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Big Question: How do we learn to connect with others in a new place? Author: Gloria Gonzalez Genre: Realistic Fiction Small Group Timer Review Games Story Sort Vocabulary Words: Arcade Games Study Stack Spelling City: Vocabulary Spelling City: Spelling Words Spelling Words Vowel Sounds with r porch servant shore disturb market margin worth purchase kernel perhaps ignore concern attorney barge detergent corridor ornament artistic particle nervous trustworthy versatile particular porcelain carbohydrate Big Question: How do we learn to connect with others in a new place? Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Vocabulary Words Vocabulary Words corridors destination groping menacing mongrel persisted please More Words to Know adrift spacious vista brave future sorrow Monday Question of the Day How do we learn to connect with others in a new place? Today we will learn about: Build Concepts Compare and Contrast Summarize Build Background Vocabulary Fluency: Model Tone of Voice Grammar: Independent and Dependent Clauses Spelling: Vowel Sounds with r Changes Fluency Model Tone of Voice Fluency: Model Tone of Voice Listen as I read “Felita.” As I read, notice how I change my tone of voice to make the characters sound confused, unhappy, comforting, or proud. Be ready to answer questions after I finish. Fluency: Model Tone of Voice How are Felita and her grandmother different? Do you think it takes more courage to fight or to walk away? Concept Vocabulary brave – courageous future – the time yet to come sorrow - unhappiness Concept Vocabulary (To add information to the graphic organizer, click on end show, type in your new information, and save your changes.) Build Concept Vocabulary courage, future, sorrow Obstacles Results Changes Reaction Causes Compare & Contrast, Summarize Turn to page 66 - 67. Prior Knowledge Fill in the diagram with ideas about what it means to be part of a family and a community. Family Community Vocabulary Words Vocabulary Words corridors – long hallways; passages in a large building into which rooms open destination – place to which someone or something is going or is being sent groping – feeling about with the hands Vocabulary Words menacing – threatening mongrel – animal of mixed breed, especially a dog persisted – kept on; refused to stop or be changed pleas - requests or appeals More Words to Know adrift – floating without being guided; drifting spacious – containing much space; with plenty or room; vast vista – opening or passage through or from which you see a wide view (Next Slide) corridor adrift spacious vista Grammar Independent and Dependent Clauses would ashleys presence disterb chauncey Would Ashley’s presence disturb Chauncey? the hairy mongrel had mangy fur he smell awul The hairy mongrel had mangy fur. He smelled awful. Independent & Dependent Clauses Before she could stammer a reply, the lights went out. The lights went out is an independent clause and Before she could stammer a reply is a dependent clause, or subordinate clause. Independent & Dependent Clauses An independent clause has a subject and verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence. A dependent clause has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Independent & Dependent Clauses In the following sentences, the independent clause is underlined once; the dependent clause is underlined twice. The dependent clause is followed by a comma when it comes before the independent clause. Independent & Dependent Clauses Lucinda’s relatives were in a makeshift boat before they reached America. Before they reached America, Lucinda’s relatives were in a makeshift boat. Independent & Dependent Clauses Is each group of words an independent or dependent clause? Before the U.S. Coast Guard cutter towed them. dependent clause The perilous journey lasted two days. independent clause Independent & Dependent Clauses Is each group of words an independent or dependent clause? Lucinda’s family moved to West New York, New Jersey. independent clause If the dog has not been found. dependent clause Independent & Dependent Clauses Is each group of words an independent or dependent clause? Whenever she heard a Spanish song. dependent clause Since she lived in an apartment building. dependent clause Independent & Dependent Clauses Is each group of words an independent or dependent clause? Some homes had cement lawns and paved driveways. independent clause It was all too confusing. independent clause Independent & Dependent Clauses Is each group of words an independent or dependent clause? Although her brother made friends quickly. dependent clause Lucinda’s parents found jobs immediately. independent clause Independent & Dependent Clauses Underline the independent clause once and the dependent clause twice. Aaron gave his dog a bath, although he didn’t feel like it. Aaron gave his dog a bath, although he didn’t feel like it. Because Mae was shy, she hated oral presentations. Because Mae was shy, she hated oral presentations. Independent & Dependent Clauses Underline the independent clause once and the dependent clause twice. Since New York was such a big city, many people didn’t know each other. Since New York was such a big city, many people didn’t know each other. She loved her dog, although it was dirty. She loved her dog, although it was dirty. Independent & Dependent Clauses Underline the independent clause once and the dependent clause twice. If she didn’t take care of the dog, no one else would. If she didn’t take care of the dog, no one else would. Spelling Words Vowel Sounds with r porch servant shore disturb market margin worth purchase kernel perhaps ignore concern attorney barge detergent corridor ornament artistic particle nervous trustworthy versatile particular porcelain carbohydrate Tuesday Question of the Day What do you think Lucinda will do with the dog? Today we will learn about: Context Clues Compare and Contrast Summarize Vocabulary Fluency: Choral Reading Grammar: Independent and Dependent Clauses Spelling: Vowel Sounds with r Social Studies: Cuban Immigration Changes Vocabulary Strategy: Context Clues Viva New Jersey Turn to pages 70 - 77. FLUENCY CHORAL READING Fluency: Choral Reading Turn to page 80-81. As I read Lucinda and Ashley’s conversation, notice the way my voice changes, depending on the emotions the characters are feeling. Now we will practice together as a class by doing three choral readings of these pages. Grammar Independent and Dependent Clauses lucinda was nervus about leaving chauncey alone Lucinda was nervous about leaving Chauncey alone. the dog knocked over the box of detergint but, it didnt spill The dog knocked over the box of detergent, but it didn’t spill. Independent & Dependent Clauses An independent clause has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause, or subordinate clause, has a subject and a verb, but it cannot stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause begins with a word such as before, after, when, since, because, or if. Spelling Words Vowel Sounds with r porch servant shore disturb market margin worth purchase kernel perhaps ignore concern attorney barge detergent corridor ornament artistic particle nervous trustworthy versatile particular porcelain carbohydrate Wednesday Question of the Day What do you think happens next, after this story ends? Today we will learn about: Compare and Contrast Summarize Character Vocabulary Fluency: Tone of Voice Grammar: Independent and Dependent Clauses Spelling: Vowel Sounds with r Social Studies: Cuban Culture Changes Viva New Jersey Turn to pages 78 - 84. FLUENCY MODEL TONE OF VOICE Fluency: Model Tone of Voice Turn to page 78. Notice how I change my tone of voice to indicate the rising and falling excitement of the scene. Now we will practice together as a class by doing three choral readings of this page. Grammar Independent and Dependent Clauses everyone stood in the coridor. After the power went out Everyone stood in the corridor after the power went out. ashleys mother is a attorny she is often away Ashley’s mother is an attorney. She is often away. Independent & Dependent Clauses An independent clause has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause, or subordinate clause, has a subject and a verb, but it cannot stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause begins with a word such as before, after, when, since, because, or if. Independent & Dependent Clauses Writing sentences with independent and dependent clauses will make students’ writing more interesting and informative. Review something you have written to see if you can improve it by adding dependent clauses to independent clauses. Spelling Words Vowel Sounds with r porch servant shore disturb market margin worth purchase kernel perhaps ignore concern attorney barge detergent corridor ornament artistic particle nervous trustworthy versatile particular porcelain carbohydrate Thursday Question of the Day Does it seem good to want to be isolated and alone? Why and why not? Today we will learn about: E-Mail Reading Across Texts Fluency: Partner Reading Grammar: Independent and Dependent Clauses Spelling: Vowel Sounds with r Social Studies: Analyze Characters Visiting Another Country Turn to pages 86 - 87. FLUENCY PARTNER READING Fluency: Partner Reading Turn to page 78. Read these paragraphs three times with a partner. Be sure to read with proper emotion. Offer each other feedback. Grammar Independent and Dependent Clauses before she find chauncey. Lucinda didnt think about dogs Before she found Chauncey, Lucinda didn’t think about dogs. jacks Mother asked him to take the dog for a walk Jack’s mother asked him to take the dog for a walk. Independent & Dependent Clauses An independent clause has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause, or subordinate clause, has a subject and a verb, but it cannot stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause begins with a word such as before, after, when, since, because, or if. Independent & Dependent Clauses Test Tip: Dependent clauses begin with words such as after, although, as, because, before, if, since, though, unless, until, when, whether, and while. Independent & Dependent Clauses Do not confuse dependent clauses with complete sentences. Dependent clause: Because he was running late. Sentence: He missed the bus because he was running late. Spelling Words Vowel Sounds with r porch servant shore disturb market margin worth purchase kernel perhaps ignore concern attorney barge detergent corridor ornament artistic particle nervous trustworthy versatile particular porcelain carbohydrate Friday Question of the Day How do we learn to connect with others in a new place? Today we will learn about: Build Concept Vocabulary Compare and Contrast Mood Context Clues Grammar: Independent and Dependent Clauses Spelling: Vowel Sounds with r Magazine/Periodical Changes Compare & Contrast When you compare and contrast, you tell how two or more things are alike or different. Similes and metaphors make comparisons of very different things. Compare & Contrast Similes use the clue words like, as, or than. For example: She is as sly as a fox. Metaphors do not use clue words. For example: He’s the engine that drives this team. Mood Mood is the atmosphere a writer creates for a reader. The mood of a story is the way you feel while you are reading it. It can be suspenseful, sad, funny, or a variety of other things. Writers create moods by describing characters, settings, and events with vivid language. Illustrations can also help create a mood. Context Clues You can use context clues to help determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. List any unknown words you encountered as you read “Viva New Jersey.” Create a chart showing the unknown word, helpful context clues, and a definition based on these clues. You can use a dictionary or thesaurus. Context Clues Word Context Clues Meaning Magazine/Periodical How would you find information from a magazine or newspaper? A magazine is usually published weekly or monthly. Most magazines have specific subject areas, such as fashion, sports, or literature. Magazine/Periodical A newspaper is usually published daily. Most newspapers include articles on national and local current events, and also on a wide variety of subjects. Look at a magazine’s front cover and title to decide if it is likely to include articles you want to read. Magazine/Periodical Look at a newpaper’s place of publication to decide whether it has what you want. A local smalltown newspaper or neighborhood paper, for example, will say little or nothing about international events. Magazine/Periodical The table of contents will give you a specific listing of articles in both the newspaper and the magazine. Many magazines and newspapers are available online. Grammar Independent and Dependent Clauses lucinda could see her grandmothers frontporch Lucinda could see her grandmother’s front porch. coyotes and foxs belong to the same family as dog’s Coyotes and foxes belong to the same family as dogs. Independent & Dependent Clauses An independent clause has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause, or subordinate clause, has a subject and a verb, but it cannot stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause begins with a word such as before, after, when, since, because, or if. Spelling Words Vowel Sounds with r porch servant shore disturb market margin worth purchase kernel perhaps ignore concern attorney barge detergent corridor ornament artistic particle nervous trustworthy versatile particular porcelain carbohydrate We are now ready to take our story tests. Story test Classroom webpage, Reading Test AR Other Reading Quizzes Quiz #
