiences that strengthen your position.
You also should use expert interviews or outside resources

Solar power should be used to provide part of our homes’ electrical needs because it is better for the environment.
1. My dad says it is too expensive to buy a solar energy system for our house .
2. Studies show many other power sources create emissions that cause acid rain.
3.Solar power is cool because only a few people have it.
Which supporting evidence is stronger? Why?
2 -It talks about why it is better for the environment.
Which evidence is part of an opposing argument?
1It gives evidence why solar power shouldn’t be used.

 You need to continue researching for evidence that supports your view.
 Make sure you are keeping notes and sources.

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What are some examples of pronouns?
I, we, he she , it
A pronoun is a word used in place of one or more nouns .
What are some examples of object pronouns ?
you, her, him, it, us, them
A subject pronoun is the subject of a sentence and also the predicate noun.
An object pronoun is the direct object or indirect object in a sentence

What are some examples of possessive pronouns?
my, you’re, her, his, our, and their
A possessive pronoun shows ownership and can be used alone or before a noun.
Write five sentences that include pronouns.

their teeth for grinding food.
animals for food.

An Oviraptor eats both plant and animal flesh,
To have energy for activities, you should eat a
A group of interrelated food chains in a
Green plants are usually on the bottom of

How many words can you create using the affixes and Latin roots? You have 5 minutes.
Prefixes pre- , de-, sub-, trans,
Latin Roots scrib, script, port, tract
Suffixes
-ation, -tion,
-able, -ible
Possible Answers: prescribe, transport, transportation, subtract, subscript, subscription, scribble, portable, transportable, describe, subscribe, subtraction, describe, description, deport, deportation, traction

 How is Bobby Kalman’s quote about revisiting several times reflected in her writing?
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Her writing is extremely organized and to the point. She does not include extra information, only what the reader needs to know..
How does Kalman’s revising affect her writing?
 It helps her create texts that are interesting and informative.

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How do you think humans are part of a food chain?
We eat plants, and we eat animals that eat plants.
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How have humans affected the food web?
We have killed many predators, which means there are now too many herbivores.
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How is the energy in a food chain different from the energy in the wind?
Food energy is found inside living things, but wind exists outside.

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Can you think of a way in which wind might contribute to a food chain?
The wind blows leaves off trees,, and then decomposers eat the dead leaves.
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Following a food chain backward, what is the energy source for all living things?
The energy source for all living things is the sun.
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What could happen if all of the plankton in the ocean died?
Fish would have no food. The earth wouldn’t have enough oxygen.

 Outlines are a helpful way to organize main ideas and supporting details to plan a draft.
 Your ideas should be organized logically to help you convince your readers.
 Consider what you have learned about moving from the general to the specific in Reading with a Writer’s Eye.

 What is your topic?
 How are you going to convince the reader of your opinion?
 Turn to Skills Practice page 121.
 Fill in your purpose and audience in the think section.
 How is the organizer like an outline?
 Where will you write your controlling idea, main points, and evidence?
Continue researching your topic and fill in your prewriting outline.

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Sect means cut.
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Vor means eat.
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Carn means meat.
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 Jur, jud, and jus mean law.
 .Omni means all.
Carnivore
What other words have the same base words as these words?
violence
Using the information you know about Latin roots, what do you think this word means?
sensible creation carn= meat vor= eat “meat-eater”

Laura wanted to go to the movie. She had to pick up Ashleigh first.
How can I change these two sentences into a compound sentence?
Laura wanted to go to the movie, but she had to pick up Ashleigh first.
Compound sentences consists of two or more simple sentences, which are also called independent clauses.
They are connect by a semicolon or a comma and a conjunction.
Conjunctions are words that connect words or groups of words. Common conjunctions are and, or, and but.

Activity:
Write five sentences using commas, conjunctions, or semicolons.
Be ready to share your sentences with the class.
You have 10 minutes to complete this activity.

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What are the rules for forming possessive pronouns?
Add ‘s after singular nouns and plural nouns that don’t end in s; plural nouns that end in s, add an apostrophe.
What is a homograph?
Homographs are words that are spelled the same, but have different meanings and different word origins.

The Latin root narr means tell.
Activity:
Work with a partner. List as many words that have the Latin root narr in it as you can.
Use five of your words in sentences.
Be prepared to share your words and sentences with the class.
You have 7 minutes.

Activity Directions:
Work with a partner. Make a concentration activity to do with your partner using the words and definitions.
Match the word to the definition.
You have 10 minutes to create and use the activity.

 Who is your reader?
 How are you going to present your information so it is convincing to the reader?
 It is time to start your draft.
 Use your notes and outline.
 Remember to consider the needs of your audience.

Remember that different readers have different needs and interests. Your draft should depend on your audience’s interests, needs and knowledge.
For example, a report about saving a forest would be presented differently to a lumbering company than an environmental conservation group.
Because the purpose of a persuasive report is to convince, it is important that you provide reasons and emotional appeals that will influence your specific audience.

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Which word is misspelled?
Omnivore
You can use the meaning strategy to determine how to spell words.
Think about other words that have the same
Latin root. In this case, omnivore is related to herbivore and carnivore, which have the Latin root vor.
Change the word so that the spelling of the root matches those from related words.

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Chains show steps in a process or sequence of events.
Look at the diagrams. The food chain is much like a sequence of events. For example, an animal eats a plant. Then another animal eats the animal that ate the plant. A food web is two or more connected food chains.
Can you create a food chain for your lunch yesterday?