1. Resources
Unit 5 Week 2 Days 2-3

2. Question of the Week:
How can we combine our resources to make change?

3. Homonyms
Homonyms are two or more words that look the same and sound the same, but have different meanings
Ex: blue
The color blue vs. feeling sad
Ex: toll
The price vs. the hardship
If a familiar word does not make sense while reading, the word you see may be a homonym

4. access
right to approach, enter, or use; admittance

5. authority
power to enforce obedience; right to command or act

6. lush
covered with thick growth

7. obstacle
something that prevents or stops progress; hindrance

8. toll
something paid, lost, or suffered

9. torment
cause of great pain

10. wilt
to become limp and bend down; wither

11. Fact and Opinion Statements of fact can be correct or incorrect
Fact: Spring Break begins on April 3rd, 2015 for East Lansing Public Schools.
Statements of opinion can be valid or faulty
Opinion: Spring Break should begin sooner.

12. Adjectives and Articles:
Grammar transparency

13. Independent/Partner Work:
Weekly reading choices:
Partner read “Harvesting Hope” and fill out graphic organizer
Partner or independently read the independent reader of your choice and fill out graphic organizer
***There will be time in 5th hour to finish reading***
Finish 5.2 Spelling Menu
Study spelling words
Read choice novel