2.1.3.

Word Study

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Learners can:

• read, spell, and write words with long vowels

• identify and spell multisyllabic words through syllable mapping (encoding), including open syllables

• identify, read, and spell words with Latin root mot

• demonstrate comprehension of the text through oral or written response

Word Study: Latin Root mot (Day 3)

Long Vowels

You have learned that long vowels say their name. They are found in open syllables.

Long vowels can also be found in words with the VCe pattern. These words have a long vowel followed by a consonant and a silent e at the end.

For example:

• the word “place” has a long a followed by the consonant c and a silent e.

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​Long Vowels

Open Ended

Press play on the audio clip to hear the word. Write the word you hear below.

Open Ended

Press play on the audio clip to hear the word. Write the word you hear below.

Open Ended

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A root is a word part that gives a word the most important part of its meaning.

Roots cannot stand on their own. They can be combined with different prefixes or suffixes to give words a new meaning.

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Latin Root Mot

​The Latin word mot means to move.

Match

Match each word to its correct definition.

• motel

• remote

• promote

• motion

• emotion

a roadside place to sleep

to be far away

to move up or forward

to move

feelings or reactions

• a roadside place to sleep

• to be far away

• to move up or forward

• to move

• feelings or reactions

Multiple Select

Choose two words that have at least one open syllable with a long vowel sound.

Work together as a whole group to divide words into syllables before determining which TWO words contain open syllables!

Now, you will read the short story, “Finding Chance.”

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While you read today, look for these words:

• “emotional”

• “automatic“

• “mischief”

Use the highlighter tool to highlight these words.

Think about what the word means using clues in the sentence.

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Reading

Reading: Using Text Evidence

Pennsylvania is a state rich in history.

You have been reading all about the history of the
Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

All of this took place in a building called Independence Hall.

Words to Know

Words to Know

As you read, look for the following nonfiction text features:

(1) headings
(2) bold text
(3) captions
(4) pictures

Read pages 14-19

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Read Aloud

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Sometimes, the evidence is not always stated in the text. You might need to make an inference.

Good readers use clues from the text to make inferences. An inference is when you use what you already know and clues from the text to better understand a story.

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Making an Inference

Use the clues you find in the caption and picture to make an inference:

What inference can you make about John Hancock's signature on the Declaration of Independence?

You can start your answer with:

I can infer that John Hancock signed the Declaration of Independence this way because . . .

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Let's make an inference!

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Writing

Please turn to page 13 in your Writing Activity Book.

or

page 1 in Classkick (Unit 2: Writing)


Complete #1 & #2

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A topic sentence expresses the main topic for that paragraph. The topic sentence identifies the main point the author is writing about.

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Topic Sentence

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Use your highlighter tool to highlight the topic sentence in this paragraph.

​Let's learn more about each of the four types of writing enhancers.

Multiple Choice

Which is true of writing enhancers?

• Writing enhancers help writers add supporting details about the main topic and main idea.

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  Writing enhancers help writers introduce the main topic.

  
  

• Writing enhancers help writers only to introduce vocabulary.

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  Writing enhancers can be used to add facts or opinions.

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Exit Ticket: Circle the picture that best demonstrates how you feel about today's lesson.

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