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Reading Street - Fifth Unit 1 Week 1: Red Kayak
1. comp r e s s i o n s- short applicationsof pressure.
2. g r umb l ed- complained in a bad-tempered way.
3. i ns i s t e n t l y - in a persistent andurgent way.
4. i nten t i o n a ll y - on purpose.5. m i n u t e- a period of time equal to
sixty seconds.6. n e ut r a l - a position of gears in
which no motion goes from anengine to other working parts.
7. n o rm a ll y - usually; in a normalway.
1. avalanche2. monopoly3. reluctant4. adequate5. tangerine
Question of the Week: What inspires people to act courageously?
Comprehension: Literary Elements: Character
and Plot Monitor and Clarify
Writing Trait: Organization
Conventions: Four Kinds of Sentences
Writing Mini-Lesson: Directions
Selection Vocabulary: Homographs and Context Clues
Phonics and Spelling: Short Vowel VCCV,
VCV
Spelling Words:1. distance2. method3. anger4. problem5. butter6. petals7. enjoy8. perhaps9. figure10. channel11. admire12. comedy13. husband
Amazing Words:1. t er r i f i e d - means very afraid.2. tr e a ch e r o u s - means dangerous.3. bravery- means courage or being brave.4. h e r o i n e - is a woman admired for her
brave deeds and noble acts.5. r e v i v e- means to bring back to life
or consciousness.6. e x p e d i t i o n - is a journey for some special
purpose such as an exploration for scientific study.
7. tr e pi d a t i on- means an uncomfortable feeling that something bad might happen.
8. a n t i c i p a t e- means to look forward to something.
9. a u d a c i t y - a willingness to be bold and take risks.
10. f eroc i t y - is a great fierceness or intensity.
14. tissue15. mustard16. shuttle17. advance18. drummer19. regular20. denim
Challenge SpellingWords:
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c L.5.4 RL.5.1 RL.5.3 W.5.2
Reading Street - Fifth Unit 5 Week 2: Thunder Rose
Amazing Words:1. r o a r i n g - is a loud or deep sound or noise.2. s t ati o n e d- means to put a person in a certain
place to do a job.3. m ete o r o l o g i s t - is someone who studies
weather.4. t w i s t e r - is a whirlwind or a tornado.5. prec i p i ce- is a very steep cliff or mountainside.6. s t ami n a- means strength or endurance.7. d i saste r - is a sudden event that causes great
damage or suffering.8. a g r i cu l t ure- is another word for farming.9. u n pred i c t a bl e- when something is
unpredictable, it is uncertain.10. wil d f i r e- is a fire that spreads quickly and is
difficult to extinguish.
Challenge SpellingWords:
1. society2. rhinoceros3. notation4. idealistic5. equation
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c L.5.4b RL.5.1 W.5.2
Question of the Week: How can nature challenge us?
Comprehension: Cause and Effect Summarize
Writing Trait: Voice
Conventions: Subjects and Predicates
Writing Mini-Lesson: Tall Tale
Selection Vocabulary: Homonyms andContext Clues
1. brand e d- marked by burning the skin with a hot iron.
2. co n s tr u c t e d - put together; fitted together; built.
3. d ai nti l y - with delicate beauty;freshly and prettily.
4. d e v asta t i on- the act of laying waste; destruction.
5. l u ll a b y - a song for singing to a child; a soft song.
6. p i t ch- a thick, black, stickysubstance made from tar or turpentine.
7. r es o urc e f u l - good at thinking of ways to do things; quick-witted.
8. t h i e v i n g - stealing.9. v e i ns- the blood vessels that
carry blood to the heart from all parts of the body.
Phonics and Spelling: Long Vowel VCV
Spelling Words:1. fever2. broken3. climate4. hotel5. basic6. vocal7. native8. silent9. labor10. spider11. label12. icon13. agent14. motive15. vital16. acorn17. item18. aroma19. ego20. solo
Reading Street - Fifth Grade Unit 1 Week 3: Island of the Blue Dolphins
Question of the Week: How do people survive in the wilderness?
Comprehension: Literary Elements: Theme and
Setting Inferring
Writing Trait: Focus/Ideas
Conventions: Independent and
Dependent Clauses
Writing Mini-Lesson: Invitation
Selection Vocabulary: UnknownWords and Dictionary/Glossary
1. g n a w e d - wore away by persistent chewing.
2. h e a dl a n d- a point of very high land that juts out into water.
3. k e l p- a kind of large, brownseaweed.
4. lair - the place where a wild
Phonics and Spelling: Long Vowel Digraphs
Spelling Words:1. coast2. feast3. speech4. wheat5. Spain6. paint7. arrow8. needle9. charcoal10. praise11. faint12. mountain13. crease14. grain15. breeze
Amazing Words:1. q u a rt z - is a hard, glossy rock that is useful
for starting fires.2. g u tt e d - if something is gutted, the inside of
it has been removed or destroyed.3. f li n t - is a very hard stone that makes a spark
when struck against steel and is used to start fires.
4. b l az i n g - is a verb that means to burn with a bright flame.
5. pre y - means an animal that is hunted and killed for food by other animals.
6. p u r su i t - is the act of pursuing or chasing.7. sh i p w r ec k - happens when a ship is
destroyed or sunk at sea.8. f amis h e d - means very hungry or starving.9. r es o urc e f u l - able to find clever ways of doing
things.10. wil d e r n e ss- is a wild, uncultivated region
with few people living in it.
animal lives.5. r a v i ne- a small, narrow
valley with steep sides.6. sh ell f i sh- an animal that has a
shell and lives in the water.7. s i n e w - a tough cord that
connects muscles to bones.
16. willow17. appeal18. bowling19. complain20. sneeze
Challenge SpellingWords:
1. dungarees2. bungalow3. campaign4. speedometer5. referee
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c RF.5.3a RL.5.1 RL.5.2 W.5.2
Reading Street - Fifth Unit 1 Week 4: Satchel Paige
Comprehension: Fact and Opinion Questioning
Writing Trait: Word Choice
Conventions: Compound and Complex
Sentences
Writing Mini-Lesson: Newsletter
Complex Sentences
Selection Vocabulary: Antonyms andContext Clues
1. co n f i d e nce- firm belief in yourself.
2. f astba ll - a pitch thrown at high speed with very little curve.
3. m o c k i n g - laughing at; making fun of.
4. o ut f i e l d- the part of a baseball field beyond the diamond orinfield.
5. u ni q ue- having no like or equal.6. w e a k n e ss- a slight fault.7. wi n d u p - in baseball, a swinging
movement of the arms while twisting the body just before pitching the ball.
Question of the Week: How do we face personal challenges?
Phonics and Spelling: Adding –ed, -ing
Spelling Words:1. supplied2. supplying3. denied4. denying5. decided6. deciding7. included8. including9. admitted10. admitting11. occurred12. occurring13. qualified
Amazing Words:1. e n d u r e d - means tolerated or suffered through.2. b a rr i e r - is a structure that obstructs a
passage, an obstacle.3. h a r ds hi ps- are things that make life difficult.4. h o s t ili t y - is unfriendliness, dislike, or hatred.5. amb i t i on- means a strong desire to succeed.6. s tr i v e- means to work hard.7. v i g o r - someone with vigor has a lot of
physical and mental energy.8. d e v oti o n- is a strong feeling of loyalty
and affection.9. d i sc i p li n e - means self-control.10. r es i s t - means to act against or try to prevent.
15. identified16. identifying17. delayed18. delaying19. satisfied20. satisfying
Challenge SpellingWords:
1. occupied2. occupying3. criticized4. criticizing5. omitted6. omitting
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c RI.5.1 W.5.2b
Reading Street - Fifth Unit 1 Week 5: Ten Mile Day
Comprehension: Cause and Effect Text Structure
Writing Trait: Organization
Conventions: Common, Proper, and
Collective Nouns
Writing Mini-Lesson: Expository
Composition
Selection Vocabulary: Multiple- Meaning Words and Context Clues
1. ba rr en- unable to produce much or any plant life.
2. d e a f e ni ng- stunningly loud.3. l urched- leaned or
rolled suddenly.4. pre v i o u s- coming or being
before.5. pr y i n g - moving or forcing open;
searching too curiously.6. sur v e y i n g - looking over or
viewing.
Amazing Words:1. i mm i g r a t i on- means moving from one country
to another.2. Elli s I s l a n d- is a small island in the harbor of
New York. In the past, it was an entry point for immigrants to the United States.
3. b el o n g i n g s- are the things that someone owns,his or her possessions.
4. a n x i o u s l y - means having fears about what might happen.
5. emb l e m - is a visual representation of an idea, place, or person.
6. a ll e g i a n ce- means loyalty or faithfulness.7. sustena n c e - means food or nourishment or a
source of strength or life.8. a d v ersit y - means great difficulty or hardship.9. estab li sh e d- means set up on a lasting basis.10. h o m e l a n d- your homeland is the country that
is your home or native land.
Challenge SpellingWords:
1. there’ve2. mightn’t3. what’ve4. must’ve5. there’ll
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c L.5.4a RI.5.2 RI.5.3 RI.5.7 W.5.2b
Question of the Week: What challenges do immigrants encounter?
Phonics and Spelling: Contractions
Spelling Words:1. they’re2. you’ve3. weren’t4. needn’t5. there’d6. they’ve7. mustn’t8. what’ll9. doesn’t10. hadn’t11. could’ve12. would’ve13. should’ve14. might’ve15. wouldn’t16. who’ve17. shouldn’t18. who’d19. this’ll20. couldn’t
Reading Street - Fifth Unit 2 Week 1: At the Beach
Comprehension: Compare and Contrast Visualize
Writing Trait: Sentences
Conventions: Regular and Irregular
Plural Nouns
Writing Mini-Lesson: Description
Selection Vocabulary: unfamiliar words and context clues
1. a l g a e - a group of living things, mostly found in water, that can make their own food.
2. co n ce al e d - put out of sight;hidden.
3. dr i f t w o o d- wood carried along by water, or washed ashore by thewater.
4. h a mm o c ks- hanging beds or couches made of canvas, cord,or other material.
5. l amen t e d - felt or showed grief.6. sea urch i n s - small, round sea
animals with spiny shells.7. s t ern l y - strictly, firmly.8. t w e e z er s - small pincers for
picking up small objects.
Question of the Week: Why is honestly important?
Phonics and Spelling:Digraphs th, sh, ch, ph
Spelling Words:1. shovel2. southern3. northern4. chapter5. hyphen6. chosen7. establish8. although9. challenge10. approach11. astonish12. python13. shatter14. ethnic15. shiver
Amazing Words:1. i nteg r i t y - someone with integrity is honest
and has good morals.2. fr a n k- people who are frank are not afraid
to say what they think.3. h o n o r a bl e- people demonstrate a sense of
what is right.4. m ora l - a moral person has good character or
conduct and acts according to traditional standards of right or wrong.
5. pri n c i p l e d - person shows honor and integrity.6. o a t h- is a statement in which a person swears
that something is true.7. ca n d i d- means saying what you really think
or feel.8. g u il t - is the feeling of having done something
wrong.9. d e ce i t - is a dishonest act or statement.10. j ustic e - is the quality of being fair and right.
16. pharmacy17. charity18. china19. attach20. ostrich
Challenge SpellingWords:
1. emphasis2. sophomore3. athlete4. phenomenal5. chimpanzee
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c RL.5.1 RL.5.2 RL.5.3 W.5.3b
Reading Street - Fifth Unit 2 Week 2: Hold the Flag High
Comprehension: Sequence Inferring
Writing Trait: Voice Conventions:
Possessive Nouns Writing Mini-Lesson: Informal Letter
Selection Vocabulary: UnknownWords and Dictionary/Glossary
1. ca n t e e n- a container that holds drinks.
2. co n f e d erac y - a group of people, states, or countries that worktogether.
3. g l or y - praise, honor.4. q u a rr e l - a fight.5. r e b e lli on- a conflict that leads
to war.6. s t a lli on- a male horse.7. u ni o n - states that are united as
one country.
Question of the Week: What are the risks in helping others?
Phonics and Spelling:Irregular Plurals
Spelling Words:1. staffs2. ourselves3. pants4. scissors5. loaves6. volcanoes7. chiefs8. buffalos9. flamingos10. beliefs11. echoes12. shelves13. quizzes14. sheriffs
Amazing Words:1. u n w a v eri n g - steady or resolute; not moving.2. p o ses- someone poses when he or she
pretends to be someone else.3. o f f i ce r s - is someone who commands other
people in armed forces.4. co o p e r ati o n- means working together.5. m a n e u v e r - means a skillful plan or a clever
trick.6. n a t i o n - a group people who live in the same
country.7. tr e m b li n g - means moving gently with a quick,
shaking motion.8. sacr i f i ce- giving up something for the greater
good.9. a u d a c i t y - means boldness or reckless daring.10. bra z e n - person acts shamelessly.
15. dominoes16. thieves17. measles18. avocados19. chefs20. pianos
Challenge SpellingWords:
1. bailiffs2. wharves3. mosquitoes4. armadillos5. desperadoes
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c RI.5.1 RI.5.3 W.5.3b
Reading Street - Fifth Unit 2 Week 3: The Ch’i-lin Purse
Comprehension: Compare and Contrast Story Structure
Writing Trait: Organization
Conventions: Action and Linking Verbs
Writing Mini-Lesson: Poem
Selection Vocabulary: Greek and LatinRoots/ Word Structure
1. aston i sh e d- sur p r i se d ; a m a z e d . 2. b e h a v i or- a w ay of a c t i n g. 3. b e n e f act o r - a person who has
given money or help.4. d i s tr i b u t i on- the sharing of
something among a number of people.
5. g r atitud e - a feeling of thankfulness; a show of appreciation.
6. process i o n - a number of people or vehicles moving forward in anorderly way.
7. r ec o m m e n d- to speak in favor of; to suggest.
8. sacred- worthy of reverence.9. tr a di t i o n s- customs or beliefs
handed down from generation togeneration
Amazing Words:1. s tr a n d e d - means stuck or in trouble.2. f a v o r - is an act of kindness.3. p a n i c- is unreasoning fear.4. d i s tr es s - means great pain or suffering.5. pra i se- if someone gives you praise,
you express warm approval or admiration.
6. n u rt u r e- means to bring up or care for.7. se l f l ess n e ss- is concern for other people’s
needs before your own.8. a i d- means to give support to someone or
to help people.9. v i c t i m - is a person who has been
harmed because of an event, accident, or other disaster.
10. soc i al w or k e r - is someone who works toward the betterment of social conditions in a community.
Challenge SpellingWords:
1. impair2. directory3. hardware4. clearance5. porpoise
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c RL.5.1 RL.5.3 W.5.2b
Question of the Week: What are the rewards in helping others?
Phonics and Spelling:Vowel Sounds with r
Spelling Words:1. snore2. tornado3. spare4. appear5. career6. square7. report8. prepare9. pioneer10. chair11. beware12. smear13. repair14. sword15. ignore16. order17. engineer18. resort19. volunteer20. declare
Reading Street - Fifth Unit 2 Week 4: A Summer’s Trade
Comprehension: Author’s Purpose Monitor and Clarify
Writing Trait: Word Choice
Conventions: Main and Helping Verbs
Writing Mini-Lesson: Personal
Narrative
Selection Vocabulary: UnfamiliarWords and Context Clues
1. bandana- a square piece of fabric worn on the head or neck.
2. brace l e t - a piece of jewelry wornaround the wrist.
3. h o g a n - a kind of house used by the Navajo people.
4. j ostl e d- bumped or jiggled.5. m es a - a rock formation of the
Navajo Indian tribe.6. N a v a j o- a member of the Navajo
Indian tribe.7. t u r q u oi se- a precious blue-green
stone.
Amazing Words:1. com m i tt e d - means decided or promised to do
something.2. co n se q u e n ces- is a result of something.3. d o n a t e d - means to give money or help.4. u n d e r pri v il e g ed- people who have
fewer advantages than most people have.
5. g r at i f y i n g - when something is gratifying, it gives someone pleasure or satisfaction.
6. ch a r i t a bl e- means ready to help or support.7. f o r f e i t - to give up.8. r e li n q u i sh- means to give up or let go.9. n o b l e- impressive or admirable.10. a l tr u i s m - means thoughtfulness for the welfare
of others.
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c RI.5.1 RI.5.3 RI.5.8 W.5.3b
Challenge SpellingWords:
1. obstacle2. kindergarten3. abdomen4. pummel5. enlighten
Question of the Week: Why do people make sacrifices for others?
Phonics and Spelling:Final syllables –en, -an,
-el, -le, il
Spelling Words:1. example2. level3. slogan4. quarrel5. scramble6. evil7. oxygen8. wooden9. double10. travel11. cancel12. chuckle13. fossil14. toboggan15. veteran16. chisel17. suburban18. single19. sudden20. beagle
Reading Street - Fifth Unit 2 Week 5: The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Question of the Week: How can people promote freedom?
Comprehension: Author’s Purpose Background Knowledge
Writing Trait: Word Choice
Conventions: Subject-Verb Agreement
Writing Mini-Lesson: Historical Fiction
Selection Vocabulary: Endings –s, -ed, - ing and Word Structure
1. f at e - what is meant to happen to a person, group, or nation.
2. f e a r l ess- not afraid of anything.3. g li m m e r - a light that is not
very bright or steady.4. li n g er s - stays on, leaves slowly.5. m a g n i f i ed- made to look larger than
it really is.6. sombe r - dark and gloomy.7. s t e e d- a horse, especially one used
in war.
CCSS Assessed on Weekly Test: L.5.5c ● RF.5.3a RI.5.1 ● RI.5.2 RI.5.3 ● RI.5.8 W.5.3b
Phonics and Spelling: Final Syllables –er, - ar,-or
Spelling Words:1. danger2. wander3. tractor4. dollar5. harbor6. eager7. eraser8. surrender9. solar10. sticker11. locker12. helicopter13. pillar14. refrigerator15. caterpillar16. rumor17. glimmer18. linger19. sensor20. alligator
Amazing Words:1. b a tt l e f i e l d- a place where a battle is or has
been fought.2. fr e e d o m - is the power to do, say, or think as
you please.3. b el o v e d - something that is dearly loved or
very close to someone.4. b a tt l e- is a fight between opposing armies, air
forces, or navies.5. v ote- means to show that you want to
choose someone or support an idea.6. ac q u i r e - something is to have it in one’s
possession.7. r e p r es e n t ati o n- is having someone in the
government who voices your opinions and votes on your behalf.
8. r e v o l uti o n- is a complete change in a government, usually brought about by force.
9. li b e rt y - is the right or power to do as one pleases.
10. g o v ern m e n t - is the body ruling a country, state, or district.
Challenge Spelling Words:
1. numerator2. collector3. ancestor4. counselor5. denominator
Reading Street - Fifth Unit 3 Week 1: The Fabulous Perpetual Motion Machine
Comprehension: Sequence Summarize
Writing Trait: Word Choice
Conventions: Past, Present, and
Future Tenses
Writing Mini-Lesson: Play
Selection Vocabulary: Multiple- Meaning Words and Context Clues
1. a p p l a u d s - shows approval by clapping hands, shouting, and so on.
2. bro w s i n g - looking here and there.
3. f a b u l o u s- wonderful; exciting.4. i ns p ecti n g- looking
over carefully; examining.
5. pro j e c t - a special assignmentplanned and carried out by a student or group of students.
Question of the Week: How do inventors inspire our imaginations?
Phonics and Spelling:Words with Schwa
Spelling Words:1. jewel2. kingdom3. gasoline4. factory5. garage6. tropical7. pajamas8. estimate9. tomorrow10. humidity11. Chicago12. bulletin13. carnival14. illustrate15. elegant16. census
Amazing Words:1. e x p e r i m e n t - a test or trial to discover
something unknown.2. t h e or y - is an explanation based on
observation and reasoning.3. su g g e s t ed- means proposed an idea.4. d e v i ce- is an invention made to do a
certain job.5. v e hi c l e- is a device for carrying people or
things.6. e n t er p r i se- is an important, difficult,
or dangerous plan to be tried.7. i m pro v emen t - is the act of improving,
or making something better.8. d e s i g n- is a sketch, drawing, or plan that
serves as a pattern from which to work.9. i n n o v ati o n- new idea or new way of
doing something.10. e n tr e p r e n e ur - is someone who organizes
and manages a business.
17. terrific18. celebrate19. operate20. celery
Challenge SpellingWords:
1. rehearsal2. salamander3. prominent4. significant5. parakeet
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.3 W.5.1
Comprehension: Main Idea and Details Visualize
Writing Trait: Focus/Ideas
Conventions: Principal Parts of
Regular Verbs
Writing Mini-Lesson: Persuasive
Speech
Selection Vocabulary: Greek and LatinRoots and Word Structure
1. ac hi e v e d - accomplished; did.2. arch i t e c t - person who designs
buildings.3. bron z e- a dark yellow-brown
alloy of copper and tin.4. ca n n o n- a big gun,
especially one mounted on a base orwheels.
5. d e presse d - gloomy; low-spirited.6. f as hi o n e d - made, shaped.7. m i ds t - in the middle of.8. ph il os o p h er- person who studies
in an attempt to discover and understand the basic nature of knowledge and reality.
9. r i v a l - person or group which tries to do better than another.
Amazing Words:1. e a se l - is a stand for holding a picture.2. ch a r co al - is a black, brittle form of carbon
made by partly burning wood in place where there is no air.
3. ca n v as- is a strong, heavy cloth made fromcotton and used for making tents, sails, andartists’ paintings.
4. g a ll er y - is a place where artwork is displayed for the public to view.
5. m arb l e- is hard rock formed from limestone by heat and pressure.
6. scu l ptu r e- is a work of art made by carving, modeling, or casting.
7. pro j e c t o r - is a device used to project an imageon a screen.
8. m e di u m - is a material or technique that an artist uses.
9. m us e - means to think in a dreamy way.10. i ns pi r e- to fill others with thoughts of hope.
Challenge SpellingWords:
1. sledgehammer2. brokenhearted3. chalkboard4. straightforward5. granddaughter
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c L.5.4b RI.5.1 RI.5.2 W.5.1a
Reading Street - Fifth Grade Unit 3 Week 2: Leonardo’s Horse
Question of the Week: How do artists inspire future generations?
Phonics and Spelling:Compound Words
Spelling Words:1. waterproof2. teaspoon3. grasshopper4. homesick5. barefoot6. courthouse7. earthquake8. rowboat9. scrapbook10. countryside11. lightweight12. fishhook13. spotlight14. blindfold15. whirlpool16. tablespoon17. greenhouse18. postcard19. hummingbird20. thumbtack
Comprehension: Fact and Opinion Predict and Set Purpose
Writing Trait: Word Choice
Conventions: Principal Parts of
Irregular Verbs
Writing Mini-Lesson: Advertising
Brochure
Selection Vocabulary: Homonyms andContext Clues
1. erec t e d - put up; built.2. f o u n d ati o ns- parts on which
other parts rest for support;bases.
3. m o l d- a hollow shape in which things are formed, cast, orsolidified.
4. occ a s i o n - a special event.5. propo r t i on- proper
relation between parts.6. t i d e d- put in order; made neat.7. w or k sh o p- shop or building
where work is done.
Reading Street - Fifth Grade Unit 3 Week 3: The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins
Question of the Week: How can paleontologists help us understand the past?
Phonics and Spelling: Words with Consonant Sounds /j/, /ks/, /sk/, /s/
Spelling Words:1. excuse2. scene3. muscle4. explore5. pledge6. journal7. science8. schedule9. gigantic10. scheme11. Japan12. excellent13. exclaim
Amazing Words:1. p al e o nto l o g i s t s - are scientists who
study fossils.2. f oss il s- are the hardened remains of things
that lived in a former age.3. u n ca n n y - means to have powers or abilities
beyond what seems normal.4. sa n dston e - is a kind of stone that is made
mostly of sand.5. r ema i ns- means what is left over.6. m o d e l - is a small copy of something.7. e x t i nc t - means to have died out or no longer
exist.8. ill ust r ati o n- is a picture, diagram, or map used
to explain or decorate something.9. r e pli ca- is an accurate copy of an object.10. archa i c- refers to something from an earlier
time, out-of-date, or ancient.14. fascinate15. ginger16. scholar17. scent18. dodge19. smudge20. schooner
Challenge SpellingWords:
1. extraordinary2. reminisce3. acknowledge4. prejudice5. allergic
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c L.5.2e RI.5.1 RI.5.2 W.5.2
Reading Street - Fifth Grade Unit 3 Week 4: Mahalia Jackson
Question of the Week: How does an artist use music to inspire others?
Comprehension: Main Idea and Details Text Structure
Writing Trait: Word Choice
Conventions: Troublesome Verbs
Writing Mini-Lesson: Description
Selection Vocabulary: Antonyms andContest Clues
1. a p prec i ate- think highly of;recognize worth of.
2. b a r b e r - person whose business is cutting hair and shaving ortrimming beards.
3. ch oi r - group of singers who sing together, often in a church
Phonics and Spelling:One Consonant or Two
Spelling Words:1. address2. collar3. mirror4. recess5. committee6. collect7. Mississippi8. immediate9. command10. appreciate11. announce12. possess13. Tennessee14. gallop
Amazing Words:1. s t e a d y - means regular, even.2. j am sess i on- is a gathering at which jazz
musicians play music and improvise together.3. bea t - is a unit of time or accent in music.4. f i d dl e- is another word for violin.5. s y m p h o n y - is a complex piece of music
with parts for many musicians to play.6. d i g i t al m us i c- is recorded in an electronic
format for later listening.7. m e l o d y - musical sounds in agreeable
succession or arrangement.8. h a rm o ni z e- means to sing or play different
tunes that sound good together.9. t emp o - is the speed at which music is played.10. m o v emen t - is one division of a symphony,
sonata, or other long selection.
4. r e l e a se d - published, performed, shown, sold.
5. r e li g i o u s - devoted to the belief,study, and worship of God or gods.
6. s l a v er y - custom of holding people as property of others.
7. t e e n a g e r - person between 13 and 19 years old.
15. opponent16. barricade17. broccoli18. accomplish19. allowance20. zucchini
Challenge SpellingWords:
1. silhouette2. millionaire3. dilemma4. embarrassment5. compassionate
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c RI.5.1 RI.5.2 W.5.2b
Comprehension: Graphic Sources Important Ideas
Writing Trait: Organization
Conventions: Prepositions and
Prepositional Phrases
Writing Mini-Lesson: Expository Text
Selection Vocabulary: Affixes: Prefixes pre-, re- and Word Structure
1. backgroun d - the part of a picture or scene toward the back.
2. l a n dsc a p e - picture or model of ascene on land.
3. m i n i atu r e- anything represented on a small scale.
4. preh i s t ori c - of or belonging to times before histories werewritten.
5. r e a ssemb l e d - brought or put together again.
Amazing Words:1. g r u e som e - causing great horror.2. d i g i t al e ff e c ts - are lifelike objects created by a
computer for use in a movie that cannot be filmed realistically.
3. ill us i o n - is something that appears to bedifferent from what it actually is.
4. props- are pieces of furniture or small articles used in staging a play.
5. r e ali s t i c - means lifelike or like the real thing.6. t hre e - d i m e n s i o n a l - means having three
dimensions: height, depth, and width.7. i m a g e - is a likeness or copy.8. r e - c r e a t e - means to create something over
again.9. s i m u l ati o n- is the act of putting on an
imitation or false appearance.10. g r a p h i cs- are picture or diagrams made by the
computer.
Challenge SpellingWords:
1. unnecessary2. disobedient3. dehumidifier4. disinfectant5. disenchanted
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c RF.5.3a RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.7 RI.5.8 W.5.2
Reading Street - Fifth Grade Unit 3 Week 5: Special Effects in Film and Television
Question of the Week: How do artists create special effects to entertain us?
Phonics and Spelling:Prefixes un-, de-, dis-
Spelling Words:1. uncover2. defrost3. uncomfortable4. discourage5. disadvantage6. unfortunate7. unfamiliar8. disability9. discomfort10. deodorant11. unemployed12. deflate13. disbelief14. unpredictable15. disapprove16. disappoint17. unpleasant18. dehydrated19. disqualify20. undecided
Reading Street - Fifth Grade Unit 4 Week 1: Weslandia
Question of the Week: How do people adapt to difficult situations?
Comprehension: Draw Conclusions Questioning
Writing Trait: Focus/Ideas
Conventions: Subject and Object
Pronouns
Writing Mini-Lesson: Picture Book
Selection Vocabulary: Endings –ed, - ing, -s and Word Structure
1. b l u n d e r s- stupid mistakes.2. c i v i l i z ati o n- the ways of living
of a people or nation.3. comp l e x - made up of a number
of parts; hard to understand.4. e n v y - feeling of discontent
because another person haswhat you want.
5. f leeing - to be running away.
Phonics and Spelling: Words from Many
Cultures
Spelling Words:1. khaki2. hula3. banana4. ballet5. waltz6. tomato7. vanilla8. canyon9. yogurt10. banquet11. macaroni12. polka13. cobra14. koala15. barbeque
Amazing Words:1. dete r m i n a t i on- a quality that makes you
continue trying to do or achieve something difficult.
2. d i sco v ered- means seen or learned of for the first time.
3. co u r a g e- is the act of being fearless.4. prac t i ce- is an action done over and over again
to gain a skill.5. e x p l ora t i on- means a journey to discover
something new.6. cust o m i z e- is to build or remodel according to
the owner’s instructions.7. tr a n s f o r m ati o n - is a great change
in appearance or form.8. f l e x i b ili t y - is the ability to change easily to
fit different conditions.9. a d v a n cemen t - a development or improvement.10. d y n a m i c- means active and energetic.
6. i ns pi r ed- to be filled with a thought or feeling; influenced.
7. r ustl i n g - causing a light, soft sound of things gently rubbingtogether.
8. s tr a t e g y - the skillful planning and management of anything.
16. safari17. buffet18. stampede19. karate20. kiosk
Challenge SpellingWords:
1. papaya2. artichoke3. sauerkraut4. succotash5. tsunami
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c L.5.1 RL.5.1 RL.5.2 RL.5.4 W.5.9
Comprehension: Generalize Predict and Set Purpose
Writing Trait: Sentences
Conventions: Pronouns and
Antecedents
Writing Mini-Lesson: Friendly Letter
Selection Vocabulary: UnfamiliarWords and Context Clues
1. D a l m ati a n- a dog that has a white coat with black or brown spots.
2. fr ill y - clothing that has ruffles.3. pro m e n a di n g - to be walking for
show.4. spra i n e d- to be injured by a
sudden twist.5. su b s t i t u t e- a person or thing
taking the place of another.
Reading Street - Fifth Grade Unit 4 Week 2: Tripping over the Lunch Lady
Question of the Week: How do people overcome obstacles?
Phonics and Spelling: Prefixes over-,
under-, sub-, super-, out-
Spelling Words:1. overlook2. underline3. subway4. subset5. supermarket6. outlet7. underground8. overboard9. undercurrent10. superstar11. overtime12. supersonic13. submarine
Amazing Words:1. pred i came n t - a difficult or unpleasant situation.2. co n f r o n t - means to meet someone face to
face.3. i n g e ni o u s- means clever at making or doing
things.4. tr i umpha n t - means victorious or successful.5. r es ili e n t - means to be able to recover from
hard times or adapt to change.6. a p p li cati o n- is the act of putting something on.7. co n q u e r - when you conquer something, you
overcome or defeat it.8. m o d i f y - means to change somewhat.9. p e r s i s t e n c e - when you don’t give up,
especially when faced with difficulties.10. acc li m at e - means to become accustomed to a
new climate.
Challenge Spelling14. undercover
16. outfield17. output18. supernatural19. subdivision20. subheads
Words:
1. overwhelm2. superimpose3. underestimate4. underprivileged5. subcommittee
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c RL.5.1 W.5.9
Comprehension: Graphic Sources Important Ideas
Writing Trait: Conventions
Conventions: Possessive Pronouns
Writing Mini-Lesson: Formal Letter
Selection Vocabulary: Synonyms andContext Clues
1. c r i t i ca l - extremely important.2. e n a bl es- makes someone or
something able to do an action.3. m uc u s- slimy substance
produced in the nose and throat to moisten and protect.
4. scarce- hard to get; rare.5. sp e c i a l i z e- to do one
thing extremely well.6. s t eri l e- free from bacteria and
other living things; totally clean.
Amazing Words:1. predat o r s- are animals that eat other animals
for food.2. a d a p t ati o ns- are acts of changing to fit different
conditions.3. d e f e n ses- are barriers or means of fighting off
an attack.4. f e a r s o m e- means causing fright.5. camo u f l a g e - is a disguise in appearance
or behavior designed to protect an animal by helping it blend in with its surroundings.
6. m i m i c r y - is a process animals go through to resemble an animal or plant.
7. sur v i v a l - means the act of staying alive.8. sp i n y - means covered in sharp points
or thorns.9. f o r m i d a b l e- qualities that discourage approach
or attack.10. pro t r u d e- means to push forth or stick out.
Challenge SpellingWords:
1. counsel2. council3. bizarre4. bazaar5. patients
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.7 W.5.2
Reading Street - Fifth Grade Unit 4 Week 3: Exploding Ants
Question of the Week: How do animals adapt to survive?
Phonics and Spelling: Homophones
Spelling Words:1. cent2. sent3. scent4. threw5. through6. weather7. whether8. their9. there10. they’re11. chili12. chilly13. tide14. tied15. pale16. pail17. aloud18. allowed19. course20. coarse
Comprehension: Generalize Story Structure
Writing Trait: Word Choice
Conventions: Indefinite and Reflexive
Pronouns
Writing Mini-Lesson: Narrative Poetry
Selection Vocabulary: UnfamiliarWords and Context Clues
1. ca v i t i es- holes or hollow places, especially in teeth.
2. comb i n a t i o n - a series ofnumbers used in opening a lock.
3. d e m o n s t r at e s- shows.4. e pi so d e- a story that is one in
a series.5. pr o f il e- a level or degree
of noticeability.6. s tr i c t - demanding that rules are
obeyed.
Amazing Words:1. p e r se v erance- continuing to try to do
something even if it is difficult.2. o p p o rt u ni t i e s - are good chances.3. co u r a g e o us- is being brave in the face of
danger.4. o b s t ac l es- are barriers that prevent you from
reaching something.5. f ami l i ari z e- means to make familiar or adapt to.6. r e l oc a t e- means to move to another place.7. a d j us t - is to fit in, or adapt, to conditions.8. e n grosse d - means fully occupied or taking all
of one’s attention.9. sur r o u n di n g s - are things and conditions
around a person or place.10. w a n d e r l us t - is a strong desire to travel.
Challenge SpellingWords:
1. noticeable2. conceivable3. disposable4. biodegradable5. collapsible
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c L.5.4b RI.5.1 RI.5.2 W.5.9a
Reading Street - Fifth Grade Unit 4 Week 4: The Stromi Giovanni Club
Question of the Week: How do people adapt to new places?
Phonics and Spelling: Suffixes –ible, -able
Spelling Words:1. sensible2. washable3. available4. agreeable5. fashionable6. valuable7. flexible8. reasonable9. favorable10. breakable11. convertible12. forgettable13. laughable14. sociable15. allowable16. divisible17. hospitable18. reversible19. responsible20. tolerable
Reading Street - Fifth Unit 4 Week 5: The Gymnast
Question of the Week: Why do people try to change themselves?
Comprehension: Draw Conclusions Visualize
Writing Trait: Voice
Conventions: Using Who and Whom
Writing Mini-Lesson: Autobiographical
Sketch
Selection Vocabulary: Suffixes –ion, - ish and Word Structure
1. b l u i sh- somewhat blue.2. car t w h e e l s- sideways
handsprings with the legs andarms kept straight.
3. g y m n a s t i c s - a sport in which very difficult exercises are performed.
4. h e s i t ati o n- the act of holding back because of doubt.
Phonics and Spelling: Negative Prefixes
Spelling Words:1. invisible2. illiterate3. irregular4. irresistible5. impossible6. informal7. illegal8. impatient9. independent10. incorrect11. inactive12. imperfect13. impolite14. immature15. illogical
Amazing Words:1. compe t i t i v e- means decided by trying hard
to win.2. ch a m p i o n - is a person who wins first place in a
competition.3. d e v e l o p - is to become better or more useful.4. p e r f e c t ed- is made perfect without faults.5. r e h e a r s e - is to practice or perform to get
ready for an event.6. r o u t i ne- is a regular method of doing things.7. e n h a nc e - means to add to, heighten, or make
greater.8. co n d i t i o n - is a state of something or someone.9. f i t n e s s - means good physical shape.10. as pi r e - means to desire something earnestly.
Challenge Spelling5. li m e li g h t - the center of public
attention and interest.6. s k i d d e d - slipped or slid sideways
while moving.7. some r sa u l t - to run or jump,
turning the heels over the head.8. t hrobb i n g - beating rapidly or
strongly.9. wi nc i n g - drawing back suddenly.
16. indefinite17. inappropriate18. immobile19. irresponsible20. inexpensive
Words:
1. irrelevant2. irreparable3. intolerant4. indisputable5. impersonal
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c L.5.5b RI.5.1 W.5.9a
Reading Street - Fifth Unit 5 Week 1: The Skunk Ladder
Comprehension: Literary Elements: Character
and Plot Background Knowledge
Writing Trait: Word Choice
Conventions: Contractions and
Negatives
Writing Mini-Lesson: Rhyming Poem
Selection Vocabulary: Greek and LatinRoots and Word Structure
1. abandoned- to be given up entirely.
2. at t e m p t - act of making an effort.3. b ell o w - to make loud,
deep noise.4. ca v ern- a large cave.5. f e at - a great or unusual deed
or act.6. i mm e n se l y - very greatly.7. sa v a g e- not civilized.
Question of the Week: How can we find adventure in ordinary events?
Phonics and Spelling: Multisyllabic WordsSpelling Words:
1. elementary2. vehicle3. miniature4. probability5. opportunity6. substitute7. variety8. literature9. elevator10. Pennsylvania11. ravioli12. cafeteria13. mosaic14. tuxedo15. meteorite
Amazing Words:1. pra i r i e- a large, mostly flat land that has
few trees and is covered in grasses.2. d e ser t - to desert something is to abandon or
leave it vacant.3. car e fr ee- means to not have any cares or
worries.4. r e li sh- to relish something is to enjoy it greatly.5. v a ni sh- is to disappear suddenly.6. u n ass u m i n g - is to be modest and not boastful.7. s i n i s t e r - means having dishonest or bad
intentions.8. emba r k- is to set out on something new or
important.9. m u n d a n e - means ordinary.10. a n t i cs- are funny gestures or actions.
16. fascination17. cylinder18. intermediate19. centennial20. curiosity
Challenge SpellingWords:
1. documentary2. stegosaurus3. pediatrician4. mediocre5. simultaneous
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c L.5.4b RL.5.1 RL.5.3 W.5.1
Comprehension: Graphic Sources Inferring
Writing Trait: Focus/Ideas
Conventions: Adjectives and Articles
Writing Mini-Lesson: Notes
Selection Vocabulary: UnknownWords and Dictionary/Glossary
1. c r ampe d - shut into a small space.
2. d e bri s - scattered fragments.3. i nte r i o r - inner surface or part.4. o o z e- a soft mud or slime,
especially at the bottom of a pond or river or on the ocean bottom.
5. r o b otic- of or for a machine with moving parts and sensingdevices controlled by acomputer.
6. se di m e n t - material that settles to the bottom of a liquid.
7. sona r - device for finding the depth of water or for detectingand locating underwater objects.
Reading Street - Fifth Grade Unit 5 Week 2: The Unsinkable Wreck of the R.M.S. Titanic
Question of the Week: How does technology help adventurers reach new places?
Phonics and Spelling: Related WordsSpelling Words:
1. music2. musician3. select4. selection5. sign6. signal7. part8. partial9. haste10. hasten11. protect12. protection13. magic14. magician15. resign
Amazing Words:1. f ore i g n- located outside a particular place or
country and especially outside your own country.
2. tr u n k- is a big, sturdy box used to store cloths for trips.
3. se a f ari n g - means going, traveling, or working on the sea.
4. tr e a s u r e- means wealth or stored-up riches.5. su b m ersi bl e- is a small boat or craft used for
exploring underwater.6. p i n n ac le - means the highest point
of something.7. m ar v e l - means to be filled with wonder about
something.8. v ess el - is a large boat or ship.9. a n a l y z e- is to examine in detail.10. a p p a r atu s - is a tool or machine used to
carry out a particular activity.
16. resignation17. electric18. electrician19. condemn20. condemnation
Challenge SpellingWords:
1. coordinate2. coordination3. autumn4. autumnal5. statistic6. statistician
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c L.5.4 RI.5.2 RI.5.3 RI.5.7 W.5.9
Comprehension: Author’s Purpose Monitor and Clarify
Writing Trait: Sentences
Conventions: This, That, These, and
Those
Writing Mini-Lesson: Biographical
Sketch
Selection Vocabulary: Multiple- Meaning Words and Context Clues
1. acc o m p li shme n t s- things that have been done with knowledge, skill, or ability; achievements.
2. f oc u s- the central point of attraction, attention, or activity.
3. g r a v i t y - the natural force thatcauses objects to move or tend to move toward the center of the Earth.
4. m o ni t or s - screens connected to computers that show information and instructions.
5. r o l e- a part played by a person in real life.
6. sp e c i f i c- definite; precise;particular.
Reading Street - Fifth Grade Unit 5 Week 3: Talk with an Astronaut
Question of the Week: What is life like for an astronaut?
Phonics and Spelling: Greek Word PartsSpelling Words:
1. artist2. tourism3. biology4. phobia5. heroism6. geology7. cartoonist8. technology9. journalism10. hydrophobia11. violinist12. ecology13. patriotism14. vocalist
Amazing Words:1. l a u nc h - the act of sending into the air or
outer space.2. m a n n e d- means occupied or controlled by one
or more people.3. com m a n d m o d u l e- is the part of the spacecraft
that houses the crew.4. l u n ar m o d u l e- carries the astronauts to the
moon-orbiting craft.5. e n d e a v or- is an attempt to achieve a goal.6. propu l s i o n - is the propelling force.7. orb i t - to travel around in a curved path or to
circle.8. w e i g htl e ssn e s s - is the state of freedom
from the pull of gravity.9. m ome n t u m - the strength or force that
something has when its moving.10. so l ar- means from the sun.
15. meteorologist16. zoology17. claustrophobia18. capitalism19. novelist20. technophobia
Challenge SpellingWords:
1. agoraphobia2. anthropology3. absenteeism4. paleontology5. alarmist
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c L.5.4b RI.5.2 RI.5.7 RI.5.8 W.5.4
Reading Street - Fifth Unit 5 Week 4: Journey to the Center of the Earth
Comprehension: Cause and Effect Summarize
Writing Trait: Voice
Conventions: Comparative and
Superlative Adjectives
Writing Mini-Lesson: Letter to the
Editor
Selection Vocabulary: UnfamiliarWords and Context Clues
1. ar m o r - covering that protects the body in battle.
2. e n cas e s- to enclose, as in a case.
3. e x t i nc t - no longer alive on Earth.4. h i d e o u s- very ugly.5. p l u n g e d - moved sharply in a
downward direction.6. serpen t - snake or snake-like
monster.
Question of the Week: How do we explore places underground?
Phonics and Spelling: Latin RootsSpelling Words:
1. describe2. interruption3. inspection4. scribble5. respectful6. bankrupt7. project8. injection9. manuscript10. suspect11. subscription12. spectacular13. eruption14. eject
Amazing Words:1. ch a m b e r s - are rooms.2. ca v erns- are large caves.3. s t a l actite s - is stone shaped liked an
icicle, hanging from the roof of a cave.4. s t a l a g m i t e s - is a cone-shaped stone that builds
up on the floor of a cave.5. sp el u n k i n g - means exploring caves.6. tr e m o r - is a shaking or vibrating movement.7. u n f ath o m a bl e- unable to be understood.8. co e x i s t - means to live together
peacefully despite differences.9. r o am - means to wander.10. e x ca v ate- means to dig, usually for a purpose.
15. abruptly16. prescribe17. reject18. aspect19. rupture20. inscribe
Challenge SpellingWords:
1. circumspect2. nondescript3. trajectory4. transcription5. corruption
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c L.5.2e RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.4 RI.5.8 W.5.1b
Reading Street - Fifth Unit 5 Week 5: Ghost Towns of the American West
Comprehension: Generalize Questioning
Writing Trait: Focus/Ideas
Conventions: Adverbs
Writing Mini-Lesson: Summary
Selection Vocabulary: Prefixes over-, in- and Word Structure
1. ec o n o m i c- of or about management of the income, supplies, and expenses of a household, government, etc.
2. i n d e p e n d e nc e - freedom from the control, influence, support, or help of others.
3. o v er r un- to spread over.4. sc r a w l ed- written or
drawn poorly or carelessly.5. v ac a n t - not occupied.
Question of the Week: What adventures helped drive westward expansion?
Phonics and Spelling: Greek Word PartsSpelling Words:
1. telephone2. graphic3. thermometer4. photographer5. centimeter6. paragraph7. telescope8. diameter9. photocopy10. speedometer11. telegraph12. millimeter13. autograph14. television15. barometer
Amazing Words:1. e x u b eranc e - joyfully enthusiastic.2. c l a i m - is a piece of land allotted to or taken
by someone.3. m i n e r - is someone who works in a mine.4. s l u i ce bo x - is a long trough from which
water, gravel, and sand run.5. tr a il b l a z e- means to make a new path
for others to follow.6. p a n ni n g - is washing gravel or sand in a pan to
separate out gold.7. fr o n t i e r - is the farthest part of a settled country.8. d e ser t e d - means abandoned.9. m i gra t i on- is the movement from one place to
another.10. e x p l o i t - means to make use of something for
your own advantage.
16. telecommute17. pedometer18. phonograph19. kilometer20. telephoto
Challenge SpellingWords:
1. telecommunication2. autobiography3. calligraphy4. odometer5. photosynthesis
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.7 W.5.2b
Reading Street - Fifth Unit 6 Week 1: The Truth About Austin’s Amazing Bats
Comprehension: Draw Conclusions Important Ideas
Writing Trait: Voice
Conventions: Modifiers
Writing Mini-Lesson: Journal Entry
Selection Vocabulary: UnknownWords and Dictionary/Glossary
1. b i z ar r e- strange; weird; very unusual.
2. brea t h t a k i ng- so surprising,impressive, or beautiful that it could make people gasp.
3. h e a dli n e - the title of an article in the newspaper.
4. Hi g h - p i t ch e d - describe a sound that is higher than most othersounds.
5. r o o s t - to rest and sleep on a perch.
6. v i t a l - necessary; crucial.
Question of the Week: How can unplanned situations have positive outcomes?
Phonics and Spelling: Suffixes –ous, - sion, -ion, -ation
Spelling Words:1. famous2. invention3. election4. furious5. imagination6. education7. nervous8. explanation9. various10. decision11. relaxation12. conservation13. tension14. humorous
Amazing Words:1. u ni ntend e d- something that is not intended.2. f o r t u i t o u s- means happening by chance;
accidental.3. a d v a n t a g e o us- means giving a favorable
benefit.4. p o t e n t i a l - means an ability or skill that may
develop in the future.5. sp o ntane o us- is done without planning ahead.6. p e r sp e c t i v e- is a particular way of seeing
or understanding something.7. occ u rr e n c e- is an event.8. h a p p e n s t a n ce- is a chance occurrence or
accident.9. u n a w are- not noticing, not knowing, not
realizing.10. p e r sp e c t i v e- person is someone who
has insight or understanding.15. exhibition16. attraction17. invasion18. creation19. occupation20. destination
Challenge SpellingWords:
1. cancellation2. summarization3. glamorous4. mysterious5. administration
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c RF.5.3a RI.5.1 RI.5.3 RL.5.4
Reading Street - Fifth Unit 6 Week 2: The Mystery of Saint Matthew Island
Question of the Week: What unexpected effects can humans have on nature?
Comprehension: Main Ideas and Details Text Structure
Writing Trait: Focus/Ideas
Conventions: Conjunctions
Writing Mini-Lesson: Mystery
Selection Vocabulary: Endings –s, -es and Word Structure
1. b l e a ch ed - whitened by exposing
2. carcasse s - the bodies of dead animals.
3. dec a y - the process of rotting.4. p a r as i t es- living things that live
on or in other living things and fee off of them.
Phonics and Spelling: Final Syllables -ant,
-ent, -ance, -enceSpelling Words:
1. important2. experience3. ignorant4. entrance5. difference6. instance7. absence8. appearance9. intelligent10. evidence11. pollutant12. clearance13. confidence14. conference
Amazing Words:1. acc o m m o d ate s - m e a ns h a s r o o m f o r . 2. r e f u g e - is a shelter or protection from danger.3. d o m estic a t ed- means to change from a wild to
a tame state.4. co n t ami n a t ed- means to make impure or
polluted by contact.5. g r a n d i os e - means overly ambitious.6. prun e - means to cut off or out.7. d e p l eti on - is the reduction or using up
of something.8. compos i t i on- an object’s composition is the
way in which it is made up.9. n a t ural r es o u r ces- are things that occur in
nature that can be useful to people or animals.10. a g gra v ate- is to make worse or severe.
skinny.6. s t ar v ati o n- suffering from
extreme hunger.7. sus pi c i o n s- beliefs, feelings, or
thoughts.8. t u n dr a - a vast, treeless plain in
artic regions.
15. insurance16. ambulance17. hesitant18. consistent19. excellence20. persistence
Challenge SpellingWords:
1. iridescent2. coincidence3. convenient4. significant5. alliance
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c RI.5.1 RI.5.2 W.5.2
Reading Street - Fifth Unit 6 Week 3: King Midas and the Golden Touch
Comprehension: Compare and Contrast Story Structure
Writing Trait: Voice
Conventions: Commas
Writing Mini-Lesson: Parody
Selection Vocabulary: Suffixes –less, - ful and Word Structure
1. a d orn- add beauty to; decorate.2. c l e a ns e - make clean.3. li f e l ess- without life.4. prec i o u s- having great value.5. r e al m - kingdom.6. sp o o n f u l - as much as a
spoon can hold.
Question of the Week: How can we learn from the results of our actions?
Phonics and Spelling: Latin RootsSpelling Words:
1. portable2. audience3. decade4. territory5. auditorium6. dictionary7. terrace8. reporter9. December10. contradict11. export12. decimal13. audit14. transport15. audition16. prediction
Amazing Words:1. V a l u a b le - means being worth something.2. g e ol o g i s t - is a scientist who studies the
Earth and the process that formed it.3. r are- means something that is not often seen
or found.4. sp e c i m en- is a representative of the whole
group.5. o u t com e - is the result of an event, such as
a game or contest.6. d e p l orab l e- means very bad quality.7. u n f oresee n - when something is unforeseen,
that means no one predicted it would happen.8. v i c t o r - is a winner.9. r e p ercuss i o n - is usually a negative result
from an event or action.10. p e n i t e n ce- means feeling of sorrow for doing
something wrong.
Challenge Spelling CCSS Assessed on
17. import18. jurisdiction19. decathlon20. terrain
Words:
1. terra cotta2. subterranean3. valedictorian4. supportiveness5. inaudibly
Weekly Test: L.5.5b L.5.5c L.5.2e RL.5.1 RL.5.2 RL.5.3
Reading Street - Fifth Unit 6 Week 4: The Hindenburg
Comprehension: Fact and Opinion Predict and Set Purpose
Writing Trait: Organization
Conventions: Quotations and
Quotation Marks
Writing Mini-Lesson: Critical Review
Selection Vocabulary: UnfamiliarWords and Context Clues
1. c r i t i c i z i n g - finding fault with.2. c r u i se d - traveled in a vehicle at
the speed at which the vehicle operates best.
3. drench i n g - wetting thoroughly.4. era- a period of time of history.5. e x p l os i o n - act of bursting with
a loud noise.6. h y dro g en- colorless, odorless
gas that burns easily.
Question of the Week: How can unexpected encounters reveal hidden dangers?
Phonics and Spelling: Related WordsSpelling Words:
1. clean2. cleanse3. inspire4. inspiration5. legal6. legality7. define8. definition9. please10. pleasant11. combine12. combination13. human14. humanity15. organ16. organist
Amazing Words:1. w ate r l o g g ed- means full of water.2. u p dr a ft s- are upward movements of air, gas, or
wind.3. d e s t i n a t i on- is a place to which a person or
thing is being sent.4. ca l amit y - is a great misfortune or disaster.5. su i t a bl e- means right or appropriate for a
person or situation.6. l oc al e- is a place, especially one with events
connected with it.7. prude nt - means wise.8. tr a c t i on- is the ability to push against a
surface without skidding.9. a u gmen t - means to increase.10. p a ssp o r t - is identification that is used
for traveling to other countries.
Challenge Spelling
17. crime18. criminal19. recognize20. recognition
Words:
1. remedy2. remedial3. individual4. individuality5. compose6. composition
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c RI.5.1 RI.5.2 W.5.1
Reading Street - Fifth Unit 6 Week 5: Sweet Music in Harlem
Comprehension: Sequence Background Knowledge
Writing Trait: Voice
Conventions: Punctuation
Writing Mini-Lesson: Personal
Narrative
Selection Vocabulary: Homographs and Context Clues
1. bass- the largest, lowest string instrument in an orchestra or band.
2. c l ari n e t - a wood instrument with a mouthpiece with a single read;it is played by using holes andkeys.
3. f i d g e t y - restless.4. f o r g e t f u l - having a poor memory.5. j a m m ed- made music with other
musicians without having practiced.
6. n i g h t t i m e- the time between evening and morning.
7. sec o n d h a n d - not new.
Question of the Week: What unexpected influence do we have on those around us?
Phonics and Spelling: Easily Confused
WordsSpelling Words:
1. quiet2. quite3. finely4. finally5. except6. accept7. than8. then9. since10. sense11. affect12. effect13. from14. form15. later
Amazing Words:1. i ns pi r ed- means to have caused someone to
do something good or to have a good thought or feeling.
2. caree r - is an occupation or job someone has.3. w e a l t h- means valuables, riches, and
possessions.4. ce l e b r i t y - is someone who is well known
or famous.5. f er v o r - means great strength of feeling.6. m a l e v o l e n t - means wishing bad things
to happen to others.7. f ost e r - something is to help the growth or
development of it.8. r e n o w n- m e a ns f a m o u s or k n o w n by m a n y
p e o pl e. 9. pred i sp o se- to be susceptible to something.10. co e r ce- means to compel or force.
Challenge Spelling16. letter17. adopt18. adapt19. medal20. metal
Words:
1. personal2. personnel3. proceeding4. preceding5. immigrate6. emigrate
CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:
L.5.5c RF.5.3a RL.5.1 W.5.1