Author: Linda FangGenre: Folk Tale

Big Question: What are the rewards in helping others?

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Review GamesStory SortVocabulary Words: Arcade Games Study Stack Spelling City: Vocabulary Spelling City: Spelling Words

Spelling WordsVowel Sounds with “r”

• snore• tornado• spare• appear• career• square• report• prepare• pioneer

• chair• beware• smear• repair• sword• ignore• order• engineer• resort

• volunteer• declare• impair• directory• hardware• clearance• porpoise

Big Question: What are the rewards in

helping others?

MondayTuesday

WednesdayThursday

Friday

Vocabulary Words

astonished behavior benefactor distribution gratitude procession recommend sacred traditions

footmen matchmaker pavilion distress favor panic stranded

Vocabulary Words More Words to Know

Monday

Question of the Day

What are the rewards in helping others?

Today we will learn about: Build Concepts Compare and Contrast Predict Build Background Vocabulary Fluency: Model Pitch Grammar: Action and Linking Verbs Spelling: Vowel Sounds with r Helping Others

FluencyModel Tone of Voice

Fluency: Model Pitch

Listen as I read “The Call of the Sea.”

As I read, notice how I vary the pitch of my voice. I may use a high voice when the mermaid speaks and a lower voice for Joseph.

Be ready to answer questions after I finish.

Fluency: Model Pitch

How were things different for Joseph after he helped the mermaid?

What invented word does the author use to describe the mermaid’s hair?

Concept Vocabulary

distress – anxiety or trouble favor – act of kindness panic – caused by

unreasoning, terror, or haste stranded - 1. left in a helpless

position; 2.run aground (Next Slide)

stranded

Concept Vocabulary

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Build Concept Vocabulary distress, favor, panic, stranded

Why?How?

Helping Others

Compare and Contrast,Predict

Turn to page 186 - 187.

Prior KnowledgeWhat do you know about China?

What I know About China What I Learned About China

Prior Knowledge

This week’s audio explores wedding customs and traditions. After you listen, we will discuss what information you learned about these traditions.

Vocabulary Words

Vocabulary Words astonished – surprised greatly;

amazed behavior – manner of

behaving; way of acting benefactor – person who has

given money or kindly help distribution – dividing and

giving out in shares

Vocabulary Words gratitude – kindly feeling

because of a favor received; desire to do a favor in return; thankfulness

procession – something that moves forward; persons marching or riding

Vocabulary Words recommend – to speak in

favor of; suggest favorably sacred – worthy of reverence traditions – customs or beliefs

handed down from generation to generation

More Words to Know footmen – uniformed male

servants who answer the bell, wait on tables, go with a car or carriage to open the door

matchmaker – person who arranges, or tries to arrange, marriages for others

pavilion – a light building, usually somewhat open, used for shelter, pleasure, etc.

(Next Slide)

procession

footmen

pavilion

GrammarRegular and Irregular Plural

Nouns

six years ago, she gives away her weding gift

Six years ago, she gave away her wedding gift.

were that girl mean or just spoiled

Was that girl mean or just spoiled?

Action and Linking Verbs Hsiang-ling was beautiful and

intelligent, and her mother loved her dearly.

Was is a linking verb. It tells what the subject (Hsiang-ling) was like. Loved is an action verb. It tells what the subject (mother) did.

Action and Linking Verbs

A complete sentence has a subject and a predicate. The main word in the predicate is a verb. An action verb tells what the subject does.

The river flooded the town.

Action and Linking Verbs

A linking verb links, or joins, the subject to a word or words in the predicate. It tells what the subject is or is like.

The townspeople were afraid.

Action and Linking Verbs

Action verbs can tell about actions that are physical (walk, carry) or mental (forget, understand).

Forms of the verbs be (am, is, are, was, were) are often used as linking verbs.

Action and Linking Verbs These verbs can be linking verbs: become, seem, appear, feel, taste, smell, and look. (I feel hungry. The pie smells delicious.)

However some of them can also be used as action verbs (Feel this fabric. The dog smells many scents.)

Action and Linking VerbsFind the verb in each sentence and tell if it is a

linking or action verb.

The girl feels nervous. feels, linking verb Today is her wedding day. is, linking verb She sits in a fancy chair. sits, action verb

Action and Linking VerbsFind the verb in each sentence and tell if it is a

linking or action verb.

Footmen carry the chair on their shoulders.

carry, action verb The girl is only sixteen. is, linking verb

Action and Linking VerbsFind the verb in each sentence and tell if it is a

linking or action verb.

Her parents arranged the marriage.

arranged, action verb She sees her husband for the

first time. sees, action verb

Action and Linking VerbsFind the verb in each sentence and tell if it is a

linking or action verb.

He looks handsome and kind. looks, action verb She appears happy and

content. appears, linking verb Some Chinese customs seem

unusual to us. seem, linking verb

Action and Linking VerbsFind the verb in each sentence and tell if it is a

linking or action verb.

Animals symbolize different things.

symbolize, action verb A coyote is resourceful and

cunning. is, linking verb

Action and Linking VerbsFind the verb in each sentence and tell if it is a

linking or action verb.

An eagle seems fiercely proud and free.

seems, linking verb The lion rules its territory with

dignity. rules, action verb

Action and Linking VerbsFind the verb in each sentence and tell if it is a

linking or action verb.

A lion appears kinglike to people.

appears, linking verb

Spelling WordsVowel Sounds with “r”

• snore• tornado• spare• appear• career• square• report• prepare• pioneer

• chair• beware• smear• repair• sword• ignore• order• engineer• resort

• volunteer• declare• impair• directory• hardware• clearance• porpoise

Tuesday

Question of the Day

Why does Hsiang-ling help the poor bride?

Today we will learn about:

Word Structure Compare and Contrast Predict Vocabulary Fluency: Choral Reading Grammar: Action and Linking Verbs Spelling: Vowel Sounds with r Social Studies: Chinese Family Customs Helping Others

Vocabulary Strategy: Greek & Latin Roots

Pages 188 - 189.

The Ch’i-lin Purse

Pages 190 – 197.

FluencyChoral Reading

Fluency: Choral Reading Turn to page 193, first three

paragraphs. As I read, notice how the pitch

changes at an exclamation point and when the servant is talking to Hsiang-ling.

We will practice as a class doing three choral readings of these paragraphs.

GrammarRegular and Irregular Plural

Nouns

today familys spends years planning a childs’ wedding

Today families spend years planning a child’s wedding.

ever detail should be prefect Every detail should be perfect.

Action and Linking Verbs The main word in the predicate is a

verb. An action verb tells what the

subject does. It can express physical or mental action.

A linking verb tells what the subject is or is like. It links, or joins, the subject to a word or words in the predicate.

Spelling WordsVowel Sounds with “r”

• snore• tornado• spare• appear• career• square• report• prepare• pioneer

• chair• beware• smear• repair• sword• ignore• order• engineer• resort

• volunteer• declare• impair• directory• hardware• clearance• porpoise

Wednesday

Question of the Day

What happened as a result of Hsiang-ling’s

kindness?

Today we will learn about: Compare and Contrast Predict Sequence Vocabulary Fluency: Model Pitch Grammar: Action and Linking Verbs Spelling: Vowel Sounds with r Social Studies: Jade Helping Others

The Ch’i-lin Purse

Pages 198 – 204.

FluencyModel Pitch

Fluency: Model Pitch Turn to page 198, paragraphs 3

and 4. As I read, notice the pitch I use

for the boy and Hsiang-ling. Now we will practice together

as a class by doing three choral readings of these paragraphs.

GrammarRegular and Irregular Plural

Nouns

a purse are a bag for mony A purse is a bag for money. today most women carried a

purse for small ojects Today most women carry a

purse for small objects.

Action and Linking Verbs The main word in the predicate is a

verb. An action verb tells what the

subject does. It can express physical or mental action.

A linking verb tells what the subject is or is like. It links, or joins, the subject to a word or words in the predicate.

Action and Linking Verbs Good writers use action verbs that

tell exactly what the subject does. The boy wailed is more precise

than The boy cried. Wailed shows that his crying was

loud and pained. Specific action verbs make writing clear and lively.

Action and Linking Verbs Review something you have

written to see if you can improve it by replacing general action verbs with specific ones.

Spelling WordsVowel Sounds with “r”

• snore• tornado• spare• appear• career• square• report• prepare• pioneer

• chair• beware• smear• repair• sword• ignore• order• engineer• resort

• volunteer• declare• impair• directory• hardware• clearance• porpoise

Thursday

Question of the Day

What feelings or emotions do people

experience after helping others?

Today we will learn about:

Fable Reading Across Texts Content-Area Vocabulary Fluency: Partner Reading Grammar: Action and Linking

Verbs Spelling: Vowel Sounds with r Social Studies: Aesop’s Fables

The Lion and the Mouse

Pages 206 - 207.

FluencyModel Partner Reading

Fluency: Partner Reading

Turn to page 198, paragraphs 3 and 4.

Read this paragraph three times with a partner. Be sure to vary your pitch according to who is speaking. Offer each other feedback.

GrammarRegular and Irregular Plural

Nouns

purses is often made of manufactured materiels or fabrik

Purses are often made of manufactured materials or fabric.

a plastic handbag may appeer to be made of lether

A plastic handbag may appear to be made of leather.

Action and Linking Verbs The main word in the predicate is a

verb. An action verb tells what the

subject does. It can express physical or mental action.

A linking verb tells what the subject is or is like. It links, or joins, the subject to a word or words in the predicate.

Action and Linking Verbs Test Tip: Most linking verbs are

forms of the verb to be (am, is, are, was, were). However, some other verbs can be linking verbs.

The word feel can be a linking verb. I feel happy.

Action and Linking Verbs When feel is used as a linking

verb, follow it with an adjective, not an adverb.

No: I feel well. I feel badly. Yes: I feel good. I feel bad.

Spelling WordsVowel Sounds with “r”

• snore• tornado• spare• appear• career• square• report• prepare• pioneer

• chair• beware• smear• repair• sword• ignore• order• engineer• resort

• volunteer• declare• impair• directory• hardware• clearance• porpoise

Friday

Question of the Day

What are the rewards in helping others?

Today we will learn about: Build Concept Vocabulary Compare and Contrast Illustrator’s Craft Word Structure Grammar: Action and Linking Verbs Spelling: Vowel Sounds with r Textbook/Trade Book Helping Others

Compare and Contrast When you compare and contrast

things you tell how they are alike or different.

Sometimes clue words point out comparisons and contrasts, but not always.

You can compare and contrast different things you read about with one another, and also with what you already know.

Illustrator’s Craft An illustrator is someone who

creates the art that appears in a book.

Illustrators choose what to illustrate. An illustrator may choose to show a person or object to help the reader understand more about it.

Illustrator’s Craft An illustrator may choose a

certain style of art to let the reader know more about the story’s setting or mood.

Greek and Latin Roots

You can use Greek and Latin roots to figure out the meanings of unfamiliar words.

Look up these words from “The Chi’i-lin Purse” and tell how the meanings of the Latin root relates to the modern meanings of the words: direction, distribution.

Greek and Latin RootsWord Greek/Latin

RootRoot Meaning Modern

Meaning

direction

distribution

Textbook/Trade Book A textbook is a book used to

teach a certain subject. It is written to be used in a classroom or home school, and is often accompanied by additional materials, such as tests and workbooks.

Textbook/Trade Book A trade book is any book that

is not a textbook, magazine, or reference book, such as a collection of short stories or a nonfiction book about Franklin D. Roosevelt. Trade books can be read for pleasure or to seek information.

Textbook/Trade Book Both textbooks and trade books

may have the same parts: title and copyright page, table of contents, divisions such as chapters or units, graphic aids such as maps and photos, a glossary, and an index.

Textbook/Trade Book Previewing a textbook or trade

book before reading will help the reader understand the material contained in it and its purpose.

GrammarRegular and Irregular Plural

Nouns

yesterday the bride sitted on a sedan chare

Yesterday the bride sat on a sedan chair.

everyone celebrated at the Grand feast

Everyone celebrated at the grand feast.

Action and Linking Verbs The main word in the predicate is a

verb. An action verb tells what the

subject does. It can express physical or mental action.

A linking verb tells what the subject is or is like. It links, or joins, the subject to a word or words in the predicate.

Spelling WordsVowel Sounds with “r”

• snore• tornado• spare• appear• career• square• report• prepare• pioneer

• chair• beware• smear• repair• sword• ignore• order• engineer• resort

• volunteer• declare• impair• directory• hardware• clearance• porpoise

We are now ready to

take our story tests. Story test

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