the mysterious giant of barletta mrs. williams third grade class

The Mysterious Giant of Barletta

Mrs. WilliamsThird Grade Class

The Bones Brothers and the Frozen Fence

I am going to be reading a story about two brothers who do an ordinary task in an incredible way.

Comprehension

Why don’t Slim and Leroy want to build the fence in the unusual way?

What steps do Slim and Leroy follow to build the snake fence?

First, they collect all the frozen snakes they can find.

Then, they hammer them into the ground as fence posts.

Finally, they wrap barbed wire around the “posts.”

It’s time for . . .

These are words . . .

We use them for . . .

Vocabulary

we want to know

Reading, writing, listening, & speaking!

Mysterious Giant Vocabulary

giant: a huge, strong, imaginary creature that looks like a human being.

(R03-S1C4-01, 02)I can learn and use new vocabulary words when speaking and writing.

mysterious: very hard to explain or understand

(R03-S1C4-01, 02)I can learn and use new vocabulary words when speaking and writing.

pedestal: a base or support for a column or statue.

(R03-S1C4-01, 02)I can learn and use new vocabulary words when speaking and writing.

square: a rectangle having 4 equal sides; an open area where two or more streets come together, often in the center of town.

(R03-S1C4-01, 02)I can learn and use new vocabulary words when speaking and writing.

statue: an image, often a person or animal, usually made of stone, metal, or wood.

(R03-S1C4-01, 02)I can learn and use new vocabulary words when speaking and writing.

weakling: a person lacking in strength or character.

(R03-S1C4-01, 02)I can learn and use new vocabulary words when speaking and writing.

As I read, I will ask myself questions to help me remember

information and think about what I might find out.

Questioning(R03-S2C6-04) I can use the text to answer questions that help me understand (comprehend) a passage.

Following Directions

• Following directions is a very important skill as well as a skill that can help them with reading and other subjects, such as math and science.1. Read all directions carefully2. Be sure you understand each step3. Gather any necessary materials4. Follow the steps in order and finish each step

before going to the next step.

R03-S3C2-01)I can follow directions in the correct order.

R03-S3C2-01)I can follow directions in the correct order.

You are Great Readers!

The Mysterious Giant of Barletta

It’s time for . . .

These are words . . .

We use them for . . .

Vocabulary

we want to know

Reading, writing, listening, & speaking!

giant: a huge, strong, imaginary creature that looks like a human being.

(R03-S1C4-01, 02)I can learn and use new vocabulary words when speaking and writing.

mysterious: very hard to explain or understand

(R03-S1C4-01, 02)I can learn and use new vocabulary words when speaking and writing.

Following DirectionsR11

When did you need to follow specific directions?Look at pg. 348, listen as I reread this page. What are the three directions Zia Concetta gives

the townspeople?

Why do you think it is important for the townspeople to follow the directions exactly as Zia Concetta says?

1. Bring me the biggest onion you can find.2. Stay completely out of sight.3. Don’t ask any questions.

R03-S3C2-01)I can follow directions in the correct order.

Word endings –er and –est

• -er and –est are suffixes that can be added to words.

The older boys would sit on the giant’s feet. First, bring me the biggest onion you can find.

(R03-S1C4-02) I can use knowledge of suffixes (-er and -est) to determine how to use them correctly in a sentence and the meaning of words.

-er means “more” and is added to compare two people, places, or things.

-est means “most” and is added to compare more than two people, places, or things.

(R03-S1C4-02) I can use knowledge of suffixes (-er and -est) to determine how to use them correctly in a sentence and the meaning of words.

(R03-S1C4-02) I can use knowledge of suffixes (-er and -est) to determine how to use them correctly in a sentence and the meaning of words.

Choosing a Dictionary Meaning

• A dictionary entry often includes more than one meaning for a word.

(R03-S1C4-07) I can determine the meanings and other features of words (e.g., guide words and parts of speech) using the dictionary

TE pg. 361G

(R03-S1C4-07) I can determine the meanings and other features of words (e.g., guide words and parts of speech) using the dictionary

You are Great Readers!

The Mysterious Giant of Barletta

It’s time for . . .

These are words . . .

We use them for . . .

Vocabulary

we want to know

Reading, writing, listening, & speaking!

pedestal: a base or support for a column or statue.

(R03-S1C4-01, 02)I can learn and use new vocabulary words when speaking and writing.

square: a rectangle having 4 equal sides; an open area where two or more streets come together, often in the center of town.

(R03-S1C4-01, 02)I can learn and use new vocabulary words when speaking and writing.

R03-S3C2-01)I can follow directions in the correct order.

R03-S3C2-01)I can follow directions in the correct order.

(R03-S1C4-07) I can determine the meanings and other features of words (e.g., guide words and parts of speech) using the dictionary

(R03-S1C4-02) I can use knowledge of suffixes (-er and -est) to determine how to use them correctly in a sentence and the meaning of words.

(R03-S1C4-07) I can determine the meanings and other features of words (e.g., guide words and parts of speech) using the dictionary

You are Great Readers!

The Mysterious Giant of Barletta

It’s time for . . .

These are words . . .

We use them for . . .

Vocabulary

we want to know

Reading, writing, listening, & speaking!

statue: an image, often a person or animal, usually made of stone, metal, or wood.

(R03-S1C4-01, 02)I can learn and use new vocabulary words when speaking and writing.

weakling: a person lacking in strength or character.

(R03-S1C4-01, 02)I can learn and use new vocabulary words when speaking and writing.

Following Directions

Cut out these strips and put them in order.

Verbs

Complete Practice Book pg.225

R03-S3C2-01)I can follow directions in the correct order.

(R03-S1C4-07) I can determine the meanings and other features of words (e.g., guide words and parts of speech) using the dictionary

Word ending using –er and -est

base word -er -est

big bigger biggest

(R03-S1C4-02) I can use knowledge of suffixes (-er and -est) to determine how to use them correctly in a sentence and the meaning of words.

Reviewing Mysterious Giant of Barletta

It’s time for … JEOPARDY!