1. READ ALOUD : “The Flying Fool” READ ALOUD : “The Flying Fool” GENRE: Nonfiction GENRE: Nonfiction A nonfiction articles describes a real event that will or did take place. Its main purpose is to inform. A nonfiction articles describes a real event that will or did take place. Its main purpose is to inform. A nonfiction articles gives details and facts about an event. A nonfiction articles gives details and facts about an event.

2. FOCUS ON VOCABULARY aviatorflaresmirage

3. aviator Mr. Peppit is a skilled aviator with many years of flying experience. Mr. Peppit is a skilled aviator with many years of flying experience. aviator – a person who flies airplanes n What kind of skills does an aviator need to have?

4. flares The police officers set up flares at the scene of the accident. The police officers set up flares at the scene of the accident. flares–emergency devices that can be lit to attract attention n When might flares be useful?

5. mirage n Haley thought she had seen a tiger in her backyard, but it was just a mirage. mirage – an image of something that is not really there n In what types of settings might you be likely to see a mirage?

6. LISTENING FOR A PURPOSE   After the first page: Turn to a partner and discuss how Lindbergh might have been feeling as his plane was being built.  After the next two pages: Why was the appearance of gulls important to Lindbergh’s navigation?  After the last page: Turn to a partner and tell why Lindbergh might have wanted to call his mother before resting.  Point to the wings, wheels, propeller, and body of the plan and say the name of each part. Describe each component’s function in flight.

7. SOUND SPELLING CARDS aw as in straw au as in vault

8. THINK ALOUD s-t-r-a-w Look at the word I wrote, s-t-r-a-w. I see the spelling aw for the /ô/ sound. Listen and watch as I sound out the word: /strô/, straw.

9. brought hawk bought draw fault watch small auburn stalk mall applause all shawl awful caught thought dawn raw sauna wash PRACTICE AND APPLY Underline the vowel spelling in each word.

10. fallout THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

11. THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy seesaw SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

12. chalkboard THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

13. drawstring THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

14. overbought THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

15. jawbreaker THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

16. walkway THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

17. pawprint THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

18. crawlspace THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

19. saucepan THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

20. pausing THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

21. lawnmower THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

22. MULTISYLLABIC WORD STRATEGY Decoding Strategy

23. awkward THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

24. strawberry THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

25. author THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

26. caution THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

27. August THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

28. naughty THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

29. vaulted THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

30. backtalk THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

31. fought THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy SOUND OUT AND BLEND TOGETHER THE WORD PARTS

32. assembled Fahrid assembled her new bicycle. assembled – put together n What have you assembled before? assembled before?

33. unstable The house my brother made with building blocks was unstable. unstable – not steady n What is an antonym for unstable?

34. applauded We applauded the band’s performance. applauded – praised, usually by clapping n When are some times that you have applauded?

35. headlines When I am in a hurry, I have time to read only the headlines. headlines – titles of newspaper articles n How are headlines and chapter titles alike and different?

36. hoisting The tow truck was hoisting the car into the air. hoisting – lifting a heavy object n What kinds of machines are used for hoisting ?

37. assured I was assured that my sister would pick me up after my game. assured – guaranteed or certain n How might being assured make you feel?

38. Comprehension STRATEGY: MONITOR COMPREHENSION Monitor – to stop at the end of each section and ask yourself questions about what you have read. Use paraphrasing, rereading, and visualizing to check for understanding. * It is important because when you monitor comprehension it helps you understand and remember more of what you have read. If you do not understand all or part of the text, then know you need to reread portions you have already read.

39. Comprehension SKILL: AUTHOR’S PERSPECTIVE Author’s perspective– point of view; how the author feels about the topic. * Knowing the author’s perspective is important because it can give readers a clearer understanding of what they are reading. As you read, search for words the author uses that express his or her opinions about the story.

40. Author’s Perspective Map