Unit 5Week 1

Day 1

Introduce the Theme• The title of this unit is

• Unit Theme Question:

• Week 1 Focus Question:

• Virtual Field Trip

This Unit’s Inquiry Project• On Day 5 this week, we’ll begin a new Inquiry Project.• You will choose a new Inquiry Question to investigate.• Remember to post theme-related questions, answers,

concepts,and images to the Question Board. These things might include:– Photos of heroes in your family or community– Newspaper or Magazine articles about heroic acts– Original drawings of people you consider to be your hero

• You can post to the Question Board anytime during the unit.

• You can also use the Theme Wall in the L21 website to post your ideas and suggestions.

Activate Prior Knowledge

Introduce Theme Vocabulary

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• Question:

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Prepare to ReadBuild Background

Let’s preview the selection. Turn to p. .

Preview and Predict

Your Purpose

• Setting a purpose before reading helps readers focus their attention.

• You will read to find answers to the Theme Question:

• You may have other purposes for reading. Ask yourself:

Why am I beginning to read today? Maybe you’re interested to learn .

Let’s Read Together

• Turn to pp. .

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Respond• Were the predictions you made about what you were going

to learn accurate? • How did the pictures, captions, and maps help you

understand the text better?• What was your own purpose for reading? Did the reading

answer the questions you had?

• With a partner, discuss what you learned about heroes from reading Chapter 1.

• Discuss What American heroes of the past have in common.

Spelling and Phonics1. Review Words

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Frequently Misspelled

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Fluency

Fluency

• Turn to Practice Companion p. • Throughout the week you will practice reading

this passage to become fluent readers.

Become familiar with these words:

Listen as I read the selection aloud.

• Pay attention to my phrasing, pacing, and expression.

• Let’s complete an echo reading of the article and then a choral reading.

Day 1 Wrap-up

• What additional things did you learn while reading about ?

• Use theme and other vocabulary as you discuss.

• Let’s make sure that students from all the groups have a chance to share.

• Share your thoughts on how what you’ve read connects to your personal experiences.

Daily Writing

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• When you’re using the Lead 21 Website this week, you can add to the Story Starter and the Theme Wall.