At the Beach Fifth Grade

Why is honesty important? Big Question Why is honesty important?

Compare and Contrast When you compare you tell how two or more things are alike. When you contrast you tell how two or more things are different. P.82-83 http://www.fcatexplorer.com/media/parent/tiplister/flash/tip114a.swf http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/trophies/rsr/build1/RR_e_3_17.htm

Words to Know tweezers driftwood hammocks sea urchins algae sternly lamented concealed

Felt or showed grief about; mourned driftwood sea urchins algae concealed tweezers hammocks sternly lamented lamented Felt or showed grief about; mourned

wood carried along or washed a shore by water driftwood sea urchins algae concealed tweezers hammocks sternly lamented driftwood wood carried along or washed a shore by water

group of related living things, mostly living in water eerie intersection pondered severe spectacles algae group of related living things, mostly living in water

small round sea animals with spiny shells driftwood sea urchins algae concealed tweezers hammocks sternly lamented sea urchins small round sea animals with spiny shells

Hidden; put out of sight driftwood sea urchins algae concealed tweezers hammocks sternly lamented concealed Hidden; put out of sight

Hanging beds or couches driftwood sea urchins algae concealed tweezers hammocks sternly lamented hammocks Hanging beds or couches

tweezers driftwood sea urchins algae concealed tweezers hammocks sternly lamented small pinchers for pulling out hairs or picking up small objects

Explore Why do people usually go to the beach? What are some things people need to watch out for at the beach? Why might children in the story have to be honest?

Realistic Fiction Tells stories about ordinary characters in everyday situations. Both characters and events are imaginary.

Guide Questions What words describe the beach and two what senses these descriptions appeal to? Reread paragraph 1 on page 185 and visualize how Papi’s car looked, felt, and sounded. Explain how sensory details and background knowledge help you understand the text? This story is realistic fiction. How do you think the characters will act and talk? Describe their relationships to each other? Hoe does the breeze change as Fernando’s family drives to the beach? What can you infer from this comparison?

Guide Questions Contrast how Luisa and Mari walked with how Javi walked. Reread paragraph4 on page 189. Think of a time when you were in a difficult situation. Did you or another person react like Luisa did? How does Fernando’s description help you visualize what a sea urchin looks like? How does this help you adjust your understanding of what happens next? How would it feel to have a spiny sea urchin stuck in your foot? What do you think could happen to Javi if his foot isn’t fixed soon?

Guide Questions Reread paragraph 4 on page 191. How does Fernando’s story of Javi’s injury compare with what really happened? Why did Fernando hesitate before telling his story? Why did Luisa and Mari stare in disbelief? Tell how you think the character’s felt. Evaluate the author’s use of sensory details to enrich the story. Support your answer.

Guide Questions What is the author’s purpose? Understanding the author’s purpose helps you know what to look for as you read. Read If you At the Beach again, what would you pay attention to? Why? Imagine that Fernando never told Mami the truth about what happened. How do you think he would have felt? Summarize the text, maintaining meaning and logical order. Why do you think Luisa and Mari offered to share the blame with Fernando?