1. Warm-Up: Take a 1/4 sheet of paper.
Open your computer and begin logging on. Log on to iLit.
Copy the following words on your paper. Use the rules for breaking words apart to determine how to say the words:
O U T S T A N D I N G (Be able to tell which rules you use to slash.)
I M P U L S E
Once you are logged on, go to:
Interactive Reading.

2. Summary Statement: We should ask our parents and grandparents about our ancestors to learn more about them.

3. Summary Statements: (Title of Interactive Reading Article)
Page 1
Ancestors are the members of our family who came before us.
Page 2
We should ask our parents and grandparents about our ancestors to learn more about them.
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Page 4
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
Page 8
Use the summary statements to write your summary. Literally, type the summary statements into a paragraph.

6. Agenda
Time
(min.’s)
Unit: Belonging
Essential Question: Where do I fit in? 10
Interactive Reading 5
Vocabulary (outstanding, impulse) 15
Read Aloud Trino’s Choice (chapter 8) (Connecting Text to Outside Knowledge)
Classroom Conversation
Whole Group (Writing an Informative Paragraph) 35
Work Time (2.9 Planning an Informative Paragraph)
Wrap-Up

7. Summary of Chapter 7 (pds 3 and 4)

8. 2.1
Suspense: excitement about an upcoming event, especially in a book, movie or play
When the arch enemy of the Masked Hornet (something he does), the audience was filled with suspense.
Intense: to a strong degree or extent; deeply felt
The moment that Batman told Superman, (something he says), was very intense.
2.2
Hassles: arguments, fights, trouble, or disagreements
Mighty Mouse had many hassles when he tried to carry a ______________ through the airport.
Gaze: A fixed, steady look
When the princess tried to gaze at (the) ________ she lost her vision.
2.3
Gnaw: To bite off or chew on
Mighty Mouse had to gnaw on the _________ to escape from the giant tarantula.
Defiance: Refusal to obey
The tarantula was frightened by Mighty Mouse’s defiance, so he _______________.
2.4
Gasps: Breaths that are drawn in, usually from pain or surprise
Aquaman fought for gasps of air as he ______________.
Glimpse: A quick look at something
All the sheriff needed was one glimpse of _________ to know that _______________.
2.6
Eerie: Mysterious, strange, or creepy; Causing fear or uneasiness
The eerie looking clown balloon made its way down the street and then ______________.
Accusations: Claims that someone has done something wrong
There were many false accusations that the clown had _____________________.

9. 2.7
Soar: to rise or build up to a higher level
Mr. Kern tried to soar above the airplane, but _______________.
Squint: looked at something with eyes partly closed
Bugs Bunny squinted at Yosemite Sam before he said, “_____________________.”
2.8
Threat: a warning of possible harm
The grey clouds posed a threat of ______.
Dingy: dirty, dark and dull looking
Dingy life is a __________ life.
Resentment: a feeling of displeasure or anger because of a belief that something is unfair
Shrek felt little resentment for ________________ Donkey.
2.9
Outstanding: having excellence
My most outstanding quality is my ability to _______________.
Impulse: a sudden desire to do something
We should often resist an impulse to _(something bad)__.

10. Outstanding: having excellence
My most outstanding quality is my ability to _______________.
Impulse: a sudden desire to do something
We should often resist an impulse to _(something bad)__.

11. Threat: a warning of possible harm
Dingy: dirty, dark and dull looking
Dingy life is a __________ life.
Resentment: a feeling of displeasure or anger because of a belief that something is unfair
Shrek felt little resentment for Donkey when he _______________.

12. Work Time:
Students will be working independently on the following:
2.9 Planning an Informative Paragraph
2) Work on the Interactive Reader assignment sent to them (in Assignments).
3) Go to the Library. Click My Level. Choose a book to begin reading.

13. Work Time:
Students will be working in small groups with Mr. Kern:
Silent Reading Comprehension Strategies

14. Wrap Up
What does the title Flip the Switch have to do with making a choice?