Author: J. Lynett Gillette Genre: Expository Nonfiction Big Question: What can we learn from studying fossils?

Author: J. Lynett Gillette

Genre: Expository Nonfiction

Big Question: What can we learn from studying fossils?

SMALL GROUP

TIMER

REVIEW GAMESStory SortVocabulary Words: Arcade Games Study Stack Spelling City: Vocabulary Spelling City: Spelling Words

SPELLING WORDSLATIN ROOTS

• suspend• pendant• conductor• novel• productive• numeral• reserve• numerous• preserve

• pending• pendulum• deduction• novelty• numerator• reservoir• conservatory• appendix• impending

• induct• innovative• aqueduct• abduction• perpendicular• expenditure• enumerate

BIG QUESTION: WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM STUDYING

FOSSILS?

MONDAYTUESDAY

WEDNESDAYTHURSDAY

FRIDAY

VOCABULARY WORDS

fragile poisonous prey sluggish specimens treacherous volcanic

excavation geologists

paleontologists quarry roamed

Vocabulary Words More Words to Know

MONDAY

Question of the Day

What can we learn from studying fossils?

TODAY WE WILL LEARN ABOUT:

Build Concepts Main Idea Prior Knowledge Build Background Vocabulary Fluency: Model Volume Grammar: Possessive Nouns Spelling: Latin Roots Paleontology

FLUENCYMODEL VOLUME

FLUENCY: MODEL VOLUME Listen as I read “Discovery!” As I read, notice how I raise the

volume of my voice to an appropriate level so that I can be heard by students at the back of the classroom. As I read the selection, I will vary the volume to emphasize important details.

Be ready to answer questions after I finish.

FLUENCY: MODEL VOLUME

What was the climate like at the time the dinosaurs lived?

By what process were the dinosaur bones preserved?

CONCEPT VOCABULARY

paleontologists – scientists who study prehistoric life

quarry – place where stone is dug, cut, or blasted out

roamed – wandered Next Slide

PALEONTOLOGISTS

QUARRY

CONCEPT VOCABULARY

(To add information to the graphic organizer, click on end show, type in your new information,

and save your changes.)

BUILD CONCEPT VOCABULARY PALEONTOLOGISTS, QUARRY, ROAMED

Objects of Study

People

Places

Paleontology

MAIN IDEA, PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

TURN TO PAGE 168 - 169.

PRIOR KNOWLEDGEWHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE STUDY OF FOSSILS?

K (What do you know?)

W (What would you like to learn?)

L (What did you learn?)

PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

This week’s audio explores the Tyrannosaurus rex on exhibit at the Chicago Field Museum. After we listen, we will discuss what you learned about Tyrannosaurus rex.

VOCABULARY WORDS

VOCABULARY WORDS

fragile – easily broken, damaged or destroyed

poisonous – containing a dangerous substance; very harmful to life and health

prey – animals hunted and killed for food by another animal

VOCABULARY WORDS

sluggish – lacking energy or vigor

specimens – examples of a group; samples

treacherous – very dangerous while seeming to be safe

volcanic – of or caused by a volcano

MORE WORDS TO KNOW

excavation – the act of uncovering by digging

geologists – scientists who study the composition of the Earth or of other heavenly bodies, the process that formed them, and their history

MORE WORDS TO KNOW

paleontologists – scientists who study prehistoric life as represented in fossilized plants and animals

(Next Slide)

EXCAVATION

GEOLOGISTS

PALEONTOLOGISTS

GRAMMARPOSSESSIVE NOUNS

the fossil’s were perserved in cold wet mud

The fossils were preserved in cold, wet mud.

at Dawn the researchers walked to the resevoir

At dawn the researchers walked to the reservoir.

POSSESSIVE NOUNS

He decided to investigate his assistant’s report.

Assistant’s is a possessive noun. To make a singular noun show possession, add an apostrophe and –s.

POSSESSIVE NOUNS A possessive noun shows

ownership. A singular possessive noun

shows that one person, place, or thing has or owns something.

A plural possessive noun shows that more than one person, place, or thing has or owns something.

POSSESSIVE NOUNS

To make a singular noun show possession, add an apostrophe and –s.

the ranch’s landscape James’s coat

POSSESSIVE NOUNS

To make a plural noun that ends in –s show possession, add an apostrophe.

five researchers’ collections the bushes’ leaves

POSSESSIVE NOUNS

To make a plural noun that does not end in –s show possession, add an apostrophe and -s.

the children’s books the women’s books

POSSESSIVE NOUNSMAKE EACH NOUN POSSESSIVE. TELL IF IT IS SINGULAR OR PLURAL.

computer computer’s -

singular Mr. Garcia Mr. Garcia’s -

singular hornets hornets’ - plural student student’s - singular

dinosaurs dinosaurs’ -

plural fossil fossil’s - plural women women’s -

plural

POSSESSIVE NOUNSMAKE THE UNDERLINED NOUNS POSSESSIVE.

Charles Camp collection of bones was discovered in New Mexico.

Charles Camp’s The explorers trucks were stuck in the

mud. explorers’ Were the reptiles legs trapped in the

mud? reptiles’ Some of the Earth rocks contain iridium. Earth’s

POSSESSIVE NOUNSMAKE THE UNDERLINED NOUNS POSSESSIVE.

The geologists tests revealed arsenic in the bones.

geologists’ The men luggage was filled with digging

tools. men’s The girl grandparents live near Ghost

Ranch. girl’s Dr. Vogel seminar begins at noon. Dr. Vogel’s

SPELLING WORDSLATIN ROOTS

• suspend• pendant• conductor• novel• productive• numeral• reserve• numerous• preserve

• pending• pendulum• deduction• novelty• numerator• reservoir• conservatory• appendix• impending

• induct• innovative• aqueduct• abduction• perpendicular• expenditure• enumerate

TUESDAY

Question of the Day

Why would a paleontologist record each fossil find in a

field diary?

TODAY WE WILL LEARN ABOUT: Word Structure Main Idea Prior Knowledge Graphic Sources Vocabulary Fluency: Echo Reading Grammar: Possessive Nouns Spelling: Latin Roots Science: Triassic Dinosaurs Global Warming Paleontology

VOCABULARY STRATEGY: SUFFIXES

PAGES 170 - 171.

DINOSAUR GHOSTS: THE MYSTERY OF

COELOPHYSIS

PAGES 172 - 181.

FLUENCYECHO READING

FLUENCY: ECHO READING

Turn to page 179, first two paragraphs.

As I read, notice how I raise my voice to stress sentences such as “This was a great find.”

We will practice as a class doing three echo readings.

GRAMMARPOSSESSIVE NOUNS

todds book’s were all about phytosaurs

Todd’s books were all about phytosaurs.

the childs were excited about the inpending field

The children were excited about the impending field.

POSSESSIVE NOUNS

Singular possessive nouns show that one person, place, or thing has or owns something. Add an apostrophe and –s to form singular possessive nouns.

POSSESSIVE NOUNS

Plural possessive nouns show that more than one person, place, or thing has or owns something. Add an apostrophe to a plural noun ending in –s to form the possessive. If the plural noun does not end in –s, add an apostrophe and –s.

SPELLING WORDSLATIN ROOTS

• suspend• pendant• conductor• novel• productive• numeral• reserve• numerous• preserve

• pending• pendulum• deduction• novelty• numerator• reservoir• conservatory• appendix• impending

• induct• innovative• aqueduct• abduction• perpendicular• expenditure• enumerate

WEDNESDAY

Question of the Day

What are some of the different ways that prehistoric animals

have been fossilized?

TODAY WE WILL LEARN ABOUT:

Main Idea Prior Knowledge Graphic Sources Vocabulary Fluency: Model Volume Grammar: Possessive Nouns Spelling: Latin Roots Science: Testing Hypotheses Paleontology

DINOSAUR GHOSTS: THE MYSTERY OF

COELOPHYSIS

PAGES 182 - 188.

FLUENCYMODEL VOLUME

FLUENCY: MODEL VOLUME

Turn to page 180, second paragraph.

As I read, notice how I speak louder to emphasize the question that ends the paragraph.

Now we will practice together as a class by doing three echo readings of this paragraph.

GRAMMARPOSSESSIVE NOUNS

the novels main character were a paleontologist

The novel’s main character was a paleontologist.

the dinosaur spyed his prey and he gave chase

The dinosaur spied his prey, and he gave chase.

POSSESSIVE NOUNS

Singular possessive nouns show that one person, place, or thing has or owns something. Add an apostrophe and –s to form singular possessive nouns.

POSSESSIVE NOUNS

Plural possessive nouns show that more than one person, place, or thing has or owns something. Add an apostrophe to a plural noun ending in –s to form the possessive. If the plural noun does not end in –s, add an apostrophe and –s.

POSSESSIVE NOUNS

Possessive nouns reduce wordiness so that writing flows more smoothly.

Wordy: the eyes of the dinosaur

Not Wordy: the dinosaur’s eye

POSSESSIVE NOUNS

Review something you have written to see if you can improve it by using possessive nouns in place of prepositional phrases.

SPELLING WORDSLATIN ROOTS

• suspend• pendant• conductor• novel• productive• numeral• reserve• numerous• preserve

• pending• pendulum• deduction• novelty• numerator• reservoir• conservatory• appendix• impending

• induct• innovative• aqueduct• abduction• perpendicular• expenditure• enumerate

THURSDAY

Question of the Day

What questions do you think paleontologists ask themselves about why they do what they

do?

TODAY WE WILL LEARN ABOUT:

Narrative Nonfiction/Text Features Reading Across Texts Content-Area Vocabulary Fluency: Partner Reading Grammar: Possessive Nouns Spelling: Latin Roots Science: Careers in Science

“DINO HUNTING”

PAGES 190 - 193.

FLUENCYMODEL PARTNER READING

FLUENCY: PARTNER READING

Turn to page 180, second paragraph.

Partners practice reading this paragraph aloud. Be sure to vary the volume of your voices. Offer each other feedback.

GRAMMARPOSSESSIVE NOUNS

new mexicos’ climate suits james just fine

New Mexico’s climate suits James just fine.

the bones at the site were to numerus to count

The bones at the site were too numerous to count.

POSSESSIVE NOUNS

Singular possessive nouns show that one person, place, or thing has or owns something. Add an apostrophe and –s to form singular possessive nouns.

POSSESSIVE NOUNS

Plural possessive nouns show that more than one person, place, or thing has or owns something. Add an apostrophe to a plural noun ending in –s to form the possessive. If the plural noun does not end in –s, add an apostrophe and –s.

POSSESSIVE NOUNS

Unlike the –s in the plural form of compound nouns, the possessive ‘s is always added at the end of the compound noun.

No: daughters-in-law car or daughter’s-in-law

Yes: daughter-in-law’s car

SPELLING WORDSLATIN ROOTS

• suspend• pendant• conductor• novel• productive• numeral• reserve• numerous• preserve

• pending• pendulum• deduction• novelty• numerator• reservoir• conservatory• appendix• impending

• induct• innovative• aqueduct• abduction• perpendicular• expenditure• enumerate

FRIDAY

Question of the Day

What can we learn from studying fossils?

TODAY WE WILL LEARN ABOUT:

Build Concept Vocabulary Main Idea Imagery Word Structure

Grammar: Possessive Nouns Spelling: Latin Roots Order Form/Application Paleontology

MAIN IDEA Sometimes the main idea is

directly stated in a paragraph, often in the first or second sentence.

If the main idea is not stated, students should ask themselves, “What is the big idea that all the sentences in this paragraph contribute to?”

IMAGERY The term imagery refers to the

use of words that help readers experience the way things look, sound, smell, taste, or feel.

An image is any detail that stimulates one of the senses.

IMAGERY Imagery can make settings,

characters, and actions seem more real.

Imagery is frequently used in everyday conversation as well as literature.

SUFFIXES You can use your knowledge of suffixes as an aid in determining the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

Complete a chart identifying the base word, suffix, and meaning of these words.

Confirm word meanings using a dictionary.

SUFFIXES

Word Base Word

Suffix Meaning

sulfurous

climatic

microscopic

mysterious

ORDER FORM/APPLICATION The purpose of completing an order form is to purchase an item, and the purpose for completing an application is to apply for work or to a school or program.

These forms are on paper and online; they should be filled out completely and accurately.

ORDER FORM/APPLICATION

An order form asks for your name and complete address as well as details on the item being purchased and the method of payment.

ORDER FORM/APPLICATION

An application asks for identifying information such as name, address, and phone number, as well as information about your education and relevant experience.

ORDER FORM

GRAMMARPOSSESSIVE NOUNS

the little boy, was frightened by the sharks tooth

The little boy was frightened by the shark’s tooth.

To ensure a productiv expedition researchers must use reliable maps

To ensure a productive expedition, researchers must use reliable maps.

POSSESSIVE NOUNS

Singular possessive nouns show that one person, place, or thing has or owns something. Add an apostrophe and –s to form singular possessive nouns.

POSSESSIVE NOUNS

Plural possessive nouns show that more than one person, place, or thing has or owns something. Add an apostrophe to a plural noun ending in –s to form the possessive. If the plural noun does not end in –s, add an apostrophe and –s.

SPELLING WORDSLATIN ROOTS

• suspend• pendant• conductor• novel• productive• numeral• reserve• numerous• preserve

• pending• pendulum• deduction• novelty• numerator• reservoir• conservatory• appendix• impending

• induct• innovative• aqueduct• abduction• perpendicular• expenditure• enumerate

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