1.Read to Self or Read to Other (“The All- American Slurp” pp lines Complete either the plot line or the outline to identify the elements of the plot.) 2.Word Work (Use a dictionary to complete the chart containing words from today’s story.) 3.Writing (Analyze compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences using sentences from the today’s story. On YOUR OWN sheet of paper, write one of each: CD, CX, and CD-CX. Label each one.)
STAAR Question of the Day What is one message the author conveys in today’s story? Use evidence from the text to support your answer. A.Treat others as you want to be treated. B.Often we are more alike than we realize. C.Fitting in is better than being different. D.Honor your parents in all situations.
Critical Writing Write one COMPOUND SENTENCE Write one COMPLEX SENTENCE Write one COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE
1.Read to Self or Read to Other (Read “An Earthquake Rocks Chile” and use the anchor chart to identify its predominant organizational pattern; answer the questions on your own paper.) 2.Word Work (Read “Earthquakes: Rocking and Rolling” and use context clues to figure out the meaning of the unknown words. Number your own paper 1-10 to list the words, the context clues, and the meanings.)
3-2-1 Critical Writing First analyze the data from the two charts. What are three facts the charts reveal? What are two inferences you can make about earthquakes? What is one conclusion you can draw from the data displayed?
STAAR Question of the Day Which generalization can be made based on the line graph titled “Number of Earthquakes Greater Than 7.0 by Year”? A.Every 20 years, there is a reduction in 7.0 earthquakes. B.Every 10 years, magnitude 7.0 earthquakes increase. C.People in the year 2000 should expect approximately magnitude 7.0 earthquakes.
Unit 5B Test Use all of your test taking strategies to ensure success on today’s test. TAKE YOUR TIME. Read the passages twice. Look up words from passages, questions, and answers that you do not know. Whenever possible, GO BACK INTO THE TEXT AND PUT A BOX AROUND YOUR EVIDENCE to support your answer.
1.Read to Self or Read to Other (Read “Drinking Water: Bottled or from the Tap” and use a graphic organizer to organize the main idea and supporting details.) EVERYONE DOES THIS DURING FIRST ROTATION. 2.Word Work (Work with a partner on a computer to complete the analogies and write the “Bridge” sentences for each one.) 3.Writing (Paraphrase today’s text by restating, rewriting, and rewording.)
STAAR Question of the Day Imagine a water bottle filled a quarter of the way up with oil. That’s about how much oil was needed to produce the bottle.