Resources Unit 5 Week 3 Review

Question of the Week: How can stories be used to explain the workings of nature?

Cause and Effect A cause is what makes something happen An effect is something that happens as a result of a cause Ex: She loves green and white because she went to Michigan State. Ex: The dog ran quickly because he was being chased by a coyote.

Cause and Effect Practice: 1. Jennifer ate little for dinner, so she woke up hungry. Effect:______________________________________________________ Cause:______________________________________________________ 2. Alvin missed the bus because he woke up late. Effect:_________________________________________________________ Cause:_________________________________________________________

Synonyms Synonyms are two or more words that have the same or nearly the same meaning You can use synonyms as context clues to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words Ex: tiny  small

Bill sprinkled some artificial sweetener on his cereal. Find the SYNONYM natural real fake true genuine

In order to acquire new reading skills, you must listen to your teacher and practice applying the skills when reading. Find the SYNONYM give spend miss lose obtain

He found an occupation that was unrelated to the degree he received during college. Find the SYNONYM recreation hobby job fun entertainment

Do not jump to conclusions before you understand both sides of the story. Find the SYNONYM origins introductions openings decisions start

This, That, These, and Those The adjectives this, that, these, and those describe which one(s) This and that are used with singular nouns These and those are used with plural nouns This and these refer to things nearby, while that and those refer to things far away

This, That, These, and Those Practice Choose the correct adjective within parentheses: (This, Those) turtles are threatened. (That, These) turtle has a yellow neck. (That, Those) teacher often uses (this, these) poster to teach about endangered and threatened species. (This, That) turtle book in my lap belongs with (this, that) set of wildlife books over on the bookshelf.

Bud, Not Buddy Chapters 9-10 Grand Rapids Mr. Lewis Discomfort in Owosso

Independent Work: This/That/These/Those Practice (due tomorrow) Week 3 and Week 6 of Review Packet (due tomorrow) Begin reading Ch. 11 of Bud, Not Buddy and answer review questions Due Monday Read choice novel