UNIT 6: GROWING

UP WEEK 4 DAY 1

Spelling

1. louder 6. easier

2. coldest 7. biggest

3. higher 8. funniest

4. tallest 9. other

5. nicer 10. another

Spelling

1. bumpier 6. prettiest

2. happier 7. smartest

3. luckiest 8. fastest

4. cleanest 9. saddest

5. hotter 10. windier

Phonics /oo/ spelled ou and ui group soup route juice fruit suit

The cougar runs in pursuit of a rabbit.

I saw a group of birds called toucans.

Did Lou bruise his knee when he fell?

energy form problems

survive protect shuffle single

Compound Words

We saw a lighthouse and a starfish at the seashore.• a phone for the ear • a coat for rain• a light on at night• a time for lunch

Fluency-poem, “How We Learn”

Word Study

Build Theme Connections» Theme Question: What do living things

have in common?» What do giant Sequoia trees and

ladybugs have in common?» Find evidence to answer Theme

Question. Use subheadings.

Writing: Persuasive LetterTopic: feel strongly aboutknow a lot aboutwant others to feel the same way

Possible Topics:Do Something: Build a new park, take us on

field trip, offer healthier food in cafeteriaFeel Something: It’s wrong to litter, It’s important

to be kind to others

Generate Ideas

Why We Need a New Park

Place to exercise Good for community

Other park isn’t good enough