Resources Unit 5 Weeks 4 and 5

Week 4: Question of the Week? How do we decide the value of different resources?

Main Ideas and Details The main idea is the most important idea about a topic Details provide more information and specifics about a main idea

Every year hungry deer do millions of dollars' worth of damage to young pine trees. Scientists in Washington have found a way to protect the trees. They use a substance called selenium. Selenium produces a bad smell when dissolved. A bit of this element is put in the ground near trees. Rain dissolves the selenium, and the trees absorb it. The bad smell keeps the deer away until the trees are fully grown.

Which is the topic of this paragraph? Deer Scientists Tree protection Selenium

Which is the main idea of this paragraph ? Deer damage trees each year. Selenium produces a bad smell that repels deer. Trees can be protected from deer by using a substance called selenium. Scientists invented selenium.

Doctors think that wearing red-tinted glasses can relieve sadness Doctors think that wearing red-tinted glasses can relieve sadness. Some people get very moody and sad in the winter. They may be affected by brief days. Bright lights help some people but not everyone. The reddish light coming through rose-colored glasses seems to make people feel happy.

Which is the topic of this paragraph? Winter day length Sadness remedies Doctors & happiness Light

Which is the main idea of this paragraph ? Red-tinted glasses may be able to help relieve sadness in the winter. The day is shorter in the winter, which causes some people to become depressed. Happy people wear rose-colored classes. Doctors believe bright lights help people feel happier.

Unfamiliar Words When you encounter an unfamiliar word, check the context of the word. Look at the words or sentences near the unfamiliar word The context clues may provide enough information to determine the word’s meaning

Comparative and Superlative Adjectives A comparative adjective is used to compare two persons, places, things or groups Add –er to a short adjective short  shorter Use “more” with a longer adjective more interesting A superlative adjective is used to compare three or more persons, places, things, or goups Add –est to a short adjective short  shortest Use “most” with a longer adjective most interesting

Comparative and Superlative Adjectives Practice: Word Comparative Adjective Superlative Adjective tough dense ferocious judgmental quick

Week 5: Question of the Week How are people rethinking Earth’s resources?

Sequence The order of events or steps in a process Dates, times, and clue words like “first,” “next,” and “last” can help identify the sequence

Adverbs An adverb tells how, when, or where something happens Adverbs modify verbs or other adverbs Many adverbs are formed by adding –ly to an adjective. Underline the adverb: Scientists highly value the use of alternative fuels. Laura is very carefully walking across the beam. Jack screamed loudly at the baseball game.

Independent Work: Adjectives/Adverbs Practice Finish review packet Due tomorrow Finish review packet Continue Ch. 11 of Bud, Not Buddy Due Monday Read choice novel