Post on 16-Dec-2015
Big Question: How is knowledge a resource?
Author:Florence Parry Heide & Judith Heide Gillialnd
Genre: Historical Fiction
Review GamesStory Sort
Vocabulary Words:Arcade GamesStudy Stack Spelling City: VocabularySpelling City: Spelling Word
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Spelling Words
Prefixes bi-, tri-, uni-, semi-
• bisect• triangle• universal• semicircle• biceps• bilingual• tricycle• university• semifinal
• uniform• bifocals• reunion• unison• semicolon• unicorn• semiprivate• triplicate• semisweet
• semiannual• biplane• semiprecious• bicentennial• trigonometry• semiprofessional• unification
Big Question: How is knowledge a resource?
MondayTuesday
WednesdayThursday
Friday
Vocabulary Words
beacon caravans legacy manuscripts medieval observatory patron
cardamom cloisters edifice education system translated
Vocabulary Words More Words to Know
Monday
Question of the Day
How is knowledge a resource?
Today we will learn about:Build ConceptsSequenceMonitor and Fix UpBuild BackgroundVocabularyFluency: PausesGrammar: AdverbsSpelling: Prefixes bi-, tri-, uni-, semi-Literacy
FluencyPauses
Fluency: PausesListen as I read “ ‘Eureka!’ Dewey Did It.”
As I read, notice how I use pauses to model the sequence of events to show the passing of time.
Be ready to answer questions after I finish.
Fluency: Pauses
What reforms did Dewey attempt before he turned to categorizing books?
How did Dewey’s experience at the Amherst College library inspire him to develop the Dewey Decimal System?
Concept Vocabulary education – development in knowledge or skill by teaching, training, or study
system – an ordered group of facts, principles, or beliefs
translated – changed from one language into another
Concept Vocabulary
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Build Concept Vocabulary education, system, translated
Process
Benefits
Languages
Literacy
Sequence, Monitor and Fix
UpTurn to Page 620 - 621.
Prior KnowledgeBegin a time line about ancient history.
Date
Prior Knowledge
This week’s audio explores the topic of the care and preservation of books. After you listen, we will discuss what you found out and what surprised you most about Europe’s oldest and largest library—the Bodleian Library at Oxford University.
Vocabulary Words
Vocabulary Words
beacon – fire or light used as a signal to guide or warn
caravans – groups of merchants or pilgrims traveling together for safety through difficult or dangerous country
Vocabulary Wordslegacy – something handed down from an ancestor or predecessor; heritage
manuscripts – handwritten or keyboarded books or articles
medieval – of or belonging to the Middle Ages (about A.D. 500 to about 1450)
Vocabulary Words
observatory – a building or room equipped with telescopes and other devices for watching and studying astronomical objects
patrons – a person who gives approval and support to some person, art, cause, or undertaking
More Words to Know
cardamom – a spicy seed used as seasoning or medicine
cloisters – places of religious retirement such as monasteries or convents
edifice – a building, especially a large one
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beacon
caravans
manuscripts
medieval
observatory
cardamom
cloisters
edifice
GrammarAdverbs
i speak greek badI speak Greek badly.in time, i becomed billingualIn time, I became bilingual.
Adverbs
Baghdad’s reputation as a center of learning spread quickly.
Quickly is an adverb. It modifies the verb spread by answering the question How did Baghdad’s reputation spread?
Adverbs
An adverb tells how, when, or where something happens. An adverb may appear before or after the verb it modifies, or between the parts of a verb phrase.
Adverbs
The boy walked quietly through the library. (how)
He has now read the entire book. (when)
Outside the traffic rumbled and roared. (where)
Adverbs
Adverbs such as too, very, quite, really, so, nearly, and almost can modify adjectives and other adverbs.
I was almost late. He reads very fast.
Adverbs
Comparative adverbs compare two actions. Add –er to many adverbs to make them comparative.
Superlative adverbs compare three or more actions. Add –est to many adverbs to make them superlative.
Adverbs
If an adverb ends in –ly, use more or most instead of –er or –est.
bright, brighter, brightest carelessly, more carelessly, most carelessly
Adverbs
Some adverbs do not follow the rules for comparative and superlative forms:
well, better, bestbadly, worse, worstmuch, more, most
AdverbsFind the adverb in each sentence.
The caliph enthusiastically bought valuable books.
enthusiasticallyThe new library is nearly completed.
nearly
AdverbsFind the adverb in each sentence.
The precious books are stored here.
hereHe speaks ancient Greek quite fluently.
quite fluently
AdverbsFind the adverb in each sentence.
Soon he sails to Athens. SoonThey shared their ideas very openly.
very openly
AdverbsFind the adverb in each sentence.
We sail for Baghdad tomorrow. tomorrowEverywhere men sat and carefully read their books.
Everywhere, carefully
AdverbsChoose the adverb that completes the sentence correctly.
The House of Wisdom stood (grandly, grand) in the center of Baghdad.
grandlyHunayn (more patiently, patiently) translated every book.
patiently
AdverbsChoose the adverb that completes the sentence correctly.
He translated the book (better, best) than I could.
betterThe caliph paid him (generously, most generous) for his work.
generously
Spelling Words
Prefixes bi-, tri-, uni-, semi-
• bisect• triangle• universal• semicircle• biceps• bilingual• tricycle• university• semifinal
• uniform• bifocals• reunion• unison• semicolon• unicorn• semiprivate• triplicate• semisweet
• semiannual• biplane• semiprecious• bicentennial• trigonometry• semiprofessional• unification
Tuesday
Question of the Day
What was unique about the House of
Wisdom?
Today we will learn about:Dictionary/GlossarySequenceMonitor and Fix UpSettingVocabularyFluency: Choral ReadingGrammar: AdverbsSpelling: Prefixes bi-, tri-, uni-, semi-Social Studies: BaghdadIslamLiteracy
Vocabulary Strategy:
Dictionary/Glossary
Turn to Page 622 - 623.
The House of Wisdom
Turn to Page 624 - 631.
FluencyChoral Reading
Fluency: Choral Reading
Turn to page 631, paragraphs 5-10.
As I read, notice the sequence of events and the pauses between them.
We will practice as a class doing three choral readings.
GrammarAdverbs
the desire for knowledge are universall
The desire for knowledge is universal.
my Grandfather bought knew bifoacals
My grandfather bought new bifocals.
AdverbsAn adverb tells how, when, or where something happens.
Comparative and superlative adverbs make comparisons between the actions of two or more persons or things.
Some adverbs, such as very and too, can modify adjectives or other adverbs.
Spelling Words
Prefixes bi-, tri-, uni-, semi-
• bisect• triangle• universal• semicircle• biceps• bilingual• tricycle• university• semifinal
• uniform• bifocals• reunion• unison• semicolon• unicorn• semiprivate• triplicate• semisweet
• semiannual• biplane• semiprecious• bicentennial• trigonometry• semiprofessional• unification
Wednesday
Question of the Day
Why does Ishaq decide to follow in his father’s
footsteps?
Today we will learn about:SequenceMonitor and Fix UpDictionary/GlossaryVocabularyFluency: PausesGrammar: AdverbSpelling: Prefixes bi-, tri-, uni-, semi-Social Studies: AristotleLiteracy
The House of Wisdom
Turn to Page 632 - 638
FluencyPauses
Fluency: Pauses
Turn to page 633, first five paragraphs.
As I read, notice how I pause at the end of each paragraph to signal another time change, making it easier for you to follow what is happening.
Now we will practice together as a class by doing three choral readings.
GrammarAdverbs
the universitey have two librays
The university has two libraries.
he found an ancient manuscript and he keeped it
He found an ancient manuscript, and he kept it.
AdverbsAn adverb tells how, when, or where something happens.
Comparative and superlative adverbs make comparisons between the actions of two or more persons or things.
Some adverbs, such as very and too, can modify adjectives or other adverbs.
Adverbs
You should not use more and –er to form comparatives or both most and –est to form superlatives.
Incorrect: This jet flies more faster than a regular plane.
Correct: This jet flies faster than a regular plane.
Adverbs
Review something you have written to see if you used adverbs correctly.
Spelling Words
Prefixes bi-, tri-, uni-, semi-
• bisect• triangle• universal• semicircle• biceps• bilingual• tricycle• university• semifinal
• uniform• bifocals• reunion• unison• semicolon• unicorn• semiprivate• triplicate• semisweet
• semiannual• biplane• semiprecious• bicentennial• trigonometry• semiprofessional• unification
Thursday
Question of the Day
In what ways might knowledge (as a
resource) be passed on for lasting, positive
value?
Today we will learn about:Folk TaleReading Across TextsFluency: Partner ReadingGrammar: AdverbsSpelling: Prefixes bi-, tri-, uni-, semi-
Social Studies: Create an Alphabet
“Aladdin”Turn to Page 640 - 643.
FluencyPartner Reading
Fluency: Partner Reading
Turn to page 633, paragraphs 1-5.
Read this three times with a partner. Be sure to read slowly with pauses between events and offer each other feedback.
GrammarAdverbs
the book club have a semi annual meeting
The book club has a semiannual meeting.
i dont want to attend no reunion
I don’t want to attend a reunion.
AdverbsAn adverb tells how, when, or where something happens.
Comparative and superlative adverbs make comparisons between the actions of two or more persons or things.
Some adverbs, such as very and too, can modify adjectives or other adverbs.
AdverbsTest Tip: Remember that not every word ending in –ly is an adverb.
Words such as lonely, elderly, and friendly are adjectives.
Some words, such as fast, late, and early, can be both adverbs and adjectives.
Spelling Words
Prefixes bi-, tri-, uni-, semi-
• bisect• triangle• universal• semicircle• biceps• bilingual• tricycle• university• semifinal
• uniform• bifocals• reunion• unison• semicolon• unicorn• semiprivate• triplicate• semisweet
• semiannual• biplane• semiprecious• bicentennial• trigonometry• semiprofessional• unification
Friday
Question of the Day
How is knowledge a resource?
Today we will learn about:Build Concept VocabularySequence Simile/MetaphorDictionary/Glossary Grammar: AdverbsSpelling: Prefixes bi-, tri-, uni-, semi-EncyclopediaLiteracy
SequenceSequence refers to the order of events or the steps of a process.
Dates, times, and clue words such as first, next, then, and last can help you determine the order of events.
Sometimes a text will present events out of order. In this case, you can read on, review, or reread the text in order to learn the correct sequence of events.
Simile/MetaphorSimiles and metaphors are comparisons of two unlike things, concepts, or people.
A simile states that A is like or as B.
A metaphor is a more direct comparison that states A is B.
Dictionary/GlossaryWhen you come across an unfamiliar word in a story, you can use a dictionary or glossary to find its meaning.
Use a dictionary or glossary to complete a chart showing the definitions. Apply these meanings to the context of The House of Wisdom.
Dictionary/GlossaryWord Definition
caravansary
fragrant
scholar
Where might you find information about the city of Baghdad?
An encyclopedia is a reference work covering a wide range of topics.
Encyclopedia
Encyclopedias can be CD-ROMs or online. These encyclopedias are more helpful and easier to use. They can present many more visuals on a topic and accompanying sound as well.
An entry is an informational article in an encyclopedia.
Encyclopedia
An entry word is the word or phrase that begins an entry and gives the subject of the entry.
A keyword is a word that helps to identify the information you are trying to find, such as Baghdad.
Encyclopedia
When the keyword is a person, such as Abraham Lincoln, you must put the last name first (Lincoln, Abraham) when looking it up in a print encyclopedia. This step is unnecessary in an electronic encyclopedia.
GrammarAdverbs
neither lil nor kip wear a uniforme
Neither Lil nor Kip wears a uniform.
these books cost most than that books
These books cost more than those books.
AdverbsAn adverb tells how, when, or where something happens.
Comparative and superlative adverbs make comparisons between the actions of two or more persons or things.
Some adverbs, such as very and too, can modify adjectives or other adverbs.
Spelling Words
Prefixes bi-, tri-, uni-, semi-
• bisect• triangle• universal• semicircle• biceps• bilingual• tricycle• university• semifinal
• uniform• bifocals• reunion• unison• semicolon• unicorn• semiprivate• triplicate• semisweet
• semiannual• biplane• semiprecious• bicentennial• trigonometry• semiprofessional• unification
We are now ready to take our story tests.
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