Wednesday January 18, 2012

WednesdayJanuary 18, 2012FluencySuccessful Readers.Read with intonation that is appropriate for the text. Use context to determine the proper intonation to use. The Goops- Echo read the poemThe Goops they lick their fingers,And the Goops they lick their knives;They spill their broth on the tablecloth-Oh, they lead disgusting lives!The Goops they talk while eating,And loud and fast they chew;And that is why I am glad that IAm not a Goop-are you?The Goops are gluttonous and rude,They gug and gumble with their food;They throw their crumbs upon the floor, And at dessert they tease for more;They will not eat their soup and breadBut like to gobble sweets, instead, And this is why I oft decline, When I am asked to stay and dine!Word StudyListen to me say this wordimprobableHold up the number of fingers that shows the word separated into syllables correctly.

1) im/prob/a/ble2) imp/ob/able3)im/pro/bableWhat prefix is found in this word?-imWhat is the root word?probableWhat does the prefix im mean? notVocabularyindication

An indication is a sign that something exists or might happen. What is one indication of spring? Rain (thumbs up) or snow (thumbs down)? Turn and talk to your partner. proposed

If a person proposed something, he or she suggested it. If your mom proposed that you play outside, did she suggest it (thumbs up) or demand it (thumbs down)? Explain this to your partner. instinct

An instinct is a natural, almost automatic way that people or animals react to things. If you smelled smoke, what would your instinct be? To scream and run (thumbs up) or to call 911 (thumbs down)? Turn and talk. baffled

Someone who is baffled by something cannot understand or explain it. Name one thing that recently baffled you. How did you figure it out? Turn and talk to your partner. To Do:Continue working on Vocabulary Practice Handout using the new words introduced today. This will be due tomorrow. Silent read.Small Group:Pioneers- Read 8-14 of Perfect Pen Pals. Continue making inferences using practice book page. 6.