Resources Unit 5 Week 2 Days 2-3

Question of the Week: How can we combine our resources to make change?

Homonyms Homonyms are two or more words that look the same and sound the same, but have different meanings Ex: blue The color blue vs. feeling sad Ex: toll The price vs. the hardship If a familiar word does not make sense while reading, the word you see may be a homonym

access right to approach, enter, or use; admittance

authority power to enforce obedience; right to command or act

lush covered with thick growth

obstacle something that prevents or stops progress; hindrance

toll something paid, lost, or suffered

torment cause of great pain

wilt to become limp and bend down; wither

Fact and Opinion Statements of fact can be correct or incorrect Fact: Spring Break begins on April 3rd, 2015 for East Lansing Public Schools. Statements of opinion can be valid or faulty Opinion: Spring Break should begin sooner.

Adjectives and Articles: Grammar transparency

Independent/Partner Work: Weekly reading choices: Partner read “Harvesting Hope” and fill out graphic organizer Partner or independently read the independent reader of your choice and fill out graphic organizer ***There will be time in 5th hour to finish reading*** Finish 5.2 Spelling Menu Study spelling words Read choice novel