April 3rd - April 6th

Multiple Choice

 Lines 1 through 4 in “The Sandcastle” are important to the poem because they   

• Introduce the speaker's problem

• Describe the setting

• Ask the reader important questions

• Identify the speaker's friend

Multiple Choice

Which line from the “The Sandcastle” best helps the reader picture the speaker’s sandcastle? 

• Let’s fill a bucket with water and pour it on the land.

• To make the sand muddy and damp, to work with it by

      hand.

• To start a mighty castle on the playground made of sand.

• Then make the sand-like towers; form walls that stretch up high.

Multiple Choice

Read lines 15 and 16 from “The Sandcastle”.

So let’s skip on home to dinner, looking back once more to say, 

“We built a mighty castle on the playground on this day.”

These lines emphasize that the speaker most likely feels —

• worried that the sandcastle is not finished

• confused about what will happen to the sandcastle

• surprised by the size of the sandcastle

• happy to have spent the day working on a sandcastle.

Multiple Choice

In stanza 3 of “The Sandcastle”, the reader can conclude that the speaker —

• has more important tasks than finishing the

      sandcastle

• would rather build the sandcastle alone

• is not yet satisfied with the sandcastle

• is unsure of how the completed sandcastle should look

Multiple Choice

This question has TWO parts. First, answer Part A, then answer Part B.

Part A

According to information in “Building a Better Sandcastle,” a tall sandcastle tower might fall if —

• its base is too small to support it

• it is not built by an expert sculptor

• too many details are carved into the sandcastle

• tools are not used when building the sandcastle

Multiple Choice

Part B

Which sentence from the selection best supports the response from Part A.

• It’s important to get the main part of the castle just right. 

• When building sandcastle, even the best sculptors make mistakes.

• Toll towers will begin to fall if the base is too small.

• As experts carve, the sand may start to dry out.

Multiple Choice

In paragraph 1 of “Build a Better Sandcastle”, the prefix mis– helps the reader determine that the word misshapen means — 

• badly shaped

• having many shapes

• before being shaped

• being shaped again

Multiple Choice

The author in “Build a Better Sandcastle” wrote the selection mainly to-

• provide the history of sandcastle building

• explain how to build a sandcastle successfully

• tell about some famous sandcastle builders

• describe different kinds of sandcastles

Multiple Choice

This question has TWO parts. First, answer Part A, then answer Part B.

Part A

According to the selection, “Building a Better Sandcastle” a paintbrush can be used when building a sandcastle in order to —

• correct mistakes

• pack the sand

• add decorations

• carve details

Multiple Choice

Part B

Which sentence from the selection best supports the response from Part A.

• Then when they finish carving, they might add

      ornaments to their creation.

• A paintbrush can act like an eraser.

• Some experts keep a spray bottle full of water nearby to keep the sand damp so it won't crumble.

• Garden shovels can be used to shape the walls.

Multiple Choice

The speaker in the poem “The Sandcastle” and the author of the selection “Build a Better Sandcastle” both emphasize the importance of —

• selecting the perfect location for building a sandcastle 

• using items from nature to decorate a sandcastle

• mixing the sand just right before building a sandcastle

• finishing the details of a sandcastle in just one day

Multiple Choice

With which statement would the poet in “The Sandcastle” and the author of the selection “Build a Better Sandcastle” most likely agree?

• It is important to ask for help when building a sandcastle. 

• The details of a sandcastle should be carved by hand.

• Children like building sandcastles more than adults do.

• A well-made sandcastle takes time to build.

Multiple Choice

How do “The Sandcastle” and “Building a Better Sandcastle” differ in their description of sandcastles?

• Only “The Sandcastle” describes the steps to follow

      while building a sandcastle.

• Only “The Sandcastle” includes a list of tools useful

      for building a sandcastle.

• Only “The Sandcastle” provides a personal story of

      building a sandcastle.

• Only “The Sandcastle” identifies problems with

      building a sandcastle.

Multiple Choice

Read line 10 from “The Sandcastle”.

Add more water now and then; don’t let that sand get dry!

Which sentence from “Building a Better Sandcastle” suggests that experts have a similar concern when building sandcastles?

• Once the sand is firm enough, they remove the wooden

       beams, leaving a block of sand.

• It’s important to get the main part of the castle just right.

• After the sandcastle is shaped, it is time to carve the details.

• Some experts keep a spray bottle full of water nearby to

      keep the sand damp so it won’t crumble.

​Apostrophes & Possessives

​Objective: Recognize and use possessive apostrophes.

Focus Phrase: "I add an apostrophe-s to show ownership."

Invitation to Notice

They passed Freddy's Burgers, Tony's Pizza, and Dot's Deli.

Invitation to Compare & Contrast

​​ They passed Freddy's Burgers, Tony's Pizza, and Dot's Deli.

I saw Jennifer's shoes, Rosie's iPad, and the dog's toys on the living room rug.

Invitation to Imitate

Create your own sentence using possessive apostrophes.

​Example: I tripped over John's backpack.

Open Ended

Create your own sentence using possessive apostrophes.

Invitation to Celebrate

​Share your sentences with a partner at your table!

Mrs. Zuniga's reading class.

Mrs. Gallegos's math class.

Mrs. Aranda's spanish class.

Sentence Strips

Choose 3 students who want to share.

​Commas in a Series

Choose 3 students who want to share.

​Possessive Apostrophes