VocabularyCan you pronounce itDo know the definition Can you use it in a sentence

2 minute edit• The man was going to cutted the Tree in the

amazon rain forest.

Title: The Great Kapok TreeReading Goal: Compare and ContrastTeam Cooperation Goal: Complete TasksGenre: FantasyAuthor: Lynne Cherry

I got all wet when I tried to leap over the creak and landed in the water.

leap: jump

A ballerina makes graceful movements while performing on stage.

graceful: smooth

When farmers settle in the rain forest, they drive out all the creatures and people who already live there.

settle: Move in

Scientists think the Mayan civilization ended because the Mayan cities ruined the local environment.

ruined: destroyed

When Albert was on crutches, he was always plodding around the hallways at school, late for class.

plodding: Moving slowly

When the king passed the peasants, they all knelt until he was out of sight.

knelt: Got down on his or her knees

Reading Goal: Compare and Contrast

Compare: Look for ways things are the same.Contrast: Look for ways things are different.

Pages TE p. 572

Pages 99-112

Let’s predict Page 364

Why do men go into the rain forest?

Team TalkLet’s preview the questions on

page 146 of your treasure hunt.

Partner Read 15 minutes

Put 2 sticky notes on words that are new or unfamiliar to you pages 368-369

Partner Read p. A:368-B:369Restate page B:368 and A:369Read Silently: Page 368-369Discuss with team words you clarified Find vocabulary words

Team Discussion• Pass out Team Discussion Cards

• Discuss answers to team talk questions• Write answers to question 1 and 3

Class Discussion• What are some of the words you clarified?• Answer questions 1-4

Adventures in Writing 15 min

Treasure hunt page 146Discuss with your table first.

Vocabulary Practice

Treasure Hunt Page 73

Fluency 5 min

• Pg 72-74, paragraphs 1-6