Big Question: Why is it important
to care about nature?
Author:
Sally Morgan
Genre:
Expository
Nonfiction
Small Group
Timer
Review Games
Story Sort
Vocabulary Words:
Arcade Games
Study Stack
Spelling City: Vocabulary
Spelling City: Spelling Words
Spelling Words
Difficult Spellings
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deceit
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Big Question: Why is it
important to care about
nature?
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Vocabulary Words
Vocabulary Words
basin
 charities
 equator
 erosion
 evaporates
 exported
 industrial
 recycled
 tropics
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More Words to Know
 biodiversity
 carbon dioxide
 tourism
 air pressure
 disaster
 grass
 prairie
Monday
Question of the Day
Why is it important to
care about nature?
Today we will learn about:
Build Concepts
Fact and Opinion
Graphic Organizers
Build Background
Vocabulary
Fluency: Model Phrasing
Grammar: Compound and Complex Sentences
Spelling: Difficult Spellings
Ecosystems
Fluency
Model Phrasing
Fluency: Model Phrasing
Listen as I read “One Day in the
Prairie.”
As I read, notice how I use
phrasing, varying my tone of voice
and reading speed to convey the
meaning of the text.
Be ready to answer questions after
I finish.
Fluency: Model Phrasing
Why do the buffalo stampede?
What kind of mood does the author
create? How does she use language
to create this mood?
Concept Vocabulary
 air pressure – pressure
caused by the weight of the
air
 disaster – event that causes
much suffering or loss
Concept Vocabulary
grass - plant with green
blades that covers fields,
lawns, and pastures
 prairie – large area of level
or rolling land with grass but
few or no trees
 (Next Slide)
disaster
grass
prairie
Concept Vocabulary
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Build Concept Vocabulary
air pressure, disaster, grass, prairie
Effects
Environment
Ecosystems
Plants
and
Animals
Weather
Fact & Opinion,
Graphic Organizers
Turn to page 88 - 89.
Prior Knowledge
What do you know about rain forests?
K (What do you
W (What would you
L (What did you
know?)
like to learn?)
learn?)
Vocabulary Words
Vocabulary Words
 basin – all the land drained by a
river and the streams that flow
into it
 charities – organizations for
helping those in need or the
environment
Vocabulary Words
 equator – an imaginary circle
around the middle of the Earth
 erosion – process of gradually
wearing away by glaciers, running
water, waves, or wind
Vocabulary Words
 evaporates – changes from a
liquid to a gas
 exported – sent goods out of one
country for sale and use in
another
Vocabulary Words
 industrial – engaged in or
connected with business, trade, or
manufactured goods
 recycled – processed or treated
so it can be used again
Vocabulary Words
tropics – regions near the equator
that are also the hottest parts of
the Earth
More Words to Know
 biodiversity – a wide variety of
different species living together
in one place
 carbon dioxide – colorless,
odorless gas present in the
atmosphere formed when carbon
is burned and absorbed by plants
to make plant tissue
More Words to Know
 tourism – the process of
traveling for pleasure
 (Next Slide)
basin
equator
erosion
industrial
recycled
tropics
Grammar
Compound and Complex
Sentences
 toucans are brightly colured birds in
the Rain Forest
 Toucans are brightly colored birds in
the rain forest.
 rain forests is places with amazin
wildlife
 Rain forests are places with amazing
wildlife.
Compound and Complex Sentences
The climate is hot, and rain falls
nearly every day.
This sentence is a compound
sentence. It has two simple
sentences joined by a comma and
a conjunction.
Compound and Complex Sentences
As the world’s population gets
larger, more food and building
materials are needed.
This sentence is a complex
sentence. It has an independent
clause and a dependent clause.
Compound and Complex Sentences
A simple sentence has a
complete subject and a complete
predicate.
The rain forest is disappearing.
Compound and Complex Sentences
A compound sentence has two or
more simple sentences joined by
a comma and a conjunction such
as and, but, or or.
The rain forest is disappearing, and
many of its plants and animals are
disappearing too.
Compound and Complex Sentences
A complex sentence has one
independent clause and one or
more dependent clauses.
The rain forest is disappearing
because people cut down too
many trees.
Compound and Complex Sentences
A compound-complex sentence
has more than one independent
clause and at least one dependent
clause.
Because people cut down too many trees,
the rainforest is disappearing, and many of
its plants and animals are disappearing too.
Compound and Complex Sentences
Identify each sentence as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
Because they have leaves year-round,
tropical rain forest trees are
evergreen trees.
 complex
The trees grow tall and close
together.
 simple
Compound and Complex Sentences
Identify each sentence as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
 The largest area of rain forest is
the Amazon rain forest in the Amazon
River basin.
 simple
Compound and Complex Sentences
Identify each sentence as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
Although you may find this surprising,
there are tropical rain forests in
Australia.
 complex
The toucan has brightly colored
feathers and a long, colorful bill.
 simple
Compound and Complex Sentences
Identify each sentence as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
The forest ranger warned the hikers,
but they did not listen.
 compound
David wanted a camera, and he was
determined to buy one when he had
the money.
 compound-complex
Compound and Complex Sentences
Identify each sentence as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
After breakfast, the clouds
thickened, and a heavy rain fell on the
campers.
 compound
Do you like hot, humid weather?
 simple
Compound and Complex Sentences
Identify each sentence as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
Trees in cloud forests are shorter,
and they are deciduous.
 compound
Whenever she can, Paula wakes
before sunrise.
 complex
Compound and Complex Sentences
Identify each sentence as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
Cloud forests cover mountains in
tropical regions.
 simple
Compound and Complex Sentences
Complete each compound sentence with the conjunction and, but, or or.
Rain forests are generally very wet,
____ deserts are generally very dry.
 and (or but)
You can hike into the rain forests,
___ you can take a boat up the river.
 or (or and)
Compound and Complex Sentences
Complete each compound sentence with the conjunction and, but, or or.
The rain came down hard and fast,
____it did not last long.
 but (or and)
Spelling Words
Difficult Spellings
fierce
• weird
• piece
• perceive
• perfume
• preserve
• soldier
• model
• multiple
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fuel
briefcase
retrieve
deceit
perception
vegetable
preferable
rectangle
bushel
pinnacle
• preliminary
• tremendous
• kaleidoscope
• persuade
• unyielding
• preposterous
•
Tuesday
Question of the Day
How does the
biodiversity of rain
forests compare with
that of other
ecosystems?
Today we will learn about:
 Word Endings
 Fact and Opinion
 Graphic Organizers
 Graphic Sources
 Vocabulary
 Fluency: Choral Reading
 Grammar: Compound and Complex Sentences
 Spelling: Difficult Spellings
 Science: Temperate Rain Forests
 Plants Living on Plants
 Ecosystems
Vocabulary Strategy:
Endings
Saving the Rain
Forests
Turn to pages 92 - 99.
Fluency
Choral Reading
Fluency: Choral Reading
Turn to page 98.
As I read notice how I stress key
words and phrases to emphasize
important ideas.
Now we will practice together as a
class by doing three choral readings
of this page.
Grammar
Compound and Complex
Sentences
 botany is the study of plants it is
a important science
 Botany is the study of plants. It
is an important science.
 why are rain forests disapearing
 Why are rain forests
disappearing?
Compound and Complex Sentences
A simple sentence has a
complete subject and a complete
predicate.
A compound sentence has two or
more simple sentences joined by a
comma and a conjunction.
Compound and Complex Sentences
A complex sentence has one
independent clause and one or
more dependent clauses.
A compound-complex sentence
has more than one independent
clause and at least one dependent
clause.
Spelling Words
Difficult Spellings
fierce
• weird
• piece
• perceive
• perfume
• preserve
• soldier
• model
• multiple
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
fuel
briefcase
retrieve
deceit
perception
vegetable
preferable
rectangle
bushel
pinnacle
• preliminary
• tremendous
• kaleidoscope
• persuade
• unyielding
• preposterous
•
Wednesday
Question of the Day
What are some of the
bad effects of clearing
rain forests?
Today we will learn about:
Fact and Opinion
Graphic Organizers
Word Structure: Endings
Vocabulary
Fluency: Model Phrasing
Grammar: Compound and Complex Sentences
Spelling: Difficult Spellings
Science: Mercury Pollution
Ecosystems
Saving the Rain
Forests
Turn to pages 100 - 106.
Fluency
Model Phrasing
Fluency: Model Phrasing
Turn to page 100.
Notice how I group words into
meaningful units, using commas as a
guide.
Now we will practice together as a
class by doing three choral readings
of this page.
Grammar
Compound and Complex
Sentences
 although it would be weird you could
take a briefcase into the rain
forest
 Although it would be weird, you
could take a briefcase into the rain
forest.
 whose responsibile for damaging the
rainforest
 Who’s responsible for damaging the
rain forest?
Compound and Complex Sentences
A simple sentence has a
complete subject and a complete
predicate.
A compound sentence has two or
more simple sentences joined by a
comma and a conjunction.
Compound and Complex Sentences
A complex sentence has one
independent clause and one or
more dependent clauses.
A compound-complex sentence
has more than one independent
clause and at least one dependent
clause.
Compound and Complex Sentences
By using compound and complex
sentences, you will make your writing
more interesting.
Review something you have written to
see if you can join some sentences or
add clauses to sentences to make
them more interesting or informative.
Spelling Words
Difficult Spellings
fierce
• weird
• piece
• perceive
• perfume
• preserve
• soldier
• model
• multiple
•
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•
•
fuel
briefcase
retrieve
deceit
perception
vegetable
preferable
rectangle
bushel
pinnacle
• preliminary
• tremendous
• kaleidoscope
• persuade
• unyielding
• preposterous
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Thursday
Question of the Day
What can we do to
protect our ecosystems?
Today we will learn about:
Expository Nonfiction
Reading Across Texts
Content-Area Vocabulary
Fluency: Partner Reading
Grammar: Compound & Complex
Sentences
Spelling: Difficult Spellings
Social Studies: Create a Game
Not a Drop to Drink
Turn to pages 108 - 111.
Fluency
Partner Reading
Fluency: Partner Reading
Turn to page 100.
Read these paragraphs three
times with a partner. Be sure to
read to convey meaning. Offer
each other feedback.
Grammar
Compound and Complex
Sentences
 people needs to perserve the
rain forests
 People need to preserve the rain
forests.
 some trees stays green all yeer
but other trees lose their leaves
 Some trees stay green all year,
but other trees lose their
leaves.
Compound and Complex Sentences
A simple sentence has a
complete subject and a complete
predicate.
A compound sentence has two or
more simple sentences joined by a
comma and a conjunction.
Compound and Complex Sentences
A complex sentence has one
independent clause and one or
more dependent clauses.
A compound-complex sentence
has more than one independent
clause and at least one dependent
clause.
Compound and Complex Sentences
Test Tip:
The conjunction and is used in
compound subjects and predicates
as well as in compound sentences.
Do not assume that a sentence
with and is a compound sentence.
Compound and Complex Sentences
Compound Subject: Alec and Zoe saw
many colorful birds.
Compound Predicate: They hiked and
swam every day.
Compound Sentence: Zoe learned
about the rain forest, and so did Alec.
Spelling Words
Difficult Spellings
fierce
• weird
• piece
• perceive
• perfume
• preserve
• soldier
• model
• multiple
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
fuel
briefcase
retrieve
deceit
perception
vegetable
preferable
rectangle
bushel
pinnacle
• preliminary
• tremendous
• kaleidoscope
• persuade
• unyielding
• preposterous
•
Friday
Question of the Day
Why is it important to
care about nature?
Today we will learn about:
Fact and Opinion
Persuasive Devices
Word Endings
Grammar: Compound & Complex
Sentences
Spelling: Difficult Spellings
Graph
Ecosystems
Fact and Opinion
A statement that can be proved
true or false is called a statement of
fact.
A statement that tells a person’s
thought, feelings, or ideas is called a
statement of opinion. Statements
of opinion cannot be proved true or
false.
Fact and Opinion
Statements of opinion may be either
valid or faulty. Valid statements of
opinion are supported by facts or are
stated by experts.
Faulty statements of opinion are not
supported by facts—they are
supported only by personal opinions or
by the opinions of people who are not
experts.
Fact and Opinion
You do not need to know whether or
not a statement of fact is true. You
just need to recognize that a fact can
be proven true or false by looking up
the information, asking an expert, or
checking it out first hand.
An opinion, on the other hand, may be
well supported by facts, but it is not
itself a fact.
Persuasive Devices
When a writer’s purpose is to
persuade, he or she presents
evidence to convince readers to
think or do something.
Some types of evidence, such as
facts and expert opinions, are
more valid than others.
Persuasive Devices
Readers should be wary of the
following persuasive devices:
Bandwagon is an attempt to
persuade people to think, do, or
buy something because a large
number of people do.
Persuasive Devices
Loaded words have strong
connotations and appeal to
readers’ emotions.
Testimonial is an endorsement
by a well-known person.
Word Endings
Endings such as –ed or –s are clues to
an unfamiliar word’s part of speech.
The ending –ed is added to a verb to
make it past tense, and the ending –s
may indicate a present tense, singular
verb or a plural noun.
Identify the part of speech of each
underlined word in the chart.
Word Endings
Word
heavy downpours of rain
The wind scattered the
leaves.
He sold and transported
the timber.
rainwater drains away
Part of Speech
Graph
Graphs show data visually and make
it easy for readers to compare pieces
of information.
A bar graph represents quantities
with bars of varying lengths. On
some graphs the bars run
horizontally, or across, and on others
they run vertically, or up and down.
Graph
Bar graphs can be used to show
quantities of different items or
changes in the quantity of an item
over time.
Graph
A line graph shows amounts as points
that are connected by a line. Line
graphs typically show changes in
amounts over time. Periods of time
(hours, days, or weeks) usually appear
along the horizontal or vertical line.
Grammar
Compound and Complex
Sentences
 if you want to see insects. Go to the
amazon rain forest
 If you want to see insects, go to the
Amazon rain forest.
 some rain forests are near the
equator and other are in cooler
climates.
 Some rain forests are near the
equator, and others are in cooler
climates.
Compound and Complex Sentences
A simple sentence has a
complete subject and a complete
predicate.
A compound sentence has two or
more simple sentences joined by a
comma and a conjunction.
Compound and Complex Sentences
A complex sentence has one
independent clause and one or
more dependent clauses.
A compound-complex sentence
has more than one independent
clause and at least one dependent
clause.
Spelling Words
Difficult Spellings
fierce
• weird
• piece
• perceive
• perfume
• preserve
• soldier
• model
• multiple
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
fuel
briefcase
retrieve
deceit
perception
vegetable
preferable
rectangle
bushel
pinnacle
• preliminary
• tremendous
• kaleidoscope
• persuade
• unyielding
• preposterous
•
We are now ready to
take our story tests.
Story test
Classroom webpage,
Reading Test
AR
Other Reading Quizzes
Quiz #