Lesson 1

Day 1 Good readers read each word accurately when reading aloud. Listening Comprehension Poem about friendship. Poem about friendship. Poems are… Poems are… written in verse. may repeat certain words or phrases. often include rhythm an rhyming words. When you listen to a poem, you should listen to enjoy the rhyme and listen to enjoy the rhyme and rhythm and to understand the poem’s message. Purpose for reading: To enjoy the poet’s message.

To befriend someone means to act as a friend to that person. An unbefriended person has no friends. A trifling error is a small mistake. How does the poet advise the reader to deal with their friends’ mistakes? What does the poet mean when he says that the pay that a friend gets is “not written by a figure”?

What was the poet’s message? Why might it be better to have friends instead of just having neighbors? This week’s story is about three friends.

Pages 22 Characters are the people or animals in a story. In fiction stories, as in real life, characters have reasons for acting as they do. Read with students.

A reader can tell what kind of person a character is by thinking about his or her traits. A character’s motivations are the reasons the character acts as he or she does. Sometimes authors state a character’s motivations; other times readers must use what the character says, does, and thinks to figure out the character’s motivations.

Example of Motivation Which friends or family member did you call last week? Why did you call them? Who I called Why I called them What this shows about me cousin, Sam I wanted to thank him for the birthday gift. I am grateful.

Page 23 Volunteer to read aloud the paragraph. Think Aloud: James brags about his science project. When James realizes that Paul’s project is better than his, he tries to persuade Paul not to enter the science fair. James’ bragging shows that he is boastful. What he says to Paul shows that he is jealous. Discuss the Graphic Organizer

Do you think James really believes that model solar systems are boring? Why did James say that? What is James’ motivation for saying that? What kinds of things do people say or do when they are boastful or jealous? Do “Try This”

Comprehension Strategy Story structure is the way a story is organized. Characters, setting, and plot events are 3 elements that are common to all stories. Thinking about story structure helps readers understand what is happening in a story, and why it is happening.

Volunteer to read aloud the first two paragraphs. I will model how to use story structure to identify the story elements.

The main character is Bella. The setting is her house on the morning of the first day of school. Bella’s problem is that she does not know anyone at her new school, and she is afraid that she will not make friends.

Volunteer read aloud rest of the passage. Identify the new character, setting, and plot events and record on graphic organizer.

Partners Think of a story you have both read. If you cannot think of a story, think of a movie. Work together to recall the story elements. Create a story map Share

Background Knowledge You will be reading a story about how 3 friends spend part of their summer vacation. What are some different ways to spend time during summer vacation? Summer Vacation Activities at home Activities away from home SwimSwim Play baseballPlay baseball Summer campSummer camp Family tripFamily trip Visit relativesVisit relatives

Develop Concepts Many young people try to earn spending money during the summer by selling lemonade at a lemonade stand or by cutting lawns for neighbors. Some young people go away to camp, where they swim, hike, and take part in other camp activities. Sometimes good friends are apart for long periods of time during the summer.

Describe a pact you could make with a friend. What might cause a person to feel queasy? What might a teenager have foisted on a younger brother or sister? What new venture would be good to start during summer vacation? How might a cat show that it is annoyed? What would happen to a plant that you are depriving of sunlight and water?

Page 24 Read What is the pact between Charlie and Tyler? Why does Tyler feel queasy? What chance of success do you think Uncle Stan’s business venture has? Explain.

Page 25 Read Why is Charlie annoyed at Tyler? How do you think Tyler feels about depriving Charlie of a ride to the ball game? Why is the task of driving Charlie to the game foisted on Liz?

Decoding – Closed Syllable Patterns summersummer How many syllables are in this word?How many syllables are in this word? Where should I divide it?Where should I divide it? The syllables break between the 2 consonants.The syllables break between the 2 consonants. When syllables break between the 2 consonants, the first syllable is usually pronounced with a short vowel sound.When syllables break between the 2 consonants, the first syllable is usually pronounced with a short vowel sound. This is called a closed syllable pattern.This is called a closed syllable pattern.

SandwichSandwich How many syllables are in this word?How many syllables are in this word? Where should I divide it?Where should I divide it? The syllables break between the 2 consonants.The syllables break between the 2 consonants. The consonant pair “nd” in sand stands together in the first syllable.The consonant pair “nd” in sand stands together in the first syllable. The syllables are broken after this consonant blend.The syllables are broken after this consonant blend.

Open syllable Has a vowel at the beginning or end Has a vowel at the beginning or end Example: read / ing Example: read / ing Closed syllable Begin and end with consonant Begin and end with consonant Example: sum / mer Example: sum / mer

Divide Words into Syllables contestantseventeencomicalsheltering con/test/ant sev/en/teen com/i/calshel/ter/ing

Find 4 examples of multi-syllable words with closed syllable patterns in your book. List a few on board. Exchange paper with partner. Divide into syllables. Circle the closed syllable.

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Day 2 Read Story Discuss About the Author and Illustrator

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Day 3 Pages Read the title. Look at the illustrations. “Secret Talk” is about friendship. Teacher read aloud. Class chorally read aloud.

Identify the rhyming words. What does this poem seem to be saying about friendship? Poetic images “Let time pass for a golden hour” “Let time pass for a golden hour” What pictures create with this phrase? What pictures create with this phrase? Stalk a bird = quietly follow a bird Stalk a bird = quietly follow a bird Pungent = sharp smelling Pungent = sharp smelling Queen Anne’s lace = tall white wild flower Queen Anne’s lace = tall white wild flower Paraphrase poem in own words

Reread silently and think about what the friends do together. What do the 2 friends do together? How is the poem’s ending similar to its beginning? Have you ever had a friend you felt so comfortable with that you didn’t need to talk? What kinds of things did you do together?

Poem Write a poem about friendship itself or about a special friend you have. Begin your poem with the line, “I have a friend…” Share

About the Poet Eve Merriam grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She began writing poetry at the age of seven. She is known for poems filled with puns, rhymes, and tongue-twisting verses. She spends much of her time touring the country, visiting classrooms, and reading her poetry.

Pages Discuss Comparing Texts Questions Read directions for writing. Brainstorm ideas for types of contests. Discuss “Writing Checklist” on page 47 Use graphic organizer to plan. Characters: Traits: Motivations: Actions:

Character Traits and Motivations Characters act the way they do for a reason. Why might a character brag or show off? A character’s traits show what the character is like as a person. Traits are revealed by what the character thinks, does, and says. A character’s motivations are the reasons why a character acts as he or she does.

Rory’s mother’s traits and motivations Page 32 – Why does Rory’s mother offer to buy a pizza for dinner? Page 32 – Why does Rory’s mother say that one pizza is enough? Page 34 – Why doesn’t Rory’s mother scold Bolivia for ordering a second pizza? What can you tell about Rory’s mother, based on what she does and says?

Why is Rory pretending to read the comics as he sits in a lounge chair at the beginning of the story? Why does Derek go straight over to Rory’s house when he gets home? At first, Rory had ignored Bolivia because she is a girl, but Derek made friends with her. What does this show about Derek?

Writing Compare 2 characters from the story. Bolivia and Rory Bolivia and Rory Rory and Derek Rory and Derek Derek and Bolivia Derek and Bolivia Write a paragraph telling how the characters are alike and different, based on their traits and motivations.

Vocabulary What pact had the boys made when Bolivia first arrived? Why did Rory feel queasy about Derek’s return from summer camp? Why might Rory and Derek feel that Bolivia had been foisted on them? How successful was Rory’s and Bolivia’s business venture? Why might Rory’s mother have been annoyed with Bolivia? What did Bolivia really mean when she told Derek she wouldn’t think of depriving him of the pizza?

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Day 4

If you’re not sure what colossal means, reread the first sentence. These sentences are about a large pizza. Colossal must be a synonym for large. If you’re not sure what engaging means, reread the first sentence. These sentences are about activities. Engaging must be an antonym for boring.

Volunteer read the 2 sentences aloud. Identify the underlined words as synonyms or antonyms. Use the first underlined word to figure out the meaning of the second underlined word.

1.Bolivia was hungry. Rory was ravenous, too. 2.Bolivia ate a large amount of vegetables, but Derek at a meager handful.

By knowing many synonyms and antonyms, you can improve your writing by avoiding using the same words over and over. Select 3 words from the chart below. Write a synonym and antonym for each word. Share plentychangedanswer emptyopenedgradually

Vocabulary If one country breaks a pact with another country, what might be the result? Which would make you feel more queasy, competing in a spelling bee or diving off the high board into a swimming pool? Why? How would you feel if friends of your family came to visit and foisted their four-year-old child on you for the day? What new venture might you like to start someday? Why? Describe a time when you were annoyed by a sound. What is one effect of depriving a garden of water?

Speaking Get with a partner. You are going to introduce your partner to the class. Get 5 note cards each. 1. I would like to introduce _____. 2. Trait about your partner. 3. Trait about your partner. logical order 4. Trait about your partner. 5. Let’s give _____ a round of applause for visiting us.

Listening Listen to find out what is unique about each student in this class. Focus on the speaker so you do not get distracted. Sit quietly and listen attentively. Wait until the speaker is finished before asking questions. If you do not understand something, ask after the speaker is finished.

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Day 5 Turn and talk about a time you used a dictionary and why. A dictionary is a reference book that contains the definitions, or meanings, or entry words. All the entry words are listed in alphabetical order. The definition comes after the entry word. Guide words Listed at the top of each page. Listed at the top of each page. Help you find the word. Help you find the word. The first guide word tells the first entry word on the page. The first guide word tells the first entry word on the page. The second guide word tells the last entry word on the page. The second guide word tells the last entry word on the page.

Vocabulary Review Should a business pact be broken if one side were depriving the other of all the facts? Explain. If someone felt queasy in a car, would it be all right to annoy the driver until she stopped? Explain. Should the leader of a country foist an unwanted pact on its citizens? Why or why not? Could starting a new business venture make someone feel queasy? Why or why not? How annoyed would you be if extra chores were foisted on you on a Saturday? What might a person deprive him/herself of when starting a new business venture?

Media Ever get bored during summer vacation? Media resources contain a great variety of information about interesting, enjoyable summer activities.

Web of Media Resources and the Information it Offers Media Internet - game sites Radio – ads for local events Books – puzzles and comics Newspaper – schedule of movie

Get in small groups. Create a poster to try to persuade readers to use media resources to plan their summer activities. Include eye-catching visuals. Should contain a central message that is catchy and persuasive. Example: Are you tired of watching the same boring TV show, day after day? Do you want to put the “sizzle” back in summer? Media can help! Example: Are you tired of watching the same boring TV show, day after day? Do you want to put the “sizzle” back in summer? Media can help!

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