Hey kids! Hope you all tried to look up synonyms using the Internet thesaurus!
Try using these sites: www.wordcentral.com or www.dictionary.com
SYNONYMS: words that have the same or similar meaning
examples: shout-yell
scared-frightened
gift-present
encourage-motivate
lesson example: influence-inspire
6+ 1 WRITING TRAITS
Trait2: Organization Writing has a clear beginning, supporting middle, and an excellent ending.
How does my paper begin?
Did I tell things in order?
Does everything link to my message?
How does my paper end?
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Trait1: Ideas
What is my message?
Is my message clear?
Did I try hard to make it interesting?
Do I have enough information?
The ideas are clear and they go with the main idea.
A sentence has two parts.
SUBJECT and PREDICATE
Subject: Who or What the sentence is about
Predicate: What is happening; or what the subject is doing
ex. The fat cat sat on the mat.
Subject: The fat cat
Predicate: sat on the mat
IDIOM: GROUP OF WORDS THAT HAVE A “HIDDEN” MEANING
IDIOM#5 to sleep on it
To make a decision after sleeping the entire night
Example Dialogue:
A: Did you decide whether you’ll take that new job?
B: No, there’s so much to consider, and they need to know tomorrow.
A: I’m sure after you sleep on it you’ll make the right decision.IDIOM #4
healthy as a horse: to be very healthy and strong
Example: Nour is now healthy as a horse.
IDIOM #3
on cloud nine- to be extremely happy
Example: Jamal was on cloud nine when he received a 10/10 on his dictation.
IDIOM#2
hit the books- go to study; to read and to do homework
Example: I have got a big test tomorrow, so I better hit the books!!
IDIOM#1
black sheep of the family- a member of the family that is very different
and sometimes is the troublemaker
Example: Basil says he is the black sheep of his family.
RRR : The RESPONSIBILITY to RESPECT the RIGHTS of others
RESPECT (polite, good manners, good sport)
RESPONSIBILITY (duties for a peaceful world)
RIGHTS (happy, healthy, and peaceful life)
As we get older, we have more rights that come with more responsibilities.
Application of RRR to our reading story “A Visit with Grandpa”
Discussion: Justin learning responsibility and showing respect
Comprehension Questions for the TEST!!
(PLEASE correct all your answers in your notebooks to get credit for the assignments.)
1. How do you think Justin feels about going to visit his grandpa?
Answer: He’s probably glad to get away from home for a while and is excited about being with Grandpa.
2. What is riding fence?
Answer: Riding fence is inspecting the entire fence to repair any broken parts to protect animals.
3. What is the setting of the story? Explain.
Answer: It takes place at Grandpa’s ranch in Missouri. The time could be present or morning.
4. Why does Justin not want to help Grandpa with the dishes?
Answer: Justin has had trouble doing the dishes before; he thinks housework is for women only.
5. Why does Justin want to help Grandpa with the dishes?
Answer: Justin has feels guilty not helping his Grandpa.
6. What are some of the responsibilities seen in the story?
Answer: Some of the responsibilities in the story include riding fence to protect the animals, doing our own house chores, untangling the fawn from the wire, preparing food and cleaning up afterwards, teaching Justin that he has responsibilities, and entertaining Justin by taking him to the festivals and rodeos.
7. How does Justin show respect to his grandpa?
Answer: Justin shows respect to his grandpa by listening to his grandpa and doing what his grandpa tells him to. He wants to help his grandpa with the dishes and the chores, but he doesn’t really know how so he feels guilty.
8. Why doesn’t the doe runaway when Grandpa and Justin approach?
Answer: The doe’s fawn is caught in the fence and she doesn’t want to leave it.
DICTATION ON Monday, October 10 !!!
Hey kids! Our spelling words are really easy.
I hope you all get a 100 % !!!
Lesson: long i, a, o ( silent e)
stole, drove, smoke, broke, whole, remote
taste, paste, danger, cable, station
invite, lion, wild, hide, arrive
