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Reading Street - Fifth Unit 1 Week 1: Red Kayak

1. comp r e s s i o n s- short applicationsof pressure.

2. g r umb l ed- complained in a bad-tempered way.

3. i ns i s t e n t l y - in a persistent andurgent way.

4. i nten t i o n a ll y - on purpose.5. m i n u t e- a period of time equal to

sixty seconds.6. n e ut r a l - a position of gears in

which no motion goes from anengine to other working parts.

7. n o rm a ll y - usually; in a normalway.

1. avalanche2. monopoly3. reluctant4. adequate5. tangerine

Question of the Week: What inspires people to act courageously?

Comprehension: Literary Elements: Character

and Plot Monitor and Clarify

Writing Trait: Organization

Conventions: Four Kinds of Sentences

Writing Mini-Lesson: Directions

Selection Vocabulary: Homographs and Context Clues

Phonics and Spelling: Short Vowel VCCV,

VCV

Spelling Words:1. distance2. method3. anger4. problem5. butter6. petals7. enjoy8. perhaps9. figure10. channel11. admire12. comedy13. husband

Amazing Words:1. t er r i f i e d - means very afraid.2. tr e a ch e r o u s - means dangerous.3. bravery- means courage or being brave.4. h e r o i n e - is a woman admired for her

brave deeds and noble acts.5. r e v i v e- means to bring back to life

or consciousness.6. e x p e d i t i o n - is a journey for some special

purpose such as an exploration for scientific study.

7. tr e pi d a t i on- means an uncomfortable feeling that something bad might happen.

8. a n t i c i p a t e- means to look forward to something.

9. a u d a c i t y - a willingness to be bold and take risks.

10. f eroc i t y - is a great fierceness or intensity.

14. tissue15. mustard16. shuttle17. advance18. drummer19. regular20. denim

Challenge SpellingWords:

CCSS Assessed onWeekly Test:

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Reading Street - Fifth Unit 5 Week 2: Thunder Rose

Amazing Words:1. r o a r i n g - is a loud or deep sound or noise.2. s t ati o n e d- means to put a person in a certain

place to do a job.3. m ete o r o l o g i s t - is someone who studies

weather.4. t w i s t e r - is a whirlwind or a tornado.5. prec i p i ce- is a very steep cliff or mountainside.6. s t ami n a- means strength or endurance.7. d i saste r - is a sudden event that causes great

damage or suffering.8. a g r i cu l t ure- is another word for farming.9. u n pred i c t a bl e- when something is

unpredictable, it is uncertain.10. wil d f i r e- is a fire that spreads quickly and is

difficult to extinguish.


1. society2. rhinoceros3. notation4. idealistic5. equation


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Question of the Week: How can nature challenge us?

Comprehension: Cause and Effect Summarize

Writing Trait: Voice

Conventions: Subjects and Predicates

Writing Mini-Lesson: Tall Tale

Selection Vocabulary: Homonyms andContext Clues

1. brand e d- marked by burning the skin with a hot iron.

2. co n s tr u c t e d - put together; fitted together; built.

3. d ai nti l y - with delicate beauty;freshly and prettily.

4. d e v asta t i on- the act of laying waste; destruction.

5. l u ll a b y - a song for singing to a child; a soft song.

6. p i t ch- a thick, black, stickysubstance made from tar or turpentine.

7. r es o urc e f u l - good at thinking of ways to do things; quick-witted.

8. t h i e v i n g - stealing.9. v e i ns- the blood vessels that

carry blood to the heart from all parts of the body.

Phonics and Spelling: Long Vowel VCV

Spelling Words:1. fever2. broken3. climate4. hotel5. basic6. vocal7. native8. silent9. labor10. spider11. label12. icon13. agent14. motive15. vital16. acorn17. item18. aroma19. ego20. solo

Reading Street - Fifth Grade Unit 1 Week 3: Island of the Blue Dolphins

Question of the Week: How do people survive in the wilderness?

Comprehension: Literary Elements: Theme and

Setting Inferring

Writing Trait: Focus/Ideas

Conventions: Independent and

Dependent Clauses

Writing Mini-Lesson: Invitation

Selection Vocabulary: UnknownWords and Dictionary/Glossary

1. g n a w e d - wore away by persistent chewing.

2. h e a dl a n d- a point of very high land that juts out into water.

3. k e l p- a kind of large, brownseaweed.

4. lair - the place where a wild

Phonics and Spelling: Long Vowel Digraphs

Spelling Words:1. coast2. feast3. speech4. wheat5. Spain6. paint7. arrow8. needle9. charcoal10. praise11. faint12. mountain13. crease14. grain15. breeze

Amazing Words:1. q u a rt z - is a hard, glossy rock that is useful

for starting fires.2. g u tt e d - if something is gutted, the inside of

it has been removed or destroyed.3. f li n t - is a very hard stone that makes a spark

when struck against steel and is used to start fires.

4. b l az i n g - is a verb that means to burn with a bright flame.

5. pre y - means an animal that is hunted and killed for food by other animals.

6. p u r su i t - is the act of pursuing or chasing.7. sh i p w r ec k - happens when a ship is

destroyed or sunk at sea.8. f amis h e d - means very hungry or starving.9. r es o urc e f u l - able to find clever ways of doing

things.10. wil d e r n e ss- is a wild, uncultivated region

with few people living in it.

animal lives.5. r a v i ne- a small, narrow

valley with steep sides.6. sh ell f i sh- an animal that has a

shell and lives in the water.7. s i n e w - a tough cord that

connects muscles to bones.

16. willow17. appeal18. bowling19. complain20. sneeze


1. dungarees2. bungalow3. campaign4. speedometer5. referee


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Reading Street - Fifth Unit 1 Week 4: Satchel Paige

Comprehension: Fact and Opinion Questioning

Writing Trait: Word Choice

Conventions: Compound and Complex

Sentences

Writing Mini-Lesson: Newsletter

Complex Sentences

Selection Vocabulary: Antonyms andContext Clues

1. co n f i d e nce- firm belief in yourself.

2. f astba ll - a pitch thrown at high speed with very little curve.

3. m o c k i n g - laughing at; making fun of.

4. o ut f i e l d- the part of a baseball field beyond the diamond orinfield.

5. u ni q ue- having no like or equal.6. w e a k n e ss- a slight fault.7. wi n d u p - in baseball, a swinging

movement of the arms while twisting the body just before pitching the ball.

Question of the Week: How do we face personal challenges?

Phonics and Spelling: Adding –ed, -ing

Spelling Words:1. supplied2. supplying3. denied4. denying5. decided6. deciding7. included8. including9. admitted10. admitting11. occurred12. occurring13. qualified

Amazing Words:1. e n d u r e d - means tolerated or suffered through.2. b a rr i e r - is a structure that obstructs a

passage, an obstacle.3. h a r ds hi ps- are things that make life difficult.4. h o s t ili t y - is unfriendliness, dislike, or hatred.5. amb i t i on- means a strong desire to succeed.6. s tr i v e- means to work hard.7. v i g o r - someone with vigor has a lot of

physical and mental energy.8. d e v oti o n- is a strong feeling of loyalty

and affection.9. d i sc i p li n e - means self-control.10. r es i s t - means to act against or try to prevent.

15. identified16. identifying17. delayed18. delaying19. satisfied20. satisfying


1. occupied2. occupying3. criticized4. criticizing5. omitted6. omitting


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Reading Street - Fifth Unit 1 Week 5: Ten Mile Day

Comprehension: Cause and Effect Text Structure


Conventions: Common, Proper, and

Collective Nouns

Writing Mini-Lesson: Expository

Composition

Selection Vocabulary: Multiple- Meaning Words and Context Clues

1. ba rr en- unable to produce much or any plant life.

2. d e a f e ni ng- stunningly loud.3. l urched- leaned or

rolled suddenly.4. pre v i o u s- coming or being

before.5. pr y i n g - moving or forcing open;

searching too curiously.6. sur v e y i n g - looking over or

viewing.

Amazing Words:1. i mm i g r a t i on- means moving from one country

to another.2. Elli s I s l a n d- is a small island in the harbor of

New York. In the past, it was an entry point for immigrants to the United States.

3. b el o n g i n g s- are the things that someone owns,his or her possessions.

4. a n x i o u s l y - means having fears about what might happen.

5. emb l e m - is a visual representation of an idea, place, or person.

6. a ll e g i a n ce- means loyalty or faithfulness.7. sustena n c e - means food or nourishment or a

source of strength or life.8. a d v ersit y - means great difficulty or hardship.9. estab li sh e d- means set up on a lasting basis.10. h o m e l a n d- your homeland is the country that

is your home or native land.


1. there’ve2. mightn’t3. what’ve4. must’ve5. there’ll


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Question of the Week: What challenges do immigrants encounter?

Phonics and Spelling: Contractions

Spelling Words:1. they’re2. you’ve3. weren’t4. needn’t5. there’d6. they’ve7. mustn’t8. what’ll9. doesn’t10. hadn’t11. could’ve12. would’ve13. should’ve14. might’ve15. wouldn’t16. who’ve17. shouldn’t18. who’d19. this’ll20. couldn’t

Reading Street - Fifth Unit 2 Week 1: At the Beach

Comprehension: Compare and Contrast Visualize

Writing Trait: Sentences

Conventions: Regular and Irregular

Plural Nouns

Writing Mini-Lesson: Description

Selection Vocabulary: unfamiliar words and context clues

1. a l g a e - a group of living things, mostly found in water, that can make their own food.

2. co n ce al e d - put out of sight;hidden.

3. dr i f t w o o d- wood carried along by water, or washed ashore by thewater.

4. h a mm o c ks- hanging beds or couches made of canvas, cord,or other material.

5. l amen t e d - felt or showed grief.6. sea urch i n s - small, round sea

animals with spiny shells.7. s t ern l y - strictly, firmly.8. t w e e z er s - small pincers for

picking up small objects.

Question of the Week: Why is honestly important?

Phonics and Spelling:Digraphs th, sh, ch, ph

Spelling Words:1. shovel2. southern3. northern4. chapter5. hyphen6. chosen7. establish8. although9. challenge10. approach11. astonish12. python13. shatter14. ethnic15. shiver

Amazing Words:1. i nteg r i t y - someone with integrity is honest

and has good morals.2. fr a n k- people who are frank are not afraid

to say what they think.3. h o n o r a bl e- people demonstrate a sense of

what is right.4. m ora l - a moral person has good character or

conduct and acts according to traditional standards of right or wrong.

5. pri n c i p l e d - person shows honor and integrity.6. o a t h- is a statement in which a person swears

that something is true.7. ca n d i d- means saying what you really think

or feel.8. g u il t - is the feeling of having done something

wrong.9. d e ce i t - is a dishonest act or statement.10. j ustic e - is the quality of being fair and right.

16. pharmacy17. charity18. china19. attach20. ostrich


1. emphasis2. sophomore3. athlete4. phenomenal5. chimpanzee


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Reading Street - Fifth Unit 2 Week 2: Hold the Flag High

Comprehension: Sequence Inferring

Writing Trait: Voice Conventions:

Possessive Nouns Writing Mini-Lesson: Informal Letter


1. ca n t e e n- a container that holds drinks.

2. co n f e d erac y - a group of people, states, or countries that worktogether.

3. g l or y - praise, honor.4. q u a rr e l - a fight.5. r e b e lli on- a conflict that leads

to war.6. s t a lli on- a male horse.7. u ni o n - states that are united as

one country.

Question of the Week: What are the risks in helping others?

Phonics and Spelling:Irregular Plurals

Spelling Words:1. staffs2. ourselves3. pants4. scissors5. loaves6. volcanoes7. chiefs8. buffalos9. flamingos10. beliefs11. echoes12. shelves13. quizzes14. sheriffs

Amazing Words:1. u n w a v eri n g - steady or resolute; not moving.2. p o ses- someone poses when he or she

pretends to be someone else.3. o f f i ce r s - is someone who commands other

people in armed forces.4. co o p e r ati o n- means working together.5. m a n e u v e r - means a skillful plan or a clever

trick.6. n a t i o n - a group people who live in the same

country.7. tr e m b li n g - means moving gently with a quick,

shaking motion.8. sacr i f i ce- giving up something for the greater

good.9. a u d a c i t y - means boldness or reckless daring.10. bra z e n - person acts shamelessly.

15. dominoes16. thieves17. measles18. avocados19. chefs20. pianos


1. bailiffs2. wharves3. mosquitoes4. armadillos5. desperadoes


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Reading Street - Fifth Unit 2 Week 3: The Ch’i-lin Purse

Comprehension: Compare and Contrast Story Structure


Conventions: Action and Linking Verbs

Writing Mini-Lesson: Poem

Selection Vocabulary: Greek and LatinRoots/ Word Structure

1. aston i sh e d- sur p r i se d ; a m a z e d . 2. b e h a v i or- a w ay of a c t i n g. 3. b e n e f act o r - a person who has

given money or help.4. d i s tr i b u t i on- the sharing of

something among a number of people.

5. g r atitud e - a feeling of thankfulness; a show of appreciation.

6. process i o n - a number of people or vehicles moving forward in anorderly way.

7. r ec o m m e n d- to speak in favor of; to suggest.

8. sacred- worthy of reverence.9. tr a di t i o n s- customs or beliefs

handed down from generation togeneration

Amazing Words:1. s tr a n d e d - means stuck or in trouble.2. f a v o r - is an act of kindness.3. p a n i c- is unreasoning fear.4. d i s tr es s - means great pain or suffering.5. pra i se- if someone gives you praise,

you express warm approval or admiration.

6. n u rt u r e- means to bring up or care for.7. se l f l ess n e ss- is concern for other people’s

needs before your own.8. a i d- means to give support to someone or

to help people.9. v i c t i m - is a person who has been

harmed because of an event, accident, or other disaster.

10. soc i al w or k e r - is someone who works toward the betterment of social conditions in a community.


1. impair2. directory3. hardware4. clearance5. porpoise


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Question of the Week: What are the rewards in helping others?

Phonics and Spelling:Vowel Sounds with r

Spelling Words:1. snore2. tornado3. spare4. appear5. career6. square7. report8. prepare9. pioneer10. chair11. beware12. smear13. repair14. sword15. ignore16. order17. engineer18. resort19. volunteer20. declare

Reading Street - Fifth Unit 2 Week 4: A Summer’s Trade

Comprehension: Author’s Purpose Monitor and Clarify


Conventions: Main and Helping Verbs

Writing Mini-Lesson: Personal

Narrative

Selection Vocabulary: UnfamiliarWords and Context Clues

1. bandana- a square piece of fabric worn on the head or neck.

2. brace l e t - a piece of jewelry wornaround the wrist.

3. h o g a n - a kind of house used by the Navajo people.

4. j ostl e d- bumped or jiggled.5. m es a - a rock formation of the

Navajo Indian tribe.6. N a v a j o- a member of the Navajo

Indian tribe.7. t u r q u oi se- a precious blue-green

stone.

Amazing Words:1. com m i tt e d - means decided or promised to do

something.2. co n se q u e n ces- is a result of something.3. d o n a t e d - means to give money or help.4. u n d e r pri v il e g ed- people who have

fewer advantages than most people have.

5. g r at i f y i n g - when something is gratifying, it gives someone pleasure or satisfaction.

6. ch a r i t a bl e- means ready to help or support.7. f o r f e i t - to give up.8. r e li n q u i sh- means to give up or let go.9. n o b l e- impressive or admirable.10. a l tr u i s m - means thoughtfulness for the welfare

of others.


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1. obstacle2. kindergarten3. abdomen4. pummel5. enlighten

Question of the Week: Why do people make sacrifices for others?

Phonics and Spelling:Final syllables –en, -an,

-el, -le, il

Spelling Words:1. example2. level3. slogan4. quarrel5. scramble6. evil7. oxygen8. wooden9. double10. travel11. cancel12. chuckle13. fossil14. toboggan15. veteran16. chisel17. suburban18. single19. sudden20. beagle

Reading Street - Fifth Unit 2 Week 5: The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

Question of the Week: How can people promote freedom?

Comprehension: Author’s Purpose Background Knowledge


Conventions: Subject-Verb Agreement

Writing Mini-Lesson: Historical Fiction

Selection Vocabulary: Endings –s, -ed, - ing and Word Structure

1. f at e - what is meant to happen to a person, group, or nation.

2. f e a r l ess- not afraid of anything.3. g li m m e r - a light that is not

very bright or steady.4. li n g er s - stays on, leaves slowly.5. m a g n i f i ed- made to look larger than

it really is.6. sombe r - dark and gloomy.7. s t e e d- a horse, especially one used

in war.

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Phonics and Spelling: Final Syllables –er, - ar,-or

Spelling Words:1. danger2. wander3. tractor4. dollar5. harbor6. eager7. eraser8. surrender9. solar10. sticker11. locker12. helicopter13. pillar14. refrigerator15. caterpillar16. rumor17. glimmer18. linger19. sensor20. alligator

Amazing Words:1. b a tt l e f i e l d- a place where a battle is or has

been fought.2. fr e e d o m - is the power to do, say, or think as

you please.3. b el o v e d - something that is dearly loved or

very close to someone.4. b a tt l e- is a fight between opposing armies, air

forces, or navies.5. v ote- means to show that you want to

choose someone or support an idea.6. ac q u i r e - something is to have it in one’s

possession.7. r e p r es e n t ati o n- is having someone in the

government who voices your opinions and votes on your behalf.

8. r e v o l uti o n- is a complete change in a government, usually brought about by force.

9. li b e rt y - is the right or power to do as one pleases.

10. g o v ern m e n t - is the body ruling a country, state, or district.

Challenge Spelling Words:

1. numerator2. collector3. ancestor4. counselor5. denominator

Reading Street - Fifth Unit 3 Week 1: The Fabulous Perpetual Motion Machine

Comprehension: Sequence Summarize


Conventions: Past, Present, and

Future Tenses

Writing Mini-Lesson: Play


1. a p p l a u d s - shows approval by clapping hands, shouting, and so on.

2. bro w s i n g - looking here and there.

3. f a b u l o u s- wonderful; exciting.4. i ns p ecti n g- looking

over carefully; examining.

5. pro j e c t - a special assignmentplanned and carried out by a student or group of students.

Question of the Week: How do inventors inspire our imaginations?

Phonics and Spelling:Words with Schwa

Spelling Words:1. jewel2. kingdom3. gasoline4. factory5. garage6. tropical7. pajamas8. estimate9. tomorrow10. humidity11. Chicago12. bulletin13. carnival14. illustrate15. elegant16. census

Amazing Words:1. e x p e r i m e n t - a test or trial to discover

something unknown.2. t h e or y - is an explanation based on

observation and reasoning.3. su g g e s t ed- means proposed an idea.4. d e v i ce- is an invention made to do a

certain job.5. v e hi c l e- is a device for carrying people or

things.6. e n t er p r i se- is an important, difficult,

or dangerous plan to be tried.7. i m pro v emen t - is the act of improving,

or making something better.8. d e s i g n- is a sketch, drawing, or plan that

serves as a pattern from which to work.9. i n n o v ati o n- new idea or new way of

doing something.10. e n tr e p r e n e ur - is someone who organizes

and manages a business.

17. terrific18. celebrate19. operate20. celery


1. rehearsal2. salamander3. prominent4. significant5. parakeet


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Comprehension: Main Idea and Details Visualize


Conventions: Principal Parts of

Regular Verbs

Writing Mini-Lesson: Persuasive

Speech

Selection Vocabulary: Greek and LatinRoots and Word Structure

1. ac hi e v e d - accomplished; did.2. arch i t e c t - person who designs

buildings.3. bron z e- a dark yellow-brown

alloy of copper and tin.4. ca n n o n- a big gun,

especially one mounted on a base orwheels.

5. d e presse d - gloomy; low-spirited.6. f as hi o n e d - made, shaped.7. m i ds t - in the middle of.8. ph il os o p h er- person who studies

in an attempt to discover and understand the basic nature of knowledge and reality.

9. r i v a l - person or group which tries to do better than another.

Amazing Words:1. e a se l - is a stand for holding a picture.2. ch a r co al - is a black, brittle form of carbon

made by partly burning wood in place where there is no air.

3. ca n v as- is a strong, heavy cloth made fromcotton and used for making tents, sails, andartists’ paintings.

4. g a ll er y - is a place where artwork is displayed for the public to view.

5. m arb l e- is hard rock formed from limestone by heat and pressure.

6. scu l ptu r e- is a work of art made by carving, modeling, or casting.

7. pro j e c t o r - is a device used to project an imageon a screen.

8. m e di u m - is a material or technique that an artist uses.

9. m us e - means to think in a dreamy way.10. i ns pi r e- to fill others with thoughts of hope.


1. sledgehammer2. brokenhearted3. chalkboard4. straightforward5. granddaughter


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Reading Street - Fifth Grade Unit 3 Week 2: Leonardo’s Horse

Question of the Week: How do artists inspire future generations?

Phonics and Spelling:Compound Words

Spelling Words:1. waterproof2. teaspoon3. grasshopper4. homesick5. barefoot6. courthouse7. earthquake8. rowboat9. scrapbook10. countryside11. lightweight12. fishhook13. spotlight14. blindfold15. whirlpool16. tablespoon17. greenhouse18. postcard19. hummingbird20. thumbtack

Comprehension: Fact and Opinion Predict and Set Purpose


Conventions: Principal Parts of

Irregular Verbs

Writing Mini-Lesson: Advertising

Brochure

Selection Vocabulary: Homonyms andContext Clues

1. erec t e d - put up; built.2. f o u n d ati o ns- parts on which

other parts rest for support;bases.

3. m o l d- a hollow shape in which things are formed, cast, orsolidified.

4. occ a s i o n - a special event.5. propo r t i on- proper

relation between parts.6. t i d e d- put in order; made neat.7. w or k sh o p- shop or building

where work is done.

Reading Street - Fifth Grade Unit 3 Week 3: The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins

Question of the Week: How can paleontologists help us understand the past?

Phonics and Spelling: Words with Consonant Sounds /j/, /ks/, /sk/, /s/

Spelling Words:1. excuse2. scene3. muscle4. explore5. pledge6. journal7. science8. schedule9. gigantic10. scheme11. Japan12. excellent13. exclaim

Amazing Words:1. p al e o nto l o g i s t s - are scientists who

study fossils.2. f oss il s- are the hardened remains of things

that lived in a former age.3. u n ca n n y - means to have powers or abilities

beyond what seems normal.4. sa n dston e - is a kind of stone that is made

mostly of sand.5. r ema i ns- means what is left over.6. m o d e l - is a small copy of something.7. e x t i nc t - means to have died out or no longer

exist.8. ill ust r ati o n- is a picture, diagram, or map used

to explain or decorate something.9. r e pli ca- is an accurate copy of an object.10. archa i c- refers to something from an earlier

time, out-of-date, or ancient.14. fascinate15. ginger16. scholar17. scent18. dodge19. smudge20. schooner


1. extraordinary2. reminisce3. acknowledge4. prejudice5. allergic


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Reading Street - Fifth Grade Unit 3 Week 4: Mahalia Jackson

Question of the Week: How does an artist use music to inspire others?

Comprehension: Main Idea and Details Text Structure


Conventions: Troublesome Verbs

Writing Mini-Lesson: Description

Selection Vocabulary: Antonyms andContest Clues

1. a p prec i ate- think highly of;recognize worth of.

2. b a r b e r - person whose business is cutting hair and shaving ortrimming beards.

3. ch oi r - group of singers who sing together, often in a church

Phonics and Spelling:One Consonant or Two

Spelling Words:1. address2. collar3. mirror4. recess5. committee6. collect7. Mississippi8. immediate9. command10. appreciate11. announce12. possess13. Tennessee14. gallop

Amazing Words:1. s t e a d y - means regular, even.2. j am sess i on- is a gathering at which jazz

musicians play music and improvise together.3. bea t - is a unit of time or accent in music.4. f i d dl e- is another word for violin.5. s y m p h o n y - is a complex piece of music

with parts for many musicians to play.6. d i g i t al m us i c- is recorded in an electronic

format for later listening.7. m e l o d y - musical sounds in agreeable

succession or arrangement.8. h a rm o ni z e- means to sing or play different

tunes that sound good together.9. t emp o - is the speed at which music is played.10. m o v emen t - is one division of a symphony,

sonata, or other long selection.

4. r e l e a se d - published, performed, shown, sold.

5. r e li g i o u s - devoted to the belief,study, and worship of God or gods.

6. s l a v er y - custom of holding people as property of others.

7. t e e n a g e r - person between 13 and 19 years old.

15. opponent16. barricade17. broccoli18. accomplish19. allowance20. zucchini


1. silhouette2. millionaire3. dilemma4. embarrassment5. compassionate


L.5.5c RI.5.1 RI.5.2 W.5.2b

Comprehension: Graphic Sources Important Ideas


Conventions: Prepositions and

Prepositional Phrases

Writing Mini-Lesson: Expository Text

Selection Vocabulary: Affixes: Prefixes pre-, re- and Word Structure

1. backgroun d - the part of a picture or scene toward the back.

2. l a n dsc a p e - picture or model of ascene on land.

3. m i n i atu r e- anything represented on a small scale.

4. preh i s t ori c - of or belonging to times before histories werewritten.

5. r e a ssemb l e d - brought or put together again.

Amazing Words:1. g r u e som e - causing great horror.2. d i g i t al e ff e c ts - are lifelike objects created by a

computer for use in a movie that cannot be filmed realistically.

3. ill us i o n - is something that appears to bedifferent from what it actually is.

4. props- are pieces of furniture or small articles used in staging a play.

5. r e ali s t i c - means lifelike or like the real thing.6. t hre e - d i m e n s i o n a l - means having three

dimensions: height, depth, and width.7. i m a g e - is a likeness or copy.8. r e - c r e a t e - means to create something over

again.9. s i m u l ati o n- is the act of putting on an

imitation or false appearance.10. g r a p h i cs- are picture or diagrams made by the

computer.


1. unnecessary2. disobedient3. dehumidifier4. disinfectant5. disenchanted


L.5.5c RF.5.3a RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.7 RI.5.8 W.5.2

Reading Street - Fifth Grade Unit 3 Week 5: Special Effects in Film and Television

Question of the Week: How do artists create special effects to entertain us?

Phonics and Spelling:Prefixes un-, de-, dis-

Spelling Words:1. uncover2. defrost3. uncomfortable4. discourage5. disadvantage6. unfortunate7. unfamiliar8. disability9. discomfort10. deodorant11. unemployed12. deflate13. disbelief14. unpredictable15. disapprove16. disappoint17. unpleasant18. dehydrated19. disqualify20. undecided

Reading Street - Fifth Grade Unit 4 Week 1: Weslandia

Question of the Week: How do people adapt to difficult situations?

Comprehension: Draw Conclusions Questioning


Conventions: Subject and Object

Pronouns

Writing Mini-Lesson: Picture Book

Selection Vocabulary: Endings –ed, - ing, -s and Word Structure

1. b l u n d e r s- stupid mistakes.2. c i v i l i z ati o n- the ways of living

of a people or nation.3. comp l e x - made up of a number

of parts; hard to understand.4. e n v y - feeling of discontent

because another person haswhat you want.

5. f leeing - to be running away.

Phonics and Spelling: Words from Many

Cultures

Spelling Words:1. khaki2. hula3. banana4. ballet5. waltz6. tomato7. vanilla8. canyon9. yogurt10. banquet11. macaroni12. polka13. cobra14. koala15. barbeque

Amazing Words:1. dete r m i n a t i on- a quality that makes you

continue trying to do or achieve something difficult.

2. d i sco v ered- means seen or learned of for the first time.

3. co u r a g e- is the act of being fearless.4. prac t i ce- is an action done over and over again

to gain a skill.5. e x p l ora t i on- means a journey to discover

something new.6. cust o m i z e- is to build or remodel according to

the owner’s instructions.7. tr a n s f o r m ati o n - is a great change

in appearance or form.8. f l e x i b ili t y - is the ability to change easily to

fit different conditions.9. a d v a n cemen t - a development or improvement.10. d y n a m i c- means active and energetic.

6. i ns pi r ed- to be filled with a thought or feeling; influenced.

7. r ustl i n g - causing a light, soft sound of things gently rubbingtogether.

8. s tr a t e g y - the skillful planning and management of anything.

16. safari17. buffet18. stampede19. karate20. kiosk


1. papaya2. artichoke3. sauerkraut4. succotash5. tsunami


L.5.5c L.5.1 RL.5.1 RL.5.2 RL.5.4 W.5.9

Comprehension: Generalize Predict and Set Purpose


Conventions: Pronouns and

Antecedents

Writing Mini-Lesson: Friendly Letter


1. D a l m ati a n- a dog that has a white coat with black or brown spots.

2. fr ill y - clothing that has ruffles.3. pro m e n a di n g - to be walking for

show.4. spra i n e d- to be injured by a

sudden twist.5. su b s t i t u t e- a person or thing

taking the place of another.

Reading Street - Fifth Grade Unit 4 Week 2: Tripping over the Lunch Lady

Question of the Week: How do people overcome obstacles?

Phonics and Spelling: Prefixes over-,

under-, sub-, super-, out-

Spelling Words:1. overlook2. underline3. subway4. subset5. supermarket6. outlet7. underground8. overboard9. undercurrent10. superstar11. overtime12. supersonic13. submarine

Amazing Words:1. pred i came n t - a difficult or unpleasant situation.2. co n f r o n t - means to meet someone face to

face.3. i n g e ni o u s- means clever at making or doing

things.4. tr i umpha n t - means victorious or successful.5. r es ili e n t - means to be able to recover from

hard times or adapt to change.6. a p p li cati o n- is the act of putting something on.7. co n q u e r - when you conquer something, you

overcome or defeat it.8. m o d i f y - means to change somewhat.9. p e r s i s t e n c e - when you don’t give up,

especially when faced with difficulties.10. acc li m at e - means to become accustomed to a

new climate.

Challenge Spelling14. undercover

16. outfield17. output18. supernatural19. subdivision20. subheads

Words:

1. overwhelm2. superimpose3. underestimate4. underprivileged5. subcommittee


L.5.5c RL.5.1 W.5.9

Comprehension: Graphic Sources Important Ideas

Writing Trait: Conventions

Conventions: Possessive Pronouns

Writing Mini-Lesson: Formal Letter

Selection Vocabulary: Synonyms andContext Clues

1. c r i t i ca l - extremely important.2. e n a bl es- makes someone or

something able to do an action.3. m uc u s- slimy substance

produced in the nose and throat to moisten and protect.

4. scarce- hard to get; rare.5. sp e c i a l i z e- to do one

thing extremely well.6. s t eri l e- free from bacteria and

other living things; totally clean.

Amazing Words:1. predat o r s- are animals that eat other animals

for food.2. a d a p t ati o ns- are acts of changing to fit different

conditions.3. d e f e n ses- are barriers or means of fighting off

an attack.4. f e a r s o m e- means causing fright.5. camo u f l a g e - is a disguise in appearance

or behavior designed to protect an animal by helping it blend in with its surroundings.

6. m i m i c r y - is a process animals go through to resemble an animal or plant.

7. sur v i v a l - means the act of staying alive.8. sp i n y - means covered in sharp points

or thorns.9. f o r m i d a b l e- qualities that discourage approach

or attack.10. pro t r u d e- means to push forth or stick out.


1. counsel2. council3. bizarre4. bazaar5. patients


L.5.5c RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.7 W.5.2

Reading Street - Fifth Grade Unit 4 Week 3: Exploding Ants

Question of the Week: How do animals adapt to survive?

Phonics and Spelling: Homophones

Spelling Words:1. cent2. sent3. scent4. threw5. through6. weather7. whether8. their9. there10. they’re11. chili12. chilly13. tide14. tied15. pale16. pail17. aloud18. allowed19. course20. coarse

Comprehension: Generalize Story Structure


Conventions: Indefinite and Reflexive

Pronouns

Writing Mini-Lesson: Narrative Poetry


1. ca v i t i es- holes or hollow places, especially in teeth.

2. comb i n a t i o n - a series ofnumbers used in opening a lock.

3. d e m o n s t r at e s- shows.4. e pi so d e- a story that is one in

a series.5. pr o f il e- a level or degree

of noticeability.6. s tr i c t - demanding that rules are

obeyed.

Amazing Words:1. p e r se v erance- continuing to try to do

something even if it is difficult.2. o p p o rt u ni t i e s - are good chances.3. co u r a g e o us- is being brave in the face of

danger.4. o b s t ac l es- are barriers that prevent you from

reaching something.5. f ami l i ari z e- means to make familiar or adapt to.6. r e l oc a t e- means to move to another place.7. a d j us t - is to fit in, or adapt, to conditions.8. e n grosse d - means fully occupied or taking all

of one’s attention.9. sur r o u n di n g s - are things and conditions

around a person or place.10. w a n d e r l us t - is a strong desire to travel.


1. noticeable2. conceivable3. disposable4. biodegradable5. collapsible


L.5.5c L.5.4b RI.5.1 RI.5.2 W.5.9a

Reading Street - Fifth Grade Unit 4 Week 4: The Stromi Giovanni Club

Question of the Week: How do people adapt to new places?

Phonics and Spelling: Suffixes –ible, -able

Spelling Words:1. sensible2. washable3. available4. agreeable5. fashionable6. valuable7. flexible8. reasonable9. favorable10. breakable11. convertible12. forgettable13. laughable14. sociable15. allowable16. divisible17. hospitable18. reversible19. responsible20. tolerable

Reading Street - Fifth Unit 4 Week 5: The Gymnast

Question of the Week: Why do people try to change themselves?

Comprehension: Draw Conclusions Visualize


Conventions: Using Who and Whom

Writing Mini-Lesson: Autobiographical

Sketch

Selection Vocabulary: Suffixes –ion, - ish and Word Structure

1. b l u i sh- somewhat blue.2. car t w h e e l s- sideways

handsprings with the legs andarms kept straight.

3. g y m n a s t i c s - a sport in which very difficult exercises are performed.

4. h e s i t ati o n- the act of holding back because of doubt.

Phonics and Spelling: Negative Prefixes

Spelling Words:1. invisible2. illiterate3. irregular4. irresistible5. impossible6. informal7. illegal8. impatient9. independent10. incorrect11. inactive12. imperfect13. impolite14. immature15. illogical

Amazing Words:1. compe t i t i v e- means decided by trying hard

to win.2. ch a m p i o n - is a person who wins first place in a

competition.3. d e v e l o p - is to become better or more useful.4. p e r f e c t ed- is made perfect without faults.5. r e h e a r s e - is to practice or perform to get

ready for an event.6. r o u t i ne- is a regular method of doing things.7. e n h a nc e - means to add to, heighten, or make

greater.8. co n d i t i o n - is a state of something or someone.9. f i t n e s s - means good physical shape.10. as pi r e - means to desire something earnestly.

Challenge Spelling5. li m e li g h t - the center of public

attention and interest.6. s k i d d e d - slipped or slid sideways

while moving.7. some r sa u l t - to run or jump,

turning the heels over the head.8. t hrobb i n g - beating rapidly or

strongly.9. wi nc i n g - drawing back suddenly.

16. indefinite17. inappropriate18. immobile19. irresponsible20. inexpensive

Words:

1. irrelevant2. irreparable3. intolerant4. indisputable5. impersonal


L.5.5c L.5.5b RI.5.1 W.5.9a

Reading Street - Fifth Unit 5 Week 1: The Skunk Ladder

Comprehension: Literary Elements: Character

and Plot Background Knowledge


Conventions: Contractions and

Negatives

Writing Mini-Lesson: Rhyming Poem

Selection Vocabulary: Greek and LatinRoots and Word Structure

1. abandoned- to be given up entirely.

2. at t e m p t - act of making an effort.3. b ell o w - to make loud,

deep noise.4. ca v ern- a large cave.5. f e at - a great or unusual deed

or act.6. i mm e n se l y - very greatly.7. sa v a g e- not civilized.

Question of the Week: How can we find adventure in ordinary events?

Phonics and Spelling: Multisyllabic WordsSpelling Words:

1. elementary2. vehicle3. miniature4. probability5. opportunity6. substitute7. variety8. literature9. elevator10. Pennsylvania11. ravioli12. cafeteria13. mosaic14. tuxedo15. meteorite

Amazing Words:1. pra i r i e- a large, mostly flat land that has

few trees and is covered in grasses.2. d e ser t - to desert something is to abandon or

leave it vacant.3. car e fr ee- means to not have any cares or

worries.4. r e li sh- to relish something is to enjoy it greatly.5. v a ni sh- is to disappear suddenly.6. u n ass u m i n g - is to be modest and not boastful.7. s i n i s t e r - means having dishonest or bad

intentions.8. emba r k- is to set out on something new or

important.9. m u n d a n e - means ordinary.10. a n t i cs- are funny gestures or actions.

16. fascination17. cylinder18. intermediate19. centennial20. curiosity


1. documentary2. stegosaurus3. pediatrician4. mediocre5. simultaneous


L.5.5c L.5.4b RL.5.1 RL.5.3 W.5.1

Comprehension: Graphic Sources Inferring


Conventions: Adjectives and Articles

Writing Mini-Lesson: Notes


1. c r ampe d - shut into a small space.

2. d e bri s - scattered fragments.3. i nte r i o r - inner surface or part.4. o o z e- a soft mud or slime,

especially at the bottom of a pond or river or on the ocean bottom.

5. r o b otic- of or for a machine with moving parts and sensingdevices controlled by acomputer.

6. se di m e n t - material that settles to the bottom of a liquid.

7. sona r - device for finding the depth of water or for detectingand locating underwater objects.

Reading Street - Fifth Grade Unit 5 Week 2: The Unsinkable Wreck of the R.M.S. Titanic

Question of the Week: How does technology help adventurers reach new places?

Phonics and Spelling: Related WordsSpelling Words:

1. music2. musician3. select4. selection5. sign6. signal7. part8. partial9. haste10. hasten11. protect12. protection13. magic14. magician15. resign

Amazing Words:1. f ore i g n- located outside a particular place or

country and especially outside your own country.

2. tr u n k- is a big, sturdy box used to store cloths for trips.

3. se a f ari n g - means going, traveling, or working on the sea.

4. tr e a s u r e- means wealth or stored-up riches.5. su b m ersi bl e- is a small boat or craft used for

exploring underwater.6. p i n n ac le - means the highest point

of something.7. m ar v e l - means to be filled with wonder about

something.8. v ess el - is a large boat or ship.9. a n a l y z e- is to examine in detail.10. a p p a r atu s - is a tool or machine used to

carry out a particular activity.

16. resignation17. electric18. electrician19. condemn20. condemnation


1. coordinate2. coordination3. autumn4. autumnal5. statistic6. statistician


L.5.5c L.5.4 RI.5.2 RI.5.3 RI.5.7 W.5.9

Comprehension: Author’s Purpose Monitor and Clarify


Conventions: This, That, These, and

Those

Writing Mini-Lesson: Biographical

Sketch


1. acc o m p li shme n t s- things that have been done with knowledge, skill, or ability; achievements.

2. f oc u s- the central point of attraction, attention, or activity.

3. g r a v i t y - the natural force thatcauses objects to move or tend to move toward the center of the Earth.

4. m o ni t or s - screens connected to computers that show information and instructions.

5. r o l e- a part played by a person in real life.

6. sp e c i f i c- definite; precise;particular.

Reading Street - Fifth Grade Unit 5 Week 3: Talk with an Astronaut

Question of the Week: What is life like for an astronaut?

Phonics and Spelling: Greek Word PartsSpelling Words:

1. artist2. tourism3. biology4. phobia5. heroism6. geology7. cartoonist8. technology9. journalism10. hydrophobia11. violinist12. ecology13. patriotism14. vocalist

Amazing Words:1. l a u nc h - the act of sending into the air or

outer space.2. m a n n e d- means occupied or controlled by one

or more people.3. com m a n d m o d u l e- is the part of the spacecraft

that houses the crew.4. l u n ar m o d u l e- carries the astronauts to the

moon-orbiting craft.5. e n d e a v or- is an attempt to achieve a goal.6. propu l s i o n - is the propelling force.7. orb i t - to travel around in a curved path or to

circle.8. w e i g htl e ssn e s s - is the state of freedom

from the pull of gravity.9. m ome n t u m - the strength or force that

something has when its moving.10. so l ar- means from the sun.

15. meteorologist16. zoology17. claustrophobia18. capitalism19. novelist20. technophobia


1. agoraphobia2. anthropology3. absenteeism4. paleontology5. alarmist


L.5.5c L.5.4b RI.5.2 RI.5.7 RI.5.8 W.5.4

Reading Street - Fifth Unit 5 Week 4: Journey to the Center of the Earth

Comprehension: Cause and Effect Summarize


Conventions: Comparative and

Superlative Adjectives

Writing Mini-Lesson: Letter to the

Editor


1. ar m o r - covering that protects the body in battle.

2. e n cas e s- to enclose, as in a case.

3. e x t i nc t - no longer alive on Earth.4. h i d e o u s- very ugly.5. p l u n g e d - moved sharply in a

downward direction.6. serpen t - snake or snake-like

monster.

Question of the Week: How do we explore places underground?

Phonics and Spelling: Latin RootsSpelling Words:

1. describe2. interruption3. inspection4. scribble5. respectful6. bankrupt7. project8. injection9. manuscript10. suspect11. subscription12. spectacular13. eruption14. eject

Amazing Words:1. ch a m b e r s - are rooms.2. ca v erns- are large caves.3. s t a l actite s - is stone shaped liked an

icicle, hanging from the roof of a cave.4. s t a l a g m i t e s - is a cone-shaped stone that builds

up on the floor of a cave.5. sp el u n k i n g - means exploring caves.6. tr e m o r - is a shaking or vibrating movement.7. u n f ath o m a bl e- unable to be understood.8. co e x i s t - means to live together

peacefully despite differences.9. r o am - means to wander.10. e x ca v ate- means to dig, usually for a purpose.

15. abruptly16. prescribe17. reject18. aspect19. rupture20. inscribe


1. circumspect2. nondescript3. trajectory4. transcription5. corruption


L.5.5c L.5.2e RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.4 RI.5.8 W.5.1b

Reading Street - Fifth Unit 5 Week 5: Ghost Towns of the American West

Comprehension: Generalize Questioning


Conventions: Adverbs

Writing Mini-Lesson: Summary

Selection Vocabulary: Prefixes over-, in- and Word Structure

1. ec o n o m i c- of or about management of the income, supplies, and expenses of a household, government, etc.

2. i n d e p e n d e nc e - freedom from the control, influence, support, or help of others.

3. o v er r un- to spread over.4. sc r a w l ed- written or

drawn poorly or carelessly.5. v ac a n t - not occupied.

Question of the Week: What adventures helped drive westward expansion?

Phonics and Spelling: Greek Word PartsSpelling Words:

1. telephone2. graphic3. thermometer4. photographer5. centimeter6. paragraph7. telescope8. diameter9. photocopy10. speedometer11. telegraph12. millimeter13. autograph14. television15. barometer

Amazing Words:1. e x u b eranc e - joyfully enthusiastic.2. c l a i m - is a piece of land allotted to or taken

by someone.3. m i n e r - is someone who works in a mine.4. s l u i ce bo x - is a long trough from which

water, gravel, and sand run.5. tr a il b l a z e- means to make a new path

for others to follow.6. p a n ni n g - is washing gravel or sand in a pan to

separate out gold.7. fr o n t i e r - is the farthest part of a settled country.8. d e ser t e d - means abandoned.9. m i gra t i on- is the movement from one place to

another.10. e x p l o i t - means to make use of something for

your own advantage.

16. telecommute17. pedometer18. phonograph19. kilometer20. telephoto


1. telecommunication2. autobiography3. calligraphy4. odometer5. photosynthesis


L.5.5c RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.7 W.5.2b

Reading Street - Fifth Unit 6 Week 1: The Truth About Austin’s Amazing Bats

Comprehension: Draw Conclusions Important Ideas


Conventions: Modifiers

Writing Mini-Lesson: Journal Entry


1. b i z ar r e- strange; weird; very unusual.

2. brea t h t a k i ng- so surprising,impressive, or beautiful that it could make people gasp.

3. h e a dli n e - the title of an article in the newspaper.

4. Hi g h - p i t ch e d - describe a sound that is higher than most othersounds.

5. r o o s t - to rest and sleep on a perch.

6. v i t a l - necessary; crucial.

Question of the Week: How can unplanned situations have positive outcomes?

Phonics and Spelling: Suffixes –ous, - sion, -ion, -ation

Spelling Words:1. famous2. invention3. election4. furious5. imagination6. education7. nervous8. explanation9. various10. decision11. relaxation12. conservation13. tension14. humorous

Amazing Words:1. u ni ntend e d- something that is not intended.2. f o r t u i t o u s- means happening by chance;

accidental.3. a d v a n t a g e o us- means giving a favorable

benefit.4. p o t e n t i a l - means an ability or skill that may

develop in the future.5. sp o ntane o us- is done without planning ahead.6. p e r sp e c t i v e- is a particular way of seeing

or understanding something.7. occ u rr e n c e- is an event.8. h a p p e n s t a n ce- is a chance occurrence or

accident.9. u n a w are- not noticing, not knowing, not

realizing.10. p e r sp e c t i v e- person is someone who

has insight or understanding.15. exhibition16. attraction17. invasion18. creation19. occupation20. destination


1. cancellation2. summarization3. glamorous4. mysterious5. administration


L.5.5c RF.5.3a RI.5.1 RI.5.3 RL.5.4

Reading Street - Fifth Unit 6 Week 2: The Mystery of Saint Matthew Island

Question of the Week: What unexpected effects can humans have on nature?

Comprehension: Main Ideas and Details Text Structure


Conventions: Conjunctions

Writing Mini-Lesson: Mystery

Selection Vocabulary: Endings –s, -es and Word Structure

1. b l e a ch ed - whitened by exposing

2. carcasse s - the bodies of dead animals.

3. dec a y - the process of rotting.4. p a r as i t es- living things that live

on or in other living things and fee off of them.

Phonics and Spelling: Final Syllables -ant,

-ent, -ance, -enceSpelling Words:

1. important2. experience3. ignorant4. entrance5. difference6. instance7. absence8. appearance9. intelligent10. evidence11. pollutant12. clearance13. confidence14. conference

Amazing Words:1. acc o m m o d ate s - m e a ns h a s r o o m f o r . 2. r e f u g e - is a shelter or protection from danger.3. d o m estic a t ed- means to change from a wild to

a tame state.4. co n t ami n a t ed- means to make impure or

polluted by contact.5. g r a n d i os e - means overly ambitious.6. prun e - means to cut off or out.7. d e p l eti on - is the reduction or using up

of something.8. compos i t i on- an object’s composition is the

way in which it is made up.9. n a t ural r es o u r ces- are things that occur in

nature that can be useful to people or animals.10. a g gra v ate- is to make worse or severe.

skinny.6. s t ar v ati o n- suffering from

extreme hunger.7. sus pi c i o n s- beliefs, feelings, or

thoughts.8. t u n dr a - a vast, treeless plain in

artic regions.

15. insurance16. ambulance17. hesitant18. consistent19. excellence20. persistence


1. iridescent2. coincidence3. convenient4. significant5. alliance


L.5.5c RI.5.1 RI.5.2 W.5.2

Reading Street - Fifth Unit 6 Week 3: King Midas and the Golden Touch

Comprehension: Compare and Contrast Story Structure


Conventions: Commas

Writing Mini-Lesson: Parody

Selection Vocabulary: Suffixes –less, - ful and Word Structure

1. a d orn- add beauty to; decorate.2. c l e a ns e - make clean.3. li f e l ess- without life.4. prec i o u s- having great value.5. r e al m - kingdom.6. sp o o n f u l - as much as a

spoon can hold.

Question of the Week: How can we learn from the results of our actions?

Phonics and Spelling: Latin RootsSpelling Words:

1. portable2. audience3. decade4. territory5. auditorium6. dictionary7. terrace8. reporter9. December10. contradict11. export12. decimal13. audit14. transport15. audition16. prediction

Amazing Words:1. V a l u a b le - means being worth something.2. g e ol o g i s t - is a scientist who studies the

Earth and the process that formed it.3. r are- means something that is not often seen

or found.4. sp e c i m en- is a representative of the whole

group.5. o u t com e - is the result of an event, such as

a game or contest.6. d e p l orab l e- means very bad quality.7. u n f oresee n - when something is unforeseen,

that means no one predicted it would happen.8. v i c t o r - is a winner.9. r e p ercuss i o n - is usually a negative result

from an event or action.10. p e n i t e n ce- means feeling of sorrow for doing

something wrong.

Challenge Spelling CCSS Assessed on

17. import18. jurisdiction19. decathlon20. terrain

Words:

1. terra cotta2. subterranean3. valedictorian4. supportiveness5. inaudibly

Weekly Test: L.5.5b L.5.5c L.5.2e RL.5.1 RL.5.2 RL.5.3

Reading Street - Fifth Unit 6 Week 4: The Hindenburg

Comprehension: Fact and Opinion Predict and Set Purpose


Conventions: Quotations and

Quotation Marks

Writing Mini-Lesson: Critical Review


1. c r i t i c i z i n g - finding fault with.2. c r u i se d - traveled in a vehicle at

the speed at which the vehicle operates best.

3. drench i n g - wetting thoroughly.4. era- a period of time of history.5. e x p l os i o n - act of bursting with

a loud noise.6. h y dro g en- colorless, odorless

gas that burns easily.

Question of the Week: How can unexpected encounters reveal hidden dangers?

Phonics and Spelling: Related WordsSpelling Words:

1. clean2. cleanse3. inspire4. inspiration5. legal6. legality7. define8. definition9. please10. pleasant11. combine12. combination13. human14. humanity15. organ16. organist

Amazing Words:1. w ate r l o g g ed- means full of water.2. u p dr a ft s- are upward movements of air, gas, or

wind.3. d e s t i n a t i on- is a place to which a person or

thing is being sent.4. ca l amit y - is a great misfortune or disaster.5. su i t a bl e- means right or appropriate for a

person or situation.6. l oc al e- is a place, especially one with events

connected with it.7. prude nt - means wise.8. tr a c t i on- is the ability to push against a

surface without skidding.9. a u gmen t - means to increase.10. p a ssp o r t - is identification that is used

for traveling to other countries.

Challenge Spelling

17. crime18. criminal19. recognize20. recognition

Words:

1. remedy2. remedial3. individual4. individuality5. compose6. composition


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Reading Street - Fifth Unit 6 Week 5: Sweet Music in Harlem

Comprehension: Sequence Background Knowledge


Conventions: Punctuation

Writing Mini-Lesson: Personal

Narrative

Selection Vocabulary: Homographs and Context Clues

1. bass- the largest, lowest string instrument in an orchestra or band.

2. c l ari n e t - a wood instrument with a mouthpiece with a single read;it is played by using holes andkeys.

3. f i d g e t y - restless.4. f o r g e t f u l - having a poor memory.5. j a m m ed- made music with other

musicians without having practiced.

6. n i g h t t i m e- the time between evening and morning.

7. sec o n d h a n d - not new.

Question of the Week: What unexpected influence do we have on those around us?

Phonics and Spelling: Easily Confused

WordsSpelling Words:

1. quiet2. quite3. finely4. finally5. except6. accept7. than8. then9. since10. sense11. affect12. effect13. from14. form15. later

Amazing Words:1. i ns pi r ed- means to have caused someone to

do something good or to have a good thought or feeling.

2. caree r - is an occupation or job someone has.3. w e a l t h- means valuables, riches, and

possessions.4. ce l e b r i t y - is someone who is well known

or famous.5. f er v o r - means great strength of feeling.6. m a l e v o l e n t - means wishing bad things

to happen to others.7. f ost e r - something is to help the growth or

development of it.8. r e n o w n- m e a ns f a m o u s or k n o w n by m a n y

p e o pl e. 9. pred i sp o se- to be susceptible to something.10. co e r ce- means to compel or force.

Challenge Spelling16. letter17. adopt18. adapt19. medal20. metal

Words:

1. personal2. personnel3. proceeding4. preceding5. immigrate6. emigrate


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