Into the Sea Genre: Narrative Nonfiction Author’s Purpose: Inform, Influence Skill: Author’s Purpose By: Brenda Z. Guiberson Illustrated by: Alix Berenzy Compiled by Terry Sams, PiedmontTerry Sams, Piedmont

Summary Summary Sea turtles start life as tiny animals not much bigger than a bottle cap. They hatch out of leathery eggs left in sandy nests dug into the beach. A baby turtle's first journey is to cross the beach and find its way into the sea. There the little turtle must stay out of the way of sea birds and fish, until it grows into a larger turtle with a big, hard shell. But the little turtle's adventures are just beginning.

Genre: Narrative Nonfiction Narrative Nonfiction tells about true events Narrative Nonfiction tells about true events The events are told in the order in which they happen. The events are told in the order in which they happen. What are some other stories we have read this year in this genre? What are some other stories we have read this year in this genre?

Comprehension Skill: Author’s Purpose Comprehension Skill: Author’s Purpose An author’s purpose is the reason or reasons an author has for writing. Authors often have more than one reason for writing. Four common purposes are to inform, entertain, express, and persuade. Knowing the author’s purpose will help us understand the story better.

Comprehension Skill Review – Summarizing Summarizing summary A summary is a short statement that tells the main ideas of a selection. A story summary should tell the goals of the characters, how they try to reach them, and whether they reach them or not. A summary of an article should tell the main idea, leaving out unnecessary details. Tips on Summarizing

Vocabulary Skill: Multiple-Meaning Words Multiple-Meaning Words Multiple-Meaning Words Many words have more than one meaning. To decide which meaning of a word is being used, look for clues in the surrounding sentences or paragraph. Many words have more than one meaning. To decide which meaning of a word is being used, look for clues in the surrounding sentences or paragraph. Use context clues, experience, and word order to decide on the correct meaning of a multiple-meaning word. Use context clues, experience, and word order to decide on the correct meaning of a multiple-meaning word. Click on the title to practice this skill.

Comprehension Review – Steps in a Process Steps in a process is the procedure you follow to make or do something. Steps in a process is the procedure you follow to make or do something. Some processes occur in cycles, such as the water cycle or changing of seasons. Some processes occur in cycles, such as the water cycle or changing of seasons. The steps occur over and over again in the same order. The steps occur over and over again in the same order. The events in the life of a sea turtle are steps in a process. This is called a “life cycle.” The events in the life of a sea turtle are steps in a process. This is called a “life cycle.”

Life Cycle of a Sea Turtle A female hatches from an egg. 1 Turtle reaches sea and swims to eat and grow. Eggs form in the adult turtle’s body. Turtle swims to land and lays her eggs. Turtle returns to ocean

Weekly Fluency Check - Read with Accuracy ● Students should read with words with accuracy. ● Often, missing or misreading a word can change the meaning of a sentence. ● When readers encounter new or difficult words, each word should be read carefully so the reader fully understands what they are reading and does not get confused. ● Go to pages , beginning with “ As the turtle...”

Research Skill – Diagrams, Scale, and Captions A diagram is a drawing that shows how something is put together or how something works. It usually has labels. A diagram is a drawing that shows how something is put together or how something works. It usually has labels. A scale drawing is a diagram in which a certain measurement on the drawing (such as 1 inch) corresponds to a real-life measurement (such as 1 foot). A scale drawing is a diagram in which a certain measurement on the drawing (such as 1 inch) corresponds to a real-life measurement (such as 1 foot). A caption explains what is happening in a drawing or photograph. A caption explains what is happening in a drawing or photograph.

Writing Assignment Choose an ocean animal that is described in Into the Sea. Find information about the animal from at least two sources and write a short report about it.

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Say It! underside ridges awkward flippers coral current protection muscles

More Words to Know ecosystems hatchling mussel plankton

awkward uncomfortable or uncoordinated

underside the bottom side of something

coral a substance made up of the skeletons of tiny sea animals

ridges raised narrow strips

protection safety

muscles body tissues that move body parts

flippers broad, flat body parts used for swimming

current a flow of water

ecosystems interaction of organisms in their environment

hatchling a newly- hatched animal

mussel a water animal that looks similar to a clam

plankton small living things in water that are food for many fish

The little turtle eats tiny plants and animals called plankton.

The underside of the boat was covered with rust.

The mussels and seahorses sift water for plankton to eat.

The diver wore flippers to help him swim like a turtle.

The divers were swimming against the ocean current.

The turtle has a thick shell for protection.

The muscles in your body might get sore if you over exercise.

The tiny sea turtle is the last hatchling to break out of her leathery egg.

The fish hide in the colorful coral.

The ridges on the rocks were very sharp.

The man felt awkward when he fell off the table.

The man felt awkward when he fell on the table.

Spelling Words Words with No Sound Clues favorite August suppose support welcome iron animals yesterday cement moment

Spelling Words Words with No sound clues stomach relatives canoe Canada buffalo giant probably usually especially machine

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