author: j. lynett gillette genre: expository nonfiction big question: what can we learn from...
TRANSCRIPT
Author: J. Lynett Gillette
Genre: Expository Nonfiction
Big Question: What can we learn from studying fossils?
REVIEW GAMESStory SortVocabulary Words: Arcade Games Study Stack Spelling City: Vocabulary Spelling City: Spelling Words
SPELLING WORDSLATIN ROOTS
• suspend• pendant• conductor• novel• productive• numeral• reserve• numerous• preserve
• pending• pendulum• deduction• novelty• numerator• reservoir• conservatory• appendix• impending
• induct• innovative• aqueduct• abduction• perpendicular• expenditure• enumerate
BIG QUESTION: WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM STUDYING
FOSSILS?
MONDAYTUESDAY
WEDNESDAYTHURSDAY
FRIDAY
VOCABULARY WORDS
fragile poisonous prey sluggish specimens treacherous volcanic
excavation geologists
paleontologists quarry roamed
Vocabulary Words More Words to Know
MONDAY
Question of the Day
What can we learn from studying fossils?
TODAY WE WILL LEARN ABOUT:
Build Concepts Main Idea Prior Knowledge Build Background Vocabulary Fluency: Model Volume Grammar: Possessive Nouns Spelling: Latin Roots Paleontology
FLUENCYMODEL VOLUME
FLUENCY: MODEL VOLUME Listen as I read “Discovery!” As I read, notice how I raise the
volume of my voice to an appropriate level so that I can be heard by students at the back of the classroom. As I read the selection, I will vary the volume to emphasize important details.
Be ready to answer questions after I finish.
FLUENCY: MODEL VOLUME
What was the climate like at the time the dinosaurs lived?
By what process were the dinosaur bones preserved?
CONCEPT VOCABULARY
paleontologists – scientists who study prehistoric life
quarry – place where stone is dug, cut, or blasted out
roamed – wandered Next Slide
PALEONTOLOGISTS
QUARRY
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 PALEONTOLOGISTS, QUARRY, ROAMED
Objects of Study
People
Places
Paleontology
MAIN IDEA, PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
TURN TO PAGE 168 - 169.
PRIOR KNOWLEDGEWHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE STUDY OF FOSSILS?
K (What do you know?)
W (What would you like to learn?)
L (What did you learn?)
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
This week’s audio explores the Tyrannosaurus rex on exhibit at the Chicago Field Museum. After we listen, we will discuss what you learned about Tyrannosaurus rex.
VOCABULARY WORDS
VOCABULARY WORDS
fragile – easily broken, damaged or destroyed
poisonous – containing a dangerous substance; very harmful to life and health
prey – animals hunted and killed for food by another animal
VOCABULARY WORDS
sluggish – lacking energy or vigor
specimens – examples of a group; samples
treacherous – very dangerous while seeming to be safe
volcanic – of or caused by a volcano
MORE WORDS TO KNOW
excavation – the act of uncovering by digging
geologists – scientists who study the composition of the Earth or of other heavenly bodies, the process that formed them, and their history
MORE WORDS TO KNOW
paleontologists – scientists who study prehistoric life as represented in fossilized plants and animals
(Next Slide)
EXCAVATION
GEOLOGISTS
PALEONTOLOGISTS
GRAMMARPOSSESSIVE NOUNS
the fossil’s were perserved in cold wet mud
The fossils were preserved in cold, wet mud.
at Dawn the researchers walked to the resevoir
At dawn the researchers walked to the reservoir.
POSSESSIVE NOUNS
He decided to investigate his assistant’s report.
Assistant’s is a possessive noun. To make a singular noun show possession, add an apostrophe and –s.
POSSESSIVE NOUNS A possessive noun shows
ownership. A singular possessive noun
shows that one person, place, or thing has or owns something.
A plural possessive noun shows that more than one person, place, or thing has or owns something.
POSSESSIVE NOUNS
To make a singular noun show possession, add an apostrophe and –s.
the ranch’s landscape James’s coat
POSSESSIVE NOUNS
To make a plural noun that ends in –s show possession, add an apostrophe.
five researchers’ collections the bushes’ leaves
POSSESSIVE NOUNS
To make a plural noun that does not end in –s show possession, add an apostrophe and -s.
the children’s books the women’s books
POSSESSIVE NOUNSMAKE EACH NOUN POSSESSIVE. TELL IF IT IS SINGULAR OR PLURAL.
computer computer’s -
singular Mr. Garcia Mr. Garcia’s -
singular hornets hornets’ - plural student student’s - singular
dinosaurs dinosaurs’ -
plural fossil fossil’s - plural women women’s -
plural
POSSESSIVE NOUNSMAKE THE UNDERLINED NOUNS POSSESSIVE.
Charles Camp collection of bones was discovered in New Mexico.
Charles Camp’s The explorers trucks were stuck in the
mud. explorers’ Were the reptiles legs trapped in the
mud? reptiles’ Some of the Earth rocks contain iridium. Earth’s
POSSESSIVE NOUNSMAKE THE UNDERLINED NOUNS POSSESSIVE.
The geologists tests revealed arsenic in the bones.
geologists’ The men luggage was filled with digging
tools. men’s The girl grandparents live near Ghost
Ranch. girl’s Dr. Vogel seminar begins at noon. Dr. Vogel’s
SPELLING WORDSLATIN ROOTS
• suspend• pendant• conductor• novel• productive• numeral• reserve• numerous• preserve
• pending• pendulum• deduction• novelty• numerator• reservoir• conservatory• appendix• impending
• induct• innovative• aqueduct• abduction• perpendicular• expenditure• enumerate
TUESDAY
Question of the Day
Why would a paleontologist record each fossil find in a
field diary?
TODAY WE WILL LEARN ABOUT: Word Structure Main Idea Prior Knowledge Graphic Sources Vocabulary Fluency: Echo Reading Grammar: Possessive Nouns Spelling: Latin Roots Science: Triassic Dinosaurs Global Warming Paleontology
VOCABULARY STRATEGY: SUFFIXES
PAGES 170 - 171.
DINOSAUR GHOSTS: THE MYSTERY OF
COELOPHYSIS
PAGES 172 - 181.
FLUENCYECHO READING
FLUENCY: ECHO READING
Turn to page 179, first two paragraphs.
As I read, notice how I raise my voice to stress sentences such as “This was a great find.”
We will practice as a class doing three echo readings.
GRAMMARPOSSESSIVE NOUNS
todds book’s were all about phytosaurs
Todd’s books were all about phytosaurs.
the childs were excited about the inpending field
The children were excited about the impending field.
POSSESSIVE NOUNS
Singular possessive nouns show that one person, place, or thing has or owns something. Add an apostrophe and –s to form singular possessive nouns.
POSSESSIVE NOUNS
Plural possessive nouns show that more than one person, place, or thing has or owns something. Add an apostrophe to a plural noun ending in –s to form the possessive. If the plural noun does not end in –s, add an apostrophe and –s.
SPELLING WORDSLATIN ROOTS
• suspend• pendant• conductor• novel• productive• numeral• reserve• numerous• preserve
• pending• pendulum• deduction• novelty• numerator• reservoir• conservatory• appendix• impending
• induct• innovative• aqueduct• abduction• perpendicular• expenditure• enumerate
WEDNESDAY
Question of the Day
What are some of the different ways that prehistoric animals
have been fossilized?
TODAY WE WILL LEARN ABOUT:
Main Idea Prior Knowledge Graphic Sources Vocabulary Fluency: Model Volume Grammar: Possessive Nouns Spelling: Latin Roots Science: Testing Hypotheses Paleontology
DINOSAUR GHOSTS: THE MYSTERY OF
COELOPHYSIS
PAGES 182 - 188.
FLUENCYMODEL VOLUME
FLUENCY: MODEL VOLUME
Turn to page 180, second paragraph.
As I read, notice how I speak louder to emphasize the question that ends the paragraph.
Now we will practice together as a class by doing three echo readings of this paragraph.
GRAMMARPOSSESSIVE NOUNS
the novels main character were a paleontologist
The novel’s main character was a paleontologist.
the dinosaur spyed his prey and he gave chase
The dinosaur spied his prey, and he gave chase.
POSSESSIVE NOUNS
Singular possessive nouns show that one person, place, or thing has or owns something. Add an apostrophe and –s to form singular possessive nouns.
POSSESSIVE NOUNS
Plural possessive nouns show that more than one person, place, or thing has or owns something. Add an apostrophe to a plural noun ending in –s to form the possessive. If the plural noun does not end in –s, add an apostrophe and –s.
POSSESSIVE NOUNS
Possessive nouns reduce wordiness so that writing flows more smoothly.
Wordy: the eyes of the dinosaur
Not Wordy: the dinosaur’s eye
POSSESSIVE NOUNS
Review something you have written to see if you can improve it by using possessive nouns in place of prepositional phrases.
SPELLING WORDSLATIN ROOTS
• suspend• pendant• conductor• novel• productive• numeral• reserve• numerous• preserve
• pending• pendulum• deduction• novelty• numerator• reservoir• conservatory• appendix• impending
• induct• innovative• aqueduct• abduction• perpendicular• expenditure• enumerate
THURSDAY
Question of the Day
What questions do you think paleontologists ask themselves about why they do what they
do?
TODAY WE WILL LEARN ABOUT:
Narrative Nonfiction/Text Features Reading Across Texts Content-Area Vocabulary Fluency: Partner Reading Grammar: Possessive Nouns Spelling: Latin Roots Science: Careers in Science
“DINO HUNTING”
PAGES 190 - 193.
FLUENCYMODEL PARTNER READING
FLUENCY: PARTNER READING
Turn to page 180, second paragraph.
Partners practice reading this paragraph aloud. Be sure to vary the volume of your voices. Offer each other feedback.
GRAMMARPOSSESSIVE NOUNS
new mexicos’ climate suits james just fine
New Mexico’s climate suits James just fine.
the bones at the site were to numerus to count
The bones at the site were too numerous to count.
POSSESSIVE NOUNS
Singular possessive nouns show that one person, place, or thing has or owns something. Add an apostrophe and –s to form singular possessive nouns.
POSSESSIVE NOUNS
Plural possessive nouns show that more than one person, place, or thing has or owns something. Add an apostrophe to a plural noun ending in –s to form the possessive. If the plural noun does not end in –s, add an apostrophe and –s.
POSSESSIVE NOUNS
Unlike the –s in the plural form of compound nouns, the possessive ‘s is always added at the end of the compound noun.
No: daughters-in-law car or daughter’s-in-law
Yes: daughter-in-law’s car
SPELLING WORDSLATIN ROOTS
• suspend• pendant• conductor• novel• productive• numeral• reserve• numerous• preserve
• pending• pendulum• deduction• novelty• numerator• reservoir• conservatory• appendix• impending
• induct• innovative• aqueduct• abduction• perpendicular• expenditure• enumerate
FRIDAY
Question of the Day
What can we learn from studying fossils?
TODAY WE WILL LEARN ABOUT:
Build Concept Vocabulary Main Idea Imagery Word Structure
Grammar: Possessive Nouns Spelling: Latin Roots Order Form/Application Paleontology
MAIN IDEA Sometimes the main idea is
directly stated in a paragraph, often in the first or second sentence.
If the main idea is not stated, students should ask themselves, “What is the big idea that all the sentences in this paragraph contribute to?”
IMAGERY The term imagery refers to the
use of words that help readers experience the way things look, sound, smell, taste, or feel.
An image is any detail that stimulates one of the senses.
IMAGERY Imagery can make settings,
characters, and actions seem more real.
Imagery is frequently used in everyday conversation as well as literature.
SUFFIXES You can use your knowledge of suffixes as an aid in determining the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
Complete a chart identifying the base word, suffix, and meaning of these words.
Confirm word meanings using a dictionary.
SUFFIXES
Word Base Word
Suffix Meaning
sulfurous
climatic
microscopic
mysterious
ORDER FORM/APPLICATION The purpose of completing an order form is to purchase an item, and the purpose for completing an application is to apply for work or to a school or program.
These forms are on paper and online; they should be filled out completely and accurately.
ORDER FORM/APPLICATION
An order form asks for your name and complete address as well as details on the item being purchased and the method of payment.
ORDER FORM/APPLICATION
An application asks for identifying information such as name, address, and phone number, as well as information about your education and relevant experience.
ORDER FORM
GRAMMARPOSSESSIVE NOUNS
the little boy, was frightened by the sharks tooth
The little boy was frightened by the shark’s tooth.
To ensure a productiv expedition researchers must use reliable maps
To ensure a productive expedition, researchers must use reliable maps.
POSSESSIVE NOUNS
Singular possessive nouns show that one person, place, or thing has or owns something. Add an apostrophe and –s to form singular possessive nouns.
POSSESSIVE NOUNS
Plural possessive nouns show that more than one person, place, or thing has or owns something. Add an apostrophe to a plural noun ending in –s to form the possessive. If the plural noun does not end in –s, add an apostrophe and –s.
SPELLING WORDSLATIN ROOTS
• suspend• pendant• conductor• novel• productive• numeral• reserve• numerous• preserve
• pending• pendulum• deduction• novelty• numerator• reservoir• conservatory• appendix• impending
• induct• innovative• aqueduct• abduction• perpendicular• expenditure• enumerate
WE ARE NOW READY TO TAKE OUR STORY TESTS.
Story test Classroom webpage, Reading Test
AR Other Reading Quizzes Quiz #