Check Your ProgressTheme 2

Mrs. Williams

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/iditarod/

Activate Prior Knowledge• How do the characters in this theme

deal with challenges?

• Which theme character do you admire most? Why?

• How might Iditarod Dream and Me, Mop, and the Moondance Kid be similar to the other selections in Give It All You’ve Got? How might they be different?

• n.  A thing that stands in one's way. The horse had to jump over such obstacles as bushes and fences. 

obstacles(R5-S1C4-PO1,2,3,4,5,6) We can identify and use new vocabulary words by speaking, listening, and reading.

• n.  A person who watches an event or performance. The spectators cheered when Jessie hit a home run. 

spectators(R5-S1C4-PO1,2,3,4,5,6) We can identify and use new vocabulary words by speaking, listening, and reading.

• n.  Speed. We ran side by side until she picked up her pace and then I couldn't keep up with her. 

pace(R5-S1C4-PO1,2,3,4,5,6) We can identify and use new vocabulary words by speaking, listening, and reading.

• n.  A driver of a team of sled dogs. After his sled pulled into camp, the first thing the musher did was feed his dogs. 

mushers(R5-S1C4-PO1,2,3,4,5,6) We can identify and use new vocabulary words by speaking, listening, and reading.

• n.  A place where vehicles are inspected. The trucks pulled into the checkpoint so inspectors could check what they were hauling. 

checkpoint(R5-S1C4-PO1,2,3,4,5,6) We can identify and use new vocabulary words by speaking, listening, and reading.

• n.  , pl. cargoes. The freight carried by a ship or other vehicle. The ship's cargo included molasses from the West Indies. 

cargo(R5-S1C4-PO1,2,3,4,5,6) We can identify and use new vocabulary words by speaking, listening, and reading.

Fact and Opinion

• A statement that can be proved true or false is a fact. Facts can often be checked using a reference chart.

• Statements that tell what someone thinks, feels, or believes are opinions. People can agree or disagree about opinions.

(R5-S3C1-PO2) We can differentiate between facts and opinions by highlighting them within a text.

• Fact -  truth, reality, something having demonstrable existence. A fact can be verified by evidence. Many people make the mistake of thinking that newspapers contain only facts. The newspaper includes many advertisements and editorials (opinion articles).

Example: The sky is blue.

A square has four sides.

The restaurant's hours are nine to five.

• Opinion -  unproven belief or assessment, what one thinks about something.

Example: Computers are confusing.

Blue is the prettiest color.

The movie was excellent.

People should not use cell phones when driving.

• Supported Inference -  a conclusion supported by evidence. The conclusion is not explicit or obvious like a fact, but likely true based on available data.

Example: My neighbor must walk to work because his car never leaves the driveway.

I must have left a light on in my car last night because today it won't start.

Distinguish Fact and OpinionThe African elephant is the largest living land animal. Even with gray,

wrinkled skin, it has a beautiful face. It has a sloping forehead and two tusks that look like swords. At the tip of its trunk, it has two “fingers” used to grab things. An elephant looks graceful when grabbing with its trunk. It weighs up to 5,400 kg, the weight of about six cars. It lives in the Savannah, brush, forest, and river valleys in Africa.     The Asian elephant is different from the African elephant. The Asian elephant is much uglier, and it looks silly. The Asian elephant is much smaller than its African cousin. It has smaller ears and tusks. It has only one “finger” at the end of its trunk to grab food or brush. It looks clumsy when trying to grab food with its trunk.     All elephants are vegetarians and eat about 225 kg of plant food each day. The trunk is used to pull branches off trees, uproot grass, and pluck fruit. The fruit tastes much better than all those green leaves. The trunk is also used for smelling, touching, drinking, greeting, or throwing dust. Elephants are the most interesting animals in the world.(R5-S3C1-PO2) We can differentiate between facts and opinions by highlighting them within a text.

Which of the following is an opinion from the article?

A. "The African elephant is the largest living land animal."

B. "It has a sloping forehead and two tusks that look like swords."

C. "The Asian elephant is different from the African elephant."

D. "At the tip of its trunk, it has two "fingers" used to grab things."

(R5-S3C1-PO2) We can differentiate between facts and opinions by highlighting them within a text.

Which of the following is a fact from the article?

A. "Elephants are the most interesting animals in the world."

B. "An elephant looks graceful when grabbing with its trunk."

C. "It looks clumsy when trying to grab food with its trunk."

D. "It weighs up to 5,400 kg, the weight of about six cars."

(R5-S3C1-PO2) We can differentiate between facts and opinions by highlighting them within a text.

Which of the following is a fact from the article?

A. "The fruit tastes much better than all those green leaves."

B. "Even with gray, wrinkled skin, it has a beautiful face."

C. "The Asian elephant is much smaller than its African cousin."

D. "The Asian elephant is much uglier, and it looks silly."

(R5-S3C1-PO2) We can differentiate between facts and opinions by highlighting them within a text.

Which statement is an opinion?

A. Michael Jackson has sold over 750 million records worldwide.

B. Michael Jackson was the best entertainer of all time.

C. Michael Jackson started performing at the age of 11.

D. Michael Jackson has won 13 Grammy awards for his music.

GO over “Coach” Fact and Opinion Packet(R5-S3C1-PO2) We can differentiate between facts and opinions by highlighting them within a text.

Compound Words

1. Find the two small words.

2. Think about the meaning of each small word.

3. Create a sentence that tells the meaning of the compound word.

newspaper basketball pancake sweatshirt notebook

rainbow weekend lifeguard watermelon popcorn

(R5-S1C4-PO2, 06) We can identify compound words and use their meaning to write a sentence.

Vocabulary: Word FamiliesUse the words below to discuss how the

words are related in meaning.• management by overseeing the

performance or operation of a person or groupsupervision

• one who has charge and direction of

supervisor

Relation: They both have someone in charge.

method methodical

decide decision

evolve evolution

dine dinner(R5-S1C4-PO2) We can compare meanings of words to decide if words are related by defining each word.

Topic, Main Idea, and Supporting Details

• The topic is what the selection is about.• Main ideas are the most important ideas

about the topic.• Details tell more about the main idea.

Let’s read the last paragraph on page 230G of our reading book and be ready to discuss the main idea of this paragraph.

(R5-S3C1-PO1) We can identify the main idea and details in a story by creating a graphic organizer.

PB pg. 168

Check Your ProgressTheme 2

Mrs. Williams

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/iditarod/

• n.  A part of a baseball game during which each team bats. My father did not get to the game until the second inning. 

inning(R5-S1C4-PO1,2,3,4,5,6) We can identify and use new vocabulary words by speaking, listening, and reading.

• adj.  Outside the field of play in baseball. The foul ball flew into the stands, and someone caught it. 

foul(R5-S1C4-PO1,2,3,4,5,6) We can identify and use new vocabulary words by speaking, listening, and reading.

• n.  A series of games played to decide a championship in sports. The Wildcats won the playoffs but lost the World Series. 

play-offs

How baseball playoffs work:http://baseball.about.com/od/seasonstructur1/tp/playoffsformat.htm

(R5-S1C4-PO1,2,3,4,5,6) We can identify and use new vocabulary words by speaking, listening, and reading.

• adj.  Of moderately good quality. With three hits, including one run batted in, she played a respectable game. 

respectable(R5-S1C4-PO1,2,3,4,5,6) We can identify and use new vocabulary words by speaking, listening, and reading.

• n.  A fence behind home plate. The ball ricocheted off the backstop and bounced back toward the pitcher. 

backstop(R5-S1C4-PO1,2,3,4,5,6) We can identify and use new vocabulary words by speaking, listening, and reading.

• v.  The ability to guide something. They used a computer to control the robot. 

control(R5-S1C4-PO1,2,3,4,5,6) We can identify and use new vocabulary words by speaking, listening, and reading.

Story StructureMost stories follow a plan. Every story

includes parts that tell who the story is

about, the characters, where the story

takes place, the setting, and what

happens, the plot.

(R5-S2C1-PO1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9) We can analyze and infer a characters traits and actions by answering questions.

SuffixesA suffix is a word part added to the end of a

base word that changes its meaning.• The suffix –ous means “full of” or

“characterized by”• The suffix –ward means “in a certain

direction.”• The suffix –ive means “tending to be or do”• The suffix –ic means “relating to;

characterized by.”

Do Practice Book pg. 169(R5-S1C4-PO1) We can write the meaning of words with the suffixes by reading and using context clues.

(R5-S1C4-PO5) We can identify and write the correct noun or verb by highlighting them in a sentence

(R5-S1C4-PO5) We can identify and write the correct noun or verb by highlighting them in a sentence

Do Practice Book pg. 174

Multiple-Meaning Words

They were the original inhabitants of the town.

original: 1. first, 2. not copied from anything;

3. able to think up new things.

We can determine the meaning of a word by using context clues when reading.

Multiple-Meaning Words

We can determine the meaning of a word by using context clues when reading.

Check Your ProgressTheme 2

Mrs. Williams

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/iditarod/

Predicting Outcomes

• Readers use story details and personal knowledge to make predictions.

Make a prediction about what might happen the next time Moondance pitches in a game.

•Reread the last page of La Bamba on page 175. Predict whether or not Manuel will volunteer for the next talent show, Explain why.

(R5-1C6-PO1,2,3,4) We can write a prediction about story characters by highlighting key events, feelings, and thoughts.

Compare and Contrast

(R5-S1C4-PO5) We can identify and write the correct noun or verb by highlighting them in a sentence

(R5-S1C4-PO5) We can identify and write the correct noun or verb by highlighting them in a sentence

Homophones• Homophones are words that sound alike but

have different meanings and spellings.• Use context to figure out which homophone is

correct.

The speaker wrote on the board for fifteen minutes.

This bored the audience.

Do Practice Book pg. 170 together

(R5-S1C4-PO6) We can identify and define the homophones in a sentence by writing them and discussing with a partner.

HomophonesCircle the misused homophones in each sentence. Then rewrite the sentences, using the correct homophones.

1. By the time knight fell, I new she was knot coming.

2. I would never have any piece until I new the hole story.

3. He spent an our righting down what had happened.

4. I could see write through the whole in the night’s armor.

(R5-S1C4-PO6) We can identify and define the homophones in a sentence by writing them and discussing with a partner.

(R5-S1C4-PO6) We can identify and define the homophones in a sentence by writing them and discussing with a partner.

Dictionary: Syllablesin·sti·TU·tion [in-sti-too-shuh n, -tyoo-] –noun 1. an organization, establishment, foundation, society, or the like, devoted to the promotion of a particular cause or program, esp. one of a public, educational, or charitable character: This college is the best institution of its kind. 2. the building devoted to such work. 3. a public or private place for the care or confinement of inmates, esp. mental patients or other disabled or handicapped persons.

Write the correct syllables and pronunciations of these words: (example: in·sti·TU·tion)

1. temporary

2. photography

3. recommend

4. disintegrate

(R5-S1C4-PO5) We can split words into syllables to help us with the pronunciation by writing them and using them in a sentence.

Direct Objects

A direct object is a noun or pronoun in the predicate that receives the action of the verb. It answers the question What? or Whom?

The outfielder caught the ball.

Do Practice Book pg. 175 together

Story Structure

You will use the story we just read to do one of the following activities involving story structure. You get to choose, but choose quickly so you can get started!

Staircase graphic organizer ordering the events in the story.

Fairy Tale Retelling: Rewrite the story in fairy tale form.

Create a Conflict Cartoon: Create a cartoon strip that presents the problem and resolution.

Story Rap: Create a rap retelling the plot of the story. (Remember to use appropriate language)

White story response cards # 33-42

(R5-S2C1-PO1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9) We can analyze and infer a characters traits and actions by answering questions.

Roots spec, spect, and opt• The word root spec or spect means “to look.”• The word root opt can mean “eye.”

Add these words to the graphic organizer:specter spectrum introspective speculate optics optometry

What is a Word Root?

spec spect

“to look”

prospect

Looking forward to

opt

“sight”

optical

having to do with sight

Suffixes

-ous

“full of”

famous

“full of fame”

-ward

“in a certain

direction”

backward

“to the back”

-ive

“tending to be or do”

supportive

“tending to support”

-ic

“relating to; characterized

by”

oceanic

“relating to the ocean”

Add these 11 words and their meaning to your graphic organizer:inward, monstrous, various, creative, electronic, upward, dangerous, toward, inventive, climatic, talkative

(R5-S1C4-PO1) We can write the meaning of words with the suffixes by reading and using context clues.