Story 1: Inside Out
Question of the Week: How do people show kindness?
Vocabulary Strategy: Word Structure
Reading Strategy: Compare and ContrastSpelling Words:
Technology Center Links:
Comparison and Contrast Guide An interactive lesson on comparing and contrasting items
Cool videos on metamorphsis Click on any video to see a cool explanation of metamorphsis
Vocabulary Strategy: Word Structure
Reading Strategy: Compare and ContrastSpelling Words:
Technology Center Links:
Comparison and Contrast Guide An interactive lesson on comparing and contrasting items
Cool videos on metamorphsis Click on any video to see a cool explanation of metamorphsis
Story 2: Passage to Freedom
Passage Freedom
by Ken Mochizuki
Genre: BIOGRAPHY
Skill: AUTHOR'S PURPOSE
Strategy: MONITOR AND FIX UP
Vocabulary: agreement, cable, diplomat, issue, refugees, representatives,superious, visas
In order to do the right thing, sometimes people take risks. What risk is Mr. Sigihara taking in order to do what he feels is right?
Technology Centers - Watch a video and explore vocabulary!
by Ken Mochizuki
Genre: BIOGRAPHY
Skill: AUTHOR'S PURPOSE
Strategy: MONITOR AND FIX UP
Vocabulary: agreement, cable, diplomat, issue, refugees, representatives,superious, visas
In order to do the right thing, sometimes people take risks. What risk is Mr. Sigihara taking in order to do what he feels is right?
Technology Centers - Watch a video and explore vocabulary!
- Go to **Scotts Foresman Unit 2** to view the vocabulary powerpoint and story review powerpoint.
- Holocaust research - Become aware of the time period and events to share with your group from the site.
Unit 2 Week 3: The Ch'i-lin Purse
Question of the week: What are the rewards in helping others?Genre: Folk Tale
Vocabulary Strategy: Word Structure/ Greek & Latin Roots
Comprehension Skill: Compare and Contrast
Comprehension Strategy: Predict
Technology Links:
Greek & Latin Roots
Read the article about how the English language was born and also study the table of common Latin roots.
China
Learn more about China at Time for Kids.
Compare and Contrast
Read two passages and answer questions on comparing and contrasting.
Making Predictions
Learn about predicting. When you reach the bottom of the page, be sure to click on the flower to practice the skill.
Question of the week: What are the rewards in helping others?Genre: Folk Tale
Vocabulary Strategy: Word Structure/ Greek & Latin Roots
Comprehension Skill: Compare and Contrast
Comprehension Strategy: Predict
Technology Links:
Greek & Latin Roots
Read the article about how the English language was born and also study the table of common Latin roots.
China
Learn more about China at Time for Kids.
Compare and Contrast
Read two passages and answer questions on comparing and contrasting.
Making Predictions
Learn about predicting. When you reach the bottom of the page, be sure to click on the flower to practice the skill.
Jane Goodall's 10 Ways to Help Save Wildlife
by Jane Goodall
Genre: EXPOSITORY NONFICTION
Skill: FACT AND OPINION
Strategy: ASK QUESTIONS
Vocabulary: conservation, contribute, enthusiastic, environmnet, investigation
JANE GOODALL's 10 WAYS TO SAVE WILDLIFE - ADVICE FOR THOSE WHO DESIRE TO IMPROVE CONSERVATION! What can people do to protect wild animals?
TECHNOLOGY CENTERS
1. Go to Scotts Foresman Unit 2 to view the vocabulary powerpoint and story review powerpoint.
2. Write 3 true facts and 1 fib (false fact) about your research on Jane Goodall; An Extraoridinary Life.
Partner Read Activity - Comprehension Questions to Aid Understanding JaneGoodall_partner_read.doc
Jane Goodall Institute The official Jane Goodall site
Jane Goodall Center for Primate Studies Meet chimpanzees who are part of Jane Goodall's studies
by Jane Goodall
Genre: EXPOSITORY NONFICTION
Skill: FACT AND OPINION
Strategy: ASK QUESTIONS
Vocabulary: conservation, contribute, enthusiastic, environmnet, investigation
JANE GOODALL's 10 WAYS TO SAVE WILDLIFE - ADVICE FOR THOSE WHO DESIRE TO IMPROVE CONSERVATION! What can people do to protect wild animals?
TECHNOLOGY CENTERS
1. Go to Scotts Foresman Unit 2 to view the vocabulary powerpoint and story review powerpoint.
2. Write 3 true facts and 1 fib (false fact) about your research on Jane Goodall; An Extraoridinary Life.
Partner Read Activity - Comprehension Questions to Aid Understanding JaneGoodall_partner_read.doc
Jane Goodall Institute The official Jane Goodall site
Jane Goodall Center for Primate Studies Meet chimpanzees who are part of Jane Goodall's studies
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Genre: POEM
Skill: SEQUENCE
Strategy: GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Vocabulary: fate, fearless, glimmer, lingers, magnified, somber, steed
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere: How can people promote freedom?
Technology Centers:
Go to **Scotts Foresman Unit 2** to view the vocabulary powerpoint and story review powerpoint.
Research the Ride of Paul Revere – the real story versus the fiction story - **http://www.paulreverehouse.org/ride/**.
This week we are studying sequencing! Make use of a timeline!!!
Internet Resources for Acrostic Poem of American Revolution Historical Figures
Liberty! Chronicle of the Revolution http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/index.html
Virtual Marching Tour of the American Revolution: People http://www.ushistory.org/march/people.htm
Revolutionary War Web Sites for Kids http://www.kathimitchell.com/revolt.htm
Famous Historical People http://www.kidinfo.com/American_History/Famous_Historical_People.htm
Historic Valley Forge http://www.ushistory.org/valleyforge/
Library of Congress for Kids and Families http://www.loc.gov/families/
National Constitution Center http://www.constitutioncenter.org/explore/Welcome/index.shtml
National Museum of American History http://americanhistory.si.edu/
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Genre: POEM
Skill: SEQUENCE
Strategy: GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Vocabulary: fate, fearless, glimmer, lingers, magnified, somber, steed
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere: How can people promote freedom?
Technology Centers:
Go to **Scotts Foresman Unit 2** to view the vocabulary powerpoint and story review powerpoint.
Research the Ride of Paul Revere – the real story versus the fiction story - **http://www.paulreverehouse.org/ride/**.
This week we are studying sequencing! Make use of a timeline!!!
Internet Resources for Acrostic Poem of American Revolution Historical Figures
Liberty! Chronicle of the Revolution http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/index.html
Virtual Marching Tour of the American Revolution: People http://www.ushistory.org/march/people.htm
Revolutionary War Web Sites for Kids http://www.kathimitchell.com/revolt.htm
Famous Historical People http://www.kidinfo.com/American_History/Famous_Historical_People.htm
Historic Valley Forge http://www.ushistory.org/valleyforge/
Library of Congress for Kids and Families http://www.loc.gov/families/
National Constitution Center http://www.constitutioncenter.org/explore/Welcome/index.shtml
National Museum of American History http://americanhistory.si.edu/