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STRATEGY STRATEGY DICTIONARY A dictionary is a book that tells you the meanings of words and how to say them correctly. You can always use a dictionary to find out the meaning of a word you don't know.
| LESSON VOCABULARY |
| collection |
scattered |
| enormous |
shiny |
| realize |
strain |
SKILL MAIN IDEA The main idea of a storyis what the story is all about. Details, or little pieces of information, in the story can help you understand what the story's main idea is.
STRATEGY MONITOR AND FIX UP To monitor means
to stop occasionally, and check to be sure you understand what you're reading. Fix up means to do something if you don't understand or are confused. For example, if you're not sure what a story's main idea is, stop and ask yourself, "What are the important details in this story so far?" Summarizing the important details can help you figure out the main idea.
SKILL EXPRESSION/INTONATION Reading with expression means reading the words as if you were the character. Intonation means that you use different tones of voice to show surprise, happiness, or other emotions.
ASSESS
- Selection Test Use the Selection Test to determine students' understanding of the lesson vocabulary words. DAY 3
ASSESS
- Check Fluency WCPM Do a one-minute timed reading, paying special attention to this week's skill—expression/intonation. Provide feedback for each student. DAY 5 223a
PRACTICE/APPLY
- Choral Reading Read aloud selected paragraphs from Prudy's Problem, reading with dramatic expression and intonations. Then practice as a class, doing three choral readings. DAY 2 223a, DAY 3 223a
- Partner Reading Have partners practice reading aloud with proper expression and intonation and offering each other feedback. As students reread, monitor their progress toward their individual fluency goals. DAY 4 223a
- Listening Center Have students follow along with the AudioText for this week's selections.
ANY DAY 198j
- Reading/Library Center Have students reread a selection of their choice. ANY DAY 198j
- Fluency Coach Have students use Fluency Coach to listen to fluent readings or practice reading on their own. ANY DAY
How can you get ideas to solve a problem?
TEACH
Words to Know Give students the opportunity to tell what they already know about this week's lesson vocabulary words. Then discuss word meaning.
DAY 1 200b- Vocabulary Strategy Lesson Use the vocabulary strategy lesson in the Student Edition to introduce and model this week's strategy, using a dictionary. DAY 2 200–201
PRACTICE/APPLY
- Leveled Text Read the
lesson vocabulary in the
context of leveled text.
DAY 1 LR19–LR27
- Words in Context Read
the lesson vocabulary
and apply using a
dictionary in the context
of Prudy's Problem and
How She Solved It.
DAY 2 202–209,
DAY 3 210–218
- Vocabulary Center
Answer questions to show
knowledge of vocabulary
ANY DAY 198j
- Homework Practice Book 3.1
pp. 74–75. DAY 1 200b, DAY 2 201
- Word Play Have partners use reference sources to find words that refer to museums and what is inside them. Have students write their words, along with the definitions, on folded index cards to resemble museum labels. ANY DAY 223c
| bulky |
phonograph |
portable |
TEACH
- Skill/Strategy Lesson
Use the skill/strategy
lesson in the Student
Edition to introduce and
model main idea and
monitor and fix up.
DAY 1 198–199
- Extend Skills Teach
onomatopoeia. ANY DAY 223b
PRACTICE/APPLY
- Leveled Text Apply main
idea and monitor and fix
up to leveled text.
DAY 1 LR19–LR27
- Skills and Strategies in
Context Read Prudy's
Problem and How She
Solved It, using the
Guiding Comprehension
questions to apply main
idea and monitor and fix up.
DAY 2 202–209,
DAY 3 210–218
- Skills and Strategies in
Context Read "Meeting the
Challenge of Collecting,"
guiding students as they
apply main idea and
monitor and fix up. Then
have students discuss
and write across texts.
DAY 4 220–223
- Homework Practice Book 3.1
pp. 73, 77, 78. DAY 1 199,
DAY 3 217, DAY 5 223b
- Fresh Reads for Differentiated Test
Practice Have students practice main idea with
a new passage. DAY 3
ASSESS
- Selection Test Determine students' understanding of the selection and their use of main idea. DAY 3
- Retell Have students retell Prudy's Problem and How She Solved It. DAY 3 218–219
RETEACH/REVIEW
- Reteach Lesson If necessary, use this lesson to reteach and review using a dictionary.
DAY 5 223c
BUILD
- Question of the Week Introduce and discuss the question of the week. This week students will read a variety of texts and work on projects related to the concept ideas and inventions. Post the question for students to refer to throughout the week. DAY 1 198d
- Read Aloud Read aloud "The Rampanion." Then begin a web to build concepts and concept vocabulary related to this week's lesson and the unit theme, Smart Solutions. Introduce the concept words bulky, phonograph, and portable and have students place them on the web. Display the web for use throughout the week. DAY 1 198l–198m
DEVELOP
- Question of the Day Use the prompts from the Weekly Plan to engage students in conversations related to this week's reading and the unit theme. EVERY DAY 198d–198e
- Concept Vocabulary Web Revisit the Ideas and Inventions Concept Web and encourage students to add concept words from their reading and life experiences.
DAY 2 209, DAY 3 217
CONNECT
- Looking Back/Moving Forward Revisit the Ideas and Inventions Concept Web and discuss how it relates to this week's lesson and the unit theme. Then make connections to next week's lesson. DAY 5 223c
CHECK
- Concept Vocabulary Web Use the Ideas and Inventions Concept Web to check students' understanding of the concept vocabulary words bulky, phonograph, and portable. DAY 1 198l, DAY 5 223c
TEACH
- Read Aloud Model fluent reading by
rereading "The Rampanion." Focus on this
week's fluency skill, expression/intonation.
DAY 1 198l–198m, 223a
RETEACH/REVIEW
- Reteach Lesson If necessary, reteach and review main idea. DAY 5 223b
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