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Author: Gloria Gonzalez

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Big Question: How do we learn to connect with others in a new

place?

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Big Question: How do we learn to connect with others

in a new place?

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Friday

Vocabulary Words

corridors destination groping menacing mongrel persisted please

adrift spacious vista brave future sorrow

Vocabulary Words More Words to Know

Monday

Question of the Day

How do we learn to connect with others in

a new place?

Today we will learn about: Build Concepts Compare and Contrast Summarize Build Background Vocabulary Fluency: Model Tone of Voice Grammar: Independent and Dependent

Clauses Spelling: Vowel Sounds with r Changes

Fluency

Model Tone of Voice

Fluency: Model Tone of Voice

Listen as I read “Felita.” As I read, notice how I change

my tone of voice to make the characters sound confused, unhappy, comforting, or proud.

Be ready to answer questions after I finish.


How are Felita and her grandmother different?

Do you think it takes more courage to fight or to walk away?

Concept Vocabulary

brave – courageous future – the time yet to come

sorrow - unhappiness

Concept Vocabulary

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Build Concept Vocabulary courage, future, sorrow

Changes

Obstacles

Causes

Reaction

Results

Compare & Contrast, Summarize

Turn to page 66 - 67.

Prior KnowledgeFill in the diagram with ideas about what it means to be part of a family and a community.

Family Community

Vocabulary Words

Vocabulary Words corridors – long hallways;

passages in a large building into which rooms open

destination – place to which someone or something is going or is being sent

groping – feeling about with the hands

Vocabulary Words menacing – threatening mongrel – animal of mixed

breed, especially a dog persisted – kept on; refused to

stop or be changed pleas - requests or appeals

More Words to Know

adrift – floating without being guided; drifting

spacious – containing much space; with plenty or room; vast

vista – opening or passage through or from which you see a wide view

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corridor

adrift

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Grammar

Independent and Dependent Clauses

would ashleys presence disterb chauncey

Would Ashley’s presence disturb Chauncey?

the hairy mongrel had mangy fur he smell awul

The hairy mongrel had mangy fur. He smelled awful.

Independent & Dependent Clauses

Before she could stammer a reply, the lights went out.

The lights went out is an independent clause and Before she could stammer a reply is a dependent clause, or subordinate clause.


An independent clause has a subject and verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence.

A dependent clause has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.


In the following sentences, the independent clause is underlined once; the dependent clause is underlined twice. The dependent clause is followed by a comma when it comes before the independent clause.


Lucinda’s relatives were in a makeshift boat before they reached America.

Before they reached America, Lucinda’s relatives were in a makeshift boat.


Is each group of words an independent or dependent clause? Before the U.S. Coast Guard

cutter towed them. dependent clause The perilous journey lasted two

days. independent clause


Is each group of words an independent or dependent clause? Lucinda’s family moved to

West New York, New Jersey. independent clause If the dog has not been found. dependent clause


Is each group of words an independent or dependent clause? Whenever she heard a Spanish

song. dependent clause Since she lived in an

apartment building. dependent clause


Is each group of words an independent or dependent clause? Some homes had cement

lawns and paved driveways. independent clause It was all too confusing. independent clause


Is each group of words an independent or dependent clause? Although her brother made

friends quickly. dependent clause Lucinda’s parents found jobs

immediately. independent clause


Underline the independent clause once and the dependent clause twice. Aaron gave his dog a bath,

although he didn’t feel like it. Aaron gave his dog a bath,

although he didn’t feel like it. Because Mae was shy, she hated

oral presentations. Because Mae was shy, she hated

oral presentations.


Underline the independent clause once and the dependent clause twice. Since New York was such a big

city, many people didn’t know each other.

Since New York was such a big city, many people didn’t know each other.

She loved her dog, although it was dirty.

She loved her dog, although it was dirty.


Underline the independent clause once and the dependent clause twice. If she didn’t take care of the dog,

no one else would. If she didn’t take care of the dog,

no one else would.

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Tuesday

Question of the Day

What do you think Lucinda will do with

the dog?

Today we will learn about: Context Clues Compare and Contrast Summarize Vocabulary Fluency: Choral Reading Grammar: Independent and Dependent

Clauses Spelling: Vowel Sounds with r Social Studies: Cuban Immigration Changes

Vocabulary Strategy: Context Clues

Turn to pages 68 - 69.

Viva New Jersey


FLUENCY

CHORAL READING

Fluency: Choral Reading Turn to page 80-81. As I read Lucinda and Ashley’s

conversation, notice the way my voice changes, depending on the emotions the characters are feeling.

Now we will practice together as a class by doing three choral readings of these pages.

Grammar


lucinda was nervus about leaving chauncey alone

Lucinda was nervous about leaving Chauncey alone.

the dog knocked over the box of detergint but, it didnt spill

The dog knocked over the box of detergent, but it didn’t spill.


An independent clause has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a sentence.

A dependent clause, or subordinate clause, has a subject and a verb, but it cannot stand alone as a sentence.

A dependent clause begins with a word such as before, after, when, since, because, or if.

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Wednesday

Question of the Day

What do you think happens next, after

this story ends?

Today we will learn about: Compare and Contrast Summarize Character Vocabulary Fluency: Tone of Voice Grammar: Independent and Dependent

Clauses Spelling: Vowel Sounds with r Social Studies: Cuban Culture Changes

Viva New Jersey


FLUENCY

MODEL TONE OF VOICE


Turn to page 78. Notice how I change my tone of

voice to indicate the rising and falling excitement of the scene.

Now we will practice together as a class by doing three choral readings of this page.

Grammar


everyone stood in the coridor. After the power went out

Everyone stood in the corridor after the power went out.

ashleys mother is a attorny she is often away

Ashley’s mother is an attorney. She is often away.


Writing sentences with independent and dependent clauses will make students’ writing more interesting and informative.

Review something you have written to see if you can improve it by adding dependent clauses to independent clauses.

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Thursday

Question of the Day

Does it seem good to want to be isolated

and alone? Why and why not?

Today we will learn about:

E-Mail Reading Across Texts Fluency: Partner Reading Grammar: Independent and

Dependent Clauses Spelling: Vowel Sounds with r Social Studies: Analyze Characters

Visiting Another Country


FLUENCY

PARTNER READING

Fluency: Partner Reading

Turn to page 78. Read these paragraphs three

times with a partner. Be sure to read with proper emotion. Offer each other feedback.

Grammar


before she find chauncey. Lucinda didnt think about dogs

Before she found Chauncey, Lucinda didn’t think about dogs.

jacks Mother asked him to take the dog for a walk

Jack’s mother asked him to take the dog for a walk.


Test Tip: Dependent clauses begin

with words such as after, although, as, because, before, if, since, though, unless, until, when, whether, and while.


Do not confuse dependent clauses with complete sentences.

Dependent clause: Because he was running late.

Sentence: He missed the bus because he was running late.

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Friday

Question of the Day

How do we learn to connect with others in

a new place?

Today we will learn about:

Build Concept Vocabulary Compare and Contrast Mood Context Clues Grammar: Independent and Dependent

Clauses Spelling: Vowel Sounds with r Magazine/Periodical Changes

Compare & Contrast When you compare and contrast, you tell how two or more things are alike or different.

Similes and metaphors make comparisons of very different things.

Compare & Contrast Similes use the clue words

like, as, or than. For example: She is as sly as a fox.

Metaphors do not use clue words. For example: He’s the engine that drives this team.

Mood Mood is the atmosphere a writer

creates for a reader. The mood of a story is the way

you feel while you are reading it. It can be suspenseful, sad, funny, or a variety of other things.

Writers create moods by describing characters, settings, and events with vivid language. Illustrations can also help create a mood.

Context Clues You can use context clues to help

determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.

List any unknown words you encountered as you read “Viva New Jersey.”

Create a chart showing the unknown word, helpful context clues, and a definition based on these clues.

You can use a dictionary or thesaurus.

Context Clues

Word Context Clues Meaning

Magazine/Periodical

How would you find information from a magazine or newspaper?

A magazine is usually published weekly or monthly. Most magazines have specific subject areas, such as fashion, sports, or literature.

Magazine/Periodical

A newspaper is usually published daily. Most newspapers include articles on national and local current events, and also on a wide variety of subjects.

Look at a magazine’s front cover and title to decide if it is likely to include articles you want to read.

Magazine/Periodical

Look at a newpaper’s place of publication to decide whether it has what you want. A local small-town newspaper or neighborhood paper, for example, will say little or nothing about international events.

Magazine/Periodical

The table of contents will give you a specific listing of articles in both the newspaper and the magazine.

Many magazines and newspapers are available online.

Grammar


lucinda could see her grandmothers frontporch

Lucinda could see her grandmother’s front porch.

coyotes and foxs belong to the same family as dog’s

Coyotes and foxes belong to the same family as dogs.

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