Scott Foresman Reading Street

Vocabulary Strategy

Use word structure to determine the meaning of compound words.

INTRODUCE

Discuss the word structure strategy using the steps for compound words on p. 196.

TEACH

Have students read "How to Do a Move," paying attention to how vocabulary is used.
Model using context clues to determine the meaning of homesick.

MODEL The word homesick describes how someone might feel when moving. The article mentions that you might be upset about moving. I think that homesick might mean "feeling sick about leaving your home."

Whole Group Discuss the Question of the Day. Then use pp. 196–199.

Group Time
Differentiated Instruction

Good-Bye, 382 Shin Dang Dong. See pp. 194f–194g for the small group lesson plan.

Reading

Language Arts
Use pp. 219e–219h and
219k–219m.

Whole Group Use pp. 219a and 219i.

Grouping Options

PRACTICE AND ASSESS

Have students determine the meanings of the remaining words and explain how they used word structure to determine the meanings.
Point out that word structure does not work with every compound word. Students may have to use the glossary or a dictionary to find the exact meaning of some words.
Have students revise their word rating charts that they began on
p. 196b.
Have students complete Practice Book 3.2, p. 75.

WRITE Writing should include

vocabulary words that describe an actual or imagined move. Encourage students to write about how they would feel about moving.

then… use Tested Vocabulary Cards.

If… students need more practice with the selection vocabulary,

Word Structure

Practice Book 3.2 p. 75

with | without Answers

Read “How to Do a Move.” Use the meanings
of the smaller words to help you understand the
meanings of the compound words.

Try the meaning in the sentence. Does it
make sense?

Think of the meaning of each small word.
Put the two meanings together. Does this
help you understand the meaning of the
compound word?

Divide the compound word into its two
small words.

Word Structure Sometimes you may come
across a long word when you are reading.
Look closely at the word. Do you see two
smaller words in it? It might be a compound
word. You may be able to use the two small
words to help you figure out the meaning of
the compound word. For example, a
classroom is a room where a class is held.

Vocabulary Strategy
for Compound Words

Try the strategy.
Then, if you need
more help, use
your glossary or
a dictionary.

delicious

described

curious

memories

farewell

raindrops

airport

homesick

Be curious about your
new town. Research the
area at the library and on
the Internet. It might be
described in guidebooks.
It might be known for a
famous person or a
delicious food. The more
you know about the place,
the more familiar it will feel when you get there.

Have a farewell party.
Exchange addresses and
telephone numbers with
your friends.

neighborhood, and friends.
Make a scrapbook.

Keep the memories. Take
pictures of your old home,

Recognize that, just as
surely as raindrops are
wet, you are going to be
upset and unhappy. But
that’s OK. Just set a time
limit. When the time is up,
do something to make
yourself feel better.

So you’re moving. When
you heard the news, did your
stomach start to ache? Did
you become homesick before
you had even left? Don’t wait
until you get to the airport to
get ready for a move. Start
planning now.

Write about a move that you have made or what you think it would be
like to move to a new place. Use words from the Words to Know list.



	Close
	Access Content Use ELL Poster 23 to preteach vocabulary. Choose from the following to meet language proficiency levels. Beginning Point out the word structure of raindrops. Have students tell and define the two smaller words and then define the compound word. Intermediate After reading, students can create a four-column chart with a compound word, its two parts, and its meaning. Advanced Teach the lesson on pp. 196–197. Students can report on some compound words in their home languages. Resources for home-language words may include parents, bilingual staff members, bilingual dictionaries, or online translation sources. Word Structure Have students work in pairs to follow the steps on p. 196. Encourage them to list the smaller words that make up each compound word and then decide together the best meaning for it.