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BEFORE READING
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For Web sites that explore the countries discussed in the selection, do an Internet search using the keywords Senegal, Puerto Rico, or Taiwan, combined with the keywords facts about.
ELL
Build Background Use ELL Poster 22 to build background and vocabulary for the lesson concept of communities around the world.
ELL Poster 22
ELL Poster 22
Lesson Vocabulary
WORDS TO KNOW
Tested Word admire to look at with wonder,
pleasure, and approval
Tested Word custom an old or popular way
of doing things
Tested Word famous very well known;
noted
Tested Word mention to tell or speak
about something
Tested Word overnight during the night
Tested Word popular liked by most people
Tested Word public of or for everyone;
belonging to the people
Tested Word twist a braid formed by weaving
together three or more strands of hair, ribbon, or yarn
MORE WORDS TO KNOW
heritage the culture and customs you get from history and family who lived before you
patient being able to wait calmly without getting anxious or upset
traditions things that you and your family do as part of your culture and customs
Tested Word= Tested Word
Practice Book
Practice Book 3.2 p. 64
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Build Background
ACTIVATE PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
BEGIN A THREE-COLUMN CHART (Graphic Organizer 26) about Senegal, Puerto
Rico, and Taiwan.
  • Give students two to three minutes to write as many things as they can about these
    three countries, including details about location, languages, and customs.
  • Then have students write one question about each country.
  • Students should read for additional details for their chart as well as information that
    relates to their pre-reading questions.
Graphic Organizer 26
BACKGROUND BUILDING AUDIO This week's audio presents samples of languages
used by Senegalese, Puerto Rican, and Taiwanese peoples. After students listen,
discuss how the languages are alike and different.
Audio CD Background Building Audio
Introduce Vocabulary
WORD RATING CHART
Create word rating charts using the categories Know, Have Seen, and Don't Know.
Use the word rating chart (Graphic Organizer 4).
Read each word to students and have them mark one of the three columns: Know
(know and can use); Have Seen (have seen or heard the word; don't know meaning);
Don't Know (don't know the word).
Activate Prior Knowledge
Have students share where they may have seen some of these words. Point out that
some of this week's words have antonyms (public/private; famous/unknown). (For
additional practice with antonyms, see p. 193c.)
Context Clues • Antonyms
Check charts with students at the end of the week and have them make changes to
their ratings.
Discuss the meanings of some of the vocabulary words. Ask the following questions
to help clarify word meanings.
  • Does that famous actor have fans all over the world?
  • What person do you admire the most?
  • Will you mention to your mother that I want to stay at your house this weekend?
Use the Multisyllabic Word Routine on p. DI•1 to help students read multisyllabic words.