Author: Brian Selznick Genre: Historical Fiction Big Question: Can you always believe what you see? Author: Brian Selznick Genre: Historical Fiction

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Big Question: Can you always believe what you see Big Question: Can you always believe what you see? Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Vocabulary Words engraved appeared bustling unexplainable crumbled More Words to Know engraved unexplainable invisible pretending judge appeared bustling crumbled escape magician monument vanished

Can you always believe what you see? Monday Question of the Day Can you always believe what you see?

Today we will learn about: Build Concepts Compare and Contrast Predict Build Background Vocabulary Fluency: Model Emotion Grammar: Singular and Plural Pronouns Spelling: Contractions Perception

Fluency Model Emotion

Fluency: Model Emotion Listen as I read “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” As I read, notice how I use emphasis, pauses, pitch, and tone of voice to convey characters’ emotions and make the story more enjoyable. Be ready to answer questions after I finish.

Fluency: Model Emotion How is the child different from the other characters in the story? How is the emperor at the beginning of the story the same and different by the end of the story?

Concept Vocabulary pretending – making believe invisible – no visible; not capable of being seen pretending – making believe judge – form an opinion or estimate about

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Build Concept Vocabulary invisible, pretending, judge Mind Sight Perception

Compare and Contrast, Predict Turn to page 392 – 393.

Prior Knowledge Record your ideas about how magicians do their tricks. Magic Tricks How They’re Done

Prior Knowledge This week’s audio explores illusions created by a magician. After you listen, we will discuss what you found out and what surprised you most about a magician’s tricks.

Vocabulary Words

Vocabulary Words appeared – was seen; came in sight bustling – being noisily busy and in a hurry crumbled – fell to pieces; decayed escape – to get out and away; to get free magician – person who entertains by art or skill of creating illusions, especially a sleight of hand

Vocabulary Words monument – something set up to honor a person or an event. A monument may be a building, pillar, arch, statue, tomb, or stone. vanished – disappeared, especially suddenly

More Words to Know engraved – cut deeply in; carved in; carved in an artistic way unexplainable – without apparent cause or reason (Next Slide)

crumbled

magician

monument

engraved

Grammar Singular and Plural Pronouns

whens the magic show When’s the magic show? bill think its’ at seven oclock Bill thinks it’s at seven o’clock.

Singular and Plural Pronouns Victor and his mother met Harry Houdini. They met him. The underlined words in sentence 2 are pronouns. They replace the underlined noun phrase and proper noun in sentence 1. Him is a singular pronoun and they is a plural pronoun.

Singular and Plural Pronouns Pronouns are words that take the place of nouns. Pronouns that take the place of singular nouns are singular pronouns. I, me, he, she, him, her, and it are singular pronouns. Pronouns that take the place of plural nouns are plural pronouns. We, us, they, and them are plural pronouns.

Singular and Plural Pronouns The man met the magicians at the train station. He met them at the train station. Always capitalize the singular pronoun I. When you talk about yourself and another person, name yourself last. The pronoun you can be singular or plural.

Singular and Plural Pronouns Find the pronoun in each sentence. I want to learn more about Harry Houdini. I He was a famous magician. He Tell us about Houdini’s tricks. us

Singular and Plural Pronouns Find the pronoun in each sentence. Houdini got into a crate and had it lowered into the ocean. it People were amazed when they saw Houdini escape. they You would enjoy reading about Houdini. You

Singular and Plural Pronouns Choose a pronoun to replace each underlined noun or nouns. Mother did not know what to do with Victor. (She, We) She Victor was always getting into trouble. (They, He) He

Singular and Plural Pronouns Choose a pronoun to replace each underlined noun or nouns. She even had to remind Victor to breathe in the bath. (him, us) him Mother and Victor went to see Victor’s Aunt Harriet. (They, He) They

Singular and Plural Pronouns Choose a pronoun to replace each underlined noun or nouns. Victor made Aunt Harriet very upset. (her, you) her Later, Victor visited the Houdinis at home. (they, them) them

Spelling Words Contractions

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Why is Houdini able to escape, but Victor cannot? Tuesday Question of the Day Why is Houdini able to escape, but Victor cannot?

Today we will learn about: Word Structure: Antonyms and Synonyms Compare and Contrast Predict Context Clues Vocabulary Fluency: Echo Reading Grammar: Singular and Plural Pronouns Spelling: Contractions Time for Science: Breathing Perception

Vocabulary Strategy: Context Clues Pages 394 - 395.

The Houdini Box Pages 396 -403.

Fluency Echo Reading

Fluency: Echo Reading Turn to page 402, paragraphs 2-3. As I read, notice how I express Victor’s excitement and impatience. We will practice as a class doing three echo readings of this paragraph.

Grammar Singular and Plural Pronouns

he pulled a rabbit out of a hat and then putted them back again He pulled a rabbit out of a hat and then put it back again. harry houdini perform on stage, she also performed in movies Harry Houdini performed on stage. He also performed in movies.

Singular and Plural Pronouns Pronouns are words that take the place of nouns. Pronouns that take the place of singular nouns are singular pronouns. I, me, he, she, him, her, and it are singular pronouns.

Singular and Plural Pronouns Pronouns that take the place of plural nouns are plural pronouns. We, us, they, and them are plural pronouns. You can be used as both a singular and a plural pronoun.

Spelling Words Contractions

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Why do people enjoy doing and watching magic tricks so much? Wednesday Question of the Day Why do people enjoy doing and watching magic tricks so much?

Today we will learn about: Compare and Contrast Confirm Predictions Word Structure: Antonyms and Synonyms Vocabulary Fluency: Model Emotion Grammar: Singular and Plural Pronouns Spelling: Contractions Time for Science: Illusions Perception

The Houdini Box Pages 404 - 411.

Fluency Model Emotion

Fluency: Model Emotion Turn to page 405, paragraph 1. As I read, notice how my voice drops with disappointment at the end of the first sentence and the strong emotion in my voice as I read Victor’s vow. Now we will practice together as a class by doing three echo readings.

Grammar Singular and Plural Pronouns

people was amazed by houdinis incredible escape’s People were amazed by Houdini’s incredible escapes. a century ago he will perform magic on stage. With his wife A century ago, he performed magic on stage with his wife.

Singular and Plural Pronouns Pronouns are words that take the place of nouns. Pronouns that take the place of singular nouns are singular pronouns. I, me, he, she, him, her, and it are singular pronouns.

Singular and Plural Pronouns Pronouns that take the place of plural nouns are plural pronouns. We, us, they, and them are plural pronouns. You can be used as both a singular and a plural pronoun.

Singular and Plural Pronouns Using pronouns can make sentences smoother and less wordy. Wordy: Dave will show you Dave’s card trick when Dave has learned the card trick. Not Wordy: Dave will show you his card trick when he has learned it.

Singular and Plural Pronouns Review something you have written to see if you can tighten it by replacing any nouns or noun phrases with pronouns.

Spelling Words Contractions

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Thursday Question of the Day What are some things you would and wouldn’t like about being an illusionist?

Today we will learn about: Expository Nonfiction Reading Across Texts Content-Area Vocabulary Fluency: Partner Reading Grammar: Singular and Plural Pronouns Spelling: Contractions Science: Dai Vernon

“So You Want to Be an Illusionist” Pages 412 - 415.

Fluency Partner Reading

Fluency: Partner Reading Turn to page 405, paragraph 1. Read these paragraphs three times with a partner. Be sure to read with emotion and offer each other feedback.

Grammar Singular and Plural Pronouns

pick a card and tell me what they is Pick a card and tell me what it is. i thinks you chosed the ace of spades I think you chose the ace of spades.

Singular and Plural Pronouns Pronouns are words that take the place of nouns. Pronouns that take the place of singular nouns are singular pronouns. I, me, he, she, him, her, and it are singular pronouns.

Singular and Plural Pronouns Pronouns that take the place of plural nouns are plural pronouns. We, us, they, and them are plural pronouns. You can be used as both a singular and a plural pronoun.

Singular and Plural Pronouns Test Tip: If you are writing about yourself and another person and are uncertain about whether to use the pronoun I or me, say the sentence without the other person’s name. The correct form of the pronoun generally becomes clear.

Singular and Plural Pronouns Example: He gave the rabbit to John and ____. He gave the rabbit to I. (That doesn’t sound right.) He gave the rabbit to me. (That sounds right.) He gave the rabbit to John and me.

Spelling Words Contractions

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Can you always believe what you see? Friday Question of the Day Can you always believe what you see?

Today we will learn about: Compare and Contrast Steps in a Process Word Structure: Antonyms and Synonyms Grammar: Singular and Plural Pronouns Spelling: Contractions Instruction Manual Perception

Compare and Contrast When you compare and contrast, you tell how two or more things are alike and different. A chart can help you compare and contrast. You can compare and contrast two things you read about or something you read about with something you already know.

Compare and Contrast Two things in the test Alike Different Two things in the test One thing in the text with something I already know

Steps in a Process Steps in a process are the steps involved in making or doing something. When following the steps to make a craft project, cook a dish, or do a magic trick, it helps to use these strategies:

Steps in a Process Read all the steps to make sure you understand the process. Think about the final result. Look at any illustrations and match them to the written steps.

Context Clues: Synonyms and Antonyms A synonym or antonym may be a context clue you can use to figure out a word’s meaning. When a sentence includes an antonym, it may also contain a word that shows contrast, such as not or but.

Sentences with Synonyms or Antonyms Victor was diligent and not at all lazy about learning how to escape. Victor breathed in, but he had to exhale long before he counted to five thousand.

Sentences with Synonyms or Antonyms Houdini, the world’s most famous magician, could not remain anonymous in the crowd. The congested train station was as crowded as he’d ever seen it.

Instruction Manual Procedures and instructions are directions for using or doing something. A manual is a written set of instructions, usually published in booklet or book form. An index or table of contents helps readers find specific information.

Instruction Manual Step-by-step directions listed in order make it easy for readers to see what to do. Steps are often numbered. Photos, illustrations, and diagrams make directions clearer and easier to follow.

Instruction Manual Labels show the working parts readers need to identify. Warnings tell about special hazards.

Grammar Singular and Plural Pronouns

i seen a circus performed hang from her teeths I saw a circus performer hang from her teeth. has you ever try a magic trick Have you ever tried a magic trick?

Singular and Plural Pronouns Pronouns are words that take the place of nouns. Pronouns that take the place of singular nouns are singular pronouns. I, me, he, she, him, her, and it are singular pronouns.

Singular and Plural Pronouns Pronouns that take the place of plural nouns are plural pronouns. We, us, they, and them are plural pronouns. You can be used as both a singular and a plural pronoun.

Spelling Words Contractions

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