Transcript Prudy`s Problem and How She Solved It

Prudy’s Problem and How
She Solved It
Question of the Day
How do you know when you have
a problem?
Words to Know
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Enormous
Scattered
Strain
Realize
Collection
Shiny
VOCABULARY STRATEGY
for Unfamiliar Words
DICTIONARY:
You can always use a dictionary to
find out the meaning of a word you
don’t know. A dictionary tells you the
word’s meaning and how to say the
word. The words in a dictionary are
listed in alphabetical order.
Steps for Using a Dictionary
• Look at the first letter in the word and turn in the
dictionary to the section for that letter.
• Use the guide words at the top of each page and
what you know about the alphabet to help you
find the word.
• Read the definitions. If the word has more than
one meaning, decide which meaning you think
fits in the sentence.
• Try that meaning in the sentence to see if it
makes sense.
I used a dictionary to find out the
meaning of these words.
• Enormous- greatly exceeding the common
size, extent, etc.; huge; immense
• Scattered- dispersed; disorganized
• Strain- to stretch beyond the proper point
or limit
• Realize- to grasp or understand clearly.
• Collection- something that is collected; a
group of objects or an amount of material
accumulated in one location .
• Shiny- bright or glossy in appearance.
Let’s read Get Organized
and try out these word meanings.
Are there enormous piles of stuff in your
room? Are your things scattered everywhere? Is
your closet clutter putting a strain on the door?
Then it's time to take action!
First, realize that this will take time and work.
Look at
each thing. Ask yourself, "Do I use this? Will I
ever use this?" This information will help you
decide what to get rid of and what to keep. Take
the things you are getting rid of. Put them in
large trash bags. Are they in good shape? Give
them away to a charity. If not,
throw them out.
Next, take the things you are keeping.
Put them into groups. Put each group
together in one place. Put all the books on
a shelf or
table. Hang the clothes in the closet or put
them in drawers. Do you have a collection
of objects, such as rocks, postcards, or
stamps? Display them together on a shelf,
table, or wall.
Now vacuum and dust your room.
Congratulations! You have a shiny, clean,
and well-organized room.
Prereading Strategies
Genre: Fantasy
Prudy’s Problem is a fantasy. A fantasy is a
fictional story in which at least one element in
the story is not possible.
Preview and Predict
Preview the title and illustrations. Use the
lesson vocabulary in your prediction.
OBJECTIVES
Identify main idea and
supporting details.
Use main idea to monitor
and fix up.
SET OUR PURPOSE
We are going to read to find out what
Prudy’s problem is and does she get it
solved.
Remember to look for the main idea and
supporting details as we read.
PHONICS
COMPOUND WORDS
Homeworkhome
work
What is the meaning of each smaller word?
Home- the place where you live.
Work- a task or job
So what does homework mean?
A task that you do in the place where you
live.
COMPOUND WORDS
• A long word like earthquake seems hard at
first, but when I look more closely, I see
that earthquake is a compound word.
That means it is made up of two shorter
words, earth and quake. I know earth and
I think quake means “shake,” so it’s easy
to figure out that an earthquake is a
movement of the ground.
PRACTICE
Break them into small words
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Playground
Classmate
Placemat
Doorstop
Housefly
Raindrop
Eyelid
Doorstop
Thunderstorm
Read Words in Context
• The peddler was pushing a handcart filled
with fruit.
• He tripped on his own shoelace.
• I like the outdoor, swimming pool.
Writer’s Workshop
Write Clearly
Let’s write a problem-solution paragraph.
I could write about the problem I have with
keeping the laundry washed at my house.
Example:
I am having a problem with keeping the
laundry washed at my house because as
soon as I get one load washed two more
are ready to go in.
What could you write about?
Math
Keeping your room clean
Homework
Making it to Free Break Friday
Deciding what to wear