Feb 22, 2016
2 minute edit- which one is correct and why?
Sarah wrote an article for New york chronicles.a. Sarah wrote an article for “New York Chronicles”
b. Sarah wrote an article for New York Chronicles.
c. Sarah wrote an article for new york chronicles.d. Sarah wrote an article for New York Chronicles.
The Unsinkable Wreck of the R.M.S. Titanicby Robert D. Ballard and Rick Archbold
Summary: Dr. Robert Ballard takes students onto the submarine Alvin as he becomes the first person to explore the wreck of the R.M.S. Titanic. Dr. Ballard describes some of the tragic events that led to the sinking of the ship while showing students what he finds on this incredible voyage.
Reading Goal: Problem and Solution Team Cooperation Goal: Active Listening
Vocabulary
Rate and review the vocabulary words independently
Review Vocabulary
miserable:Joan was miserable when she did not receive a puppy for her birthday.
unhappy
mumbled “I hate eating my veggies” Tim mumbled as he stared at his food.
Said unclearly
thrilling: The roller coaster was thrilling. Dean rode it several times.
exciting
tending:The mother was tending to the baby.
Taking care of
devise:The superhero will devise a plan to defeat the enemy.
Think of
opportunities: Denise had plenty of opportunities to study for the test, so she did very well
chances
Vocabulary Vault
Listening Comprehension- 15 minutes
Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryRead pages 37-42Discuss problem Charlie faces and
solutions he comes up withClarify wordsRetell story
Build Background-10 minutes
Reading goal: Identifying problem and solution:Why didn’t Wesley have any friends?
Problem and Solution
Wesley does not have any friends
Teamwork-15 minutesTake 2 minutes to survey the text and
pick 2 words you want to clarifyPartner read 400-401 with one partner
reading a page and the other partner retelling what was read.
Identify the problems and solution the character deals with.
Discuss and Answer team talk questionsAnswer questions 2 and 3 in your journals
Vocabulary Activity-5 minutes
Multiple Choice PracticeReview answers
Fluency – 10 minutesRead page 400Rate your partner fluency based on fluency
rubric Be positive and constructive.
Team Talk Day 2
How does Wesley Try to solve his problem of
not having friends
Team Talk day 3
How do Wesley’s Schoolmates treat him?