Theme 3 Skills “That’s Amazing”

Comprehension

Skills

Comprehension Skills Noting Details Based on the details, what is the likely setting of this story? Which detail helps you understand why _______? Which detail is not important to understanding the story? Which detail about ______ tells you ______?

Comprehension Skills Compare and Contrast How are _______ and _______alike/different? In what way is _________ like a _________? Which of these can _______ do that _________ cannot? Why is _________ likely to be different than ________?

Comprehension Skills Compare and Contrast How are _______ and _______alike/different? In what way is _________ like a _________? Which of these can _______ do that _________ cannot? Why is _________ likely to be different than ________? Double Bubble Map

Comprehension Skills Fantasy and Realism Which of these could/could not happen in real life? What was the first sign that something fantastic was happening? What lesson did ________ learn from the fantastic experience? Why did ________ decide not to tell the fantastic experience?

Comprehension Skills Information/Study Skills Real-life Reading Almanac Strategy: Specific Detail Questions

Comprehension Skills Noting Details Based on the details, what is the likely setting of this story? Which detail helps you understand why _______? Which detail is not important to understanding the story? Which detail about ______ tells you ______? Compare and Contrast How are _______ and _______alike/different? In what way is _________ like a _________? Which of these can _______ do that _________ cannot? Why is _________ likely to be different than ________? Fantasy and Realism Which of these could/could not happen in real life? What was the first sign that something fantastic was happening? What lesson did ________ learn from the fantastic experience? Why did ________ decide not to tell the fantastic experience? Information/Study Skills Real-life Reading Almanac Strategy: Specific Detail Questions

Theme 3 Skills Compound Words Words with suffix  –able Spelling  Final /l/ and /r/  Compound words  -ed, -ing Vocabulary  Synonyms  Dictionary: spelling table/pronunciation key  Syllables Grammar  Verbs: action, helping, main  Past, present and future tenses Writing Skills  Paraphrasing

Compound Words One Word Hyphenated WordTwo Words Assignment: 1.Sort the spelling words into the three categories. 2.Find other compounds from your reading to add to your tree map.

Compound Words One Word Hyphenated WordTwo Words  railroad  airport  everywhere  homesick  understand  background  anything  already  fireplace  ourselves  forever  breakfast  whenever  everything  meanwhile  afternoon  landmark  nationwide  postscript  motorcycle  handkerchief  ninety-nine  make-believe  all right  seat belt Assignment: 1.Choose five words. 2.Write the definition for each word. 3.Use each word in a sentence. 4.Draw a symbol or picture to show the meaning of the word.

Suffix Cendrillon hoped the pink slipper was not breakable.

Suffix Cendrillon hoped the pink slipper was not breakable.

Suffix Cendrillon hoped the pink slipper was not breakable. Definition -able = “able to be” or “having the ability to do something”

Suffix Cendrillon hoped the pink slipper was not breakable. Definition -able = “able to be” or “having the ability to do something” __________able = able to_________

Suffix Cendrillon hoped the pink slipper was not breakable. Definition -able = “able to be” or “having the ability to do something” __________able = able to_________ breakable = able to break

Suffix Cendrillon hoped the pink slipper was not breakable. Definition -able = “able to be” or “having the ability to do something” __________able = able to_________ breakable = able to break acceptablewashableenjoyable changeablebelievabletrainable wearableimaginabledependable curableavailable manageable reachablereadablelikable valuablecomfortablelovable

Suffix -able

Suffix -able Assignment: 1.Use a circle map to record words from your reading that use the suffix –able. 2.Give the meaning of each word found.

Vocabulary Synonyms A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same thing as another word.

Vocabulary Synonyms A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same thing as another word. Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road.

Vocabulary Synonyms A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same thing as another word. Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road. Mr. Bailey ____________ the stranger in the road.

Vocabulary Synonyms A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same thing as another word. Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road. Mr. Bailey discovered the stranger in the road.

Vocabulary Synonyms A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same thing as another word. Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road. Mr. Bailey discovered the stranger in the road. Other synonyms: stranger ______________ road ______________

Vocabulary Synonyms A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same thing as another word. Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road. Mr. Bailey discovered the stranger in the road. The stranger stopped to look at the beautiful autumn leaves.

Vocabulary Synonyms A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same thing as another word. Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road. Mr. Bailey discovered the stranger in the road. The stranger stopped to look at the beautiful autumn leaves. The stranger stopped to ________ at the beautiful autumn leaves.

Vocabulary Synonyms A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same thing as another word. Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road. Mr. Bailey discovered the stranger in the road. It was odd that fall had not come.

Vocabulary Synonyms A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same thing as another word. Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road. Mr. Bailey discovered the stranger in the road. It was odd that fall had not come. It was ____________ that fall had not come.

Vocabulary Synonyms A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same thing as another word. Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road. Mr. Bailey discovered the stranger in the road. It was odd that fall had not come. It was strange that fall had not come.

Synonym Bridge Map Assignment: 1.Turn to “The Stranger” in reader p Find a word on each page that can replaced with a synonym. 3.Add the word and the synonym to the bridge map. 4.Write the page number where you found the word. Relating Factor: Synonyms

Synonym Bridge Map Assignment: 1.Turn to “The Stranger” in reader p Find a word on each page that can replaced with a synonym. 3.Add the word and the synonym to the bridge map. 4.Write the page number where you found the word. Relating Factor: Synonyms found discovered odd strange

Synonym Bridge Map Assignment: 1.Turn to “The Stranger” in reader p Find a word on each page that can replaced with a synonym. 2.Add the word and the synonym to the bridge map. 3.Write the page number where you found the word. Relating Factor: Synonyms breeze jammed thumpfall

Synonym Bridge Map Assignment: 1.Turn to “The Stranger” in reader p Find a word on each page that can replaced with a synonym. 2.Add the word and the synonym to the bridge map. 3.Write the page number where you found the word. Relating Factor: Synonyms breeze jammed thumpfall windstomped bang autumn

Dictionary: Spelling Table/Pronunciation Key

A spelling table often appears at the beginning of a dictionary. It lists symbols for vowel and consonant sounds and gives sample words for each sound.

Dictionary: Spelling Table/Pronunciation Key A pronunciation key also lists symbols for vowel and consonant sounds. It gives sample words for each sound. Sometimes a pronunciation key appears at the bottom of a page.

Dictionary: Spelling Table/Pronunciation Key A pronunciation key also lists symbols for vowel and consonant sounds. It gives sample words for each sound. Sometimes a pronunciation key appears at the bottom of a page. /ă/ jam, map, flag/ā/ cage, day, plain/oi/ boy, join, enjoy/Ī/ fight, bike, find /ə/ ago, pencil, circus/th/ with, path, thick/th/ this, those/z/ rose, daisy, phase

Dictionary: Spelling Table/Pronunciation Key A pronunciation key also lists symbols for vowel and consonant sounds. It gives sample words for each sound. Sometimes a pronunciation key appears at the bottom of a page. Assignment: 1.Turn to page 710 to find the pronunciation key in the glossary section of your reader. 2.Find the pronunciation key in a dictionary. /ă/ jam, map, flag/ā/ cage, day, plain/oi/ boy, join, enjoy/Ī/ fight, bike, find /ə/ ago, pencil, circus/th/ with, path, thick/th/ this, those/z/ rose, daisy, phase

Verbs Action Verbs An action verb is a word that shows action.

VERBS Action Verbs An action verb is a word that shows action.

VERBS Action Verbs An action verb is a word that shows action. Assignment: 1.Turn to page What action verbs can you find?

VERBS Action Verbs An action verb is a word that shows action. Assignment: 1.Use a circle map to put 10 action verbs in your reader. 2.Write the page number next to the word you found. 3.Add more words to the circle map.

VERBS Main Verbs When a verb has more than one word, the main verb shows the action. Helping Verbs A helping verb works with the main verb. has will have am isare werewas

Main Verbs and Helping Verbs