DAY 1
WARM-UP
Please copy and answer the following questions.
1. How many twins have you met in your lifetime?
2. If you could have a twin brother or sister,
would you want one? Why or why not?
3. When you have kids, would you want to have
twins? Why or why not?
“Twins”
Level B, Unit 3
SELECTION INFORMATION
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TITLE: “Twins”
AUTHOR: Debbie and Lisa Ganz
 Identical twins Debbien and Lisa Ganz know a lot
about the special joys and challenges of twinship.
They share their experience with other twins,
multiples, their parents through their website and
helpline. In addition, they raise funds for twins in
need and help reunite twins who have grown up
apart. When they opened Twins, a New York City
restaurant that is staffed entirely by identical twins,
critics called it a silly idea. The Ganzes were
determined, however, and today their restaurant is a
success.
GENRE
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ARTICLE: An article features a topic, person, or
event. An interview is used most of the time to
find out more information.
THEME CONNECTION
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This article tells of the dreams of deaf twins and
how they help each other make decisions to
achieve what they want in life.
SELECTION SUMMARY
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What matters most to twins Neshmayda and
Suzette is staying close to each other. Born
deaf, they helped each other learn sign
language to communicate. They went to school
and played sports together. Now that they are
both married and will soon live in different cities,
their goal is to maintain their extraordinary
closeness.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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Hearing people may believe that deaf people
can’t talk, learn, write, and draw. They may
think they can’t enjoy music or watch TV. It is
important for students to understand that deaf
people can do everything hearing people can
do, except hear. Decoders that print captions
on televisions screens allow deaf people to
watch TV. Hearing aids can help some deaf
people hear.
PURPOSE
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As we read, we will:
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Find out how the family coped with the twins’
deafness when they were young.
Find out how the twins began to socialize.
Find out what the future holds for the twins.
SELECTION VOCABULARY
ADVANCED
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up-to-date, the most recent
CONDITION
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health or physical state
CONFIDENT
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feeling sure of yourself, believing in yourself
DETERMINED
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have one’s mind set on doing something
EXCEL
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do something extremely well and better than
others
EXTRAORDINARY
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very unusual, special
HEARING-IMPAIRED
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unable to hear or hear well
INDEPENDENT
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able to do things alone or without help
OPPORTUNITY
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chance to do something
SECURE
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safe, without worry or fear
PRACTICE!
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Please turn to page 73 of your PRACTICE
BOOK.
READING STRATEGY
HOW TO PARAPHRASE
1.
As you read, think about what the words and phrases
mean.
2.
Use your own words to tell what you just read.
HOW TO PARAPHRASE
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GRAMMAR MINILESSON
COMPOUND PREDICATES
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A compound predicate has two or more verbs
joined by the conjunction and or or. Both verbs
agree with the subject.
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EXAMPLE: The Aguayos hear about a school and
enroll the twins.
PRACTICE!
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Please turn to page 74 of your PRACTICE
BOOK.
PREVIEW READING SELECTION
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Please turn to page 159 of your TEXTBOOK.
VIDEO CONNECTION!
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“The Mystery of Twins”
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At the moment of conception, twins begin a
lifelong relationship of special intimacy, one that
scientists think might answer some of life’s
profound questions. When twins who were
separated at birth reunite, they prove to be
identical not only in appearance, but also in
personality and lifestyle. This video will show
how scientists are using twin studies to answer
the question: Are we formed by nature or
nurture?
READ ALOUD!
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Friends Like That by Daphne Liu
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Two girls, more like sisters than friends, share
everything, until one of them suspects the other
of also sharing her feelings for her boyfriend.
The simple text describing their confrontation and
reconciliation introduces basic vocabulary about
feelings, while the realistic illustrations provide
opportunities to talk about familiar teen pastimes
and interests.
DAY 2
WARM-UP
Combine the following sentences to create a
compound predicate.
1.
The twins kicked the soccer ball. The twins
ran fast.
2.
Suzy earns a master’s degree. Suzy moves to
Wisconsin.
3.
Ana has fallen on the floor. Ana got up quickly.
4.
Jose listens to music. Jose dances.
5.
Juana is walking to school. Juana is late.
GRAMMAR MINILESSON
COMPOUND SUBJECTS
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A compound subject has two or more simple subjects
joined by and or or.
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EXAMPLE: Chefs and servers prepare refreshments.
When a compound subject is joined by and, use a
plural verb. When a compound subject is joined by or,
use a verb that agrees with the last simple subject.
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EXAMPLE: The cake or the cookies are for dessert.
PRACTICE!
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Please turn to page 75 of your PRACTICE
BOOK.
LET’S READ!
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Please turn to page 159 of your TEXTBOOK.
BEFORE YOU MOVE ON…
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Please answer the questions on pages 161 and
162 of your TEXTBOOK.
DAY 3
WARM-UP!
Combine each pair of sentences to make a new
sentence with a compound subject.
1.
Suzy loves to water-ski. Neshy loves to waterski.
2.
The parents were born in Puerto Rico. The
girls were born in Puerto Rico.
3.
Scientists study how twins grow. Pediatricians
study how twins grows.
4.
Juan plays soccer. Mike plays soccer.
5.
Nery talks too much. Jessenia talks too much.
GRAMMAR MINILESSON (part 1)
ADJECTIVES THAT COMPARE
 A comparative adjective compares two things.
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EXAMPLE: My sister is quieter than I am.
EXAMPLE: She is less sociable than me, too.
GRAMMAR MINILESSON (part 2)
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A superlative adjective compares three or more
things.
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EXAMPLE: I am the friendliest person in the
family.
EXAMPLE: I am the most sociable person in my
home!
Use –er and –est for most two-syllable
adjectives. Use less / more and least / most for
words with three or more syllables.
PRACTICE!
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Please turn to page 77 of your PRACTICE
BOOK.
LET’S READ!
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Please turn to page 163 of your TEXTBOOK.
BEFORE YOU MOVE ON…
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Please answer the questions on page 164 of
your TEXTBOOK.
RESPOND TO THE SELECTION
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Sum It Up (Practice Book, p. 76)
Writing: Write to a Twin (Textbook, p. 166)
DAY 4
WARM-UP!
Write these sentences and use the correct form of the
adjective in parentheses.
1.
Some hearing-impaired people have a (great) hearing
loss than others do.
2.
Gallaudet is perhaps the (fine) school in the world for
hearing-impaired students.
3.
When they learned sign language, the twins were
(confident) than before.
4.
The (difficult) time of all came after the twins were
separated.
WARM-UP ANSWERS!
Write these sentences and use the correct form of the
adjective in parentheses.
1.
Some hearing-impaired people have a (greater)
hearing loss than others do.
2.
Gallaudet is perhaps the (finest) school in the world
for hearing-impaired students.
3.
When they learned sign language, the twins were
(more confident) than before.
4.
The (most difficult) time of all came after the twins
were separated.
ONE LAST TIME!
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Please turn to page 159 of your TEXTBOOK.
LET’S REVIEW
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Vocabulary
Reading Strategy
Grammar (Adjectives that Compare)
Selection Questions
SHOW WHAT YOU LEARNED!
RULES FOR TEST-TAKING
1. Keep your eyes on your own paper.
2. Remain quiet for the entire time.
3. If you are finished early, go to the library and
pick up a book to read.
DON’T FORGET OUR BIG GOAL…..
80% OR ABOVE MASTERY!