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Big Question: How can stories be used to explain the workings of nature?
Author:
Kasiya Makata Phiri
Genre:
Myth
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Review GamesStory Sort
Vocabulary Words:Arcade GamesStudy Stack Spelling City: VocabularySpelling City: Spelling Words
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Spelling Words
Compound Words
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• old-fashioned• daydream• summertime• follow-up• knee-deep• foothills• nevertheless• self-control• themselves
• baby-sit• make-believe• sunburn• bloodhound• fine-tune• great-grandmother• rollerblade• folklore• empty-handed
• self-esteem• runner-up• breathtaking• straight-faced• president-elect• heavyweight• cross-examination
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Big Question: How can stories be used to
explain the workings of nature?
MondayTuesday
WednesdayThursday
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Vocabulary Words
densest eaves expanse moisture ventured
calabashes exodus meandered dry spell grasslands rain
Vocabulary Words More Words to Know
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Monday
Question of the Day
How can stories be used to explain the workings of nature?
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Today we will learn about:Build Concepts
Cause and Effect
Graphic Organizers
Build Background
Vocabulary
Fluency: Emotion
Grammar: Demonstrative Adjectives
Spelling: Compound Words
Geologic Changes
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FluencyEmotion
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Fluency: Emotion
Listen as I read “The Laughing Clouds.”
As I read, notice how I use tone of voice, facial expressions, and gestures to express the emotions of the characters.
Be ready to answer questions after I finish.
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Fluency: Emotion
Why were the animals of the grasslands thirsty?
What happened as a result of Hyena’s laughing?
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Concept Vocabulary dry spell – period without rain grasslands – lands with grass on them, used for pasture
rain – water falling in drops from clouds
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grasslands
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Concept Vocabulary
(To add information to the graphic organizer, click on end show, type in your new information, and save your
changes.)
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Build Concept Vocabulary dry spell , grasslands, rain
Long-range
Short-range
Areas
Geologic Changes
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Cause and Effect, Graphic
OrganizersTurn to Page 582 - 583.
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Prior KnowledgeWhat are the characteristics of myths?
Work
Helping Others
Rewards
Myths
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Prior Knowledge
This week’s audio explores how myths can be used to examine the workings of nature. After you listen, we will discuss what you found out about myths and the workings of nature.
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Vocabulary Words
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Vocabulary Words densest – most closely packed together; thickest
eaves – lower edges of a roof that extend over the side of a building
expanse – open or unbroken stretch; wide, spreading surface
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Vocabulary Words moisture – slight wetness; water or other liquid suspended in very small drops in the air or spread on a surface
ventured – dared to come or go
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More Words to Know calabashes – gourds or gourd-like fruits whose dried shells are used to make bowls, bottles, and drums
exodus – act of going out; departure
meandered – followed a winding course
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eaves
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moisture
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calabashes
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GrammarDemonstrative Adjectives
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myth’s are makebelieve storys with a message
Myths are make-believe stories with a message.
ms peters taught us african fokelore
Ms. Peters taught us African folklore.
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Demonstrative Adjectives
In these hidden valleys were groves of rare trees and flowers and many other plants.
These is a demonstrative adjective that modifies hidden valleys. Because valleys is plural, the demonstrative adjective is plural.
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Demonstrative Adjectives
The adjectives this, that, these, and those are called demonstrative adjectives. They describe which one or which ones.
This and that modify singular nouns. These and those modify plural nouns.
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Demonstrative Adjectives
This and these refer to things that are close by. That and those refer to things farther away.
This myth is African. That myth we read last week is Chinese.
These clouds are small, but those clouds over there are huge.
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Demonstrative Adjectives
Do not use here or there after this, that, these, or those.
No: This here animal eats grass. That there animal eats meat.
Yes: This animal eats grass. That animal eats meat.
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Demonstrative Adjectives
Do not use them in place of these or those.
No: Them stars twinkle in the sky.
Yes: Those stars twinkle in the sky.
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Demonstrative AdjectivesChoose the words tha t comple te the sen tences cor rec t l y.
(This, Those) great River ran across the continent of Africa.
This
In the rich and plentiful land, (that, these) animals have everything they need.
these
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Demonstrative AdjectivesChoose the words tha t comple te the sen tences cor rec t l y.
The grasses trail their roots in (that there, that) cool, clear river water.
that
(Those, This) hyenas drink from the river very day.
Those
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Demonstrative AdjectivesChoose the words tha t comple te the sen tences cor rec t l y.
The people of Malawi created (this, these) myth.
this
(These, That) wildebeest has not stopped running away from the sun.
That
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Demonstrative AdjectivesChoose the words tha t comple te the sen tences cor rec t l y.
(These, That) wildebeest has not stopped running away from the sun.
That
(These, This) sandy dunes were once grassy fields.
These
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Demonstrative AdjectivesChoose the words tha t comple te the sen tences cor rec t l y.
The River wants to go to (those, them) stars.
those
(That, Those) woods are overshadowed by (these, that) majestic mountain.
Those, that
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Demonstrative AdjectivesChoose the words tha t comple te the sen tences cor rec t l y.
The whisper of the River floats on the breeze from (these here, these) papyrus plants and on to (that, those) bushes.
these, those
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Spelling Words
Compound Words
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• old-fashioned• daydream• summertime• follow-up• knee-deep• foothills• nevertheless• self-control• themselves
• baby-sit• make-believe• sunburn• bloodhound• fine-tune• great-grandmother• rollerblade• folklore• empty-handed
• self-esteem• runner-up• breathtaking• straight-faced• president-elect• heavyweight• cross-examination
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Tuesday
Question of the Day
At the beginning of the story, how was the
river an important part of the landscape?
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Today we will learn about:SynonymsCause and EffectSequenceVocabularyFluency: Choral ReadingGrammar: Demonstrative AdjectivesSpelling: Compound WordsScience: Animal MigrationGeologic Changes
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Vocabulary Strategy:
SynonymsTurn to Page 584 - 585.
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“The River That Went to the Sky”
Turn to Page 586 - 591.
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FluencyChoral Reading
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Fluency: Choral Reading
Turn to page 590, paragraphs 1-8.As I read, notice how I express the yearning of the River through my tone of voice, facial expressions, and gestures.
We will practice as a class doing three choral readings.
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GrammarDemonstrative Adjectives
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yesterday he suffer from sun burn
Yesterday he suffered from sunburn.
this foot hills are dwarfed by the mountain
These foothills are dwarfed by the mountain.
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Demonstrative Adjectives
Demonstrative adjectives describe which one(s).
This and that modify singular nouns. These and those modify plural nouns.
This and these refer to things nearby, while that and those refer to things far away.
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Spelling Words
Compound Words
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• old-fashioned• daydream• summertime• follow-up• knee-deep• foothills• nevertheless• self-control• themselves
• baby-sit• make-believe• sunburn• bloodhound• fine-tune• great-grandmother• rollerblade• folklore• empty-handed
• self-esteem• runner-up• breathtaking• straight-faced• president-elect• heavyweight• cross-examination
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Wednesday
Question of the Day
At the end of the story, how did the loss of the
river change the landscape?
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Today we will learn about:
Graphic OrganizersContext CluesVocabularyFluency: EmotionGrammar: Demonstrative AdjectivesSpelling: Compound WordsScience: The Water CycleGeologic Changes
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“The River That Went to the Sky”
Turn to Page 592 - 596.
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FluencyEmotion
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Fluency: Emotion
Turn to page 593, paragraphs 3-9.
As I read, notice how I express emotions as I read.
Now we will practice together as a class by doing three echo readings.
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GrammarDemonstrative Adjectives
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my great grandmother read me a story about the sahara
My great-grandmother read me a story about the Sahara.
i found myselves kneedeep in mud
I found myself knee-deep in mud.
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Demonstrative Adjectives
Demonstrative adjectives describe which one(s).
This and that modify singular nouns. These and those modify plural nouns.
This and these refer to things nearby, while that and those refer to things far away.
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Demonstrative Adjectives Avoid using here or there after this or those.
Incorrect: That there cheetah is fast.
Correct: That cheetah is fast.
Review your writing to see if you can improve it by adding demonstrative adjectives.
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Spelling Words
Compound Words
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• old-fashioned• daydream• summertime• follow-up• knee-deep• foothills• nevertheless• self-control• themselves
• baby-sit• make-believe• sunburn• bloodhound• fine-tune• great-grandmother• rollerblade• folklore• empty-handed
• self-esteem• runner-up• breathtaking• straight-faced• president-elect• heavyweight• cross-examination
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Thursday
Question of the Day
Why might people tell stories about controlling
the forces of nature?
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Today we will learn about:Tall Tale
Reading Across Texts
Grammar: Demonstrative Adjectives
Spelling: Compound Words
Science: The American Southwest
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“Pecos Bill and the Cyclone”
Turn to Page 598 - 599.
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FluencyPartner Reading
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Fluency: Partner Reading
Turn to page 593, paragraphs 3-9.
Read this three times with a partner. Be sure to focus on expressing emotion and offer each other feedback.
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GrammarDemonstrative Adjectives
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im not never going to africia the summer time
I’m not ever going to Africa in the summertime.
never the less, the river dont want to stay on the earth
Nevertheless, the river doesn’t want to stay on the earth.
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Demonstrative Adjectives
Demonstrative adjectives describe which one(s).
This and that modify singular nouns. These and those modify plural nouns.
This and these refer to things nearby, while that and those refer to things far away.
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Demonstrative Adjectives
Test Tip: Know the difference between using this, that, these and those as adjectives and using them as pronouns.
Adjective: This land is fertile.
Pronoun: This is fertile land.
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Spelling Words
Compound Words
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• old-fashioned• daydream• summertime• follow-up• knee-deep• foothills• nevertheless• self-control• themselves
• baby-sit• make-believe• sunburn• bloodhound• fine-tune• great-grandmother• rollerblade• folklore• empty-handed
• self-esteem• runner-up• breathtaking• straight-faced• president-elect• heavyweight• cross-examination
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Friday
Question of the Day
How can stories be used to explain the workings of nature?
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Today we will learn about:Build Concept VocabularyCause and EffectPersonificationSynonyms Grammar: Demonstrative AdjectivesSpelling: Compound WordsChart/TableGeologic Changes
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Cause and Effect An effect is something that happens and a cause is what makes something happen.
Sometimes causes are directly stated, but at other times, readers have to infer the causes.
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Personification In personification, human traits are given to animals, objects, or ideas. The human traits may include personality, intelligence, emotions, desires, and speech.
Personification can make stories seem more real and lively.
Personification is common in myths and folk tales as well as children’s stories.
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Synonyms
Sometimes writer provide synonyms for words that may be unfamiliar to many readers.
Identify the synonym in each sentence that helps you determine the meaning of the word in italics.
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Synonyms
The animals stared at each other in bewilderment, confused by the disappearance of the River.
When they heard what happened to the River, they were incredulous and refused to believe it.
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Chart/Table
Identify some tables you use in your everyday lives.
The terms table and chart are often used interchangeably.
Tables are usually in the form of a box.
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Chart/Table
Tables have rows that go across and columns that go up and down.
They usually have a title that tells what they show.
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GrammarDemonstrative Adjectives
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this here myth teaches a old fashioned lesson
This myth teaches an old-fashioned lesson.
the migrating heard trample them berrys
The migrating herd trampled those berries.
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Demonstrative Adjectives
Demonstrative adjectives describe which one(s).
This and that modify singular nouns. These and those modify plural nouns.
This and these refer to things nearby, while that and those refer to things far away.
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Spelling Words
Compound Words
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• old-fashioned• daydream• summertime• follow-up• knee-deep• foothills• nevertheless• self-control• themselves
• baby-sit• make-believe• sunburn• bloodhound• fine-tune• great-grandmother• rollerblade• folklore• empty-handed
• self-esteem• runner-up• breathtaking• straight-faced• president-elect• heavyweight• cross-examination
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We are now ready to
take our story tests.
Story test
Classroom webpage,Reading Test
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