1. reference Key Words Unit 6 ● Week 2 TEACHER TALK
Point to the Word 1 image.
1. One word in the selection is reference. Say it with me: reference. A reference is something you can look to or use for information you need. When you need information on a topic, it’s a good idea to look for it in an encyclopedia first. Encyclopedias are a good reference.
2. En español, reference quiere decir “algo que se puede usar como guía o para encontrar información, una referencia.” Si buscas información sobre un tema, siempre es bueno consultar una enciclopedia primero. Las enciclopedias se pueden usar como referencia para muchos temas.
3. Reference in English and referencia in Spanish are cognates. They sound almost the same and mean the same thing in both languages.
PARTNER TALK
4. Now let’s look at a picture that demonstrates the word reference. (Point to the boy using a dictionary.) This boy is using a dictionary. A dictionary is a reference book. A dictionary gives information about words and their meanings.
5. Talk with a partner about some references you have used to do a research project. Tell how you used each reference. (Examples include: encyclopedias, dictionaries, textbooks, biographies, almanacs, Internet sources)
6. Who are some people that can help you with reference information? What kind of information can they give you? (Examples include: librarians—book recommendations; tour guides—information about the place you are visiting)
7. Now let’s say reference together three more times: reference, reference, reference.
reference

2. disappointment Key Words Unit 6 ● Week 2 TEACHER TALK
Point to the Word 2 image.
1. Another word in the selection is disappointment. Say it with me: disappointment. Disappointment is the feeling of unhappiness you get when something doesn’t happen the way you hoped it would. You might feel disappointment if you tried out for a team and did not make it.
2. En español, disappointment quiere decir “lo que sientes cuando algo no ocurre tal como lo esperabas, desilusión.” Tal vez sientas desilusión si no pasas la prueba para ser parte de un equipo.
3. Now let’s look at a picture that demonstrates the word disappointment. (Point to the goalie.) This soccer player feels disappointment. He is unhappy because he let the other team score a goal.
PARTNER TALK
4. Work with a partner. Make a list of three things that might cause someone to feel disappointment. Then talk about what you could say to make the person feel better about each situation.
5. Now work with your partner to complete this sentence: When we saw that it was raining, we felt disappointment because ____________.
6. Now let’s say disappointment together three more times: disappointment, disappointment, disappointment.
disappointment

3. annoyed Key Words Unit 6 ● Week 2 TEACHER TALK
Point to the Word 3 image.
1. One word in the selection is annoyed. Say it with me: annoyed. Annoyed means “angry or irritated.” You might be annoyed with someone who is talking during a movie.
2. En español, annoyed quiere decir “molesto, fastidiado.” Tal vez te sientas fastidiado si alguien empieza a hablar durante una película.
3. Now let’s look at a picture that demonstrates the word annoyed. (Point to the woman.) This woman is annoyed. She feels angry and frustrated with the man because he is trying to talk to her while she is on the phone.
PARTNER TALK
4. With your partner, talk about whether each of these things would annoy you. If you would be annoyed, say “I’m annoyed.”
a mosquito is buzzing around your head
someone is talking while you are reading
someone gives you a nice present
someone stands in front of you so you can’t see
you win movie tickets in a radio contest
5. Now complete this sentence: I feel annoyed when ____________. Share your completed sentence with your partner.
6. Now let’s say annoyed together three more times: annoyed, annoyed, annoyed.
annoyed

4. circular Key Words Unit 6 ● Week 2 TEACHER TALK
Point to the Word 4 image.
1. Another word in the selection is circular. Say it with me: circular. Something that is circular is shaped like a circle. A ring is circular.
2. En español, circular quiere decir “con la forma de un círculo, circular.” Un anillo es circular.
3. Circular in English and circular in Spanish are cognates. They sound almost the same and mean the same thing in both languages.
4. Now let’s look at a picture that demonstrates the word circular. (Point to the pan.) To pan for gold, you move the pan in a circular motion, or in circles.
MOVEMENT
5. With your finger, trace a circular shape in the air. Now take out a sheet of paper and draw a picture of something circular, like a ring, a bracelet, or a bowl. Share your picture with the class.
6. Now get in a group of four. Hold hands and form a circular shape. Now move in a circular motion, like you are playing “Ring Around the Rosy.” Then return to your seat.
7. Now let’s say circular together three more times: circular, circular, circular.
circular

5. outstretched Key Words Unit 6 ● Week 2 TEACHER TALK
Point to the Word 5 image.
1. One word in the selection is outstretched. Say it with me: outstretched. Outstretched means “stretched to its full length.” The dog reached for the bone with an outstretched paw.
2. En español, outstretched quiere decir “estirado a su límite, extendido.” El perro usó su pata extendida para alcanzar el hueso.
3. Now let’s look at a picture that demonstrates the word outstretched. (Point to the goalie.) This athlete is reaching for the ball with outstretched arms. He is stretching his arms to their full length in order to get the ball.
MOVEMENT
4. Pretend you are reaching up high to get something. Show me how you would try to grab it with an outstretched arm.
5. Now show me how you would welcome someone with outstretched arms.
6. Now let’s say outstretched together three more times: outstretched, outstretched, outstretched.
outstretched

6. conducted Key Words Unit 6 ● Week 2 TEACHER TALK
Point to the Word 6 image.
1. Another word in the selection is conducted. Say it with me: conducted. Conducted means “led or directed.” The scientists conducted research to try to find a cure for the disease.
2. En español, to conduct quiere decir “dirigir, guíar, llevar a cabo.” Los científicos llevaron a cabo una investigación para encontrar una cura a la enfermedad.
3. Now let’s look at a picture that demonstrates the word conducted. (Point to the man’s arm in the foreground.) This teacher conducted the school orchestra. He led the musicians as they played their instruments.
PARTNER TALK
4. Tell a partner about research you have conducted for a school project. What information did you need to find and how did you look for it?
5. Now make a list of ways people can conduct research. Then share your list with the class. (Examples include: visit the library, search the Internet, interview people, use reference sources)
6. Now let’s say conducted together three more times: conducted, conducted, conducted.
conducted

7. Internet search Function Words & Phrases Unit 6 ● Week 2 TEACHER TALK
1. An Internet search is when you use a computer to look for information on the Internet. The Internet is a system that connects computers around the world. The Internet is filled with all different kinds of information. Say it with me: Internet search. An Internet search is one way to find information for a research report.
2. En español, Internet search quiere decir “búsqueda por la red o en Internet.” La red es un sistema que conecta las computadoras de todo el mundo. Tienes acceso a mucha información a través de la red. Puedes encontrar información para una investigación haciendo una búsqueda en Internet.
3. This girl is doing an Internet search. She is using the computer to help her find information from a variety of sources.
PARTNER TALK
4. One way to conduct an Internet search is to type a keyword into a search engine. The search engine then finds websites with information about your topic. With your partner, choose a topic on which you would like to do an Internet search. Make a list of keywords you could use for your Internet search. Tell the class about the Internet search you would like to do.
5. What are some safety rules for doing Internet searches? Make a list with your partner. Then share your list with the class. (Examples include: knowing which sites you are allowed to visit, never giving personal information over the Internet)
6. Repeat the phrase three times with me: Internet search, Internet search, Internet search.
Internet search

8. squat by Function Words & Phrases Unit 6 ● Week 2 TEACHER TALK
1. When you squat by something, you bend your knees and sit on your heels. Say it with me: squat by. If you are washing a car, you may squat by the tires in order to wash them.
2. En español, to squat by quiere decir “ponerse en cuclillas cerca de algo.” Si estás lavando un carro, puedes ponerte en cuclillas cerca a las llantas para lavarlas.
3. The man in this picture is squatting by his tools as he studies the soil. He is sitting low on his heels so that he can easily reach the tools on the ground next to him.
MOVEMENT
4. Squat by your desk. Say “I am squatting by my desk.”
5. Find a partner. Squat by your partner. Say “I am squatting by [name of partner].” Then return to your seat.
6. Repeat the phrase three times with me: squat by, squat by, squat by.
squat by

9. to travel overland Function Words & Phrases Unit 6 ● Week 2
TEACHER TALK
1. To travel overland is to make a journey across the land rather than making a journey across the ocean. Say it with me: to travel overland. When people crossed the country to find gold, many traveled overland.
2. En español, to travel overland quiere decir “viajar por tierra en vez de viajar por agua.” Muchas de las personas que atravesaron el país en busca de oro viajaron por tierra.
3. People travel on roads like this one when they travel overland. Roads make it smoother and easier for cars and other vehicles to travel overland.
CHORAL RESPONSE
4. I’m going to name some places. If you could travel overland to get there, say the phrase travel overland. If not, tell another way you could travel.
Florida
Italy
a tropical island
a city five miles away
5. What are some vehicles or animals you could use to travel overland? (Call on volunteers to respond. Examples include: cars, motorcycles, vans, trucks, horses, donkeys)
6. Repeat the phrase three times with me: to travel overland, to travel overland, to travel overland.
to travel overland

10. broad-brimmed Function Words & Phrases Unit 6 ● Week 2 TEACHER TALK
1. Something that is broad-brimmed has a wide edge that sticks out. Say it with me: broad-brimmed. The cowboy wore a broad-brimmed hat.
2. En español, broad-brimmed quiere decir “de ala ancha.” El vaquero usó un sombrero de ala ancha.
3. This man is wearing a broad-brimmed hat. People often wear broad-brimmed hats when they work and play outdoors to keep the sun out of their eyes and off their faces.
PARTNER TALK
4. Draw a picture of a broad-brimmed hat. Share your picture with a partner. Explain what makes your hat broad-brimmed.
5. Work with a partner. Choose one of your hats. Write a commercial to sell your hat. Be sure to explain why someone would want to wear a broad-brimmed hat. Share your commercial with the class.
6. Repeat the word three times with me: broad-brimmed, broad-brimmed, broad-brimmed.
broad-brimmed

11. miner Basic Words Unit 6 ● Week 2 ROUTINE 1. Display the card.
2. Define each word in English, referring to the photograph. Incorporate actions where appropriate.
3. Have children say the word three times.
miner

12. wagon train Basic Words Unit 6 ● Week 2 ROUTINE 1. Display the card.
2. Define each word in English, referring to the photograph. Incorporate actions where appropriate.
3. Have children say the word three times.
wagon train

13. foothills Basic Words Unit 6 ● Week 2 ROUTINE 1. Display the card.
2. Define each word in English, referring to the photograph. Incorporate actions where appropriate.
3. Have children say the word three times.
foothills

14. shovel Basic Words Unit 6 ● Week 2 ROUTINE 1. Display the card.
2. Define each word in English, referring to the photograph. Incorporate actions where appropriate.
3. Have children say the word three times.
shovel

15. gold dust Basic Words Unit 6 ● Week 2 ROUTINE 1. Display the card.
2. Define each word in English, referring to the photograph. Incorporate actions where appropriate.
3. Have children say the word three times.
gold dust

16. pick Basic Words Unit 6 ● Week 2 ROUTINE 1. Display the card.
2. Define each word in English, referring to the photograph. Incorporate actions where appropriate.
3. Have children say the word three times.
pick

17. Basic Words Unit 6 ● Week 2 ROUTINE
Explain how these six words fit into a group, or category. During independent work time, have children write sentences for each word.