1. Language Arts Theme 3 A View From Saturday

2. Do Now Choose 1 problem below and tell me how you would solve this problem. Write your answer your journal. Problem- –Dog got loose. –Late for school –no money for lunch –forgot homework at home

3. Essential Question How can I identify a story’s problem and its solution? 1.Define the problem. 2.Consider possible solutions. 3.Evaluate the possible solutions. 4.Choose the best solution and carry it out. 5.If that does not work, try another solution.

4. Teacher Read Aloud Under the Rice Moon 1.What is the main problem in the story? 2.How does the swallow try to solve its problem again and again? 3.How is the problem finally resolved? 4.How does this story fit in with other selections in the theme?

5. Turn to page 320-321. Transparency 3-29 Complete practice lab 245 with a partner.

6. Ticket Out the Door How can I identify a story’s problem and its solution?

7. Do Now 1.On a note card, write a problem for the class to solve. 2.Turn your card into Dr. Lantzy. 3.In small groups, solve each of the problems you have been given. You must write out your answer using the sheet provided. A.Define the problem. B.Consider possible solutions. Write them down. C.Evaluate the possible solutions.

8. Essential Question How do I identify a problem faced by a story character? How do I identify the solutions of a problem faced by a story character?

9. Assignment Turn to lab 246. Turn to page 323 in your anthology. Complete lab 246-247.

10. Do Now Turn to lab 246.

11. Practice Book Page 246 ProblemSolution If tall buildings hide the horizon’s light, baby turtles head toward the city lights instead of the sea, and many die. Turtle volunteers

12. Practice Book Page 246 ProblemSolution If tall buildings hide the horizon’s light, baby turtles head toward the city lights instead of the sea, and many die. Turtle volunteers guide the baby turtles to the sea.

13. Practice Book Page 246 ProblemSolution Nadia is jealous when she learns that Dad wants to be listed on Margaret’s permit. She feels left out. Nadia decides that, from now on,

14. Practice Book Page 246 ProblemSolution Nadia is jealous when she learns that Dad wants to be listed on Margaret’s permit. She feels left out. Nadia decides that, from now on, she will not go on any more turtle walks.

15. Assignment Listen to The View From Saturday. Complete practice book page 246 and 247.

16. Practice Book Page 246 ProblemSolution Dad knows that Nadia is upset and jealous of the time he spends with Margaret and the turtles. Dad invites Nadia to go to Walt Disney World and bring a friend.

17. Practice Book Page 246 ProblemSolution A storm hits the Florida Coast, and the turtles are in danger. Nadia decides to stay behind and help the turtles instead of going to Disney World.

18. Practice Book Page 246 ProblemSolution Dad and Nadia realize that, like the turtles, they too need help settling into their new lives. They agree that there will be times when they need a lift from each other.

19. Summarization Activity What problem is Nadia facing? How does she solve her problem?

20. Assessment Complete the selection test. Bring your test back to me. Complete practice book page 248-249.