Unit 2 Week 5: Lesson Vocabulary, Word Analysis, and Reading

Comprehension

So You Want to Be President?

Lesson VocabularyConstitution

Proper Noun (a thing)

the written set of fundamental principles by which the United States is governed• We follow a system of laws

Lesson Vocabularyhowling

Adjective (it describes a noun)*Multiple Meaning Word

very great*Synonyms: extremely good, tremendous, impressive• What are examples of a howling success?

Lesson Vocabularyhumble

Adjective(it describes a noun)

not proud; modest*Antonym: prideful, bragging

modest- not excessively large, elaborate, or expensive

Lesson Vocabulary

politicsnoun (it’s a thing)

the work of government; management of public business

Lesson VocabularyresponsibilityNoun(it’s a thing)

the act or fact of taking care of someone or something; obligation*Synonyms: duty• What responsibilities do drivers have?

Lesson VocabularysolemnlyAdverb(it describes a verb)

seriously; earnestly, with dignity

• Why would you expect the President to accept his oath of office seriously and with dignity?

• When else is appropriate to be solemn?

Lesson VocabularyvainAdjective(it describes a noun)

having too much pride in your looks, ability, etc.*Synonyms: prideful

Word Analysis: -ly SuffixRecall: A suffix is a word part that is added to the end of a base word.

• Adding –ly to a base word usually creates an ADVERB.• ADVERBS describe how something is done.

-describe a VERBFor example: 1. The miserable boy knew he had lied.

2. The princess sat miserably in her locked tower.miserably describes HOW she sat

miserable describes the boy (a noun)

Word Analysis: -ly SuffixTAKE AWAY MESSAGE: The –ly suffix changes a word to mean “ in a ________ way”• Recall that the princess ‘sat in a miserable way’.• ADVERBS describe how something is done (describe

a VERB)

Describe what the following –ly sufix words mean:1. The baby turned over sleepily.2. The team cheered joyously when they scored.3. The lighthouse glowed brightly at night.4. My father looked at us angrily when we broke the lamp.

in a sleepy way in a joyous

wayin a bright way

in a angry way

Question of the WeekWhat is the job of the President of the United States?

Recall and Summarize: How is working together to do a job helpful?

How do you think the President works with others to do his job?

What do you think is the hardest part of the President’s job?

Why do you think Washington, D.C. is an important place?

Amazing Words*What do we know about today’s Amazing Words?*How do they relate to our Question of the Week: What is the job of the President of the United States?

1. Congress2. capital3. clerk4. Capitol

Comprehension Skill Focus1. Main Idea and Details• The most important thing the author has to say

about a topic is the main idea.---> Think: What is the passage mostly about?

• Small pieces that tell more about the main idea are the details.

2. Inferring• When you infer, you combine your background

knowledge with clues in the text.• Good reader often infer the ideas, morals/lessons, or

themes of a story.

DAY 2

So You Want to Be President?

Amazing Words*What do we know about today’s Amazing Words?*How do they relate to our Question of the Week: What is the job of the President of the United States?

1. President2. oath

Word Analysis: -ly SuffixRecall the TAKE AWAY MESSAGE:

• Adding –ly to a base word usually creates an ADVERB.• ADVERBS describe how something is done (describes a

VERB)

How are the following –ly words being used?1. Our hero cleverly figured out how to trick the villain.2. The turtle gradually made his way to the other end

of the grass.3. The man humbly accepted the award and said he

couldn’t have done it without help.

The –ly suffix changes a word to mean “ in a ________ way”

Vocabulary ReviewLet’s read page 289 in our Reading Street textbooks.

Our purpose for reading this is to:• Recall our Lesson Vocabulary words• Warm up our reading muscles

Before we read…In today’s story look for...

Humor- Writers use humor to amuse their readers.• informal language• idioms (“It’s raining cats and dogs”)• funny situations

Comprehension Skill FocusRecall our Comprehension Skill for the week…

Main Idea and Details• The most important thing the author has to say

about a topic is the main idea.---> Think: What is the passage mostly about?

• Small pieces that tell more about the main idea are the details.