The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle By: Avi Courage Week 5, Theme 1, Day 1 Taught By: Mr. Williams

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Storm at Tempest Cove Comprehension Skill: Predicting Outcomes How is Jamie’s mother’s “worry” face a clue as to what might happen later in the story? Why is the loss of electricity at this time so important to the story? How do you think Jamie would act during another emergency?

Ascent n. An upward climb. The ascent to the mountain's summit took two days. 

Decent

Endeavored v. To attempt. She endeavored to keep her balance on the rocking deck of the ship. 

Entangled adj. Twisted together. The kitten's paws became entangled in the yarn. 

Ratlines n.  One of the small ropes, fastened horizontally to ropes supporting a ship's mast, which together form a ladder. A large seabird perched on one of the ratlines of the ship. 

Rigging n.  The system of ropes, chains, and other gear used to control a ship's sails. A good sailor had to be able to climb the rigging like a rat. 

Seasoned adj. Experienced. After four months at sea, Mario felt like a seasoned sailor. 

Treacherous adj. Marked by unpredictable dangers. A narrow ledge provided a treacherous path up the mountainside. 

Selection Details + Personal Knowledge = Prediction The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle Selection Details + Personal Knowledge = Prediction Selection Details p. 99 Charlotte must climb the tallest mast to prove her worth. Background Knowledge: Prediction: Selection Details p. 105 Charlotte makes it just below the top gallant spar. Selection Details p.107 Charlotte begins her climb down. Captain Jaggery appears on deck.

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle By: Avi Courage Week 5, Theme 1, Day 2 Taught By: Mr. Williams

Key Voyage Vocabulary ascent ratlines decent rigging endeavored An upward climb. The small ropes, fastened horizontally, supporting a ships mast, that form a latter. decent rigging Downward travel or preparation for landing. The system of ropes, chains, and other gear used to control a ships sails. endeavored seasoned Attempted experienced entangled treacherous Twisted together Marked by unpredictable dangers.

Vocabulary: Word Families Sail Finite Realize sailboat infinite realization sailor infinity realizing sailing finite unrealized These word families are groups of words that are related in spelling and meaning. These groups also share the same base word. Choose one of these families and use each word correctly in a sentence

Extreme Partner Reading Step 1 Read the Story Summery to yourself one time. Be sure to use good hand gestures to help you as you read. Step 2 Turn to your shoulder partner and partner read the story with lots of expression. Don’t forget the gestures that you have practiced. Step 3 Take turns asking and answering at least five questions each about the text. Remember to both ask and answer questions with high enthusiasm.

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle By: Avi Courage Week 5, Theme 1, Day 3 Taught By: Mr. Williams

Key Voyage Vocabulary ascent ratlines decent rigging endeavored An upward climb. The small ropes, fastened horizontally, supporting a ships mast, that form a latter. decent rigging Downward travel or preparation for landing. The system of ropes, chains, and other gear used to control a ships sails. endeavored seasoned Attempted experienced entangled treacherous Twisted together Marked by unpredictable dangers.

Vocabulary: Word Families Joy Advice Oppose enjoy advised opposite rejoice advise opposing joyous advisor unopposed These word families are groups of words that are related in spelling and meaning. These groups also share the same base word. Choose one of these families and use each word correctly in a sentence

SkillBridge pgs. 52-55

Predicting Outcomes Do you think Manny will successfully complete lifeguard training? Why? What information in the story might lead you to predict that Manny might not complete the training? At which point in the story might you change your prediction? What do you think Manny will do with the money he earns as an assistant councilor? Which of the statements below could help you predict that Manny will most likely succeed? People often avoid what they fear. B) People will often face difficult challenges to get something they really want. C) Good friends help each other through the hard times.

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle By: Avi Courage Week 5, Theme 1, Day 4 Taught By: Mr. Williams

Key Voyage Vocabulary ascent ratlines decent rigging endeavored An upward climb. The small ropes, fastened horizontally, supporting a ships mast, that form a latter. decent rigging Downward travel or preparation for landing. The system of ropes, chains, and other gear used to control a ships sails. endeavored seasoned Attempted experienced entangled treacherous Twisted together Marked by unpredictable dangers.

Hi-Lo Passages pg. 10 & 11

Comprehension Strategy: Character Mapping Using a Character Map like the one below to analyze and evaluate Charlotte Doyle. Who was she? Where was she born? Why was she on the ship? What kind of personality did she have? Charlotte Doyle Why was she accepted by the crew? What was the conflict that she faced?

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle By: Avi Courage Week 5, Theme 1, Day 5 Taught By: Mr. Williams

When You Are Finished After you finish your Weekly Skills Test: Make sure your name, date, and assignment are written clearly on the top left of the paper. Turn your test paper to me and put your answer key in the reading basket. Finish your Mountain Language. Read a book of your choice.

Alone Against the Sea With your suit partner, read pages 112-115 from your text using the skills mentions in the yellow column on the left of page 112. When you are finished discuss these questions with your partner. What do you think was the most dangerous part of Subaru’s Crossing? Why? How much longer did it take then the seven weeks he had planned? How many days did Subaru take to cross the ocean? What kind of person is Subaru? How do you know? How are Subaru and Charlotte alike? How are they different?

In the News Choose one of the Newspaper articles available and on a piece of notebook paper, answer the following questions about the article you chose. Where and when is the article talking about? What is the article about? Why did it happen and why is this important? Who is the article about?

Words that mean “danger” Words that mean “danger” Word Sort Ship’s Parts Ship’s Crew Oceans and Seas Words that mean “danger” Sort the words below into the four above categories. captain sailor Atlantic crewmen Dead Indian mast perilous hazardous bow first mate Caribbean rigging treacherous precarious deck Ship’s Parts Ship’s Crew Oceans and Seas Words that mean “danger” bow captain Dead hazardous mast first mate Atlantic treacherous rigging crewmen Indian perilous deck sailor Caribbean precarious