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4 th Grade Theme 3 Lesson 11 Day 5

Discussion If you were an author, what science topic would you like to write about?

Predators are animals that kill and eat other animals. What kinds of fish are predators – goldfish or sharks?

Traits are particular qualities or characteristics of a person or thing. A certain eye color is a trait. Which members of your family do you share that trait with?

If something lures you, it makes you want to go to it, even though it is dangerous or could get you in trouble. How would you lure a mouse into a trap?

If you avoid a person or thing, you keep away from them. What is something you could do to avoid a mean looking dog?

If you mimic a person or thing, you try to act or look exactly like that person or thing. How might you mimic the way a cat behaves?

If something is obvious, it is so easily seen or understood that no one has to explain it. What makes it obvious that it’s raining outside?

If one person or thing resembles another, the two look similar to each other. Does a dog resemble a wolf? Explain.

A deceptive person or thing tries to make you believe something that is not true. Would you trust a deceptive person? Why or why not?

Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots A word part added to the beginning of a word. Suffix A word part added to the end of a word. Root The basic word part that gives the word its meaning. T132 Look at the chart below and discuss examples of prefixes, suffixes, and roots with your partner. Prefix

-ly What is the root word? sudden What does the word sudden mean? Quick and without warning How does the suffix -ly change the meaning of the word? Adding –ly changes the meaning to “in a way that is quick and without warning.”

Prefix un- Suffix -able Root word desir(e)

not What is the meaning of -able? Having the quality of What is the meaning of desire? want So, when the word parts are put together, undesirable means… not having the quality of being wanted.

Spelling Words with VCV begin vanish bonus legal event moment motive native suburb mimic paper pilot raven rival relish silent solar spider super virus basis enemy balance chemical fiber T31

Reference Sources *Use an ALMANAC to find current facts about places, sports, weather or events. * Use and ATLAS to find a specific place. *Use a DICTIONARY to learn the meanings of unfamiliar words, how to pronounce words, and how to spell them. * Use an ENCYCLOPEDIA, NONFICTION BOOKS, and MAGAZINES to find specific information on a topic. *Use a THESAURES to find synonyms and antonyms, and to find words that will make your writing more interesting. * Use the INTERNET to research topics.