Transcript Theme 3 Skills

Theme 3 Skills
“That’s Amazing”
Comprehension
Skills
Comprehension Skills
Noting Details
Based on the details,
what is the likely setting
of this story?
Which detail helps you
understand why _______?
Which detail is not important
to understanding the story?
Which detail about ______
tells you ______?
Comprehension Skills
Compare and Contrast
How are _______ and
_______alike/different?
In what way is _________
like a _________?
Which of these can
_______ do that
_________ cannot?
Why is _________ likely to
be different than
________?
Comprehension Skills
Compare and Contrast
How are _______ and
_______alike/different?
In what way is _________
like a _________?
Which of these can
_______ do that
_________ cannot?
Why is _________ likely to
be different than
________?
Double Bubble Map
Comprehension Skills
Fantasy and Realism
Which of these
could/could not happen
in real life?
What was the first sign
that something
fantastic was
happening?
What lesson did
________ learn from
the fantastic
experience?
Why did ________
decide not to tell the
fantastic experience?
Comprehension Skills
Information/Study Skills
Real-life Reading
Almanac
Strategy:
Specific Detail Questions
Comprehension Skills
Noting Details
Based on the details,
what is the likely setting
of this story?
Compare and Contrast
How are _______ and
_______alike/different?
Fantasy and Realism
Which of these
could/could not happen
in real life?
Information/Study Skills
Real-life Reading
Almanac
Which detail helps you
understand why _______?
Which detail is not important
to understanding the story?
Which detail about ______
tells you ______?
In what way is _________
like a _________?
Which of these can
_______ do that
_________ cannot?
Why is _________ likely to
be different than
________?
What was the first sign
that something
fantastic was
happening?
What lesson did
________ learn from
the fantastic
experience?
Why did ________
decide not to tell the
fantastic experience?
Strategy:
Specific Detail Questions
Theme 3 Skills
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Compound Words
Words with suffix
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Spelling
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Synonyms
Dictionary: spelling table/pronunciation key
Syllables
Grammar
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Final /l/ and /r/
Compound words
-ed, -ing
Vocabulary
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–able
Verbs: action, helping, main
Past, present and future tenses
Writing Skills
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Paraphrasing
Compound Words
One Word
Hyphenated Word
Assignment:
1. Sort the spelling words
into the three
categories.
2. Find other compounds
from your reading to
add to your tree map.
Two Words
Compound Words
One Word
railroad
airport
everywhere
homesick
understand
background
anything
already
fireplace
ourselves
forever
breakfast
whenever
everything
meanwhile
afternoon
landmark
nationwide
postscript
motorcycle
handkerchief
Hyphenated Word
ninety-nine
make-believe
Assignment:
1. Choose five words.
2. Write the definition for each word.
3. Use each word in a sentence.
4. Draw a symbol or picture to show the
meaning of the word.
Two Words
all right
seat belt
Suffix
Cendrillon hoped the pink slipper
was not breakable.
Suffix
Cendrillon hoped the pink slipper
was not breakable.
Suffix
Cendrillon hoped the pink slipper was not breakable.
Definition
-able = “able to be”
or
“having the ability to
do something”
Suffix
Cendrillon hoped the pink slipper was not breakable.
Definition
-able = “able to be”
or
“having the ability to
do something”
__________able = able to_________
Suffix
Cendrillon hoped the pink slipper was not breakable.
Definition
-able = “able to be”
or
“having the ability to
do something”
__________able = able to_________
breakable = able to break
Suffix
Cendrillon hoped the pink slipper was not breakable.
Definition
-able = “able to be”
or
“having the ability to
do something”
acceptable
changeable
wearable
curable
reachable
valuable
__________able = able to_________
breakable = able to break
washable
believable
imaginable
available
readable
comfortable
enjoyable
trainable
dependable
manageable
likable
lovable
Suffix
-able
Suffix
-able
Assignment:
1. Use a circle map to
record words from your
reading that use the
suffix –able.
2. Give the meaning of each
word found.
Vocabulary
Synonyms
A synonym is a
word that means
the same or nearly
the same thing as
another word.
Vocabulary
Synonyms
A synonym is a
word that means
the same or nearly
the same thing as
another word.
Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road.
Vocabulary
Synonyms
A synonym is a
word that means
the same or nearly
the same thing as
another word.
Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road.
Mr. Bailey ____________ the stranger in the road.
Vocabulary
Synonyms
A synonym is a
word that means
the same or nearly
the same thing as
another word.
Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road.
Mr. Bailey discovered the stranger in the road.
Vocabulary
Synonyms
A synonym is a
word that means
the same or nearly
the same thing as
another word.
Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road.
Mr. Bailey discovered the stranger in the road.
Other synonyms:
stranger ______________
road ______________
Vocabulary
Synonyms
A synonym is a
word that means
the same or nearly
the same thing as
another word.
Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road.
Mr. Bailey discovered the stranger in the road.
The stranger stopped to look at the
beautiful autumn leaves.
Vocabulary
Synonyms
A synonym is a
word that means
the same or nearly
the same thing as
another word.
Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road.
Mr. Bailey discovered the stranger in the road.
The stranger stopped to look at
the beautiful autumn leaves.
The stranger stopped to ________
at the beautiful autumn leaves.
Vocabulary
Synonyms
A synonym is a
word that means
the same or nearly
the same thing as
another word.
Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road.
Mr. Bailey discovered the stranger in the road.
It was odd that fall had not come.
Vocabulary
Synonyms
A synonym is a
word that means
the same or nearly
the same thing as
another word.
Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road.
Mr. Bailey discovered the stranger in the road.
It was odd that fall had not come.
It was ____________ that fall had not come.
Vocabulary
Synonyms
A synonym is a
word that means
the same or nearly
the same thing as
another word.
Mr. Bailey found the stranger in the road.
Mr. Bailey discovered the stranger in the road.
It was odd that fall had not come.
It was strange that fall had not come.
Synonym Bridge Map
Relating Factor: Synonyms
Assignment:
1. Turn to “The Stranger” in reader p. 301.
2. Find a word on each page that can replaced with a
synonym.
3. Add the word and the synonym to the bridge map.
4. Write the page number where you found the word.
Synonym Bridge Map
Relating Factor: Synonyms
found
odd
discovered
strange
Assignment:
1. Turn to “The Stranger” in reader p. 301.
2. Find a word on each page that can replaced with a
synonym.
3. Add the word and the synonym to the bridge map.
4. Write the page number where you found the word.
Synonym Bridge Map
Relating Factor: Synonyms
breeze
jammed
thump
Assignment:
1. Turn to “The Stranger” in reader p. 301.
1. Find a word on each page that can
replaced with a synonym.
2. Add the word and the synonym to the bridge map.
3. Write the page number where you found the word.
fall
Synonym Bridge Map
Relating Factor: Synonyms
breeze
jammed
wind
stomped
thump
bang
Assignment:
1. Turn to “The Stranger” in reader p. 301.
1. Find a word on each page that can
replaced with a synonym.
2. Add the word and the synonym to the bridge map.
3. Write the page number where you found the word.
fall
autumn
Dictionary:
Spelling Table/Pronunciation Key
Dictionary:
Spelling Table/Pronunciation Key
A spelling table often appears at the
beginning of a dictionary. It lists
symbols for vowel and consonant
sounds and gives sample words for
each sound.
Dictionary:
Spelling Table/Pronunciation Key
A pronunciation key also lists
symbols for vowel and consonant
sounds. It gives sample words for
each sound. Sometimes a
pronunciation key appears at the
bottom of a page.
Dictionary:
Spelling Table/Pronunciation Key
A pronunciation key also lists symbols for vowel and consonant
sounds. It gives sample words for each sound. Sometimes a
pronunciation key appears at the bottom of a page.
/ă/ jam, map, flag
/ā/ cage, day, plain
/oi/ boy, join, enjoy
/Ī/ fight, bike, find
/ə/ ago, pencil, circus
/th/ with, path, thick
/th/ this, those
/z/ rose, daisy, phase
Dictionary:
Spelling Table/Pronunciation Key
A pronunciation key also lists symbols for vowel and consonant
sounds. It gives sample words for each sound. Sometimes a
pronunciation key appears at the bottom of a page.
/ă/ jam, map, flag
/ā/ cage, day, plain
/oi/ boy, join, enjoy
/Ī/ fight, bike, find
/ə/ ago, pencil, circus
/th/ with, path, thick
/th/ this, those
/z/ rose, daisy, phase
Assignment:
1. Turn to page 710 to find the pronunciation key
in the glossary section of your reader.
2. Find the pronunciation key in a dictionary.
Verbs
Action Verbs
An action verb is a
word that shows action.
VERBS
Action Verbs
An action verb is a
word that shows action.
VERBS
Action Verbs
An action verb is a
word that shows action.
Assignment:
1. Turn to page 304
2. What action verbs can you
find?
VERBS
Action Verbs
An action verb is a
word that shows action.
Assignment:
1. Use a circle map to put 10 action
verbs in your reader.
2. Write the page number next to
the word you found.
3. Add more words to the circle map.
VERBS
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Main Verbs
When a verb has
more than one word,
the main verb shows
the action.
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Helping Verbs
A helping verb works
with the main verb.
has will
am
is
were
have
are
was
Main Verbs and Helping Verbs