Question of the Day How does being with other people make you happy? Being with other people makes me happy because ____________. Doing things with other people makes me happy because ______________. T352
Stone Soup Theme 2 Lesson 9
Consonant Blend Review Remember that str, scr, and spr are three-letter combinations that will come at the beginning of a word. Which of the consonant blends – str, scr, or spr – makes a real word when blended with the endings –ub and –ing. T354
Consonant Blends Words with the consonant blend str Words with the consonant blend scr Words with the consonant blend spr stroke script spring string scrub sprain street scratch spray strap scramble sprint strength screen spread T354
Use the words below to help complete each sentence. Consonant Blends Use the words below to help complete each sentence. spray strong spring stripe screen street 1.) Did you ever _________ water from a hose? 2.) I live down the ___________ from my best friend. 3.) To __________ is to run very fast. 4.) Judy has a big red ___________ on his shirt. 5.) A _____________ can keep out bugs in summer. 6.) My sister is very _____________. T355
Main Idea and Details Review What is a main idea? The main idea is the most important idea of the paragraph. It is usually found in the first or last sentence of the paragraph. What are supporting details? Details are facts and statements that support and explain the main idea. T357 6
Listen closely as I reread “How Can You Make Gold?” on page 32. “How An You Make Gold?” Listen closely as I reread “How Can You Make Gold?” on page 32. What is the selection mostly about? What people learned when they tried to make gold. What details are important? Gold is an element; Elements are the simplest materials on Earth; People discovered other elements when they tried to make gold. Why are details important? They explain and prove the main idea. T357
Main Idea and Details Copy the graphic organizer on your own sheet of paper. Write the main idea and 3 important details from the story “How Can You Make Gold?” T357
Writing a Summary Summary Use the information from your graphic organizer to write a brief summary. Summary Includes the main idea and key details of a passage Uses words that help readers understand the exact meaning of a passage. Uses strong, exact language T351 & 361
Proofread your writing Make sure to indent the first line of each paragraph. Check for capitalization and punctuation. Check your spelling. (use a dictionary if you need help checking a word) Try to use editor marks as you proofread your writing. Editor’s Marks _____ _____ Capitalization _____ ^ Insert / Lowercase Add a period T361