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Big Question: What is the job of the President of the United States?Author: Judith St. GeorgeGenre: Expository Nonfiction

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Big Question: What is the job of the President of the United States?

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Vocabulary Words Constitution howling humble politics responsibility solemnly vain execute oath priority capital capitol clerks

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MondayQuestion of the DayWhat is the job of the President of the United States?

Today we will learn about:Build ConceptsMain IdeaSummarizeBuild BackgroundVocabularyFluency: Stress/EmphasisGrammar: Plural Possessive NounsSpelling: Words with ear, ir, our, urU.S. Government

Fluency

Model Stress/Emphasis

Fluency: Model Stress/EmphasisListen as I read Welcome to Washington. As I read, notice how I stress important words to make it easier for listeners to understand information in the text.Be ready to answer questions after I finish.

Fluency: Model Stress/EmphasisWhat is the main idea of this selection?What makes Washington, D.C., a showplace?

Concept Vocabulary capital city where the government of a country, state, or province is located capitol building in which state or national lawmakers meet clerks people employed in an office to file papers, type letters, and so on(Next Slide)

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Concept Vocabulary(To add information to the graphic organizer, click on end show, type in your new information, and save your changes.)

Build Concept Vocabulary capital, capitol, clerksU.S. Government

Main Idea and Details, Summarize

Turn to page 240 - 241.

Prior KnowledgeWhat do you know about U.S. Presidents?K (What do you know?)W (What would you like to learn?)L (What did you learn?)

Prior KnowledgeThis weeks audio explores the history of the White House. After you listen, we will discuss what you found out and what surprised you most about the White Houses history.

Vocabulary Words

Vocabulary Words Constitution the written set of fundamental principles by which the United States is governed howling very great humble not proud; modest politics- the work of government; management of public business

Vocabulary Words responsibility the act or fact of taking care of someone or something; obligation solemnly seriously; earnestly; with dignity vain having too much pride in your looks, ability, etc.

More Words to Know execute to carry out; do oath a solemn promise priority something given attention before anything else(Next Slide)

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Grammar

Plural Possessive Nouns

it would be fun to read an american presidentsjurnalIt would be fun to read an American Presidents journal.Theyre are many interesting activities at the white houseThere are many interesting activities at the White House.

Plural Possessive NounsOur Presidents lives are very busy.Presidents is a plural possessive noun. It is used to show that two or more people, places, or things share or own something. An apostrophe is added to plural nouns that end in s, -es, or -ies to make them possessive.

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Plural Possessive NounsA plural possessive noun shows that something is owned or shared by more than one person, place, or thing.Add an apostrophe to a plural noun that ends in s, -es, or ies. our Presidents pets the countries leaders

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Plural Possessive NounsAdd an apostrophe and-s to a plural noun that does not end in s, -es, or ies. the womens dresses the sheeps fields

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Plural Possessive NounsWhat is the possessive form of each underlined plural noun? wives clubs wives lawyers cases lawyers children classes childrens

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Plural Possessive NounsWhat is the possessive form of each underlined plural noun? leaders meetings leaders guinea pigs teeth guinea pigs national parks trees national parks

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Plural Possessive NounsWhat is the possessive form of each underlined plural noun? mice tails mices moose hooves mooses houses doors houses

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Plural Possessive NounsWhat is the possessive form of each underlined plural noun? congressmen offices congressmens

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Plural Possessive NounsWhat is the possessive form of each underlined noun? Our Presidents lives have all been very different. Presidents These men heights, shapes, and ages have also varied. mens

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Plural Possessive NounsWhat is the possessive form of each underlined noun? Their families lives are hectic. families The Roosevelt children pets included guinea pigs, mice, and rats. childrens

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TuesdayQuestion of the DayWhy does the author include so many details about Presidents?

Today we will learn about:Dictionary/GlossaryMain IdeaSummarizeVocabularyFluency: Choral ReadingGrammar: Plural Possessive NounsSpelling: Final Syllables en, -an,-el,-le, -ilSocial Studies: The Secret ServiceThe Executive BranchU.S. Government

Vocabulary Strategy: Dictionary/Glossary

Pages 242 - 243.

So You Want to Be President?

Pages 244 - 251.

Fluency

Choral Reading

Fluency: Choral ReadingTurn to page 246, paragraphs 1-3.As I read, notice how I stress certain words for effect and sense, such as good, bad, and never.We will practice as a class doing three choral readings of these paragraphs.

Grammar

Plural Possessive Nouns

did the childrens animals ever escape in the white houseDid the childrens animals ever escape in the White House?those mices and rats could easily disappear behind a curtinThose mice and rats could easily disappear behind a curtain.

Plural Possessive NounsA plural possessive noun shows that two or more people, places, or things share or own something.To make plural nouns that end in s, -es, or -ies possessive, add an apostrophe. To make plural nouns that do not end in s, -es, or -ies possessive, add an apostrophe and an s.

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Spelling Words

Words with ear, ir, our, ur

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WednesdayQuestion of the DayIf you were the President, what would you like and dislike about your job?

Today we will learn about:SummarizeDictionary/GlossaryVocabularyFluency: Model Stress/EmphasisGrammar: Plural Possessive NounsSpelling: Words with ear, ir, our, urSocial Studies: FDRs New DealU.S. Government

So You Want to Be President?

Pages 252 - 256.

Fluency

Model Stress/Emphasis

Fluency: Model Stress/EmphasisTurn to page 250, paragraph 3.As I read, notice which words I stress for emphasis.Now we will practice together as a class by doing three choral readings.

Grammar

Plural Possessive Nouns

which president had a bowling alley buildedWhich president had a bowling alley built?if i lived in the white house. Id go to the private movie theater every dayIf I lived in the White House, Id go to the private movie theater every day.

Plural Possessive NounsA plural possessive noun shows that two or more people, places, or things share or own something.To make plural nouns that end in s, -es, or -ies possessive, add an apostrophe. To make plural nouns that do not end in s, -es, or -ies possessive, add an apostrophe and an s.

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Plural Possessive NounsPossessive nouns can make writing smoother and less wordy.Wordy: the animals of the childrenNot Wordy: the childrens animals Review something you have written to see if you can make it less wordy by using plural possessive nouns.

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Spelling Words

Words with ear, ir, our, ur

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ThursdayQuestion of the DayWhat are some important qualities that the President of the United States should have? Why?

Today we will learn about:Expository Nonfiction/Text FeaturesReading Across TextsContent-Area VocabularyFluency: Partner ReadingGrammar: Plural Possessive NounsSpelling: Words with ear, ir, our, urSocial Studies: Mount Rushmore

Our National Parks

Pages 258 - 259.

Fluency

Partner Reading

Fluency: Partner ReadingTurn to page 250, paragraph 3.Read this paragraph three times with a partner. Decide in advance which words to stress for sense and humorous effect and offer each other feedback.

Grammar

Plural Possessive Nouns

our presidents entertain other countries leaders in washingtonOur Presidents entertain other countries leaders in Washington.The presidents wives give dinner partys at the white houseThe Presidents wives give dinner parties at the White House.

Plural Possessive NounsA plural possessive noun shows that two or more people, places, or things share or own something.To make plural nouns that end in s, -es, or -ies possessive, add an apostrophe. To make plural nouns that do not end in s, -es, or -ies possessive, add an apostrophe and an s.

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Plural Possessive NounsTest Tip: One way to tell the difference between a possessive noun and a plural noun ending in s is to ask a question beginning with whose. For example, if you see the phrase Presidents pets, ask Whose pets? The answer is the Presidents. If you get an answer to a question starting with whose, the word is possessive and requires an apostrophe.

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Spelling Words

Words with ear, ir, our, ur

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FridayQuestion of the DayWhat is the job of the President of the United States?

Today we will learn about:Build Concept VocabularyMain IdeaExpository NonfictionDictionary/GlossaryGrammar: Plural Possessive NounsSpelling: Words with ear, ir, our, urTime LineU.S. Government

Main Ideas and DetailsThe focus of a paragraph or an articlewhat it is all aboutis the topic.The most important thing the author has to say about the topic is the main idea.Small pieces of information that tell more about the main idea are supporting details.

Main Ideas and Details

Main IdeaSupporting DetailSupporting DetailSupporting Detail

Expository NonfictionExpository nonfiction is written to explain something. In expository writing, the author gives information about real people, things, or events.

Expository NonfictionWhen reading nonfiction, you dont always have to read from beginning to end, as you would a story. If you are doing research, for example, you can skim or scan the text and read only the parts you need.

Expository NonfictionText features such as chapter titles, subheadings, illustrations, charts, and bold type can help you determine what is covered.

Dictionary/GlossaryYou can look up unfamiliar words in a glossary or a dictionary. Use a dictionary to look up these challenging words from the selection.Use the guide words, figure out pronunciations, and choose appropriate definitions.

Dictionary/GlossaryWordDefinition agriculture surveying philosophy

How might you display information that shows major events in the life of George Washington?A time line is a good way to display a series of events.

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Time LineA time line shows information in chronological order. It is divided into sections that represent periods of time and is read from left to right or top to bottom.The title of a time line describes the topic.

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Time LineLabels give dates and details of events.Time lines found on the Internet or on CD-ROMs are often interactive. You can click on links, such as a Web site article or video clip, to find additional information about an event.

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Grammar

Plural Possessive Nouns

every for years americans go to the polls too elect a presidentEvery four years Americans go to the polls to elect a President.the work is hard but many Presidents have enjoyed the jobThe work is hard, but many Presidents have enjoyed the job.

Plural Possessive NounsA plural possessive noun shows that two or more people, places, or things share or own something.To make plural nouns that end in s, -es, or -ies possessive, add an apostrophe. To make plural nouns that do not end in s, -es, or -ies possessive, add an apostrophe and an s.

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Spelling Words

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We are now ready to take our story tests.Story testClassroom webpage,Reading TestAROther Reading QuizzesQuiz #