8:10 – 8:30 Monday, August 24, 2015 Thought of the Day… “Life has many ways of testing a person’s will, either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen all at once.” Cursive Practice – Write your math vocabulary words. (Cursive Practice – Write your math vocabulary words.)

Independent Reading 8:30 – 8:50 Read your independent novel (either from the school library or the classroom library.)

Reading – Unit Study 8:50 – 9:00

Class Novel Discussion Part Eight – August Pages (review following slides to give further depth of understanding before discussing questions)

Wonder - Pages , The End The graduation program includes three songs. One previously mentioned ("Light and Day"), one traditional song (Pachelbel's "Canon in D"), and one of my personal favorites ("Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie)

In his commencement speech, Mr. Tushman quotes three authors. I'm only including the first of the three quotes here, just in case one of them might give away something from the story. The first quote is from J. M. Barrie who wrote Peter Pan. Thequote Mr. Tushman uses, however, is from the book The Little White Bird. Here is J. M. Barrie along with the quote from the original text.

Mr. Tushman's second quote is from Under the Eye of the Clock by Christopher Nolan. Christopher Nolan was born with cerebral palsy and could only move his head and eyes, yet he wrote award winning books and was first published at the age of fifteen. Here is a picture of him with his book.

Finally, Mr. Tushman quotes Henry Ward Beecher and describes him as a "nineteenth century abolitionist - and a fiery sermonizer for human rights." Their school is named after him. Here is a picture of him as a younger man, followed by an image of a statue of Beecher currently in downtown Brooklyn, New York.

These last images are reversed, but I thought the last one was the best way to end our read aloud. Auggie mentions a red carpet. A red carpet is traditionally used when important people arrive somewhere, like when a president arrives to visit another country. This is a picture of the president of Japan arriving in the United States. Red carpets are also used for celebrities when they arrive at fancy events like award ceremonies and movie premiers. This is probably the sort of red carpet Auggie is referring to.

And finally... well... I'm not even going to introduce this one. I'll just say this: I hope you enjoyed the book, and I especially hope you enjoyed the ending.

Writing Lesson Being a Writer 9:00 – 9:25

Today’s Plan Hear and discuss a narrative text based on factual information Learn discussion prompts to build on one another’s thinking Write sentences from the point of view of a thing

Getting Ready to Write Gather Sit next to your partner Bring your notebook and pencil Face me

Read Aloud Who is I in this story? What is unusual about the way the author uses I in this book? In Water Dance the author tells the story of Earth’s water cycle from the water’s point of view.

I Could Be… If you wanted to write a story in which I is a thing rather than a person, what could that thing be? The wind A car A tree A computer Let’s make an anchor chart displaying all the things I could be in a story.

Quick Write With a Partner Using I to write as a thing – 1.Choose one of the recorded ideas and together come up with a couple of I sentences you could write from that thing’s point of view. 2.You will share your sentences when time is up.

Restroom Break 9:25 – 9:35

Independent Writing 9:35 – 9:55

Quick Write 1.This time you are working independently. 2.Choose another one of the recorded ideas and write from that thing’s point of view. 3.If you run out of things to write from the point of view of that object, then you should pick another object and continue writing. 4.Write on the next blank page of your writing notebook. 5.We will share after the five minutes are up.

Reflect on Using Prompts How do the discussion prompts, such as “I like his sentence because…” help us talk as a class? Continue to use the prompts in discussions. I will check in with this periodically.

Grammar/ Vocabulary Lesson 9:55 – 10:10

Day 5 In this lesson, you will: Review words learned earlierReview words learned earlier Build your speaking and listening skillsBuild your speaking and listening skills Explain your thinkingExplain your thinking

delectable hospitable international tattered towering You learned these words earlier.You learned these words earlier. Today you will think about and talk more about the words.Today you will think about and talk more about the words. As I point to the words and pronounce them, I want you to say them.As I point to the words and pronounce them, I want you to say them. What do you know about that word?What do you know about that word?

Introduce the Game “Which Word Am I?” You and your partner will play a game called “Which Word Am I?”You and your partner will play a game called “Which Word Am I?” I will give a clue about one of the words.I will give a clue about one of the words. Then I will say, “Which Word Am I?”Then I will say, “Which Word Am I?” You will figure out which word it is.You will figure out which word it is. Before you do this in pairs, we will practice as a class.Before you do this in pairs, we will practice as a class.

delectable hospitable international tattered towering I’m the way you would describe someone who offers her guest something to eat or drink.I’m the way you would describe someone who offers her guest something to eat or drink. Which word am I? Why do you think that?Which word am I? Why do you think that? Prompt 1: I think the word is ________ because…Prompt 1: I think the word is ________ because…

Your Turn You will now continue the game with your partner.

delectable hospitable international tattered towering I’m a type of airport that has flights that go to other countries.I’m a type of airport that has flights that go to other countries. Which word am I? Why do you think that?Which word am I? Why do you think that? Turn to your partner.Turn to your partner. Prompt 1: I think the word is ________ because…Prompt 1: I think the word is ________ because…

delectable hospitable international tattered towering I’m the way you might describe a food that smells really good.I’m the way you might describe a food that smells really good. Which word am I? Why do you think that?Which word am I? Why do you think that? Turn to your partner.Turn to your partner. Prompt 1: I think the word is ________ because…Prompt 1: I think the word is ________ because…

delectable hospitable international tattered towering I’m the way you might describe the Statue of Liberty.I’m the way you might describe the Statue of Liberty. Which word am I? Why do you think that?Which word am I? Why do you think that? Turn to your partner.Turn to your partner. Prompt 1: I think the word is ________ because…Prompt 1: I think the word is ________ because…

delectable hospitable international tattered towering I’m the way you might describe a blanket your dog chewed up.I’m the way you might describe a blanket your dog chewed up. Which word am I? Why do you think that?Which word am I? Why do you think that? Turn to your partner.Turn to your partner. Prompt 1: I think the word is ________ because…Prompt 1: I think the word is ________ because…

Vocabulary Test Select at least five of your reading vocabulary words to include in a narrative you will write (topic your choice). Use punctuation to end a complete thought. Check for capitalization and be sure to reread your sentences twice. moocher delectable hospitable international cuisine vary

Reading Lesson 10:10 – 10:55

5 th Grade Making Meaning Unit 2 Week 1: Using Text Features

Day 1 In this lesson, you will: Begin working with a new partnerBegin working with a new partner Hear and discuss part of an expository nonfiction bookHear and discuss part of an expository nonfiction book Use a text feature to better understand information in the bookUse a text feature to better understand information in the book Explore an ethical issueExplore an ethical issue Read independently for minutes and practice self-monitoringRead independently for minutes and practice self-monitoring Share your partner’s thinking with the classShare your partner’s thinking with the class

Get Ready to Work Together You will be working with a new partner.You will be working with a new partner. We will use “Think, Pair, Share” to talk and think about the book reading.We will use “Think, Pair, Share” to talk and think about the book reading. Listen carefully to your partner because you will share you partner’s thinking with the class.Listen carefully to your partner because you will share you partner’s thinking with the class.

Get Ready to Work Together What are some things you can do to make sure you work well with your partner? Turn to your partner.What are some things you can do to make sure you work well with your partner? Turn to your partner. Was it hard or easy to share what your partner said with the class? Why?Was it hard or easy to share what your partner said with the class? Why? The purpose of sharing your partner’s thinking is to help you develop your listening skills.The purpose of sharing your partner’s thinking is to help you develop your listening skills.

Today I will read from this book.

What do you think you already know about rainforests? Do you think the book is fiction (make-believe) or nonfiction (true)? Why do you think so? This type of nonfiction is called expository nonfiction. It gives factual, or true, information and they are usually about particular topics. They often include features that help the reader locate information in the text and understand topics better.

The table of contents is a text feature that lists the sections or chapters in a book with the page numbers.

Information About Rainforests Rainforests are found in areas of the world with very wet climates.Rainforests are found in areas of the world with very wet climates. There are two kinds of rainforests, tropical and temperate.There are two kinds of rainforests, tropical and temperate. Tropical rainforests are found in hot climates.Tropical rainforests are found in hot climates. Temperate rainforests are found in cooler climates.Temperate rainforests are found in cooler climates.

; The book Rainforests talks about tropical rainforests, such as those found in parts of South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australia.

Animals of the Tropical Rainforest Most of the book describes the great variety of animals found in the tropical rainforests.Most of the book describes the great variety of animals found in the tropical rainforests. Notice the photographs and illustrations on the next few pages as I read the accompanying captions and lables.Notice the photographs and illustrations on the next few pages as I read the accompanying captions and lables.

Today’s Reading The last part of the book tells how the rainforests are being destroyed and I will read those pages aloud.The last part of the book tells how the rainforests are being destroyed and I will read those pages aloud. I will stop several times during the reading so partners can talk.I will stop several times during the reading so partners can talk.

Think, Pair, Share What did you learn in the part of the book you just heard? [pause]What did you learn in the part of the book you just heard? [pause] Turn to your partner.Turn to your partner.

Think, Pair, Share What did you learn in the part of the book you just heard? [pause]What did you learn in the part of the book you just heard? [pause] Turn to your partner.Turn to your partner.

Think, Pair, Share What did you learn in the part of the book you just heard? [pause]What did you learn in the part of the book you just heard? [pause] Turn to your partner.Turn to your partner.

Discuss the Reading What are some ways that rainforests are being threatened? What did you hear in the text that makes you think that?What are some ways that rainforests are being threatened? What did you hear in the text that makes you think that? What are some ways that people are working to protect the rainforests? Why is it important to do that?What are some ways that people are working to protect the rainforests? Why is it important to do that?

Reflect on “Think, Pair, Share” What worked well for you and your partner during “Think, Pair, Share”?What worked well for you and your partner during “Think, Pair, Share”? What would you like to do differently next time?What would you like to do differently next time?

Self-Monitoring Thinking About My Reading What is happening in my book?What is happening in my book? Do I understand what I am reading?Do I understand what I am reading? Do I know what most of the words mean?Do I know what most of the words mean? Is this book interesting and fun to read?Is this book interesting and fun to read?

Individualized Daily Reading For the next few weeks, we will be reading nonfiction texts.For the next few weeks, we will be reading nonfiction texts. You will read silently for minutes.You will read silently for minutes.

Reflect on Self-Monitoring Is the text you’re reading at the right level for you? What questions helped you decide?Is the text you’re reading at the right level for you? What questions helped you decide? What did you do to take responsibility for yourself during IDR today?What did you do to take responsibility for yourself during IDR today?

Out of Classroom! Lunch 10:55 – 11:25

SCIENCE TIME 11:25 – 12:10

S.T.A.R.

S.T.A.R.

S.T.A.R.

Science Study Guide - Adaptations

Restroom Break 12:10 – 12:15

Out of Classroom! Recess 12:15 – 12:45 Activity 12:45 – 1:30

Copy and complete the following: 1.Write the expanded form for the square miles of North America: 9,363,000 2.Select two numbers where the value of 5 has ten times the value as the 5 in the number a.5.15b. 2.5c. 50d Compare the following problems to determine if it is true or false. a > 0.4 b < c < Write the number 3.87 in word form 5.Write the value of the 9 in the number Math Bell Work! 1:30 – 1:37

Math Lesson! 1:37 – 3:00

Math Workbook p67-69

Review for Test Tomorrow

3:10 – 3:15Wrap Up! Pair-Up back to back and share one thing you learned in class today with your partner Pack-Up Office will announce: Car Riders – Leave around 3:15 Bus Riders – (listen to intercom for dismissal)