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Transcript of Animal Habitats Houghton Mifflin Theme Four Mr. Mills Grade Three.
The Ways of Living Things
There is wonder past all wonderIn the ways of living things,
In a worm’s intrepid wriggling,In the song a blackbird sings,…
In a fish’s joyful splashing,In a snake that makes no sound
In the smallest salamanderThere is wonder to be found.
From the poem by Jack Prelutsky
Introductory letter from Bruce McMillan
What is the difference between the habitat of a humpback whale and that of a flamingo?
Introductory letter from Bruce McMillan
What kind of habitats are near your home?
What kind of animals do you think live there?
Comprehension Skill:
In non-fiction writing there are often two types of details.
A fact is something that can be proved, often by checking a reference source such as an encyclopedia.
An opinion is something that someone thinks, feels, and believes. Opinions cannot be proved as true or false.
Fact Versus Opinion What is the difference between fact and opinion? How can we tell the difference? What are some facts & opinions you could make about school?
Facts about School Opinions about School
Online Tutorial and Practice
http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/a/factohttp://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/a/factopinionl.cfmpinionl.cfm
Review and Practice
http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/factsopinions/fhttp://pbskids.org/arthur/games/factsopinions/factsopinions.htmlactsopinions.html
Puffins, Clowns of the SeaPuffins, Clowns of the Sea
By Ruth J. LuhrsBy Ruth J. Luhrs
Teacher Read Aloud
Our Skill Focus is Fact and Opinion
Read the following sentence. Underline the facts in blue. Underline the opinions in red.
“Their faces are chalk white and their eye markings make them look sad.”
Think about the Read Think about the Read AloudAloud
Is it a fact or opinion that puffins like crazy bumblebees?
How do you know?
Is it a fact or opinion that puffins grow new feathers every year?
How do you know?
Skill: Fact or Opinion
What is the difference between fact and opinion?
Can you give me examples of facts and opinions?
What we will see more of, facts or opinions, in this story? Explain your reasoning.
Vocabulary in ContextVocabulary in Context
Many ocean birds come Many ocean birds come ashoreashore to nest along to nest along the coast.the coast.
What do you think this word means?
Do we know any synonyms?
What part of speech is this word?
Can we write a sentence using the word?
Vocabulary in ContextVocabulary in Context
Surrounding Iceland are many smaller Surrounding Iceland are many smaller uninhabited uninhabited islands.islands.
What do you think this word means?
Do we know any synonyms?
What part of speech is this word?
Can we write a sentence using the word?
Vocabulary in ContextVocabulary in Context
The birds lay their eggs in The birds lay their eggs in burrowsburrows they have they have dug among the cliffs.dug among the cliffs.
What do you think this word means?
Do we know any synonyms?
What part of speech is this word?
Can we write a sentence using the word?
Vocabulary in ContextVocabulary in Context
Although the girl is trying to help the baby Although the girl is trying to help the baby bird, it bird, it instinctively instinctively nips at her fingers.nips at her fingers.
What do you think this word means?
Do we know any synonyms?
What part of speech is this word?
Can we write a sentence using the word?
Vocabulary in ContextVocabulary in Context
The birds lay their eggs in The birds lay their eggs in burrowsburrows they have they have dug among the cliffs.dug among the cliffs.
What do you think this word means?
Do we know any synonyms?
What part of speech is this word?
Can we write a sentence using the word?
Vocabulary ashore
burrows
instinctively
launching
stranded
uninhabited
venture
Holes or tunnels dug in the ground by animals
Left in a helpless or difficult position
Having no people living there
To set out to do something possibly dangerous
Doing something without thinking about it
Throwing, sending something forcibly upward
Coming on to the shore from the water
Synonyms and Antonyms
Remember that a synonym is a word that means the same, while an antonym is word that means the opposite.
Independent Vocabulary Independent Vocabulary PracticePractice
Complete the vocabulary chart on page Complete the vocabulary chart on page 33 of of your practice book.your practice book.
Read the Building Background vocabulary article, “Exploring Iceland”, on page 308 and 309.
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/animals/birds-animals/seabirds/puffin_atlantic_lifecycle.html
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Animals/CreatureFeature/Atlanticpuffin
Science Link: Big Apple Science Link: Big Apple BirdingBirdingUsing SQRR
SurveyLook at title, headings, captions, and pictures.
QuestionsAsk yourself questions about what you notice.
ReadLook for the answers to your questions as you read.
ReviewSee if you can answer those questions you came up with
Why do you think Halla searches the sky for Why do you think Halla searches the sky for puffins?puffins?
Making Inference
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Reading Comprehension
What does the fact that puffins spend most of What does the fact that puffins spend most of their life at sea tell you about them?their life at sea tell you about them?
Drawing Conclusio
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Reading Comprehension
Why do you think puffins come ashore on Why do you think puffins come ashore on inhabited islands as well as uninhabited ones?inhabited islands as well as uninhabited ones?
Making Inference
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Reading Comprehension
Why don’t Halla and her friends look inside the Why don’t Halla and her friends look inside the burrows for the pufflings?burrows for the pufflings?
Drawing Conclusio
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Reading Comprehension
Why do you think the author explains how the Why do you think the author explains how the parents puffins feed their chicks?parents puffins feed their chicks?
Author’s Viewpoin
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Reading Comprehension
What is the author’s purpose in writing this story?What is the author’s purpose in writing this story?
Author’s Viewpoin
t
Reading Comprehension
Why don’t Halla and her friends look inside the Why don’t Halla and her friends look inside the burrows for the pufflings?burrows for the pufflings?
Drawing Conclusio
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Reading Comprehension
Why don’t Halla and her friends look inside the Why don’t Halla and her friends look inside the burrows for the pufflings?burrows for the pufflings?
Drawing Conclusio
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Reading Comprehension
Why do Halla and her friends need to find the Why do Halla and her friends need to find the pufflings before the cats and dogs do?pufflings before the cats and dogs do?
Drawing Conclusio
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Reading Comprehension
How has living around people added to the How has living around people added to the dangers that pufflings face?dangers that pufflings face?
Noting Details
Reading Comprehension
How do you think the village children feel How do you think the village children feel about rescuing baby puffins?about rescuing baby puffins?
Making Inference
s
Reading Comprehension
How do you think the parents feel about their How do you think the parents feel about their children being up late and staying out all children being up late and staying out all night?night?
Making Inference
s
Reading Comprehension
How do you think Halla feels when the nights How do you think Halla feels when the nights of the pufflings are over?of the pufflings are over?
Making Inference
s
Reading Comprehension
Who do you think will rescue the pufflings Who do you think will rescue the pufflings when Halla and her friends grow up?when Halla and her friends grow up?
Predicting Outcomes
Reading Comprehension
Do you think that helping the pufflings is a Do you think that helping the pufflings is a good idea?good idea?
Making Judgments
Reading Comprehension
Big Apple BirdingBig Apple Birding
By Radha PermaulBy Radha Permaul
Science Link
How to Use the SQRR Plan•Survey: Look at the titles, headings, and pictures
•Question: Ask yourself about what you have seen
•Read: Listen for answers to your questions
•Review: Think about your questions & observations
Why will some of the birds in Central Park later Why will some of the birds in Central Park later fly as much as a thousand miles to Canada?fly as much as a thousand miles to Canada?
Drawing Conclusio
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Reading Comprehension
Why do you think the students don’t believe Why do you think the students don’t believe at the beginning of the field trip that there at the beginning of the field trip that there could be so many different kinds of birds in could be so many different kinds of birds in their city?their city?
Making Inference
s
Reading Comprehension
Compare and
Contrast
Reading Comprehension
Mr. Morris refers to his field guide as his Mr. Morris refers to his field guide as his “detective book”.“detective book”.
How is bird watching like being a detective?How is bird watching like being a detective?
Compare and
Contrast
Reading Comprehension
How are the children in this article How are the children in this article similarsimilar to the kids in to the kids in Nights of the PufflingsNights of the Pufflings??
How are they How are they differentdifferent??
Comprehension Skill:
Compare and Contrast
In reading we are often asked to compare or contrast details.
A comparison is when you show how things are alike or similar.
Contrasting is when you show how things are different.
Practicing Our SkillCompare and Contrast
http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/m/comparecontrastl.cfm
What do people, birds, foxes, and butterflies all What do people, birds, foxes, and butterflies all try to do in the rain?try to do in the rain?
How is what they do How is what they do differentdifferent??
Compare and
Contrast
Reading Comprehension
How is what some ants do in heavy rains How is what some ants do in heavy rains differentdifferent from what other animals do? from what other animals do?
Compare and
Contrast
Reading Comprehension
What is What is similarsimilar about what bluegill fish and about what bluegill fish and some fishermen do when it rains?some fishermen do when it rains?
What is What is differentdifferent??
Compare and
Contrast
Reading Comprehension
Words We Will See
baskedbasked
buffetedbuffeted
horizonhorizon
quayquay
surfsurf
swellswell
swoopedswooped
What do you think each word means?
Vocabulary in Context
After After basking basking in the sun I like to jump into the in the sun I like to jump into the pool.pool.
What do you think this word means?
Do we know any synonyms?
What part of speech is this word?
Can we write a sentence using the word?
Vocabulary in Context
The strong winds The strong winds buffeted buffeted the trees causing the trees causing leaves and branches to fly everywhere.leaves and branches to fly everywhere.
What do you think this word means?
Do we know any synonyms?
What part of speech is this word?
Can we write a sentence using the word?
Vocabulary in Context
There are lots of boats There are lots of boats dockeddocked along the along the quayquay..
What do you think this word means?
Do we know any synonyms?
What part of speech is this word?
Can we write a sentence using the word?
Vocabulary basked
buffeted
horizon
quay
surf
swell
swooped
struck powerfully, blown about
To ride on waves, often on a surfboard
A long wave that moves without breaking
rested in pleasant warmth
the line where the sky seems to meet the sea or Earth
A dock where ships are loaded and unloaded
Moved with a sudden, sweeping motion
Using the Vocabulary
Each June, sunbathers _______________ in the warm sun.
Teenagers tried to ______ in the shallow water near the shore.
Rubber floats bobbed up and down over each ocean _______..
Seagulls flew overhead or _____________ down to the beach.
Small boats loaded with fishnets were tied to the ___________.
Soon the sun set below the ______________.
How different the scene looked in winter, when strong winds
and huge waves _______________ the empty beach.
buffeted basked quay horizon surf swell swooped
Independent Vocabulary Independent Vocabulary PracticePractice
Complete the vocabulary chart on pageComplete the vocabulary chart on page 2323 of of your practice book.your practice book.
Read the Building Background vocabulary article on pages 44 and 45.
Applying Our Skill: Compare & Contrast
Use the Venn Diagram to compare and contrast Ben and the seal.
Ben The seal
http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/compcontrast/map/
Why is the seashore setting so important to Why is the seashore setting so important to this story?this story?
Drawing Conclusio
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Reading Comprehension
Why do you think it’s difficult for Ben to see Why do you think it’s difficult for Ben to see the seal at the beginning of the story?the seal at the beginning of the story?
Noting Details
Reading Comprehension
How do you think Ben feels about the sight of How do you think Ben feels about the sight of the mother seal and her pup?the mother seal and her pup?
Why do you think so?Why do you think so?
Making Inference
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Reading Comprehension
Why does the mother seal “push” her pups off Why does the mother seal “push” her pups off the rocks on page 50?the rocks on page 50?
Making Inference
s
Reading Comprehension
Why do you think Ben goes down to the Why do you think Ben goes down to the harbor to meet his granddad?harbor to meet his granddad?
Making Inference
s
Reading Comprehension
What mood does the author create when What mood does the author create when describing the people and the seal sharing the describing the people and the seal sharing the music on page 52?music on page 52?
Author’s Viewpoin
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Reading Comprehension
How are the lessons that Ben and the young How are the lessons that Ben and the young seal learn seal learn alikealike??
How are they How are they differentdifferent??
Compare and
Contrast
Reading Comprehension
How is a storm at sea a threat to seals?How is a storm at sea a threat to seals?
Noting Details
Reading Comprehension
How would you describe the relationship How would you describe the relationship between Ben and his grandad?between Ben and his grandad?
Making Judgments
Reading Comprehension
What lessons about nature do you think the What lessons about nature do you think the author is trying to offer?author is trying to offer?
Author’s Viewpoin
t
Reading Comprehension
How are Ben and the seal How are Ben and the seal alike alike as surfers?as surfers? How are they How are they differentdifferent??
Compare and
Contrast
Reading Comprehension
Why is Ben in danger when he falls from his Why is Ben in danger when he falls from his surfboard?surfboard?
How does the illustration on page 59 show this?How does the illustration on page 59 show this?
Noting Details
Reading Comprehension
When Ben returns to the shore the next spring, When Ben returns to the shore the next spring, why do you think he is without his grandfather?why do you think he is without his grandfather?
Drawing Conclusio
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Reading Comprehension
How does Ben feel about seeing his seal friend How does Ben feel about seeing his seal friend and her pup return in the summer?and her pup return in the summer?
How do you know?How do you know?
Noting Details
Reading Comprehension
How does the return of the seal affect Ben’s How does the return of the seal affect Ben’s outlook on the future?outlook on the future?
Drawing Conclusio
ns
Reading Comprehension
Compare and contrast the illustrations on Compare and contrast the illustrations on pages 52+53 with the pictures on 62+63.pages 52+53 with the pictures on 62+63.
Compare and
Contrast
Reading Comprehension
I Work in the Ocean A Profile of an Underwater PhotographerA Profile of an Underwater Photographer
By Kristin IngramBy Kristin Ingram
Career Link
How to Read a Magazine Article•Preview: Read the titles, headings, and pictures
•Identify: Find the main idea of each paragraph
•Reread: If you are confused, reread the section
•Look: Pay attention to the information in the photos and captions.
What kinds of projects does Norbert Wu enjoy What kinds of projects does Norbert Wu enjoy most?most?
Noting Details
Reading Comprehension
Do you think Norbert is a good swimmer?Do you think Norbert is a good swimmer? Support your conclusion with reasoning.Support your conclusion with reasoning.
Drawing Conclusio
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Reading Comprehension
What did Norbert do to get a photo of the What did Norbert do to get a photo of the blenny?blenny?
Making Inference
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Reading Comprehension
What effects have pollution and over-fishing What effects have pollution and over-fishing had on the oceans?had on the oceans?
Noting Details
Reading Comprehension
Explain which photograph from the article is Explain which photograph from the article is your favorite.your favorite.
Making Judgments
Reading Comprehension
Comprehension Skill:
Making Judgments
We often make judgments, deciding what we think is fair or right. Usually a judgment is when we form an opinion.
A good judgment is one that involves:
Considering all of the factsLooking at the different sides or opinions on the issueConsidering your own personal experiences and beliefs
Practicing Our Skill:Making Judgments
http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/yougottohttp://pbskids.org/arthur/games/yougottobekidding/index.htmlbekidding/index.html
Should You Help Baby Animals?
Borrowed from Ranger RickBorrowed from Ranger Rick
Teacher Read Aloud
Borrowed from Ranger Rick
You need a piece of scrap paper and a pencil during this read aloud.
Think about the Read Aloud What are the three choices for dealing with
the baby bird in question one?Choice One
Choice Two
Choice Three
Reason One
Reason Two
Reason Three
Vocabulary in Context
The size of the deer
population in Yellowstone National Park stays about the same from year to year.
What might the vocabulary word mean?
Can you think of any synonyms (words that mean the same)?
Vocabulary in Context
The deer wander freely through the woods and fields of the park.
What might the vocabulary word mean?
Can you think of any synonyms (words that mean the same)?
Vocabulary in Context
Each group of deer moves around within its
own territory.
What might the vocabulary word mean?
Can you think of any synonyms (words that mean the same)?
Vocabulary in Context
The deer spend their
days grazing on the many kinds of grasses and shrubs that grow in the park.
What might the vocabulary word mean?
Can you think of any synonyms (words that mean the same)?
Vocabulary in Context
Even in winter there is enough food and the deer
do not starve.
What might the vocabulary word mean?
Can you think of any synonyms (words that mean the same)?
Vocabulary in Context
The deer would be in danger if they enter the ranches and farms
surrounding the park.
What might the vocabulary word mean?
Can you think of any synonyms (words that mean the same)?
Vocabulary in Context
Hikers and campers in Yellowstone National Park
appreciate the chance to see deer in the wild.
What might the vocabulary word mean?
Can you think of any synonyms (words that mean the same)?
Vocabulary appreciate
grazing
population
starve
surrounding
territory
wander
Eating growing plants
On all sides of
An area of land
To enjoy and understand
The number of people or animals living in a place
To suffer or die from not having enough food
To move from place to place without having a plan
Applying the VocabularyApplying the Vocabulary
grazing population starve surrounding territory wander appreciate
Using the Vocabulary
The size of the deer ______________ in the park has grown.
The deer _____________ freely through the woods.
Each group of deer moves around within its own ___________.
The deer spend their days ________________ on grass.
In winter there is still food, so deer do not ____________.
The deer rarely enter the ranches _____________ the park.
Hikers and campers in Yellowstone, ___________ the chance
to see deer in their wild habitat.
grazing population starve surrounding
territory wander appreciate
Independent Vocabulary Practice
Complete the vocabulary chart on page 38 of your practice book.
Read the Building Background vocabulary article on pages 70 and 71.
Why would people have gathered to look at the Why would people have gathered to look at the deer in the garden?deer in the garden?
Drawing Conclusio
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Reading Comprehension
Is the deer’s appearance in the garden Is the deer’s appearance in the garden believable?believable?
Why or why not?Why or why not?
Making Judgments
Reading Comprehension
What did the author mean when she wrote that What did the author mean when she wrote that the deer had “nervous tails”?the deer had “nervous tails”?
Author’s Viewpoin
t
Reading Comprehension
What did Norbert do to get a photo of the What did Norbert do to get a photo of the blenny?blenny?
Making Inference
s
Reading Comprehension
How does the author show you that this How does the author show you that this meeting of neighbors is unusual for the meeting of neighbors is unusual for the building?building?
Noting Details
Reading Comprehension
Does the character Mr. Smiley have a good Does the character Mr. Smiley have a good reason to be angry at the “Pigeon Lady”?reason to be angry at the “Pigeon Lady”?
Making Judgments
Reading Comprehension
What does the narrator mean when she uses the What does the narrator mean when she uses the metaphor, “I was all ears”?metaphor, “I was all ears”?
Author’s Viewpoin
t
Reading Comprehension
How did Papa feel about the animal control How did Papa feel about the animal control officer’s suggestion on how to solve the deer officer’s suggestion on how to solve the deer problem?problem?
Drawing Conclusio
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Reading Comprehension
The neighbors formed a human chain around the The neighbors formed a human chain around the deer.deer.
How and why does a human chain offer protection?How and why does a human chain offer protection?
Making Inference
s
Reading Comprehension
Why do the neighbors call their actions a Why do the neighbors call their actions a “peaceful protest”?“peaceful protest”?
Drawing Conclusio
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Reading Comprehension
When Mr. Benny called the wildlife rescuer he When Mr. Benny called the wildlife rescuer he stated that it was an emergency.stated that it was an emergency.
Why didn’t the rescuer come right away?Why didn’t the rescuer come right away?
Noting Details
Reading Comprehension
Why does the author have the wildlife rescuer Why does the author have the wildlife rescuer unable to help immediately?unable to help immediately?
Author’s Viewpoin
t
Reading Comprehension
What are the pros and cons of the neighbors plan to save the deer?
Reading ComprehensionMaking
Judgments
Is the animal control officers decision to wait Is the animal control officers decision to wait until the people go home before shooting the until the people go home before shooting the deer a good solution?deer a good solution?
Making Judgments
Reading Comprehension
If you were one of the deer, how might you be If you were one of the deer, how might you be feeling?feeling?
Is this question asking you to use Is this question asking you to use personificationpersonification??
Making Inference
s
Reading Comprehension
What lesson is the author teaching us when she What lesson is the author teaching us when she has the character Ana Sanchez offer pizza to the has the character Ana Sanchez offer pizza to the animal control officer?animal control officer?
Author’s Viewpoin
t
Reading Comprehension
What do we learn about Steve Scully on page What do we learn about Steve Scully on page 90?90?
Noting Details
Reading Comprehension
Based on the people’s reations at the end of Based on the people’s reations at the end of the story, what do you think the neighborhood the story, what do you think the neighborhood will be like from now own?will be like from now own?
Why is there a change in the neighbors’ Why is there a change in the neighbors’ relationships?relationships?
Predicting Outcomes
Reading Comprehension
Do you think that Sonia and her neighbors did Do you think that Sonia and her neighbors did the right thing in keeping the animal control the right thing in keeping the animal control officer from doing his job?officer from doing his job?
Making Judgments
Reading Comprehension
What do you think the relationship between What do you think the relationship between Mr. Smiley and the Pigeon Lady will be like Mr. Smiley and the Pigeon Lady will be like from now?from now?
Predicting Outcomes
Reading Comprehension
1. Practice reading the poem in a clear voice
2. Change the sound of your voice to help express the ideas of the poem.
3. Pause a little at the end of each line. Pause longer at punctuation marks or new stanzas.
4. Look up at your listeners whenever you can.
Poetry LinkPoetry Link
Poetry Vocabularybeats
lines
pattern
rhyme
rhythm
stanzas
Sounds that are the basic units of rhythm, used in poetry and music
Rows of words (like the sentences of poetry)
A repeated series of features or words
To agree or correspond in sound
A series of sounds that repeat in regular order
Groups of lines that make up the parts of poems
(like paragraphs of poetry)
January DeerI am a January deer,so swift and lightthe hard-packed snow does not evencrunchbeneath my hooves.While others around mesleep in silent cavesI runThrough the white worldwith wide open eyes
Marilyn Singer
SealSee how he divesFrom the rocks with a zoom!See how he dartsThrough his watery roomPast crabs and eelsAnd green seaweed,Past fluffs of sandy Minnow feed!See how he swimsWith a swerve and a twist,A flip of the flipper
A flick of the wrist!Quicksilver-quick,Softer than spray,Down he plungesAnd sweeps away;Before you can think,Before you can utterWords like “dill pickle”Or “apple butter”Back up he swimsPast sting-ray and shark,Out with a zoom, a whoop and a bark;Before you can say,Whatever you wish;He plops at your side,With a mouthful of fish!
William Jay Smith
Puffin StuffSee the little puffin,Living by the sea,Diving through the billows,Catching fish for tea
Dozing in the sunshine,Nesting in the rocks,Feather black tuxedo,Little orange socks
Joan Peronto
The PuffinUpon this cake of ice is perched
The paddle-footed Puffin;
To find his double we have searched,
But have discovered- ‘Nuffin!
Robert William Wood
Under the Trees
We scuffed through the woods And didn’t see anything,Anything big or small
Didn’t see a swallowOr a cottontail to followOr a scamper or a whisk at all.
We sat in the woods As quiet as anything,Quiet and tucked away,
And out came a rabbit,In his hoppy sort of habit,And a chipmunk And a robin
And a jay Aileen Fisher
Which puffin poem gives you a better Which puffin poem gives you a better understanding of the bird?understanding of the bird?
Which is funnier?Which is funnier?
Making Judgments
Reading Comprehension
Which poem has the strongest sense of rhyme Which poem has the strongest sense of rhyme and rhythm?and rhythm?
Noting Details
Reading Comprehension
Why do you think the people in Why do you think the people in Under the Under the TreesTrees finally see the animals they are looking finally see the animals they are looking for?for?
Making Inference
s
Reading Comprehension
What are some vivid adjectives you might use What are some vivid adjectives you might use to describe a puffin?to describe a puffin?
Noting Details
Reading Comprehension
The The January DeerJanuary Deer is “swift and light” and “runs is “swift and light” and “runs through the world with wide-open eyes”.through the world with wide-open eyes”.
How does this compare with the description of the How does this compare with the description of the deer from deer from Two Days in MayTwo Days in May on page 74? on page 74?
Compare and
Contrast
Reading Comprehension
Let’s Write Our Own Animal Let’s Write Our Own Animal PoemPoem
Name of Animal: ___________________Name of Animal: ___________________
Poem Title:Poem Title:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Use the poetry form that we have practiced in class to create an animal poem of your own.
Remember to keep in mind rhyme and rhythm as well as word choices that create mental pictures.
Paired Stories
We will read two stories to prepare for our theme four tests. We will review and practice the following reading skills:
Fact versus OpinionComparing and Contrasting
Making Judgments
companioncompanion
refreshrefresh
cherishedcherished
furrowsfurrows
dwellersdwellers
drudgerydrudgery
shunnedshunned
Let’s evaluate our understanding of the vocabulary:
We know & use We can understand We don’t have a clue
Vocabulary in ContextMy mother was a wildlife photographer. She My mother was a wildlife photographer. She
cherished cherished the time she spent photographing the time she spent photographing the lions.the lions.
What does the vocabulary word mean?
What are some synonyms for this word?
Vocabulary in ContextLions are Lions are dwellersdwellers of the wide open plains. of the wide open plains.
They live on the dry African grasslands along They live on the dry African grasslands along with many other animals.with many other animals.
What does the vocabulary word mean?
What are some synonyms for this word?
Vocabulary in ContextAll animals need water. A watering hole is a All animals need water. A watering hole is a
great place to take photographs of. Animals great place to take photographs of. Animals come from miles around to come from miles around to refreshrefresh themselves. themselves.
What does the vocabulary word mean?
What are some synonyms for this word?
Vocabulary in Context
My mother could always tell when a lion was My mother could always tell when a lion was around. If one was, the other animals around. If one was, the other animals shunnedshunned the watering hole.the watering hole.
What does the vocabulary word mean?
What are some synonyms for this word?
Vocabulary in ContextIt is not safe to travel among wild animals It is not safe to travel among wild animals
alone, my mother always traveled with at least alone, my mother always traveled with at least one one companion.companion.
What does the vocabulary word mean?
What are some synonyms for this word?
Vocabulary in ContextCarrying heavy cameras through sand and Carrying heavy cameras through sand and
thorny brush can be thorny brush can be drudgerydrudgery, but my mom , but my mom said the wonderful photographs of animals in said the wonderful photographs of animals in their natural habitat was well worth it.their natural habitat was well worth it.
What does the vocabulary word mean?
What are some synonyms for this word?
Helping Others VocabularyHelping Others Vocabulary
companioncompanion
refreshrefresh
cherishedcherished
furrowsfurrows
dwellersdwellers
drudgerydrudgery
shunnedshunned
To make like new again
friend
Well loved
Long, narrow grooves or cuts in the ground
People or animals who live in a place
Hard, boring, or unpleasant work
Avoided on purpose
Applying the VocabularyApplying the Vocabulary
companion refresh cherished furrows dwellers drudgery shunnedcompanion refresh cherished furrows dwellers drudgery shunned
Reading Skill Comprehension
Author’s Writing SkillAuthor’s Writing Skill
What are some words the author uses to show how Alejandro feels about living in the desert?
Reading Skill Comprehension
Making InferencesMaking Inferences
Why might Alejandro actually feel lonelier after someone has visited him?
Reading Skill Comprehension
Compare & ContrastCompare & Contrast
How is the setting in this story different from the setting in Nights of the Pufflings?
How are the two settings alike?
Reading Skill Comprehension
Drawing ConclusionsDrawing Conclusions
How does the squirrel act when it first visits the garden? Why does it act this way?
Reading Skill Comprehension
Making InferencesMaking Inferences
Why do you think seeing the squirrel makes Alejandro forget his loneliness?
Reading Skill Comprehension
Making JudgmentsMaking Judgments
Should the animals drink the water Alejandro is using to water his garden?
Support your answer with reasoning.
Reading Skill Comprehension
Making JudgmentsMaking Judgments
Should wild animals eat food from people’s gardens, as they do in Two Days in May?
Support your opinion.
Reading Skill Comprehension
Drawing ConclusionsDrawing Conclusions
Alejandro starts to think that there is something more important than making himself less lonely. What do you think this is?
Reading Skill Comprehension
Making GeneralizationsMaking Generalizations
What generalization can you make about all animals and water?
Reading Skill Comprehension
Fact and OpinionFact and Opinion Which of these statements if a fact and which
is an opinion?
A. There was something more important than just making himself less lonely.
B. Finding enough water was not a problem.
Reading Skill Comprehension
Fact and OpinionFact and Opinion
What opinion about helping wild animals do the authors of these two stories seem to share?
Reading Skill Comprehension
Noting DetailsNoting Details
Why does Alejandro think he must have done something wrong?
Reading Skill Comprehension
Compare and ContrastCompare and Contrast
What problem do the animals in this story have? How does Alejandro try to help?
Reading Skill Comprehension
Noting DetailsNoting Details
What signs tell Alejandro that the animals are using this new water hole?
Reading Skill Comprehension
Drawing ConclusionsDrawing Conclusions
Are the desert animals Alejandro’s pets now? Why or why not?
How do the animals make Alejandro feel less lonely?
Reading Skill Comprehension
Making JudgmentsMaking Judgments What are some good ways to treat wild animals? What are some bad ways to treat them?
Think and CompareThink and Compare
Why did the author name this story Alejandro’s Gift?
Did the “gift” turn out to be what you expected it would be, or something different?
How is the way Alejandro helps the desert animals different from the way Halla helps the pufflings in her story?
The desert animals help Alejandro feel less lonely. What are some other ways animals help people in stories from this theme?
Let’s evaluate our understanding of the vocabulary:
We know & use We can understand We don’t have a clue
saguarosaguaro environmentenvironment moisturemoisture tenantstenants behaviorbehavior copecope
Vocabulary in ContextMy family lives in the desert. TheMy family lives in the desert. The environment environment
here is hot and dry.here is hot and dry.
What does the vocabulary word mean?
What are some synonyms for this word?
Vocabulary in ContextSome desert animals hide in the shade or Some desert animals hide in the shade or
come out only at night. This come out only at night. This behaviorbehavior helps helps them stay cool.them stay cool.
What does the vocabulary word mean?
What are some synonyms for this word?
Vocabulary in ContextPeople find ways to stay cool in the desert, People find ways to stay cool in the desert,
too. The too. The tenantstenants who live in our apartment who live in our apartment building got together and planted a garden.building got together and planted a garden.
What does the vocabulary word mean?
What are some synonyms for this word?
Vocabulary in ContextWe decided to grow We decided to grow saguarosaguaro and other and other
cactuses in the garden.cactuses in the garden.
What does the vocabulary word mean?
What are some synonyms for this word?
Vocabulary in ContextThe saguaro’s thick skin holds in The saguaro’s thick skin holds in moisturemoisture. .
What does the vocabulary word mean?
What are some synonyms for this word?
Vocabulary in ContextSaving water like this helps the cactus Saving water like this helps the cactus cope cope
with the hot, dry place it lives in. Our garden with the hot, dry place it lives in. Our garden almost never needs watering, so taking care almost never needs watering, so taking care of it is easy! of it is easy!
What does the vocabulary word mean?
What are some synonyms for this word?
Desert VocabularyDesert Vocabulary
saguarosaguaro
environmentenvironment
moisturemoisture
tenantstenants
behaviorbehavior
copecope
The place where people, animals, or plants live
A kind of tall cactus
wetness
People or animals who live in a place
The way a person or animal acts
Deal with
Applying the VocabularyApplying the Vocabulary
saguaro environment moisture tenants behavior cope
Practice Book Page 56
Reading Skill Comprehension
Compare and ContrastCompare and Contrast
How is a saguaro cactus like an apartment building?
How is it like a restaurant?
Reading Skill Comprehension
Author’s CraftAuthor’s Craft
How does comparing a saguaro to an apartment building and a restaurant help people understand the saguaro’s importance?
Reading Skill Comprehension
Compare and ContrastCompare and Contrast
How is the deserts animals’ habitat similar to and different from the seals’ habitat in Seal Surfer?
Reading Skill Comprehension
Drawing ConclusionsDrawing Conclusions
What does the author mean by “air conditioning” on page 116?
Why does the author compare the animals’ ears to air conditioning?
How does this comparison help the reader?
Reading Skill Comprehension
Making JudgmentsMaking Judgments
Do you agree that the desert is “full of wonders”?
Why or why not?
Think and CompareThink and Compare Compare the way Alejandro helps the animals in the
desert with the way the animals help themselves in “The Living Desert”.
Both Alejandro and Ben want to be friends with the animals they meet. Are their reasons similar or different?
Do you think people should be responsible for helping animals? Explain your reasoning, using examples from the books we have read or from your life.
How do these stories show how animals depend on their habitats?
Language Arts Skills ReviewLanguage Arts Skills Review
• Information & Study Skills
• Syllabication
• Word Endings (Suffixes)
• Vocabulary
• Writing Skills
Language Arts Skills
Information and Study SkillsInformation and Study Skills
What should you keep in mind when you do research on the internet?
Language Arts Skills
Information and Study SkillsInformation and Study Skills
Once you find an internet search engine to use, what should you do?
Language Arts Skills
Information and Study SkillsInformation and Study Skills
What is the best topic to search under to find out what puffins eat?
Language Arts Skills
Information and Study SkillsInformation and Study Skills
In searching the internet for puffin birds, which related topic are you like to come across?
Language Arts Skills
Information and Study SkillsInformation and Study Skills
How is an electronic encyclopedia different from the Internet?
Example: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puffin
Language Arts Skills
SyllabicationSyllabication
How would you separate the syllables in the word justice?
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Language Arts Skills
SyllabicationSyllabication
How would you separate the syllables in the word running?
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Language Arts Skills
SyllabicationSyllabication
How would you separate the syllables in the word encyclopedia?
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Language Arts Skills
SyllabicationSyllabication
How would you separate the syllables in the word seeking?
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Language Arts Skills
Word EndingsWord Endings
Write the base word and ending for the word:
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Language Arts Skills
Word EndingsWord Endings
Write the base word and ending for the word:
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Language Arts Skills
Word EndingsWord Endings
Write the base word and ending for the word:
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Language Arts Skills
Word EndingsWord Endings
Write the base word and ending for the word:
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Language Arts Skills
Word EndingsWord Endings
Write the base word and ending for the word:
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Language Arts Skills
Word EndingsWord Endings
What does the underlined word mean in the sentence below:
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Language Arts Skills
Word EndingsWord Endings
What is the meaning of the word:
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Language Arts Skills
Word EndingsWord Endings
What is the meaning of the word:
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Language Arts Skills
VocabularyVocabulary
Which part of speech is run in this sentence?
The dog ran by us so quickly.
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Language Arts Skills
VocabularyVocabulary
Which part of speech is run in this sentence?
We were tired after our long run.
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Language Arts Skills
VocabularyVocabulary
Which part of speech is run in this sentence?
She had at least three runs in her stocking.
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Language Arts Skills
VocabularyVocabulary
Which part of speech is run in this sentence?
My brother hit his third home-run.
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Language Arts Skills
VocabularyVocabulary
Which part of speech is run in this sentence?
I am so late I will have to run to class.
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Language Arts Skills
VocabularyVocabulary
Which form of the word run fits best?
All of the __________ in gym makes me tired.
Language Arts Skills
VocabularyVocabulary
Which form of the word run fits best?
In a grand slam, four _________ are gained.
Language Arts Skills
VocabularyVocabulary
Which form of the word run fits best?
She is the fastest _________ in our class.
Language Arts Skills
VocabularyVocabulary
Which form of the word run fits best?
Sylvia ________ faster than her brother in yesterday’s race.
Language Arts Skills
Writing SkillsWriting Skills
What are the four types of sentences?
How can you tell the different types of sentences apart?
Language Arts Skills
Writing SkillsWriting Skills
How can you change this sentence to a command?
Can you help me with my homework?
Language Arts Skills
Writing SkillsWriting Skills
How can you change this sentence to a question?
I wonder if you can help me with my homework.
Language Arts Skills
Writing SkillsWriting Skills
How can you change this sentence to an exclamation?
I don’t think I quite understand this homework.
Language Arts Skills
Writing SkillsWriting Skills
How can you change this question to a statement?
Do you need help with your homework?