Read aloud  Big Book of Rhymes page 41  “Bumblebees”  What are the rhyming words?  1.  2.  3.  How are these different from the rhyming words in some other poems?

high-frequency words  already  woods  ears  short  lose  clear  draw  shoes

Phonograms/Phonics -oo-ool-ue-ew-uit-oup TooToolBlueBlewSuitSoup

Echo-Read Sentences: Words with the /ōō/ sound 1. Our school group went to the farm. 2. It was a cool, windy day. 3. We looked at Kendra’s new beehives. 4. Sue wore a mask by the hives. 5. The honey smelled like fruit. 6. Next week, we will go to the zoo.

Spelling: What is the same in each word? ueewoouiou

Graphic Aids  diagram – facts related to parts of something  maps – where places are found  charts – information that can be compared  time lines – dates and events over time  When I look at a graphic aid, first I figure out what kind of information it gives me. A diagram, for example, can show the parts of something or how something works. The diagram will make it easier for me to understand the information because parts are labeled.

Practice using graphic aids  Look at the diagram on pages 270 – 271  Use the lines from the captions to help figure out what each part is used for.  Where is the abdomen?  How many legs does a bee have?  Why does a bee have a stinger?

Independent Practice with graphic aids  You will work with your partner and QUIZ each other.  Take turns asking new questions to your partner. If he or she cannot answer the question, give them a clue. When the question is answered, swap turns.  How does the diagram help people better understand bees?

Robust Vocabulary thickensplentiful  If frosting thickens, is it easier or harder to spread on cake?  Where are books plentiful in your school?

Robust Vocabulary rolediligent  What is the role of a coach of a sports team?  Does a diligent painter stop before the painting is done? Why or why not?

Robust Vocabulary crowdsealed  If you had bread crumbs, would ducks crowd you at a pond? Why or why not?  Would you rather get a sealed birthday present or an open one? Why?

Robust Vocabulary carefullyattack  Why does a dentist need to work carefully on his or her patients?  What can a mouse do if an owl swoops down to attack it?

Robust Vocabulary patterndisappear  Which pattern has circles: polka dots or stripes?  What makes snow disappear – the sun or the moon?

Synonyms  Synonyms are words that have the same, or almost the same, meanings.  Use the context and what you already know to figure out if the words are synonyms.  Use a dictionary or thesaurus to check if the words are synonyms or to find a synonym for a word.

Synonyms – We’ll do 1-3 together. 4-6 with partners.

daily proofreading: the clown juggled three orange Grammar Past-tense verbs

Make these verbs past-tense  liked  I liked the chicken fingers I had for dinner last night.  pile  giggle  smile  hope  care

Practice: change the verb  Marti _____________ the boat in the water. (place)  Ted ______________ a space for me. (save)  Kim ______________her new kitten. (name)  Ben ______________ the carrots. (slice)