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Lesson 13 Day 1

Phonics and SpellingPhonics and Spelling capcap cap cap What sound does the c stand for in this word?What sound does the c stand for in this word? rugrug rug rug What sound does the g stand for in this word?What sound does the g stand for in this word? Turn in your Reading books to page 366.Turn in your Reading books to page 366. The letter c usually stands for the /k/ sound, but when it is The letter c usually stands for the /k/ sound, but when it is

followed by e or i, it usually stands for /s/. This sound is followed by e or i, it usually stands for /s/. This sound is sometimes called the soft sound of c.sometimes called the soft sound of c.

The letter g usually stands for /g/, but when it is followed The letter g usually stands for /g/, but when it is followed by e or i, it stands for /j/. This is called the soft sound of g.by e or i, it stands for /j/. This is called the soft sound of g.

dgedge edgeedge The pattern dge also stands for /j/.The pattern dge also stands for /j/.

Phonics and SpellingPhonics and SpellingWords with the soft Words with the soft c sound as in cityc sound as in city

Words with the soft Words with the soft g sound as in giantg sound as in giant

Phonics and SpellingPhonics and SpellingWords with the soft c Words with the soft c sound as in citysound as in city

Words with the soft g Words with the soft g sound as in giantsound as in giant

centcent gemgem

ceilingceiling germgerm

Phonics and SpellingPhonics and Spelling Use the passage on page 367 to complete this Use the passage on page 367 to complete this

chart.chart.Words with Words with the soft c the soft c sound as in sound as in citycity

Words with Words with the soft g the soft g sound as in sound as in giantgiant

Phonics and SpellingPhonics and SpellingWords with the Words with the soft c sound as in soft c sound as in citycity

Words with the Words with the soft g sound as in soft g sound as in giantgiant

circlescircles gingerginger

cinnamoncinnamon general’sgeneral’s

citizencitizen geegee

centercenter gentlygently

Spelling PretestSpelling Pretest

1. ice1. ice 2. age2. age 3. rice3. rice 4. edge4. edge 5. stage5. stage 6. giant6. giant 7. range7. range 8. judge8. judge 9. ledge9. ledge 10. police10. police 11. recent11. recent 12. bridge12. bridge 13. office13. office 14. strange14. strange 15. central15. central

Author’s PurposeAuthor’s Purpose When authors write stories, articles, or books, they usually write When authors write stories, articles, or books, they usually write

with a purpose in mind. Sometimes, authors have more than one with a purpose in mind. Sometimes, authors have more than one purpose. purpose.

For example, a fiction writer usually hopes to entertain readers For example, a fiction writer usually hopes to entertain readers with a good story. However, that writer might also have a with a good story. However, that writer might also have a message to communicate to readers, such as informing readers message to communicate to readers, such as informing readers about new information or persuading readers to agree with an about new information or persuading readers to agree with an opinion she or he has.opinion she or he has.

As I read a fiction story, I pay attention to what charcters say or As I read a fiction story, I pay attention to what charcters say or how the author describes the setting. These things give me a how the author describes the setting. These things give me a clue about what the author is trying to do other than entertain clue about what the author is trying to do other than entertain me.me.

Think of the story we read, “A Pen Pal for Max.”Think of the story we read, “A Pen Pal for Max.” One of the purposes of that story was to entertain us. What was One of the purposes of that story was to entertain us. What was

the other purpose of the story?the other purpose of the story?

Listening ComprehensionListening Comprehension

I am going to read a fictional story about a I am going to read a fictional story about a woman who finds a money tree growing in her woman who finds a money tree growing in her yard.yard.

What would life be like if money suddenly What would life be like if money suddenly began to grow on trees?began to grow on trees?

There are many purposes for listening. When There are many purposes for listening. When you listen to fiction, you should listen to enjoy you listen to fiction, you should listen to enjoy it.it.

Listening ComprehensionListening Comprehension As I read the beginning of “The Money Tree,” I realize As I read the beginning of “The Money Tree,” I realize

that something strange is happening in Miss that something strange is happening in Miss McGillicuddy’s yard. From this, I get the idea that the McGillicuddy’s yard. From this, I get the idea that the events happening are probably not real. A tree takes events happening are probably not real. A tree takes years to grow big. I think this is a made-up, or fiction years to grow big. I think this is a made-up, or fiction story.story.

Remember that authors want to entertain their readers, Remember that authors want to entertain their readers, but they might also want to inform readers about a but they might also want to inform readers about a subject or persuade them about an idea that the authors subject or persuade them about an idea that the authors have.have.

Fiction can be realistic, which is like real life, or Fiction can be realistic, which is like real life, or fantastic, which is not like real life.fantastic, which is not like real life.

Was this story a fantasy or reality? Explain your answer.Was this story a fantasy or reality? Explain your answer.

Robust VocabularyRobust Vocabulary Miss McGillicudy Miss McGillicudy tuggedtugged at her kite to get it out at her kite to get it out

of the tree.of the tree. If you have If you have tuggedtugged something, you pulled it hard. something, you pulled it hard. Would you Would you tugtug a wagon or ball? a wagon or ball? Miss McGillicudy Miss McGillicudy pausedpaused for a moment while for a moment while

gardening.gardening. If you If you pausedpaused, you stopped what you were doing , you stopped what you were doing

for just a moment.for just a moment. Would you Would you pausepause to invite someone to join in your to invite someone to join in your

game or to score a goal?game or to score a goal?

Robust VocabularyRobust Vocabulary A A scavengerscavenger lives on material from trees. lives on material from trees. An animal is a An animal is a scavengerscavenger if it collects leftover and if it collects leftover and

unwanted objects.unwanted objects. My mother calls me a My mother calls me a scavengerscavenger because I bring home because I bring home

left-over paper from art class. When have you been a left-over paper from art class. When have you been a scavengerscavenger??

In many forests, the trees and animals are In many forests, the trees and animals are self-sufficientself-sufficient and can care for themselves.and can care for themselves.

If something is If something is self-sufficientself-sufficient, it makes everything it , it makes everything it needs.needs.

Most young people are not Most young people are not self-sufficientself-sufficient, and they need , and they need adults to provide them with food and shelter. In what adults to provide them with food and shelter. In what ways are you self-sufficient?ways are you self-sufficient?

GrammarGrammar

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Personal PronounsPersonal Pronouns

A pronoun is a word that takes the A pronoun is a word that takes the place of one or more nouns.place of one or more nouns.

The most frequently used pronouns The most frequently used pronouns are called personal pronouns. They are called personal pronouns. They refer to people or things.refer to people or things.

Subject PronounsSubject Pronouns

A subject pronoun is used as theA subject pronoun is used as the

subject of a sentence.subject of a sentence.SheShe is my best friend. is my best friend.

ItIt is my dog. is my dog.

Does Does hehe know the answer? know the answer?

YouYou and and II will meet later. will meet later.

Object PronounsObject Pronouns

An object pronoun is used as theAn object pronoun is used as thedirect/indirect object or the object direct/indirect object or the object

of a preposition.of a preposition.Give the book to Give the book to meme..

The teacher gave The teacher gave herher a reprimand. a reprimand.I will tell I will tell you you a story.a story.Susan read Susan read itit to to themthem..

List of Personal PronounsList of Personal Pronouns

SingularSingular PluralPluralII we we

youyou you you

he, she, ithe, she, it they they

Subject Pronouns

me us

you you

him, her, it them

Object Pronouns

Grammar: Grammar: Subject and Plural PronounsSubject and Plural Pronouns The subject of a sentence is who or what The subject of a sentence is who or what

performs the action in the sentence. performs the action in the sentence. Amal and Louie ran to the store.Amal and Louie ran to the store. They ran to the store.They ran to the store. Amal and LouieAmal and Louie is the subject of the first is the subject of the first

sentence.sentence. In the second sentence, those words are In the second sentence, those words are

replaced by the subject pronoun replaced by the subject pronoun TheyThey.. Not all kinds of pronouns can be used as the Not all kinds of pronouns can be used as the

subject of a sentence.subject of a sentence.

GrammarGrammar I, you, he, she, it, we, they I, you, he, she, it, we, they are all subject pronounsare all subject pronouns Can you find the subject pronoun in each sentence?Can you find the subject pronoun in each sentence? Do you know Tami Rodriguez?Do you know Tami Rodriguez? You – subject pronounYou – subject pronoun I read two books last month.I read two books last month. II – subject pronoun – subject pronoun We all went to visit her.We all went to visit her. We – subject pronounWe – subject pronoun He disagreed with Cami.He disagreed with Cami. He – subject pronounHe – subject pronoun ““Yes, it is exciting,” Matt answered.Yes, it is exciting,” Matt answered. it – subject pronounit – subject pronoun They always go to Miami for vacation.They always go to Miami for vacation. They – subject pronounThey – subject pronoun

Writing: ExplanationWriting: Explanation An explanation…..An explanation….. Gives facts and details about a topicGives facts and details about a topic Explains what or howExplains what or how Sentences in an explanation flow smoothly.Sentences in an explanation flow smoothly.

Writing: Writing: Student Model: ExplanationStudent Model: ExplanationIt is easy to enjoy fresh vegetables from your own garden. It is easy to enjoy fresh vegetables from your own garden.

First, you need a plot of ground. Clear the ground of weeds, dig First, you need a plot of ground. Clear the ground of weeds, dig the soil, and then rake it smooth. Choose the vegetables you the soil, and then rake it smooth. Choose the vegetables you would like to grow, and then buy seeds. Plant the seeds in a row would like to grow, and then buy seeds. Plant the seeds in a row and cover them with soil. Then water them gently. Keep the soil and cover them with soil. Then water them gently. Keep the soil moist and hope the sun shines. In a few days, you will see tiny moist and hope the sun shines. In a few days, you will see tiny green shoots. Care for your plants by keeping them watered. green shoots. Care for your plants by keeping them watered. Pull out some plants so the ones left are not crowded. In a few Pull out some plants so the ones left are not crowded. In a few weeks, you will enjoy fresh vegetables picked from your own weeks, you will enjoy fresh vegetables picked from your own garden!garden!

Notice that the sentences in the explanation flow smoothly. Notice that the sentences in the explanation flow smoothly. Several sentences use subject pronouns. All the sentences Several sentences use subject pronouns. All the sentences are about the topic of planting a vegetable garden.are about the topic of planting a vegetable garden.

Writing: ExplanationWriting: Explanation

Think of a fact you knew before reading the Think of a fact you knew before reading the paragraph and write it under the What I Know paragraph and write it under the What I Know column.column.

What is something that you learned after What is something that you learned after reading the paragraph? Write your answer reading the paragraph? Write your answer under the What I Learned column.under the What I Learned column.

What I KnowWhat I Know What I What I LearnedLearned