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Fifth Grade: Theme 1 Selection 1 Meeting Challenges. V C C V & V C V Syllable Patterns When a syllable ends with a single vowel and a single consonant , the vowel has its short sound. Example : pr ŏ b l e m = pr o bl em d ĕ n i m = d e n im. Challenge Words. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Fifth Grade: Theme 1
Selection 1Meeting Challenges
VC CV & VC V Syllable Patterns
When a syllable ends with a single vowel and a single consonant, the vowel has its short sound.
Example:prŏb lem = problem
dĕn im = denim
VC CV Syllable Patterndistance admiremethod husbandanger tissueproblem mustardbutter shuttleperhaps advancechannel drummer
VC V Syllable Patternpetalsfigure
comedyregulardenim
avalanchemonopolyreluctantadequatetangerine
Challenge Words
Spelling FluencyHow Fast Can You Read the Words?
distance
perhaps
petals
angermethod enjoy
figureproblem
butter channel
Spelling FluencyHow Fast Can You Read the Words?
admire
drummer
shuttle
husbandcomedy advance
regulartissue
mustard denim
Spelling FluencyHow Fast Can You Read the Words?
avalanche
reluctant
monopoly
adequate
tangerine
Teacher Read Aloud:
Understood Betsyby Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Activate Prior Knowledge:Share what you know about the challenges of taking tests.
Purpose Setting: After hearing the title, predict what the selection will be about. Listen for details about Betsy and events related to the plot of the story, for example, the problem, rising action, climax and resolution.
Betsy tells Cousin Ann how badly she did on her test, and Cousin Ann tries to make her feel better.
1. How would you describe Betsy?2. What is the problem in the story?
Build Concept Vocabulary “Cousin Ann,” she said unhappily, “the
Superintendent visited our school this afternoon.”
“Yes, and we had examinations!” said Betsy.
“Well, anyhow, I got so scared I could hardly stand up! And I made the most awful mistakes – things I know just as well!”
Concept Vocabulary Web
Challenges in
Education
Math and Science
Language Arts
superintendent
mistakes
Environment
examinations
Classes
People
School Buildings
Comprehension Skill:Plot and Character
The plot is the pattern of events in a story.A plot includes:
1) a problem or conflict2) rising action, as the conflict builds3) a climax, when the problem or conflict is
faced4) a resolution, when the problem or conflict
is solved.
Problem or Conflict Rising Action Climax Resolution
Strategy:Prior Knowledge
Good readers use what they already know to help them follow a story. Before you read, look at the title, illustrations, and author. Have you read stories by this author before? Remember that you will read about characters, a problem, and how that problem is resolved.
Homework Help1. Who is the main character in this story?2. Ask: “Has this ever happened to
me?” If so, how did you deal with the problem? What do you think Anna will do?
3. What kind of person is Anna? How can you tell?
4. Based on other stories you have read, did you expect this story to end this way? Why or why not?
Homework Help
CharactersMain character: AnnaMinor character: Mom
Place: school busTime: morning
Mai
n Co
nflic
t
Anna
left
her h
omew
ork
at
hom
e..
Anna hopped on the bus.
She decided to examine her history report one last time.
Anna brainstormed ideas about how she could get her history report.
Anna got off the bus Anna heard a blaring horn. There was her mother.
Anna’s mom brought the history report to school.
Anna walked into school with her history report.
Climax
Resolution
Falling ActionRis
ing
Act
ion
Frĭn ́ . dle
Author: Andrew Clements
Genre: Humorous Fiction
• Frindle is humorous fiction.• Humorous fiction tells the
story of imaginary people who seem real.
• Story events are true-to-life and often funny.
More Books Written by Andrew Clements
More Books Written by Andrew Clements
made aware; informed
acquainted
The first day of school was always a get-acquainted day.
Synonyms:informedfamiliarized
assignment
Synonyms:jobhomeworkchore
After that there was a review paper about cursive writing, and then there was a sample sheet showing how the heading should look on every assignment.
something assigned, especially a piece of work to be done
absolutely necessary; very important
essential
Synonyms:requirednecessarycrucial
Good spelling and good grammar and good word skills are essential for every student.
made larger; increased in size; enlarged
expanded
Fifth grade is the ideal time for every girl and boy to acquire an expanded vocabulary.
Synonyms:broadenedincreasedelaborated
made certain that something would happen as a result
guaranteed
Synonymassured
confirmed
Nick was an expert at asking the delaying question – also known as theTeacher-stopper, or the guaranteed-time-waster.
ways of proceeding; methods of doing things
procedures
Synonym:routinessteps
Then there was a handout about class procedures.
what people think and say the character of someone or something is
In language arts, Mrs. Granger had a monopoly – and a reputation.
reputation
Synonym:prominencenotorietyname
paid great honor and reverence to
She loved the dictionary – almost worshipped it.
worshipped
Synonym:honoredadoredidolized
Vocabulary FluencyHow Fast Can You Read the Words?
acquainted
essential
guaranteed
expanded
assignment
reputation
procedures
worshipped
acquainted assignment essential expanded
guaranteed procedures reputation worshipped
Draw! Draw! Draw!
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words!
Free AssociationWhen I say a word, you write down any words you can
think of that remind you of that word.
For example: The word is school:
1. learning 2. Science 3. pencils 4. Reading 5. Math 6. teachers 7. P.E. 8. Education
1. acquainted2. assignment3. essential4. expanded5. guaranteed6. procedures7. reputation8. worshipped
ClassifyingPlace the following words in categories: acquainted assignment essential expanded guaranteed procedures reputation worshipped
• Decide the names of the categories.• Determine how many categories.• Determine which words go in which categories.• After classifying the words, write a paragraph
explaining each of the categories and why certain words go in a particular category.
Can You Find the Context Clues?1. The students felt that the _______________________ was too complex.2. Kate _______________________ books, exercising, talking on her cell, and
eating healthy food.3. He ______________________ his vocabulary by reading and conducting
research.4. The principal has a ________________________ for being fair, kind, and
considerate.5. She ________________ all of her students that if they attended school daily,
participated fully and studied religiously they would experience high achievement.
6. Rules and ________________ are an important component of having a safe school.
7. It is ___________________ for students to be prepared for school daily.8. The teacher allowed time on the first day of school for students to become
_________________________ with one another
acquainted; assignment; essential; expanded; guaranteed; procedures; reputation; worshipped
Synonym SearchMatch the vocabulary words on the left to the correct synonyms on the right. Some vocabulary words have more than one synonym. Ready, set, go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
a. assured f. name k. informed p. chore
b. crucial g. broadened L adored q. increased
c. job h. confirmed m. routines r. necessary
d. required i. honored n. homework
s.familiarized
e. notoriety j. steps o. idolized t. elaborated
procedures
acquainted
worshipped
expanded
reputation
assignment
essential
guaranteed
Word Association Challenge1. Which word goes with research? Why?
Word Bankacquainted; assignment; essential; guaranteed; expanded; procedures; reputation, worshipped
2. Which word goes with a fire drill? Why?3. Which word goes with new neighbors? Why?4. Which word goes with strict and inflexible? Why?5. Which word goes with writing an autobiography?
Why?6. Which word goes with heroes? Why?7. Which word goes with washing your hands? Why?8. Which word goes with signing a contract? Why?
Tell Me What You Know1. Explain why rules and procedures are important. 2. What do you feel is the most essential reason for going to
school? Why?
3. What are the causes and effects of the reputation you have established?
4. Create a Tree Map of your favorite types of assignments?
5. Have you ever worshipped a professional athlete or rock star who disappointed you? Who? Why?
6. List ways you can have an expanded vocabulary.
7. What measures do you take to become acquainted with your classmates?
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