Lesson 6 Day 5

• What are two things you and your classmates do to contribute to your school or community? Tell how each contribution would help.

Read Aloud Helping Out

Jess’s school needed a new playground, and parents had gotten together to help make it all happen. Money came in from bake sales and carnivals, and from car washes and contributions. New swings and slides were bought, and thick rubber mats were found to give students safe landings under the equipment. Even paint was picked out to make everything look bright and shiny. There was only one problem. The parents couldn’t find time to actually build the new park. “This isn’t a one-day project,” said one parent. “It will take us several weekends to get everything done.” “We’ve all got to other children,” said another. “Who will take care of the kids while we all work?”

It was then that Jess got her idea. She gathered her friends together. She explained that id the older kids took care of the younger children, the adults would be free to work on the playground. The older kids collected toys and books and then told their parents what they had in mind. The parents got the school to set aside a room, and the Kids Help Out Nursery was all set up. Three weekends later, the playground was finished, too. When it was finished, everyone celebrated, including teachers, parents, big kids, and little kids.

Compound Words

• Draw a line to divide the words into smaller words:

motorboatmoonlightfingertipSunrise

• Define the words in your notebook by using the smaller words as the basis for the definition.

Ex. Motorboat is a boat with a motor.

Compound Words• Make as many compound words as you can

with the following 4 words.

StoreShelfBookRoom

• Notice that the root word store appears at the front of one word and at the end of another.

Spelling Test

Clear Desk!You need paper and a pencil.

Fact and Opinion

• What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

• Re-Read Aloud “Pop’s Bridge” in the Anthology pg. 22. Students should listen for facts and opinions in the story. They should also think about the contributions the different workers make as they work to build the bridge.

“Pop’s Bridge” T95

1. At the beginning of the story, what is Robert’s opinion about his father and the bridge?

2.Why does Robert hide the puzzle piece? Why does he cut it in half?

With a partner, make a list of facts and opinions you heard in the story.

Robust Vocabulary T96Complete the web using the words initiative and donated as well.

Contribution

Robust Vocabulary T96Complete the web using the words initiative and donated as well.

Donated

Robust Vocabulary T96Complete the web using the words initiative and donated as well.

Initiative

Vocabulary Review1. Why might it be a good idea for a frog to have

camouflage in the midst of the rainforest?

2. Is it a good idea to donate shabby clothes to the poor? Why or why not?

3. Why might a viewer be dazed while watching television?

4. Why might plants on elevated land survive a flood?

5. If someone embarrasses you, do you try to conceal your feelings? Why or why not?

6. In an earthquake, which is more likely to collapse, a small, independent structure or a structure that shares walls with other buildings? Explain

7. Do you think a salad would be a popular contribution to a pot luck lunch? Why or why not?

8. Is a bridge an elevated span?

Reading Test!!

Clear Desk!!