Lewis and Clark and Me: A Dog’s Tale By Laurie Myers Illustrations by Michael Dooling Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Vocabulary Definitions Additional Resources Vocabulary Sentences

Study Skills Genre: Historical Fantasy Comprehension Skill: Author’s Purpose Comprehension Strategy: Answer Questions Comprehension Review : Cause and Effect Vocabulary: Word Endings

Genre: Historical Fantasy Historical Fantasy is based on real events in history, but it is a story that could never really happen-in this case, because a dog can’t write. As you read look for the facts on which this story is based.

Comprehension Skill Review – Cause and Effect A cause explains why it happens. An effect is something that happens. Writing may include clue words such as because, in order to, so, and as a result to link causes and effects.

Day 1- Question of the Week What did Lewis and Clark learn on their journey?

Vocabulary- Say It! docks migrating scan scent wharf yearned

More Words to Know pioneer settlers territories traveled consult leisurely mutual

Comprehension Strategy – Answer Questions Good readers know where to look for the answers to questions. They know sometimes the answer to a question is in one place or in several places. They know sometimes they may have to use what they know to answer a question.

Listen to the Story

Comprehension Skill Author’s Purpose is the author’s reason or reasons for writing this story. Authors don’t usually tell you this. You have to figure the reasons out. It might be to inform or teach, to entertain, to express their feelings, and to persuade or convince you.

Practice Author’s Purpose Let’s read p. 54 and decide the author’s purpose for including the last paragraph on that page. To inform because the paragraph gives information about Newfoundland

A big dog like seaman might frightin some people. 2. Do you think, he will bite me.

Exclamatory Sentences An exclamatory sentence… is also called an exclamation. expresses strong emotion. always ends with an exclamation point. Examples of Exclamatory Sentences That movie was great! What a beautiful flower!

Examples of Imperative Sentences An imperative sentence… is also called a command gives an order ends with a period or exclamation point. Examples of Imperative Sentences Please hand me the remote control. Be careful!

Use each of the spelling words in a sentence Use each of the spelling words in a sentence. (13- declarative, 8-interogative and 4 exclamatory) sigh weigh eight detail height right spray braid bait grain slight thigh tight raisin trait highway frighten dismay freight sleigh eighteen mayonnaise campaign daylight twilight

Day 2 - Question of the Day Why do you think the author chose to write this story from a dog’s point of view?

Vocabulary Strategy for Endings Look at the end of the word. Does it have –ed or –ing? –ed makes it past tense –ing makes it tell about present or ongoing actions.

Let’s Practice Word Endings verb with ending base word verb with new ending crossing blinked

platforms built on the shore or out from the shore; wharves; piers docks platforms built on the shore or out from the shore; wharves; piers

going from one region to another with the change in seasons migrating going from one region to another with the change in seasons

to glance at; look over hastily scan to glance at; look over hastily

scent a smell

wharf platform built on the shore or out from the shore beside which ships can load or unload

felt a longing or desire yearned felt a longing or desire

to seek information or advice from consult to seek information or advice from

without hurry; taking plenty of time leisurely without hurry; taking plenty of time

done, said, or felt by each toward the other mutual done, said, or felt by each toward the other

person who settles in a part of a country, preparing it for others pioneer person who settles in a part of a country, preparing it for others

people who take up residence in a new country or place settlers people who take up residence in a new country or place

land not admitted to a state but having its own lawmaking group territories land not admitted to a state but having its own lawmaking group

went from one place to another; journeyed traveled went from one place to another; journeyed

Weekly Fluency Check - Pauses Good readers pause in certain places as they read to make the reading easy for listeners to follow. Periods, dashes, and commas provide clues for pauses.

3. What a enormous country this is 4. The Mississippi River. Is one of the biggest river in the world.

. , ! ? Death Valley is very dry Choose the correct punctuation mark for each sentence. Death Valley is very dry . , ? !

Good Job! This sentence is a statement and ends with a period. Go On

This sentence is stating a fact. Try Again. This sentence is stating a fact. Try Again

Should I take extra water to Death Valley , . ! ?

Way to go! This sentence is a question. Go On

Hint: This sentence asks something. Sorry. Try Again. Hint: This sentence asks something. Try Again

Take extra water with you . , ? !

Yes! You got it! This was a command. Go On

This sentence is telling you to do something. Sorry. This sentence is telling you to do something. Try Again

Wow, I didn’t know flowers grew in Death Valley ! , . ?

Sorry. This sentence is showing emotion. Try Again

Alright! This was an exclamation. Go On

Now try some on your own. (This is a command.)

SmartBoard- Vocabulary Practice Group Work Readers & WB 14 Spelling Day 2 Language Day 2 Tri-Fold Section 2 SmartBoard- Vocabulary Practice

Day 3 - Question of the Day How would you describe the bond between Lewis and Seaman?

Review Questions How is Seaman different from other dogs? What can you tell most about the Indians Lewis and Clark met in this story? Why do you think the author tells what the Indians called horses?

John Chapman became an American pioneer.

John Chapman became an American pioneer.

Seaman and Lewis had a mutual feeling toward each other.

Seaman and Lewis had a mutual feeling toward each other.

As he traveled, he claimed land, cleared it, and planted seeds.

As he traveled, he claimed land, cleared it, and planted seeds.

Chapman became friends with settlers in the places he visited.

Chapman became friends with settlers in the places he visited.

He visited many new territories before they became states.

He visited many new territories before they became states.

I can see the pioneers with all their goods, waiting on the wharf.

I can see the pioneers with all their goods, waiting on the wharf.

The pioneers load their belongings onto flatboats tied to the docks.

The pioneers load their belongings onto flatboats tied to the docks.

As they traveled, pioneers would scan the country for food and Indians.

As they traveled, pioneers would scan the country for food and Indians.

Pioneers saw endless herds and flocks of animals migrating.

Pioneers saw endless herds and flocks of animals migrating.

I like to take a leisurely walks in the mountains.

I like to take a leisurely walks in the mountains.

You may consult the dictionary if you need to know the definition of a word.

You may consult the dictionary if you need to know the definition of a word.

The river was a heighway for Lewis and clark. 2. Tell me more about why they made her expedition?

Group Work Partner Read & WB 17-18 Spelling Day 3 Language Day 3 Tri-Fold Day3 SmartBoard - Reading Comprehension

Day 4 - Question of the Day What viewpoint, or attitude, do you think the author has about York and Sacagawea and their contributions to the expedition?

Sacagawea is remembered because se help Lewis and Clark! 2. She was only 16 years old, her husband was a French trader

What kind of sentence is this? Are you going to the movies tonight?

Interrogative –because the sentence asks a question

What kind of sentence is this? What a great movie that was!

Exclamatory –because the sentence shows strong feeling

What kind of sentence is this? There are many different kinds of animals at the zoo.

Declarative –because the sentence makes a statement

What kind of sentence is this? “Open to Chapter 5 of your math book.”

Imperative –because the sentence gives a command

What kind of sentence is this? Bob has an iPod.

Declarative –because the sentence makes a statement

What kind of sentence is this? Be careful with your iPod.

Imperative –because the sentence gives a command

What kind of sentence is this? iPods are amazing!

Exclamatory –because the sentence shows strong feeling

What kind of sentence is this? Do you have an iPod?

Interrogative –because the sentence asks a question

What kind of sentence is this? Please pass the salt and pepper.

Imperative –because the sentence gives a command

What kind of sentence is this? It is sunny outside.

Declarative –because the sentence makes a statement

What kind of sentence is this? Are you planning to travel during your vacation?

Interrogative –because the sentence asks a question

What kind of sentence is this? What a beautiful day!

Exclamatory –because the sentence shows strong feeling

What kind of sentence is this? Would you like to go to the beach with me?

Interrogative –because the sentence asks a question

What kind of sentence is this? Bring your hat and sunblock with you to the beach.

Imperative –because the sentence gives a command

What kind of sentence is this? Wow! What a play!

Exclamatory –because the sentence shows strong feeling

What kind of sentence is this? The student went to the store to buy some candy.

Declarative –because the sentence makes a statement

What kind of sentence is this? What is your favorite food?

Interrogative –because the sentence asks a question

What kind of sentence is this? Don’t forget to study for the test.

Imperative –because the sentence gives a command

What kind of sentence is this? This is the last practice sentence.

Declarative –because the sentence makes a statement

Ending Punctuation Game Language Game Ending Punctuation Game

Reading Computer Test Essay Questions Language WB Day 4 Group Work Reading Computer Test Essay Questions Language WB Day 4 Tri-Fold Section 4

Essay Questions Name one thing that made Seaman different from other dogs. Briefly describe Seaman’s character. Why did Seaman feel that he and Lewis “fit together”?

Day 5- Question of the Day What did Lewis and Clark learn on their journey?

Research/Study Skill – Skim and Scan To scan is to move one’s eyes down the page, seeking specific words and phrases. Scanning is used to find out if a resource will answer a reader’s questions.

Research/Study Skill – Skim and Scan To skim a document is to read the first and last paragraphs as well as other headings and other organizers as you move down the page. Skimming is used to quickly identify the main idea. You might also read the first sentence of each paragraph.

Identifying kinds of sentences: Write declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory to identify each sentence. 1. Are elephants the largest land animals? _______ 2.You can reach California by traveling west. _______ 3. Don’t forget your mother’s birthday. _________ 4. Bring me those papers on the desk. _________

Identifying kinds of sentences: Are elephants the largest land animals? Interrogative 2.You can reach California by traveling west. Declarative 3. Don’t forget your mother’s birthday. Imperative 4. Bring me those papers on the desk. Imperative

Identifying kinds of sentences: 5. How hot it is today! ________ 6. Have you ever seen a live kangaroo? ___________ 7. What a great fireworks display that was! __________ 8. Construction of the new school will begin in the spring. ________ 9. My little brother’s favorite movie is The Lion King. ________ 10.Let me help you with those heavy suitcases. __________

5. How hot it is today! Exclamatory 6. Have you ever seen a live kangaroo? Interrogative 7. What a great fireworks display that was! Exclamatory 8. Construction of the new school will begin in the spring. Declarative 9. My little brother’s favorite movie is The Lion King. Declarative 10.Let me help you with those heavy suitcases. Imperative

Its funny to read a story telled by a dog. 2. Ask the librarian for more books about the Lewis an Clark expedition?

Group Work Reading WB 19-20 Language Day 5 Tri-Fold Section 5 Writing Assignment SmartBoard- Lewis and Clark Game or Cause and Effect Matching

Literary Device – Imagery/Sensory Words Imagery, or sensory words, are words or phrases that help the reader experience the way things look, smell, taste, sound, or feel. Imagery can make characters and settings seem real by appealing to the reader’s senses. Imagery may help set the mood or dramatize the action. Look at p.46, paragraphs 4 and 5, and describe how the words appeal to your senses.

Additional Resources Sequence Words Study Zone Vocabulary Practice Ending Punctuation Game Point of View Game Author’s Purpose Game Cause and Effect Matching Cause and Effect Matching 2 Lewis and Clark Game Reading Comprehension Prefix & Suffix Game Homophone Game Context Clues Quia: Types of Sentences Game Interactive Story Map Alliteration Quia: Sentence Types/Subjects & Predicates Quia: Sentence or Fragment Game BrainPop: Subjects & Predicates Sequence Words Study Zone BrainPop: Writing in Sequence Sequence of Events Internet 4 Classrooms: Sequence Quia: Genres of Literature Author's Viewpoint Study Zone

Fun Stuff Web Quest Journal Entries Coloring Book More about Lewis and Clark Kids Activities About Sacagawea Lewis & Clark Adventure

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