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Compound Words
• A compound word is formed from two smaller words.
• The meaning of the compound word is often the combined meanings of the two smaller words.
bathrobe
Decode these compound words.rosebud, campfire, toothbrush, sunlight,
bookstore
Contractions
• A contraction is a shortened form of two words.
• An apostrophe takes the place of one or more missing letters.
‘s takes the place of is
n’t takes the place of not
‘re takes the place of are
‘ll takes the place of will
It’s time for . . .
These are words . . .
We use them for . . .
Vocabulary
we want to know
Reading, writing, listening, & speaking!
Author’s Viewpoint
• Author’s viewpoint is how the author feels about a subject.
• This can help us understand why an author has written a selection.
• Read page 270
• Based on this passage what is the authors viewpoint?
Categorize and Classify
• To categorize means to give a name to a group or set of items that are alike in some way.
• To classify means to put items into groups based on something they share in common.
apron, boots, cake, challah, chicken, chicken soup, dress, grape juice, nightdress, overcoat, raisins, suit
clothing foods
Guide Words
• Dictionary entries are listed in alphabetical order.
• Guide words appear at the top of a dictionary page.
• The first guide word at the top of the page shows the first entry word and the second guide word shows the last entry word on the page.
• Work in pairs on the “Dictionary Work” page.
Preparing for TestsTE pg. 278
• You are going to learn strategies that will help them do well on tests.
• Open your reading book to pgs. 278 & 279
Plurals
• A plural noun names more than one person, place, or thing.
• Most plurals are formed by adding s or es to a word.
• For nouns ending in ch, sh, x, or s, the plural is formed by adding an es.
Plurals
Make these nouns plural!
family class
seed dress
lupine inch
dish box
city wish
puppy kiss
book
Word Families
• A word family is a group of words sharing a common base word.
• Words in a family often look and sound alike.
• Recognizing words that belong to a family improves vocabulary.
reuse useful
What family do these words belong to?
underhand handful handed
Make a list with your partner of other words in this family.
Rhyming Words
• Rhyming words have the same ending sound.
• Rhyming words can have different ending letters, such as in calf and laugh
puddle, pudding, muddle, pumpkin
Dictionary Definitions
• Dictionary definitions come after the entry word.
• Definitions used most often are listed first.
great (grāt) adj. 1. big or large in size. 2. large in number. 3. important.•In your group find the word trunk in the dictionary, and read the definitions. Write a sentence for each definition of trunk.
It’s time for . . .
These are words . . .
We use them for . . .
Vocabulary
we want to know
Reading, writing, listening, & speaking!
Noting Details
• In non-fiction stories, details describe people, places, and events.
• In nonfiction, details explain and support main ideas, facts, and author’s viewpoint.
• Read pg. 276 • With a partner list details that help
them understand the New Year’s feast prepared by Ryan and his father.
Topic, Main Idea, and Supporting Details
TE pg. 279E
• A topic is what an entire selection is about.
• Main ideas are the most important ideas about the topic.
• Supporting details are facts or information about a main idea.