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STRATEGY CONTEXT CLUES Context clues are the words and sentences around a word whose meaning you aren't sure you know. Sometimes you come across a familiar word that doesn't make sense in the sentence. The word may have more than one meaning. Look for context clues that can help you figure out the correct meaning in the sentence.
| LESSON VOCABULARY |
| attic |
labeled |
| board |
spare |
| chores |
stamps |
| customer |
|
SKILL GENERALIZE To generalize means to makea broad statement or rule about how some things are mostly alike or all alike. Often, clue words such as most, many, all, or few signal that a statement is a generalization.
STRATEGY PRIOR KNOWLEDGE To generalize, look at a
number of examples and use prior knowledge—what you already know—to decide how the examples are alike, or mostly alike.
SKILL CHARACTERIZATION Characterization is the way an author describes and portrays a character. You show characterization by reading as if you were the character, showing the feelings of the character.
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—characterization. Provide feedback for each student. DAY 5 85a
PRACTICE/APPLY
- Choral Reading Read selected paragraphs from "Catching the Fire," changing your voice as you use characterization to read the dialogue. Then practice as a class by doing three choral readings of the paragraphs on p. 72. DAY 2 85a, DAY 3 85a
- Choral Reading Have students read "Everybody
Needs a Rock, Rule Number 2," with rhythm. As
students reread, monitor their progress toward
their individual fluency goals. DAY 4 85a
- Listening Center Have students follow along with the AudioText for this week's selections. ANY DAY 60j
- Reading/Library Center Have students reread a selection of their choice. ANY DAY 60j
- Fluency Coach Have students use Fluency Coach to listen to fluent readings or practice reading on their own. ANY DAY
When is it valuable to have unique interests?
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 62b- Vocabulary Strategy Lesson
Use the
vocabulary strategy lesson in the Student
Edition to introduce and model this week's
strategy, context clues. DAY 2 62–63
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 context clues
in the context of Rocks
in His Head. DAY 2 64–69,
DAY 3 70–75
- Vocabulary Center
Use context clues to
define words. ANY DAY 60j
- Homework Practice
Book 3.2 pp. 24–25.
DAY 1 62b, DAY 2 63
- Word Play Have partners use reference sources to make lists of words that refer to hobbies. Students can discuss their own hobbies using the words they found. ANY DAY 85c
TEACH
- Skill/Strategy Lesson
Use the skill/ strategy
lesson in the Student
Edition to introduce and
model generalization
and using prior
knowledge. DAY 1 60–61
- Extend Skills Teach
paraphrasing. ANY DAY 85b
PRACTICE/APPLY
- Leveled Text Apply
generalization and prior
knowledge to read
leveled text.
DAY 1 LR19–LR27
- Skills and Strategies in
Context Read Rocks in
His Head, using the
Guiding Comprehension
questions to apply
generalization and
prior knowledge.
DAY 2 64–69,
DAY 3 70–75
- Skills and Strategies in
Context Read "Everybody
Needs A Rock," guiding
students as they apply
generalization and prior
knowledge. Then have
students discuss and
write across texts.
DAY 4 78–85
- Homework Practice Book 3.2 pp. 23, 27, 28.
DAY 1 61, DAY 3 74, DAY 5 85b
- Fresh Reads for Differentiated Test
Practice Have students practice generalization with a new passage. DAY 3
ASSESS
- Selection Test Determine students' understanding of the selection and their use of generalization. DAY 3
- Retell Have students retell Rocks in His Head.
DAY 3 75–77
RETEACH/REVIEW
- Reteach Lesson If necessary, use this lesson to reteach and review context clues. DAY 5 85c
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 unique interests. Post the question for students to refer to throughout the week. DAY 1 60d
- Read Aloud Read aloud "Catching the Fire." Then begin a web to build concepts and concept vocabulary related to this week's lesson and the unit theme, One of a Kind. Introduce the concept words forged, mentor, and ornamental and have students place them on the web. Display the web for use throughout the week. DAY 1 60l–60m
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 60d–60e
- Concept Vocabulary Web Revisit the Unique Interests Concept Web and encourage students to add concept words from their reading and life experiences. DAY 2 69,
DAY 3 74
CONNECT
- Looking Back/Moving Forward Revisit the Unique Interests 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 85c
CHECK
- Concept Vocabulary Web Use the Unique Interests Concept Web to check students' understanding of the concept vocabulary words forged, mentor, and ornamental. DAY 1 60l, DAY 5 85c
TEACH
- Read Aloud Model fluent reading by rereading "Catching the Fire." Focus on this week's fluency skill, characterization. DAY 1 60l–60m, 85a
RETEACH/REVIEW
- Reteach Lesson If necessary, reteach and review generalization. DAY 5 85b
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