READ ALOUD : “Erh-lang and the Suns” GENRE: Folktale Folktales are stories that were first told orally. They have been told and retold for many years. Many folktales are set in the past and tell how things came to be as they are today. A folktale usually reflects the values and customs of a culture. People from different cultures often tell different versions of the same tale. http://www.opencourtresources.com

glare fling plague cautiously FOCUS ON VOCABULARY glare fling plague cautiously

glare I wear sunglasses to protect my eyes from the glare of the sun. What else, besides the sun, has a glare? What do you do about it? glare – bright, blinding light

fling When I fling a ball across my yard, my dog catches it. What can you fling? When do you fling it? fling–to throw with force

plague The mosquitoes are a terrible plague in our yard. What do you think are some plagues in our world? Why? plague– something that is horrible and harmful, such as a contagious disease

cautiously I look both ways cautiously before I cross the street. What do you do cautiously? Why? cautiously– doing something very carefully to prevent something bad from happening

LISTENING FOR A PURPOSE Turn to a partner and discuss what you think is happening in the picture After the seventh paragraph: Why might the glare be bothering Ehr-lang and the people? After eighth paragraph: Turn to a partner and predict what will happen when Erh-lang tries to fling the Seventh Sun out of the way. After the last paragraph: Explain what the authors mean when they say the Erh-lang’s heart had softened?

SOUND SPELLING CARDS ow as in cow ou as in house

SOUND SPELLING CARDS oi as in coin oy as in boy

THINK ALOUD c-o-i-n Look at the word I wrote, c-o-i-n. I see the spelling oi for the /oi/ sound. Listen and watch as I sound out the word: /koin/, coin.

PRACTICE AND APPLY Underline the vowel spelling in each word. out how soil toy now joins mouth sound hose house cow power cloud points joy shouts pound down town spoil south howl boil soy

THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy household SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy joining SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy around SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy nightgown SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy soybean SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy shouted SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy outlaw SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy downtown SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy joyful SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy pointless SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy cloudy SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy howling SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

MULTISYLLABIC WORD STRATEGY Decoding Strategy http://www.opencourtresources.com

THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy ourselves SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy rejoice SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy prowler SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy soundless SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy trousers SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy crouches SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy outnumber SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy deployment SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy nowadays SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy nowadays SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy Chinatown SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

shifts shifts – to move from one position to another Juan shifts in his chair so he can see the board. What is the meaning of shift in each sentence? The branches shift in the wind. I work a four-hour shifts at the restaurant. shifts – to move from one position to another

trembles The whole house trembles when the wind blows. What are some other things that tremble when it is very windy? trembles – shakes

area The area around my house is full of trees. How would you describe the area where you live? area – an amount of space or a section

collapsed I tried to build a tower with blocks, but it collapsed. Why do you think houses collapse in an earthquake? collapsed – fell down or caved in

debris After the house collapsed, there was debris everywhere. What debris might you find on the ground after a windstorm? debris – ruble or broken pieces left after something is destroyed

rescuers Firefighters are rescuers because they save people from the harm of a fire. What other rescuers might be at the scene of a fire? rescuers – people who save other people or things from dangerous or harmful situations.

Comprehension STRATEGY: VISUALIZE Visualize– to use the details a writer provides to create pictures in your mind that help you understand the text * It is important because when you visualize, you have to pay close attention to identify and think about descriptive details. You use details and your own knowledge to picture what is happening.

Comprehension SKILL: DRAW CONCLUSIONS Drawing conclusions – using clues in the text and your own experiences to figure out information the writer does not state * It is important because it helps you understand characters and events in a story. To form conclusions about a story you evaluate the people and events based on your own experiences, so drawing conclusions helps you relate to the story.

VISUALIZATION CHART see anthology p. 477