Unit 23, Lesson 3

Unit 23, Lesson 3December 2, 2010

1. Introduction: Diphthongs /ou/ and /ow/

Examples◦Out, Cow

The /ou/ is neither a long nor short vowel; it is a different kind of sound. /ou/ glides from one vowel sound to another vowel sound. A sound that does this is called a diphthong. A diphthong syllable has two vowel letters that represent one vowel glide.

1. Discover It: Diphthongs ou and ow

Out, round, cow, how, cloud, brow, mouth, now

Listen to the wordsSay each word aloudSort the words into two columns according to

the letters used to represent /ou/

/ou/ /ow/OutRound

CowHow

Cloud BrowMouth Now

1. Diphthongs

Notice…◦Ou is used at the beginning or middle of words

or syllables◦Ow is used at the end of the words

Examples:◦Cowboy, chowder, powder

Ow is used at the end of a syllable

1. Vowel Chart

Please go to the vowel chart in your workbook on page R4

Write ow and ou on your chart

Write out and cow as cue words

Workbook page R4

oi oy oilboy

From yesterday

ou ow outcow

2. Divide It

Workbook page C51Dividing words into syllables will help you

read unfamiliar wordsSome reference pages:

◦R6 in your workbook◦R7 in your workbook

2. Divide It: Practice

Look at the following wordsFollow the steps to Divide ItOrganic, deftly (line 49), aggravated (line

76), irreversible (line 78), and reverberated (line 86)

Apply the Divide It strategy to decode the words

Blend the syllables to read the wordRead the word in the sentence

2. Divide It: Practice

organic deftly

aggravated

irreversible

reverberated

V C V CC V C C VC C C V

V C C VC CC V V C V C C V CC V C VC C V

C V V CC V CC V C V C

Prefixes:ir- re-

Suffixes:-ible-ated

Workbook page R33

2. Word Fluency

Record on◦Page R42

Unit 23 Lesson 3 December 2, 2010

3. Focus on Vocabulary

Please turn to the story “Zaaaaaaaap!” Page C56Locate the words that are highlighted

◦Crisis, deftly, aggravated, irreversible, reverberated

Read and discuss the definitionsClarify the meaning of any words

3. Use the Clues

Read lines 1-9 (page C56)Look at Use the Clues A- page C56

◦Follow the directions to determine the meaning of the phrase “The Dark.”

Workbook page C56

Answers will vary.

3. Use the Clues

Use the Clues B (page C57)◦Read lines 23-27◦Follow the directions to choose the correct

meaning of the word harness.

Workbook page C57

Use the Clues C (page C59)◦Read lines 52-67◦Follow the directions to choose the correct

meaning for the word corral

3. Use the Clues

Workbook page C59

4. Review: Quotation Marks

Hardcover page 174Quotation marks are used in text to record

the exact words a person has spokenQuotation marks are placed before the

first word and after the last word spokenUsually there are words used before or after

the quotation that include who is speakingThese are separated from the spoken words

by commas

Examples:


“Hey,” Mriel yelled.

Maitn asked, “What do you want?”

Reminder:◦If a conversation between two people is taking

place, the reader is told who the speakers are initially, either directly or with the lines of text.

◦The names of the speakers may no longer be written, if it is clear who is doing the talking.


Maitn shimmied up the branches of the pear tree.

“Hey!” a voice yelled.

Maitn glanced down. It was Mriel.

“Get down from there!”

4. Identify It: Quotations in Text

Please turn to page C59Read lines 68-112Discuss how text in between lines of

dialogue lets the reader know who is speaking

After you’ve read lines 68-112◦Decide who is speaking in each line where

there is a dialogue◦Write the speaker’s name beside the line

Workbook page C59

MrielMriel

MrielMaitn

MrielMaitn

5. “Zaaaaaaaap!”

Please turn to hardcover page 182Read the title

◦Explain the meaning of power◦Predict what the selection will be about, based

on the title“Zaaaaaaaap!” is an example of science fiction, and science fiction is a type of fiction text. As in all fiction stories, the story in a science-fiction selection is made up- it did not really happen. Additionally, in science fiction selections, the setting is unreal and often impossible. Many science fiction stories take place in the future, or in an imaginary world.

As you read:◦Rereading something is often a great way to

absorb and retain information. It also improves reading comprehension!

Read lines 1-68◦Questions to keep in mind while you read:

What were the causes of the energy crisis during the era of “The Dark”?

Why does Maitn want to get a pear for Josha? What happens at the lightning corral?


Making predictions also improves reading comprehension.

Read lines 69-133◦Make a prediction about what will happen next. ◦Record your predictions in the margin.


Read lines 134-153◦Discuss the setting

What is unreal about the setting? How is the world that is portrayed in the story

different from the world we know?

Once the story is completed◦Did you like the story? ◦How did the story make you feel?


6. Answer It

Please turn to page 208 in your workbook◦Signal words:

Summarize: means to restate important ideas and details

Assess: determine value or significance Paraphrase: restate information in somewhat

different words Hypothesize: “to formulate a possible explanation;

to speculate” Revise: “to modify or change a plan or product”

Directions for page 208◦Underline the signal word in each question.◦Write the answer in complete sentences.◦Check for sentence signals- capital letters,

commas, and end punctuation.

6. Answer It

Workbook page 208

The story says that Maitn and Josha are not family, but that they’re very close. I think that they are neighbors.

Answers will vary.

Sample Response: Fossil fuels had run out and a drought made it difficult to get hydroelectric power. An earthquake caused damage to many nuclear power plants.

Workbook page 208

Sample Response: Josha and Maitn are in danger when they are in the tree during the storm. Once turned on during a storm, the vacuum causes lots of electricity flow through the atmosphere. Some of that energy could stray. A tall object such as a tree would be likely to attract that electricity.

Sample Response: A pear can give Josha hope, which is something important.

Unit 23, Lesson 3

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