Phonics
Word Study
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Decoding Strategy Chart
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Vocabulary
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Dictionary Entry
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each • eagle
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each Every one of two or more
things or persons thought of
separately: Did you speak to
each child? Adjective.
• Every one in a group: Each of
us had a turn at bat. Pronoun.
• For each one: The bananas cost
a quarter each. Adverb.
each (ēch) adjective: pronoun;
adverb.
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eager Wanting very much to do
something: We were eager to get
started. ea•ger (ē´gōr) adjective.
eagle A large, powerful bird
that hunts small animals and
fish. Eagles have sharp eyesight
and strong claws. ea•gle (ē´gōl)
noun, plural eagles.
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Thesaurus Entry
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look/new
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look v. to see with one’s eyes.
Look at what I found.
glance to look quickly. The spy
glanced over his shoulder.
peer to look closely. We peered
through the window of the shop.
stare to look at for a long time
with eyes wide open. Mac stared
at me as though I were crazy.
See also see.
loud adj. having a strong sound.
The band was playing loud
music.
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noisy full of sounds, often
unpleasant. Their apartment
is located above a noisy street.
antonyms: See quiet.
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make v. to bring into being.
Maya makes her lunch
every day.
build to create by putting
together pieces. They build
birdhouses in shop class.
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Comprehension:
Genres
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Genres
Type
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Key Characteristics
Examples
Survey
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Reading Interest Survey
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Check what you like to do.
Very Much
Sometimes
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Weekly
Contract
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My To-Do List
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Reading
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Writing
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Phonics
Word Study
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Syllable Speed Drill
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Comprehension
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Notetaking (Cornell Notes)
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Comprehension:
Nonfiction
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5 Text Structures
Text Structure
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Signal Words
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Comprehension
Description
Writing Frame
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Comprehension
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Compare and Contrast
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Comprehension
Cause and Effect
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Comprehension
Problem and Solution
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Comprehension
Sequence
Writing Frame
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Comprehension
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Comprehension Passage:
Summarize
3FBEUIFQBTTBHF5IFODPNQMFUFUIFRVFTUJPOT
Billy’s Book Report
Billy’s teacher assigned a book report. All of the students
went to the library to choose a book. Billy looked through a
mountain of books. My Puppy in Mars, The Scary Pirate Ghost,
and Once Upon a Time were all different kinds of books he
wanted to read. How could he decide? Billy thought about what
topic he was most curious about. Then he remembered that he
always wanted to try rock climbing. Billy found a book all about
rock climbing. He did very well on his report. It is easier to learn
about something that you really wonder about!
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Comprehension
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Comprehension Passage:
Visualize
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Frank and the Fox
Lake Sunset was huge. The water shone blue and the trees
seemed to go one forever. Frank gazed down in wonder.
He had hiked to the cliff to watch the sunset, but he had
been too late. The rest of his family was back at camp sleeping.
Frank felt sad that he had hiked so far and missed the sunset.
As he hiked home, he saw something move in the trees. It
was a fox! He followed the red fox as it ran down the path to the
lake. Then it vanished in the bushes.
Frank had missed the sunset, but he had seen something just
as beautiful.
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Comprehension
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Comprehension Passage:
Generate Questions
3FBEUIFQBTTBHF5IFODPNQMFUFUIFRVFTUJPOT
More Than a Game
I was a baseball coach in 1942. My job was training players on
running the bases. But when war came, all the men left.
A man arranged teams with women players. This way, people
could still watch the games. Many did not like this idea, and they were
rude to the players. In spite of this, the teams had fun and found fame.
It took time, but at last, baseball watchers liked the games.
The women on my team were great ball players, and strong
people. They had secured jobs in a game that was only played by
men. They did not fail. They made history, and I will never forget it.
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Comprehension
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Comprehension Passage:
Make, Confirm, and Revise Predictions
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Pink Hat!
Pat went to put on his hat and saw a problem. His hat was pink.
But Pat did not buy a pink hat. It was a mystery he had to solve.
First, he went to his mom. “Did you buy this pink cap?” Pat
asked, looking for hints. “No,” said Mom.
So Pat went to ask his dad. “Did you get this pink hat?” he
asked, hoping for a hint. “I sure didn’t,” his dad said. “Sorry.”
Then Pat looked on the bed. His red hat and his other white
hat were together on top of the washing bag. He knew what had
happened. Red and white make pink!
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Comprehension
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Comprehension Passage:
Make Inferences
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Space Ride
Kate gazed out the porthole. Below, the space base vanished
into the dark. Kate loved space travel. Next to her sat her little
brother, Nate. He hugged his stuffed dog. “All aboard for the
moon!” the captain said.
Then, the chamber shook. The rockets roared. Nate started
crying. “It will be fine,” Kate said. “You’ll like flying through
outer space. When we get to the moon, we’ll relate our tale to
Grandma.” Kate wrapped her arms around him. She and Nate
watched the stars of the galaxy shine in the black sky. Soon Kate
would be on the moon again. She could not wait!
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Comprehension
/BNF
Comprehension Passage: Evaluate
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The Queen Bee
I like my job. Every day I work on the gulf, driving a
steamboat named the Queen Bee. I see neat things, like green trees
and painted houses. Pioneer families ride the Queen Bee. They
want to begin new lives out west.
The gulf is a busy place. There is a town by the gulf. Its main
street is filled with shops and homes. They sell cheap goods.
Wagons come from all over. Sometimes I wish I could see new
places, too. It feels strange never to leave the gulf.
Life on the river is good. It isn’t easy, but I wouldn’t trade it for
anything. The Queen Bee is my home. My favorite part is when we
have a feast on board.
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