Theme 3 Skills

“That’s Amazing”

Comprehension

Skills

Comprehension Skills

Noting DetailsBased on the details, what is the likely setting of this story?

Which detail helps you understand why _______?

Which detail is not important to understanding the story?

Which detail about ______ tells you ______?

Comprehension Skills

Compare and Contrast

How are _______ and _______alike/different?

In what way is _________ like a _________?

Which of these can _______ do that _________ cannot?

Why is _________ likely to be different than ________?

Comprehension Skills

Compare and Contrast

How are _______ and _______alike/different?

In what way is _________ like a _________?

Which of these can _______ do that _________ cannot?

Why is _________ likely to be different than ________?

Double Bubble Map

Comprehension Skills

Fantasy and RealismWhich of these could/could not happen in real life?

What was the first sign that something fantastic was happening?

What lesson did ________ learn from the fantastic experience?

Why did ________ decide not to tell the fantastic experience?

Comprehension Skills

Information/Study Skills

Real-life Reading

Almanac

Strategy: Specific Detail Questions

Comprehension Skills

Noting DetailsBased on the details, what is the likely setting of this story?

Which detail helps you understand why _______?

Which detail is not important to understanding the story?

Which detail about ______ tells you ______?

Compare and Contrast

How are _______ and _______alike/different?

In what way is _________ like a _________?

Which of these can _______ do that _________ cannot?

Why is _________ likely to be different than ________?

Fantasy and RealismWhich of these could/could not happen in real life?

What was the first sign that something fantastic was happening?

What lesson did ________ learn from the fantastic experience?

Why did ________ decide not to tell the fantastic experience?

Information/Study Skills

Real-life Reading

Almanac

Strategy: Specific Detail Questions

Theme 3 Skills

Compound Words Words with suffix

–able

Spelling Final /l/ and /r/ Compound words -ed, -ing

Vocabulary Synonyms Dictionary: spelling table/pronunciation key Syllables

Grammar Verbs: action, helping, main Past, present and future tenses

Writing Skills Paraphrasing

Compound Words

One Word Hyphenated Word Two Words

Assignment:

1. Sort the spelling words into the three categories.

2. Find other compounds from your reading to add to your tree map.

Compound Words

One Word Hyphenated Word Two Wordsrailroadairporteverywherehomesickunderstandbackgroundanythingalreadyfireplaceourselvesforeverbreakfastwhenevereverythingmeanwhileafternoonlandmarknationwidepostscriptmotorcyclehandkerchief

ninety-ninemake-believe

all rightseat belt

Assignment:

1. Choose five words.

2. Write the definition for each word.

3. Use each word in a sentence.

4. Draw a symbol or picture to show the meaning of the word.

SuffixCendrillon hoped the pink slipper

was not breakable.

Suffix

Cendrillon hoped the pink slipper

was not breakable.

Suffix

Cendrillon hoped the pink slipper was not breakable.

Definition

-able = “able to be”

or

“having the ability to do something”

Suffix

Cendrillon hoped the pink slipper was not breakable.

Definition-able = “able to be”

or “having the ability to do something”

__________able = able to_________

Suffix

Cendrillon hoped the pink slipper was not breakable.

Definition-able = “able to be”

or “having the ability to do something”

__________able = able to_________

breakable = able to break

Suffix

Cendrillon hoped the pink slipper was not breakable.

Definition-able = “able to be”or “having the ability to do something”

__________able = able to_________

breakable = able to break

acceptable washable enjoyablechangeable believable trainablewearable imaginable dependablecurable available manageable reachable readable

likablevaluable comfortable lovable

Suffix

-able

Suffix

-able

Assignment:

1. Use a circle map to record words from your reading that use the suffix –able.

2. Give the meaning of each word found.

VocabularySynonyms

A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same thing as another word.

VocabularySynonyms

A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same thing as another word.

Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road.

VocabularySynonyms

A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same thing as another word.

Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road.

Mr. Bailey ____________ the stranger in the road.

VocabularySynonyms

A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same thing as another word.

Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road.

Mr. Bailey discovered the stranger in the road.

VocabularySynonyms

A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same thing as another word.

Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road.

Mr. Bailey discovered the stranger in the road.

Other synonyms:

stranger ______________

road ______________

VocabularySynonyms

A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same thing as another word.

Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road.

Mr. Bailey discovered the stranger in the road.

The stranger stopped to look at the beautiful autumn leaves.

VocabularySynonyms

A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same thing as another word.

Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road.

Mr. Bailey discovered the stranger in the road.

The stranger stopped to look at the beautiful autumn leaves.

The stranger stopped to ________ at the beautiful autumn leaves.

VocabularySynonyms

A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same thing as another word.

Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road.

Mr. Bailey discovered the stranger in the road.

It was odd that fall had not come.

VocabularySynonyms

A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same thing as another word.

Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road.

Mr. Bailey discovered the stranger in the road.

It was odd that fall had not come.

It was ____________ that fall had not come.

VocabularySynonyms

A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same thing as another word.

Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road.

Mr. Bailey discovered the stranger in the road.

It was odd that fall had not come.

It was strange that fall had not come.

Synonym Bridge Map

Assignment:

1. Turn to “The Stranger” in reader p. 301.

2. Find a word on each page that can replaced with a synonym.

3. Add the word and the synonym to the bridge map.

4. Write the page number where you found the word.

Relating Factor: Synonyms

Synonym Bridge Map

Assignment:

1. Turn to “The Stranger” in reader p. 301.

2. Find a word on each page that can replaced with a synonym.

3. Add the word and the synonym to the bridge map.

4. Write the page number where you found the word.

Relating Factor: Synonyms

found

discovered

odd

strange

Synonym Bridge Map

Assignment:

1. Turn to “The Stranger” in reader p. 301.

1. Find a word on each page that can replaced with a synonym.

2. Add the word and the synonym to the bridge map.

3. Write the page number where you found the word.

Relating Factor: Synonyms

breeze jammed thump fall

Synonym Bridge Map

Assignment:

1. Turn to “The Stranger” in reader p. 301.

1. Find a word on each page that can replaced with a synonym.

2. Add the word and the synonym to the bridge map.

3. Write the page number where you found the word.

Relating Factor: Synonyms

breeze jammed thump fall

wind stomped bang autumn

Dictionary:Spelling Table/Pronunciation Key

Dictionary:Spelling Table/Pronunciation Key

A spelling table often appears at the beginning of a dictionary. It lists symbols for vowel and consonant sounds and gives sample words for each sound.

Dictionary:Spelling Table/Pronunciation Key

A pronunciation key also lists symbols for vowel and consonant sounds. It gives sample words for each sound. Sometimes a pronunciation key appears at the bottom of a page.

Dictionary:Spelling Table/Pronunciation Key

A pronunciation key also lists symbols for vowel and consonant sounds. It gives sample words for each sound. Sometimes a pronunciation key appears at the bottom of a page.

/ă/ jam, map, flag /ā/ cage, day, plain /oi/ boy, join, enjoy /Ī/ fight, bike, find

/ə/ ago, pencil, circus /th/ with, path, thick /th/ this, those /z/ rose, daisy, phase

Dictionary:Spelling Table/Pronunciation Key

A pronunciation key also lists symbols for vowel and consonant sounds. It gives sample words for each sound. Sometimes a pronunciation key appears at the bottom of a page.

Assignment:

1. Turn to page 710 to find the pronunciation key in the glossary section of your reader.

2. Find the pronunciation key in a dictionary.

/ă/ jam, map, flag /ā/ cage, day, plain /oi/ boy, join, enjoy /Ī/ fight, bike, find

/ə/ ago, pencil, circus /th/ with, path, thick /th/ this, those /z/ rose, daisy, phase

Verbs

Action Verbs

An action verb is a word that shows action.

VERBS

Action Verbs

An action verb is a word that shows action.

VERBS

Action Verbs

An action verb is a word that shows action.

Assignment:1.Turn to page 3042.What action verbs can

you find?

VERBS

Action Verbs

An action verb is a word that shows action.

Assignment:1. Use a circle map to put 10

action verbs in your reader.2. Write the page number next

to the word you found.3. Add more words to the circle

map.

VERBS

Main Verbs

When a verb has more than one word, the main verb shows the action.

Helping Verbs

A helping verb works with the main verb.

has will haveam is arewere was

Main Verbs and Helping Verbs