DOL level 4 week 17 Analogy desert: oasis – ocean : ______ : - : : - : 1. may i use the telephone asked christine 2. its a cold day for sue and she to ride there bikes island

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Fluency 6 min. reading solution

Objectives day 1 Students will Recognize comparative adjectives and adverbs. Identify Latin roots.

Word Structure day 1 big bigger lucky luckier late later quick quicker odder lighter shinier slower native nation acted react Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4

Word Structure day 2 late later quick quicker Line 2 The words in this line are in pairs; the first word in the pair is an adverb, and the second word in the pair is the comparative form of that adverb. Comparative adverbs compare two actions. For example, One miner arrived later than his friend. Use the other comparative verbs on the line in a sentence. Remember that adverbs describe verbs

Objectives day 1 Students will Learn vocabulary words Apply the comprehension strategies Asking Questions, Making Connections, and Visualizing. Apply the comprehension skill Author’s Purpose Practice reading with fluency.

Activate Prior Knowledge Building Background Activate Prior Knowledge What do you know about the California Gold Rush? What is a gold rush? When did it happen? How long did it last? How did people get there? How did California change as a result of the gold rush? If you were an adult, would you have been willing to leave your job and family to search for gold?

Building Background Excluding the Civil War, the California Gold Rush transformed more American lies than any other event in the 1800s. John Sutter was a Swiss immigrant who owned 39,000 acres of land, which he hoped to transform into an agricultural empire. He raised fruits, vegetables, and livestock. Sutter built a large fort on his property, and many settlers worked at the fort. By January of 1848, some 300 people lived at Sutter’s Fort. However, by the time the gold rush ended, his property had been destroyed, and he left it, penniless. Digging for gold was back-breaking work, and only a small percentage of gold mines struck it rich.

Vocabulary lesson 3 typical distract Elegant abundance The house was typical for the area she lived. He tried to distract his mother to avoid punishment. To draw attention away from what someone is doing. Average; normal for its kind Elegant abundance The princess had an elegant dress. He had an abundance of energy. Rich and fine in quality. A large amount.

Vocabulary lesson 3 rumors deserted impressed Vocabulary Warm-Up pg 283 Skills Practice book 1 page 155 rumors deserted She felt bad about the rumors about her family The down seemed deserted. Past tense of desert; to leave or abandon Plural of rumor; story without proof impressed He was impressed with her beauty. Past tense of impress; have strong effect .

K W L Gold is expensive and used for jewelry. What is fool’s gold?

Handing Off Discuss: Who was John A. Sutter and what happened to him? What did President Polk say to Congress about the gold strike and what were the consequences? The three travel routes to San Francisco taken by Americans who were seeking gold and the travel.

Set Purposes How has America changed over time? What have you learned about a changing America in your reading of “Striking It Rich: The Story of the California Gold Rush.”

Supporting the Reading day 2 You can deepen your understanding of the text by asking questions about what your are reading. If your questions are not answered in the text, you can try to find answers elsewhere to gain knowledge. Many students find it helpful to ask questions beginning with who, what, where, when, why, or how. Practice asking questions about the selection “Striking It Rich…” Do not worry about finding the answers at this point. Some questions you might ask are: What happened to John Sutter’s property? How much gold did most Forty-Niners actually discover? What happened to San Francisco when most residents left for the hills? Why did President Polk speak about the gold strike? When did the gold rush end?

Inquiry Process Day 2 What is the difference between factual and opinionated sources? How can you determine which sources are reputable?

Timed Test: Summarizing Writing Writing Prompt 2 Write a composition that summarizes what you read recently. Before you begin, make sure you reread the story you have chosen to get a general idea of what the story is about.

Spelling Day 2 Sort the words according to how the suffix –er is added to the base word.

Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics Superlative Adjectives day 2 Skills Practice 1 page 162 My uncle let me choose the best kitten from the litter. Best is an irregular superlative adjective that compares three or more things. Best is the superlative form of good. Some adjectives such as good, bad, and many have different superlative forms. Base form Superlatives Good, well, best bad, worst Many, much most Little (amount) least

Spelling harder Cloudier thinner happier wetter cuter simpler deeper bolder nicer calmer nearer dimmer louder earlier truer bigger scarier cheaper freer lonelier quieter

harder Cloudier thinner happier wetter cuter simpler deeper bolder nicer calmer nearer dimmer louder earlier truer bigger scarier cheaper freer lonelier quieter