1. Lewis and Clark and Me: A Dog’s Tale By Laurie Myers Illustrations by Michael Dooling
Day Day Day Day Day 5
Vocabulary Definitions Additional Resources
Vocabulary Sentences

4. Study Skills Genre: Historical Fantasy
Comprehension Skill: Author’s Purpose
Comprehension Strategy: Answer Questions
Comprehension Review : Cause and Effect
Vocabulary: Word Endings

5. Genre: Historical Fantasy
Historical Fantasy is based on real events in history, but it is a story that could never really happen-in this case, because a dog can’t write. As you read look for the facts on which this story is based.

6. Comprehension Skill Review – Cause and Effect
A cause explains why it happens.
An effect is something that happens.
Writing may include clue words such as because, in order to, so, and as a result to link causes and effects.

7. Day 1- Question of the Week
What did Lewis and Clark learn on their journey?

8. Vocabulary- Say It!
docks
migrating
scan
scent
wharf
yearned

9. More Words to Know pioneer settlers territories traveled consult
leisurely
mutual

10. Comprehension Strategy – Answer Questions
Good readers know where to look for the answers to questions.
They know sometimes the answer to a question is in one place or in several places.
They know sometimes they may have to use what they know to answer a question.

12. Listen to the Story

13. Comprehension Skill
Author’s Purpose is the author’s reason or reasons for writing this story.
Authors don’t usually tell you this. You have to figure the reasons out.
It might be to inform or teach, to entertain, to express their feelings, and to persuade or convince you.

14. Practice Author’s Purpose
Let’s read p. 54 and decide the author’s purpose for including the last paragraph on that page.
To inform because the paragraph gives information about Newfoundland

16. A big dog like seaman might
frightin some people.
2. Do you think, he will bite me.

17. Exclamatory Sentences
An exclamatory sentence…
is also called an exclamation.
expresses strong emotion.
always ends with an exclamation point.
Examples of Exclamatory Sentences
That movie was great!
What a beautiful flower!

18. Examples of Imperative Sentences
An imperative sentence…
is also called a command
gives an order
ends with a period or exclamation point.
Examples of Imperative Sentences
Please hand me the remote control.
Be careful!

20. Use each of the spelling words in a sentence
Use each of the spelling words in a sentence. (13- declarative, 8-interogative and 4 exclamatory)
sigh
weigh
eight
detail
height
right
spray
braid
bait
grain
slight
thigh
tight
raisin
trait
highway
frighten
dismay
freight
sleigh
eighteen
mayonnaise
campaign
daylight
twilight

22. Day 2 - Question of the Day
Why do you think the author chose to write this story from a dog’s point of view?

23. Vocabulary Strategy for Endings
Look at the end of the word. Does it have
–ed or –ing?
–ed makes it past tense
–ing makes it tell about
present or ongoing
actions.

24. Let’s Practice Word Endings
verb with ending
base word
verb with new ending
crossing
blinked

25. platforms built on the shore or out from the shore; wharves; piers
docks
platforms built on the shore or out from the shore; wharves; piers

26. going from one region to another with the change in seasons
migrating
going from one region to another with the change in seasons

27. to glance at; look over hastily
scan
to glance at; look over hastily

28. scent
a smell

29. wharf
platform built on the shore or out from the shore beside which ships can load or unload

30. felt a longing or desire
yearned
felt a longing or desire

31. to seek information or advice from
consult
to seek information or advice from

32. without hurry; taking plenty of time
leisurely
without hurry; taking plenty of time

33. done, said, or felt by each toward the other
mutual
done, said, or felt by each toward the other

34. person who settles in a part of a country, preparing it for others
pioneer
person who
settles in a part of a country, preparing it for others

35. people who take up residence in a new country or place
settlers
people who take up residence in a new country or place

36. land not admitted to a state but having its own lawmaking group
territories
land not admitted to a state but having its own lawmaking group

37. went from one place to another; journeyed
traveled
went from one place to another; journeyed

38. Weekly Fluency Check - Pauses
Good readers pause in certain places as they read to make the reading easy for listeners to follow.
Periods, dashes, and commas provide clues for pauses.

39. 3. What a enormous country this is
4. The Mississippi River. Is one of the biggest river in the world.

40. . , ! ? Death Valley is very dry Choose the correct punctuation mark
for each sentence.
Death Valley is very dry . , ? !

41. Good Job! This sentence is a statement and ends with a period.
Go On

42. This sentence is stating a fact.
Try Again.
This sentence is stating a fact.
Try
Again

43. Should I take extra water to Death Valley, . ! ?

44. Way to go!
This sentence is a question.
Go On

45. Hint: This sentence asks something.
Sorry. Try Again.
Hint: This sentence asks something.
Try
Again

46. Take extra water with you. , ? !

47. Yes! You got it!
This was a command.
Go On

48. This sentence is telling you to do something.
Sorry.
This sentence is telling you to do something.
Try
Again

49. Wow, I didn’t know flowers grew in
Death Valley ! , . ?

50. Sorry. This sentence is showing emotion.
Try
Again

51. Alright! This was an exclamation.
Go On

52. Now try some on your own.
(This is a command.)

53. SmartBoard- Vocabulary Practice
Group Work
Readers & WB 14
Spelling Day 2
Language Day 2
Tri-Fold Section 2
SmartBoard- Vocabulary Practice

58. Day 3 - Question of the Day
How would you describe the bond between Lewis
and Seaman?

59. Review Questions How is Seaman different from other dogs?
What can you tell most about the Indians Lewis and Clark met in this story?
Why do you think the author tells what the Indians called horses?

60. John Chapman became an American pioneer.

61. John Chapman became an American pioneer.

62. Seaman and Lewis had a mutual feeling toward each other.

63. Seaman and Lewis had a mutual feeling toward each other.

64. As he traveled, he claimed land, cleared it, and planted seeds.

65. As he traveled, he claimed land, cleared it, and planted seeds.

66. Chapman became friends with settlers in the places he visited.

67. Chapman became friends with settlers in the places he visited.

68. He visited many new territories before they became states.

69. He visited many new territories before they became states.

70. I can see the pioneers with all their goods, waiting on the wharf.

71. I can see the pioneers with all their goods, waiting on the wharf.

72. The pioneers load their belongings onto flatboats tied to the docks.

73. The pioneers load their belongings onto flatboats tied to the docks.

74. As they traveled, pioneers would scan the country for food and Indians.

75. As they traveled, pioneers would scan the country for food and Indians.

76. Pioneers saw endless herds and flocks of animals migrating.

77. Pioneers saw endless herds and flocks of animals migrating.

78. I like to take a leisurely walks in the mountains.

79. I like to take a leisurely walks in the mountains.

80. You may consult the dictionary if you need to know the definition of a word.

81. You may consult the dictionary if you need to know the definition of a word.

84. The river was a heighway for Lewis and clark.
2. Tell me more about why they made her expedition?

85. Group Work Partner Read & WB 17-18 Spelling Day 3 Language Day 3
Tri-Fold Day3
SmartBoard - Reading Comprehension

91. Day 4 - Question of the Day
What viewpoint, or attitude, do you think the author has about York and Sacagawea and their contributions to the expedition?

92. Sacagawea is remembered because se help Lewis and Clark!
2. She was only 16 years old, her husband was a French trader

93. What kind of sentence is this?
Are you going to the movies tonight?

94. Interrogative –because the sentence asks a question

95. What kind of sentence is this?
What a great movie that was!

96. Exclamatory –because the sentence shows strong feeling

97. What kind of sentence is this?
There are many different kinds of animals at the zoo.

98. Declarative –because the sentence makes a statement

99. What kind of sentence is this?
“Open to Chapter 5 of your math book.”

100. Imperative –because the sentence gives a command

101. What kind of sentence is this?
Bob has an iPod.

102. Declarative –because the sentence makes a statement

103. What kind of sentence is this?
Be careful with your iPod.

104. Imperative –because the sentence gives a command

105. What kind of sentence is this?
iPods are amazing!

106. Exclamatory –because the sentence shows strong feeling

107. What kind of sentence is this?
Do you have an iPod?

108. Interrogative –because the sentence asks a question

109. What kind of sentence is this?
Please pass the salt and pepper.

110. Imperative –because the sentence gives a command

111. What kind of sentence is this?
It is sunny outside.

112. Declarative –because the sentence makes a statement

113. What kind of sentence is this?
Are you planning to travel during your vacation?

114. Interrogative –because the sentence asks a question

115. What kind of sentence is this?
What a beautiful day!

116. Exclamatory –because the sentence shows strong feeling

117. What kind of sentence is this?
Would you like to go to the beach with me?

118. Interrogative –because the sentence asks a question

119. What kind of sentence is this?
Bring your hat and sunblock with you to the beach.

120. Imperative –because the sentence gives a command

121. What kind of sentence is this?
Wow! What a play!

122. Exclamatory –because the sentence shows strong feeling

123. What kind of sentence is this?
The student went to the store to buy some candy.

124. Declarative –because the sentence makes a statement

125. What kind of sentence is this?
What is your favorite food?

126. Interrogative –because the sentence asks a question

127. What kind of sentence is this?
Don’t forget to study for the test.

128. Imperative –because the sentence gives a command

129. What kind of sentence is this?
This is the last practice sentence.

130. Declarative –because the sentence makes a statement

131. Ending Punctuation Game
Language Game
Ending Punctuation Game

132. Reading Computer Test Essay Questions Language WB Day 4
Group Work
Reading Computer Test
Essay Questions
Language WB Day 4
Tri-Fold Section 4

135. Essay Questions
Name one thing that made Seaman different from other dogs.
Briefly describe Seaman’s character.
Why did Seaman feel that he and Lewis “fit together”?

136. Day 5- Question of the Day
What did Lewis and Clark learn on their journey?

137. Research/Study Skill – Skim and Scan
To scan is to move one’s eyes down the page, seeking specific words and phrases.
Scanning is used to find out if a resource will answer a reader’s questions.

138. Research/Study Skill – Skim and Scan
To skim a document is to read the first and last paragraphs as well as other headings and other organizers as you move down the page.
Skimming is used to quickly identify the main idea.
You might also read the first sentence of each paragraph.

139. Identifying kinds of sentences:
Write declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory to identify each sentence.
1. Are elephants the largest land animals? _______
2.You can reach California by traveling west. _______
3. Don’t forget your mother’s birthday. _________
4. Bring me those papers on the desk. _________

140. Identifying kinds of sentences:
Are elephants the largest land animals? Interrogative
2.You can reach California by traveling west. Declarative
3. Don’t forget your mother’s birthday. Imperative
4. Bring me those papers on the desk. Imperative

141. Identifying kinds of sentences:
5. How hot it is today! ________
6. Have you ever seen a live kangaroo? ___________
7. What a great fireworks display that was! __________
8. Construction of the new school will begin in the spring. ________
9. My little brother’s favorite movie is The Lion King. ________
10.Let me help you with those heavy suitcases. __________

142. 5. How hot it is today! Exclamatory
6. Have you ever seen a live kangaroo? Interrogative
7. What a great fireworks display that was! Exclamatory
8. Construction of the new school will begin in the spring. Declarative
9. My little brother’s favorite movie is The Lion King. Declarative
10.Let me help you with those heavy suitcases. Imperative

143. Its funny to read a story telled by a dog.
2. Ask the librarian for more books about the Lewis an Clark expedition?

144. Group Work Reading WB 19-20 Language Day 5 Tri-Fold Section 5
Writing Assignment
SmartBoard- Lewis and Clark Game or
Cause and Effect Matching

149. Literary Device – Imagery/Sensory Words
Imagery, or sensory words, are words or phrases that help the reader experience the way things look, smell, taste, sound, or feel.
Imagery can make characters and settings seem real by appealing to the reader’s senses.
Imagery may help set the mood or dramatize the action.
Look at p.46, paragraphs 4 and 5, and describe how the words appeal to your senses.

154. Additional Resources Sequence Words Study Zone
Vocabulary Practice
Ending Punctuation Game
Point of View Game
Author’s Purpose Game
Cause and Effect Matching
Cause and Effect Matching 2
Lewis and Clark Game
Reading Comprehension
Prefix & Suffix Game
Homophone Game
Context Clues
Quia: Types of Sentences Game
Interactive Story Map
Alliteration
Quia: Sentence Types/Subjects &
Predicates
Quia: Sentence or Fragment Game
BrainPop: Subjects & Predicates
Sequence Words Study Zone
BrainPop: Writing in Sequence
Sequence of Events
Internet 4 Classrooms: Sequence
Quia: Genres of Literature
Author's Viewpoint Study Zone

155. Fun Stuff Web Quest Journal Entries Coloring Book
More about Lewis and Clark
Kids Activities
About Sacagawea
Lewis & Clark Adventure

156. Lewis and Clark Expedition