Off to Adventure Houghton Mifflin Theme One Mr. Mills Third-Grade.

Off to Adventure

Houghton MifflinHoughton Mifflin

Theme OneTheme One

Mr. MillsMr. Mills

Third-GradeThird-Grade

Can’t keep still all day…Can’t keep still all day…

I like adventures, andI like adventures, and

I’m going to find one.I’m going to find one.

From From Little WomenLittle Women

by Louisa May Alcottby Louisa May Alcott

What is the writer of the poem saying?

What is it? Describe what it is like:

Part of Speech

Example Example Example

AdventureAdventure

Thinking About the ThemeThinking About the Theme

► Make some predictions about what the Make some predictions about what the stories in our theme will be about.stories in our theme will be about.

What clues did you use?What clues did you use?

► What adventures have we experienced?What adventures have we experienced?

► How would you turn an ordinary day into How would you turn an ordinary day into an adventure?an adventure?

Letter from the AuthorLetter from the Author

We are going to read a letter from Mark We are going to read a letter from Mark Teague, one of the authors in this Teague, one of the authors in this theme. As we are reading, think about theme. As we are reading, think about the word “adventure” and what we have the word “adventure” and what we have discussed.discussed.

Turn in your anthologies to page 12.Turn in your anthologies to page 12.

What are some supplies that Mark What are some supplies that Mark Teague suggests for adventurers?Teague suggests for adventurers?

Pick one item from his list to share with a Pick one item from his list to share with a partner. partner.

How would you use that object?How would you use that object?

Previewing our SelectionsPreviewing our Selections

On page 15 you see the titles and On page 15 you see the titles and cover illustrations for the stories we cover illustrations for the stories we will be reading in will be reading in Off to Adventure.Off to Adventure.

Which of these stories will involve:Which of these stories will involve: riding a horse?riding a horse? climbing a cliff?climbing a cliff? rescuing a family from danger?rescuing a family from danger?

Support and explain your predictions.Support and explain your predictions.

Launching Launching the Themethe Theme

Using page 9 of your practice book, we will look Using page 9 of your practice book, we will look through magazines and newspapers to find through magazines and newspapers to find examples of adventures.examples of adventures.

You will cut out and paste your picture of an You will cut out and paste your picture of an adventure on the top of the page, explaining the adventure on the top of the page, explaining the adventure.adventure.

Of course you will remember to answer the Of course you will remember to answer the questions in complete sentences.questions in complete sentences.

Davy LoweDavy LoweBy Shari SiamonBy Shari Siamon

Teacher Read Aloud One

Based on the illustrations I have provided, what can you infer about this story?

Comprehension Skill:Comprehension Skill: Cause & Cause & EffectEffect

A A cause cause is the reason something happens.is the reason something happens.

An An effecteffect is something that happens is something that happens because of a cause. because of a cause.

For example, the lightning striking the For example, the lightning striking the house house causedcaused the house to burn down the house to burn down (effect).(effect).

Classroom ExamplesClassroom Examples

Throwing a desk at Mr. Brumfield:

Participating in our monthly party.

Doing your homework and studying for tests:

Why something happens What happens

Cause

Thinking about the Read Thinking about the Read AloudAloud

► What happens when Davy hits the bear What happens when Davy hits the bear on the nose?on the nose?

► Why does the birch begin to bend?Why does the birch begin to bend?

► Why does the bear run away?Why does the bear run away?

CauseHitting the bear on the nose: Effect

Cause

EffectThe birch bends

Effect

Is this a cause or effect?

CliffhangerCliffhanger

By Jean Craighead GeorgeBy Jean Craighead George

Making ConnectionsMaking Connections

►What do we know about rock-What do we know about rock-climbing?climbing?

Rock Climbing United Streaming EnrichmentRock Climbing United Streaming EnrichmentRock Climbing Tips from an ExpertRock Climbing Tips from an Expert

VocabularyVocabularydescentdescent

trekkedtrekked

crouchedcrouched

ridgeridge

whimperedwhimpered

easedeased

verticalvertical

A trip down something, a plunge to the bottom

Made a slow and difficult journey on foot

Huddling or hunching down with your body

A long narrow chain of mountains

making a quiet, sobbing or whining noise

Moving very smoothly into or down something

a line or path that goes straight up and down

Can you give an example of when or where Can you give an example of when or where you would use each word?you would use each word?

► descentdescent

► trekkedtrekked

► crouchedcrouched

► ridgeridge

► whimperedwhimpered

► easedeased

► vertical vertical

Let’s evaluate our understanding of the vocabulary:

We know & use We can understand We don’t have

a clue

descentdescent trekked crouched ridge whimpered eased vertical trekked crouched ridge whimpered eased vertical

Applying our Vocabulary to Non-Verbal Representations

How does the picture represent or symbolize the meaning of the vocabulary?

Synonym Matching ActivitySynonym Matching Activity

We will use Smart Notebook to match our We will use Smart Notebook to match our vocabulary words with synonyms.vocabulary words with synonyms.

Remember, a Remember, a synonymsynonym is a word that shares is a word that shares the same meaning.the same meaning.

For example, what are 3 words that are For example, what are 3 words that are synonyms and mean the same as “good”?synonyms and mean the same as “good”?

Link to Smart Notebook

Other Words You Will SeeOther Words You Will See

belaybelay

harnessharness

ledgeledge

rappelrappel

Being tied to a person or a rock for safety

A set of straps that can attach to a safety rope

A shelf of rock

To come down a cliff by sliding down a rope

Let’s use our phonics and decoding reading strategy to identify familiar parts of these words.

Also, let’s check the syllabication of each word. How many sounds make up each word?

Reading about the Reading about the VocabularyVocabulary

Turn to page 16 of your reading Turn to page 16 of your reading anthology. We will read about the rock anthology. We will read about the rock climbing words we will use in climbing words we will use in CliffhangerCliffhanger. . As we read, think about the meaning of As we read, think about the meaning of each word.each word.

When we are finished reading, we will When we are finished reading, we will complete practice book page 11.complete practice book page 11.

Words about Rock Climbing

Vocabulary belay harness ledge descent rappel trekked

Last fall, my dad and I went rock climbing together for the first

time. I couldn’t wait! We headed to a place called Pine Ridge. After

parking our truck and checking our gear, we _______________ over

the rocky trail to the base of the ridge. Dad helped me strap on the

________________, and up I went.

There were plenty of small holes for my fingers and toes, and

with the sun warm on my back, I scrambled up the rocks like a lizard.

When I reached the wide _____________ that jutted out about halfway

up, it was Dad’s turn. He made it up easily. As we snacked on sports

drinks and granola, the sun suddenly disappeared, and a chilly

breeze made me shiver. Time to head back down! I watched as Dad

made a safe _______________. When I saw him tie the end of the

rope around his waist, I yelled down, “On _______________!”

Holding on to the rope, I took a deep breath and then pushed myself

out, and began to _____________ down the ridge.

The temperature must have dropped twenty degrees by the

time my feet touched the ground. Dad wrapped me in his flannel shirt

and we set off for the truck – tired, cold, and very happy.

Words about Rock Climbing

Vocabulary belay harness ledge descent rappel trekked

Last fall, my dad and I went rock climbing together for the first

time. I couldn’t wait! We headed to a place called Pine Ridge. After

parking our truck and checking our gear, we _______________ over

the rocky trail to the base of the ridge. Dad helped me strap on the

________________, and up I went.

There were plenty of small holes for my fingers and toes, and

with the sun warm on my back, I scrambled up the rocks like a lizard.

When I reached the wide _____________ that jutted out about halfway

up, it was Dad’s turn. He made it up easily. As we snacked on sports

drinks and granola, the sun suddenly disappeared, and a chilly

breeze made me shiver. Time to head back down! I watched as Dad

made a safe _______________. When I saw him tie the end of the

rope around his waist, I yelled down, “On _______________!”

Holding on to the rope, I took a deep breath and then pushed myself

out, and began to _____________ down the ridge.

The temperature must have dropped twenty degrees by the

time my feet touched the ground. Dad wrapped me in his flannel shirt

and we set off for the truck – tired, cold, and very happy.

Guiding ComprehensionGuiding Comprehension

► How does the author create a sense of danger about How does the author create a sense of danger about the storm on pages 20-21?the storm on pages 20-21?

► How does Axel feel about Grits? What story details How does Axel feel about Grits? What story details support your inference?support your inference?

► On pages 24-25, how does the author show that the On pages 24-25, how does the author show that the storm is storm is powerfulpowerful??

► What does the author mean when she says, “What does the author mean when she says, “a a lightning bolt split open the black cloud”?lightning bolt split open the black cloud”?

► Why do you think the cliff is called Monkey’s Ledge?Why do you think the cliff is called Monkey’s Ledge?► Why does Axel hug Grits a second time on page 35?Why does Axel hug Grits a second time on page 35?► What has Axel’s greatest fear during his adventure?What has Axel’s greatest fear during his adventure?

Finish the story sentences on page 13 of your practice book, showing that you understand the main plot events in Cliffhanger.

Cause and Effect ChartCause and Effect Chart: : Practice Book page Practice Book page 1212

Cause:Why does it happen?

Effect:What happens?

Cause:Axel climbs carefully using all of the

proper equipment.

Partway down the cliff,Axel runs out of rope.

Effect:The hair on Axel’s head and arm

stands up.

Effect:Axel decides to climb up and get Grits

even though there is a storm.

Effect:Axel and Dag set out to rescue Grits.

Cliff hanger Comprehension Questions

Use complete sentences to answer the questions below.

1. Describe two ways the author creates a sense of danger

about the storm (pages 20 and 21). _______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

2. How does Axel f eel f or Grits? Explain how you know. _______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

3. I n your opinion, was it a good decision for Axel to climb by himself to help Grits? Explain your answer.

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

4. How would you describe Axel as a person? Give examples to support your answer.

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

5. Complete the Cause and Eff ect Diagram using page 40.

Name:

Cause Axel is having a hard time using his

equipment to get down the cliff .

Eff ect

Social Studies LinkSocial Studies Link

Skill: Skill: How to Read a MapHow to Read a Map

1.1. Use the Use the compass rosecompass rose to find the cardinal to find the cardinal directions: directions: north, south, east, & west.north, south, east, & west.

2.2. Read the Read the labelslabels to find cities, states, to find cities, states, countries, or other places on the map.countries, or other places on the map.

3.3. Find Find symbolssymbols such as shapes or lines that such as shapes or lines that point out information. point out information. For example, what For example, what does a star stand for?does a star stand for?

Rock Climbing United Streaming Enrichment ContinuedRock Climbing United Streaming Enrichment ContinuedThe Largest Indoor Climbing Facility in the WorldThe Largest Indoor Climbing Facility in the World

Deborah Sampson Goes Deborah Sampson Goes to Warto WarBy Bryna StevensBy Bryna Stevens

Teacher Read Aloud Two

Based on the illustrations I have provided, what can you infer about this story?

Comprehension Skill:Comprehension Skill:

Making InferencesMaking Inferences

Readers make inferences by Readers make inferences by using story clues and their own using story clues and their own experiences to make experiences to make reasonable guesses about a reasonable guesses about a character’s actions and character’s actions and feelings.feelings.

Let’s Practice Making Let’s Practice Making InferencesInferences

Mr. Brumfield is wearing jeans to school.

What do you know about teachers wearing jeans to school?

What can you infer about why Mr. Brumfield is wearing jeans?

► What kind of person is Deborah What kind of person is Deborah Sampson?Sampson?

► Why does Dr. Binney keep Deborah’s Why does Dr. Binney keep Deborah’s secret?secret?

►What did Dr. Binney say in his letter?What did Dr. Binney say in his letter?Clues from the Story


Clues from the Story Inference

Clues from the Story

Inference

Inference

The Ballad of MulanThe Ballad of Mulan

As retold and illustrated by Song Nan Zhang

Are you familiar with the legend of Are you familiar with the legend of Mulan?Mulan?

What is the setting of the What is the setting of the story?story?

Think about the location, the culture, the time, and major events shaping the story.

VocabularyVocabularyenduredendured

triumphanttriumphant

comradescomrades

sorrowfulsorrowful

duskdusk

harshharsh

astonishedastonished

Put up with or lasted through

Successful, having won, victorious

Companions who share one’s activities

Full of sorrow or sadness

twilight, evening, just before the sun sets

Hard or difficult

Surprised and amazed

enduredendured triumphanttriumphant comradescomrades sorrowfulsorrowful

duskdusk harshharsh astonishedastonished



Word PyramidWord Pyramid► The goal of this game is to have The goal of this game is to have

your partner correctly guess each your partner correctly guess each word listed in the pyramid. You start word listed in the pyramid. You start at the bottom, giving clues as to the at the bottom, giving clues as to the meaning of the word. When your meaning of the word. When your partner says the vocabulary word, partner says the vocabulary word, you can move to the next square. you can move to the next square. Your goal is to reach the top.Your goal is to reach the top.

► If your partner is not getting the If your partner is not getting the word, and you have tried to describe word, and you have tried to describe it in different ways, skip the word it in different ways, skip the word and move on.and move on.

comrades harsh dusk

endured enduredsorrowful

astonished

Start

Word PyramidWord Pyramid

Other Words You Will SeeOther Words You Will See

armorarmor

farewellfarewell

troopstroops

Body covering, often of metal, worn for protection in battle

Goodbye

Soldiers

Let’s use our phonics and decoding reading strategy to identify familiar parts of these words.

Also, let’s check the syllabication of each word. How many sounds make up each word?

Turn to page 52 to read about the vocabulary of The Ballad of Mulan.

Words from Long-Ago Times of WarWords from Long-Ago Times of War

In the history of warfare, many things have In the history of warfare, many things have changed. The ___________ that soldiers used to protect changed. The ___________ that soldiers used to protect themselves many years ago has changed. So have the themselves many years ago has changed. So have the weapons that are given to the troops.weapons that are given to the troops.

Some things, however, stay the same. Soldiers Some things, however, stay the same. Soldiers have always had to say a sad _________________ to their have always had to say a sad _________________ to their families as they leave. They will join their ________________ families as they leave. They will join their ________________ to travel to the battlefields.to travel to the battlefields.

Over the years, soldiers have also _______________ Over the years, soldiers have also _______________ many hardships. They have faced cold, heat, hunger, many hardships. They have faced cold, heat, hunger, thirst, tiredness, and – worst of all- battles with the thirst, tiredness, and – worst of all- battles with the enemy. People love to have their soliders return home enemy. People love to have their soliders return home _____________ and ________________. They honor soldiers _____________ and ________________. They honor soldiers with parades and praise, but they must not forget the with parades and praise, but they must not forget the suffering that war brings.suffering that war brings.

armor comrades endured farewell triumphanttroops victorious

Complete the vocabulary page on practice book page 31.


► How can Mulan’s mother tell that something is wrong on pages How can Mulan’s mother tell that something is wrong on pages 56 and 57?56 and 57?

► Why is the emporer calling for troops?Why is the emporer calling for troops?

► Why is the health of Mulan’s father important to the plot?Why is the health of Mulan’s father important to the plot?

► Why is it important that Mulan’s father has no grown sons?Why is it important that Mulan’s father has no grown sons?

► Why is it important that Mulan dresses in armor before she Why is it important that Mulan dresses in armor before she meets the troops?meets the troops?

► How does the author show that Mulan is homesick on page 64?How does the author show that Mulan is homesick on page 64?

► What does the author suggest when he compares Mulan to a What does the author suggest when he compares Mulan to a “flying bird” on page 68?“flying bird” on page 68?

Guiding ComprehensionGuiding Comprehension► How does thinking of her father help Mulan endure the hardships?How does thinking of her father help Mulan endure the hardships?

► Why do the soldiers not realize that Mulan is a woman?Why do the soldiers not realize that Mulan is a woman?

► Name some qualities that have helped Mulan become a general.Name some qualities that have helped Mulan become a general.

► How might Mulan feel when the emporer calls her to the palace?How might Mulan feel when the emporer calls her to the palace?

► Why do you think the emporer sends an entire troop to escort Why do you think the emporer sends an entire troop to escort Mulan home when she asks for only one camel?Mulan home when she asks for only one camel?

► How might Mulan’s actions seem even more heroic to her parents How might Mulan’s actions seem even more heroic to her parents and the people in her village than they do to the Emporer and her and the people in her village than they do to the Emporer and her comrades?comrades?

► How does the author show that Mulan’s family is excited she is How does the author show that Mulan’s family is excited she is returning? returning?


► Why might Mulan reveal that she is a woman?Why might Mulan reveal that she is a woman?

► How does the author show that Mulan was admired How does the author show that Mulan was admired for what she did?for what she did?

► What might have happened in Mulan had asked to What might have happened in Mulan had asked to fight as a woman?fight as a woman?

► What do Mulan’s actions teach you about the What do Mulan’s actions teach you about the meaning of courage?meaning of courage?

► The story of Mulan has been retold for hundreds of The story of Mulan has been retold for hundreds of years. Why do you think people enjoy retelling it?years. Why do you think people enjoy retelling it?

The Ballad of Mulan Comprehension Questions


1. At the beginning of the story, why doesn’t Mulan want to

tell her mother what is wrong? _______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

2. What does Mulan’s decision to fight tell you about her?

_______________________________________________

________________________ _______________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

Name:

Name: The Ballad of Mulan Comprehension Questions


1. At the beginning of the story, why doesn’t Mulan want to

tell her mother what is wrong? _______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

2. What does Mulan’s decision to fight tell you about her?

_______________________________________________

________________________ _______________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

Name:

Name:

Language LinkLanguage Link

Skill: Skill: How to Read a KeyHow to Read a Key

1.1. Look Look at the key to see what information it at the key to see what information it gives.gives.

2.2. PredictPredict how you will use the key.how you will use the key.

3.3. While you read, While you read, look backlook back at the key to at the key to match the symbols you find in the text.match the symbols you find in the text.

4.4. While reading, While reading, identify identify the meaning of the meaning of each symbol.each symbol.

My Dog Ate My HomeworkMy Dog Ate My HomeworkBy Susan MitschBy Susan Mitsch

Teacher Read Aloud Three

Based on the title and illustrations I have provided, what can you infer about this story?

Comprehension Skill:Comprehension Skill:

Sequence of EventsSequence of Events

All stories happen in a All stories happen in a certain order of events. The certain order of events. The events in a story are called events in a story are called the the plot.plot.

Words such as Words such as first, next, first, next, and and finallyfinally help tell you the help tell you the sequence, or order of plot sequence, or order of plot events.events.

Let’s Practice Organizing Let’s Practice Organizing SequenceSequence

Order the events from the story Cliffhanger. Begin by marking a “1” next to the first event, etc.

Axel lowered Grits and free climbed to the bottom of the

mountain.

Axel reached Grits and waited out the storm.

Two hikers returned to the climbing school and told Axel about

Grits.

Dag told Axel to wait out the storm, but Axel disobeyed.

Each person helps the boy because…

► How does the boy first lose his homework?How does the boy first lose his homework?

► Who is the first person to help the boy?Who is the first person to help the boy?

► What happens after the boy rows out to the What happens after the boy rows out to the boat?boat?

► Why does each person help the boy when he Why does each person help the boy when he asks for help?asks for help?


The boy loses his homework because…

The first person to help the boy is…

After the boy rows out to the boat…

The Lost and FoundThe Lost and Found

Written and illustrated by Mark Teague

What is Fantasy?What is Fantasy?

Can you give an example of when or where Can you give an example of when or where you would use each word?you would use each word?

► rumpledrumpled

► glancedglanced

► narrownarrow

► dismaydismay

► lecturedlectured

► fantasyfantasy

Let’s evaluate our understanding of the vocabulary:

We know & use We can understand We don’t have

a clue

VocabularyVocabularyrumpledrumpled

glancedglanced

narrownarrow

dismaydismay

lecturedlectured

fantasyfantasy

Wrinkled or creased

Looked at something quickly

Describing something as not wide, a tight opening

A bad feeling of shock or fear

scolded, reprimanded, talked to in a harsh way

Something that could never happen, unrealistic, fictional

rumpledrumpled glanced narrow dismay lectured fantasyglanced narrow dismay lectured fantasy



Synonym Substitution Synonym Substitution ActivityActivity

We will use Smart Notebook to replace boring We will use Smart Notebook to replace boring words with more interesting synonym words with more interesting synonym vocabulary words.vocabulary words.

Remember, a Remember, a synonymsynonym is a word that shares is a word that shares the same meaning.the same meaning.

For example, what are 3 words that are For example, what are 3 words that are synonyms and mean the same as “tired”?synonyms and mean the same as “tired”?


Complete the vocabulary activity on practice book page 47.

Matching VocabularyMatching Vocabulary

► Finding Synonyms and AntonymsFinding Synonyms and Antonyms

Link to Smart Notebook Activity

Story Element ChartStory Element Chart

Characters

Setting

Plot

Problem or Conflict

Solution

Determining Fiction or Determining Fiction or FantasyFantasy Using the story, Using the story, The Lost and FoundThe Lost and Found, determine which , determine which

plot events were fiction and which were definitely plot events were fiction and which were definitely fantasy.fantasy.

Story SequencingStory Sequencing

What would a clock have to do with story sequencing?


Think About the StoryThink About the Story► How does the author make you believe a squid really How does the author make you believe a squid really

trapped Wendell and Floyd at the beginning of the story?trapped Wendell and Floyd at the beginning of the story?

► When the boys are waiting for the Principal, Floyd says they When the boys are waiting for the Principal, Floyd says they are unlucky. Do you agree?are unlucky. Do you agree?

► What is the first “fantastic” detail the author wants you to What is the first “fantastic” detail the author wants you to believe?believe?

► Who is more cautious, Wendell or Floyd? Explain using Who is more cautious, Wendell or Floyd? Explain using details.details.

► Why does the Lost and Found seem so strange and Why does the Lost and Found seem so strange and mysterious on pages 102 and 103?mysterious on pages 102 and 103?

Think About the StoryThink About the Story

► Does luck have anything to do with Wendell and Does luck have anything to do with Wendell and Floyd’s troubles?Floyd’s troubles?

► Why do the boys follow Mona into the lost and found?Why do the boys follow Mona into the lost and found?

► Why do you think the world of the Lost and Found Why do you think the world of the Lost and Found becomes stranger as the children go deeper into it?becomes stranger as the children go deeper into it?

► What might have happened if the children hadn’t What might have happened if the children hadn’t gotten out of the Lost and Found when they did?gotten out of the Lost and Found when they did?

► Would you have followed Mona into the Lost and Would you have followed Mona into the Lost and Found? Explain why or why not.Found? Explain why or why not.

The Lost and Found Comprehension Questions


1. Why do the boys climb in the bin af ter Mona? _______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

2. Who is more careful, Wendell or Floyd? Explain _______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

3. Why does Wendell say that some of the items in the lost and found have been there for a really long time?

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

4. How have the boys’ luck changed by the end of the novel? _______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

______________________________ _________________

5. Sequence: Rearrange the events into the correct order.

Name:

Plot Events The children realize they are lost in the hat room. Mona finds her lucky hat. Wendell fi nds a burgundy f ez.

Correct Sequence 1.

2.

3.

The Lost and Found Comprehension Questions


1. Why do the boys climb in the bin af ter Mona? _______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

2. Who is more careful, Wendell or Floyd? Explain _______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

3. Why does Wendell say that some of the items in the lost and found have been there for a really long time?

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

4. How have the boys’ luck changed by the end of the novel? _______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

______________________________ _________________

5. Sequence: Rearrange the events into the correct order.

Name:

Plot Events The children realize they are lost in the hat room. Mona finds her lucky hat. Wendell fi nds a burgundy f ez.

Correct Sequence 1.

2.

3.

Language LinkLanguage Link

Skill: Skill: How to Read a PoemHow to Read a Poem

1.1. ReadRead the poem several times, try the poem several times, try reading aloud.reading aloud.

2.2. ListenListen for patterns, such as rhythm for patterns, such as rhythm or rhyme.or rhyme.

3.3. ThinkThink about the idea the poet is about the idea the poet is trying to express.trying to express.

Radio RescueRadio Rescue

Paired Stories

Comparing and Contrasting Literature

What do you know about Morse code?What do you know about Morse code?

VocabularyVocabularyferociousferocious

hurricanehurricane

distressdistress

transmittingtransmitting

raiseraise

acknowledgedacknowledged

relayingrelaying

Fierce and powerful

An ocean born storm with violent winds and heavy rains

Serious danger or trouble

Sending signals by radio or wire

to contact by radio

Received and made a reply to

Passing or sending along

Definitions MatchDefinitions Match

Fierce or powerful, frightening

An ocean born storm with violent wind and rain

Serious danger or trouble

Sending signals by radio or wire

Received and made a reply to

Passing or sending along

► ferociousferocious

► hurricanehurricane

► distressdistress

► transmittingtransmitting

► raiseraise

► acknowledgedacknowledged

► relayingrelaying

ferociousferocious hurricanehurricane distressdistress transmittingtransmitting relay relay

Radio Rescue VocabularyHow does the picture represent or symbolize the meaning of the vocabulary?

One word will be used twice

Synonym MatchingSynonym Matching

Link to Smart Notebook Activity

Independent PracticeIndependent Practice

Turn to page 62 of your practice book. Turn to page 62 of your practice book. You will use these vocabulary words to You will use these vocabulary words to complete the given sentences.complete the given sentences.

Cause and EffectCause and Effect

CauseCause

Why does it happen?Why does it happen?EffectEffect

What happens?What happens?

In 1926, phone lines In 1926, phone lines are wiped out in parts are wiped out in parts

of FL.of FL.

The narrator must The narrator must contact the Coast contact the Coast Guard about the Guard about the stranded family.stranded family.

The Coast Guard The Coast Guard receives his receives his message.message.


► Why might the Coast Guard be unable to pick up some Why might the Coast Guard be unable to pick up some distress calls in an emergency?distress calls in an emergency?

► What other characters have we read about who helped What other characters have we read about who helped out in an emergency?out in an emergency?

► How do you think people who survived the storm got How do you think people who survived the storm got their messages to operator 4LDG?their messages to operator 4LDG?

► Storms play a big part in two of our stories. What can Storms play a big part in two of our stories. What can you conclude about storms as settings for stories?you conclude about storms as settings for stories?

Morse Code Morse Code United Streaming EnrichmentUnited Streaming Enrichment

Sybil Sybil Ludington’s Ludington’s

Midnight RideMidnight Ride

ConnectionsConnections

Before we begin to read, let’s see what Before we begin to read, let’s see what you might know about the setting of the you might know about the setting of the story.story.

VocabularyVocabularyrouteroute

trottrot

urgedurged

reinsreins

Vocabulary DefinitionsVocabulary Definitions

A way or path

Movement that is faster than a walk but slower than a run

Pushed onward, encouraged forward

Straps a ride uses to guide an animal

► routeroute

► trottrot

► urgedurged

► reinsreins

Sybil Ludington’s Ride Sybil Ludington’s Ride VocabularyVocabularyWrite the vocabulary words under the corresponding pictures.

Explain why the picture illustrates the meaning of the word.

route trot urged reins

Using our VocabularyUsing our Vocabulary

The horse broke in a _________ when I clucked my tongue.

The ___________ and the bridle help direct the horse and tell him which way to go.

My teacher _____________ us to finish the math test before lunch.

I always take the long, scenic __________ to school.

The horse broke in a _________ when I clucked my tongue.

The ___________ and the bridle help direct the horse and tell him which way to go.

My teacher _____________ us to finish the math test before lunch.

I always take the long, scenic __________ to school.

Apply what you learnedApply what you learned

Complete practice book page 65, using the four vocabulary words you have just learned.


► What can you tell about the American soldiers based What can you tell about the American soldiers based on the details in the introduction?on the details in the introduction?

► How do you think Sybil feels as she rides through the How do you think Sybil feels as she rides through the rain at night?rain at night?

► What details does the author include to show you that What details does the author include to show you that Sybil is in a great hurry?Sybil is in a great hurry?

► Is the sentence, “The cold rain made Sybil’s teeth Is the sentence, “The cold rain made Sybil’s teeth chatter” a fact or opinion?chatter” a fact or opinion?

Similarities

Focus on Poetry

In this section we will read several poems. We will be studying the features of poetry and will be writing poetry of our own.

We will start by looking at two poems about colors. As you listen, picture what you hear happening in the poem.

What is Poetry?What is Poetry?Poems can create songs Poems can create songs without music, pictures without music, pictures without paint, and feelings without paint, and feelings with just a few words.with just a few words.

A poem describes things, A poem describes things, shares a feeling, and tells a shares a feeling, and tells a story.story.

A poem has a rhythm, or A poem has a rhythm, or pattern of beats like a song.pattern of beats like a song.

A poem may be made of A poem may be made of parts or stanzas. The words in parts or stanzas. The words in a poem may make a shape.a poem may make a shape.

A poem’s words may rhyme, A poem’s words may rhyme, but not all the time.but not all the time.

What is it? Describe what it is like:

Example Example Example

PoetryPoetry

What is Pink?What is Pink?What is pink? A rose is pinkWhat is pink? A rose is pink

By the fountain’s brinkBy the fountain’s brinkWhat is red? A poppy’s redWhat is red? A poppy’s red

In its barley bedIn its barley bedWhat is blue? The Sky is blueWhat is blue? The Sky is blue

Where the clouds float throughWhere the clouds float throughWhat is white? A swan is whiteWhat is white? A swan is white

Sailing in the lightSailing in the lightWhat is yellow? Pears are yellowWhat is yellow? Pears are yellow

Rich and ripe and mellowRich and ripe and mellowWhat is green? The grass is greenWhat is green? The grass is green

With small flowers betweenWith small flowers betweenWhat is violet? Clouds are violetWhat is violet? Clouds are violet

In in the summer twilightIn in the summer twilightWhat is orange? Why an orangeWhat is orange? Why an orange

Just an orangeJust an orange

Christina RosettiChristina RosettiHow does the poet help you to see each color in “What is Pink”?

Does the poet using rhyming words? If so, what are they?

What is Orange?What is Orange?Orange is a tiger lilyOrange is a tiger lily

A carrotA carrotA feather from A feather from

A parrotA parrotA flameA flame

The wildest colorThe wildest colorYou can nameYou can nameOrange is a Orange is a Happy dayHappy day

Saying goodbyeSaying goodbyeIn a sunset thatIn a sunset thatShocks the skyShocks the skyOrange is braveOrange is braveOrange is boldOrange is boldIt’s bittersweetIt’s bittersweetAnd marigoldAnd marigoldOrange is zipOrange is zip

Orange is dashOrange is dashThe brightest stripeThe brightest stripe

In a Roman sashIn a Roman sashOrange is an orangeOrange is an orange

Also a mangoAlso a mangoOrange is musicOrange is music

Of the tangoOf the tangoOrange is the furOrange is the furOf the fiery foxOf the fiery fox

The brightest crayonThe brightest crayonIn the boxIn the box

And in the fallAnd in the fallWhen the leaves are turningWhen the leaves are turning

Orange is the smellOrange is the smellOf a bonfire burningOf a bonfire burning

Mary O’NeillMary O’NeillWhat are some sense words in the poem “What is Orange?”

What senses do the words appeal to?

Poetry VocabularyPoetry Vocabularybeatsbeats

lineslines

patternpattern

rhymerhyme

rhythmrhythm

stanzasstanzas

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 (think Dr. Suess)

A series of sounds that repeat in regular order

Groups of lines that make up the parts of poems

(like paragraphs of poetry)

beatsbeats lines lines patternpattern rhythmrhythm rhymerhyme stanzas stanzas

My favorite poem is divided into three long parts My favorite poem is divided into three long parts called ______________________.called ______________________.

Each of the _______________ of my poem starts with a Each of the _______________ of my poem starts with a capital letter.capital letter.

The words and sounds of a poem form a design or The words and sounds of a poem form a design or _____________, just like the colors and shapes in a quilt._____________, just like the colors and shapes in a quilt.

The sound pulses, or ___________, in my poem are just The sound pulses, or ___________, in my poem are just like those in my song.like those in my song.

Words like Words like stuff stuff and and enough, plate enough, plate and and great, great, are are words that ______________.words that ______________.

Complete the vocabulary activity on practice book page 77.

Thinking About PoetryThinking About Poetry

► How does the poem make you feel?How does the poem make you feel?

► What pictures does the poem create in your What pictures does the poem create in your mind?mind?

► What kind of language is used in the poem?What kind of language is used in the poem?

► Is the sentence, “The cold rain made Sybil’s Is the sentence, “The cold rain made Sybil’s teeth chatter” a fact or opinion?teeth chatter” a fact or opinion?

Patterns of PoetryPatterns of Poetry

Poems with Rhyme WordsPoem PoemPoem

_____________ ________________ ______________

Pairs of Rhyme Words Pairs of Rhyme WordsPairs of Rhymes

Poems with Rhyme WordsPoem PoemPoem

_____________ ________________ ______________

Pairs of Rhyme Words Pairs of Rhyme WordsPairs of Rhymes

Practice Book Page 78


Poems with Repeated WordsPoem PoemPoem

_____________ ________________ ______________

Examples Examples Examples

Poems with Repeated WordsPoem PoemPoem

_____________ ________________ ______________

Examples Examples Examples



Poems with Different Line PatternsPoems with short lines Poems written in Stanzas Shape Poems

Poems with Different Line PatternsPoems with short lines Poems written in Stanzas Shape Poems


Comparing PoemsComparing PoemsPoem Poem

Poem

_____________ ________________ ______________

Poem PoemPoem

_____________ ________________ ______________What picture does the poem create:

What picture does the poem create:

What picture does the poem create:

What feeling does the poem express:



What language does the poem use:



Which Poem is Your Favorite?Which Poem is Your Favorite?

Explain to your partner which poem you enjoyed the most. Why did you choose this poem?

Best Rhyme:___________________________Best Rhyme:___________________________

Best Rhythm: __________________________Best Rhythm: __________________________

Best Words that Paint a Picture: ___________Best Words that Paint a Picture: ___________

And the Winner Is…And the Winner Is…

Personal

Narrative

Personal NarrativesPersonal Narratives

► A personal narrative is when you tell a true story about yourself.

► You write as a narrator, so you will use the pronouns: I, We, Our, etc.

► Tell the events in the order they happened, with a beginning, middle, and end.

► Keep the story interesting or exciting!

► Include lots of specific details. Use sensory information: see, hear, smell, taste, feel…

A Student ExampleA Student Example

►There is an example of a student There is an example of a student narrative in your reading book on page narrative in your reading book on page 50.50.

►There are also student examples at There are also student examples at the following website.the following website.

Planning Your NarrativePlanning Your Narrative► Think of an exciting day, trip, or event Think of an exciting day, trip, or event

that you want to describe to your that you want to describe to your readers.readers.

►Then complete the story map below.Then complete the story map below.Who? What?When? Where?

Things to RememberThings to Remember Start with an interesting beginning:Start with an interesting beginning:

Grab the reader’s attention!Grab the reader’s attention!

► Ask a questionAsk a question

► Describe a feelingDescribe a feeling

► Show ActionShow Action

► Present a problem or mysteryPresent a problem or mystery

► Use Dialogue (someone speaking)Use Dialogue (someone speaking)

► Throw yourself into the middle of a tricky Throw yourself into the middle of a tricky situationsituation

Off to Adventure Houghton Mifflin Theme One Mr. Mills Third-Grade.

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