Syllabus – Reading Program
Scope and Sequence
Level 2 (500L-690L)
Lesson 1 – Poetry, North America
I Love Him Anyway
By Leslie Rivera
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
TUTORIAL
On My Own
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Vocabulary Strategies
In Group
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Writing: Expressive Paragraph
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Similes and Metaphors
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Words in Context
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Inferences
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Elements of Poetry
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Sight Words
Comprehension
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Elements of Poetry: Repetition
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDE FOR THE TUTORIAL
Strategies and Resources
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Listening and Reading
Independent Work Handouts
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Definitions/Word Meanings
Group Work Handouts
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Writing: Narrative Paragraph
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Similes and Metaphors
LESSON PLANS
Pre- Reading
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Background Information
Reading
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Elements of Poetry: Free Verse; Repetition
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Mood
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Point of View
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Recall of Details
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Inferences
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Definitions/Word Meanings
Writing
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Elements of Poetry
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Writing: Journal Entry
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Comparing and Contrasting
Lesson 2 – Poetry, Latin America
Versos sencillos 1
By Jose Marti
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
TUTORIAL
On My Own
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Vocabulary Strategies
In Group
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Similes and Metaphors
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Verb Tenses: Simple Past
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Graphic Organizer: Outline
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Biography
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Facts
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Writing: Informative Paragraph
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Formal and Informal Language
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Oral Presentation
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Synonyms
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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False Cognates
Comprehension
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Elements of Poetry: Metaphors and Similes
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDE FOR THE TUTORIAL
Strategies and Resources
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Listening and Reading
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Speaking: Sharing Ideas
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Facts
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Writing Sentences
Independent Work Handouts
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Listening and Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Words in Context
Group Work Handouts
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Metaphors and Similes
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Verb Tenses: Simple Past
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Internet Research
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Graphic Organizer: Outline
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Facts
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Formal and Informal Language
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Speaking: Oral Presentation
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Simile and Metaphor
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Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Irony
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Inference
Lesson 3 – Poetry, Latin America
Versos sencillos V
By Jose Marti
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
TUTORIAL
On My Own
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Predicting
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Words in Context
In Group
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Similes and Metaphors
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Writing: Sentences
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Definitions/Word Meanings
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Multiple Meaning Words
Comprehension
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Elements of Poetry: Repetition, Metaphors, Similes, Themes
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDE FOR THE TUTORIAL
Strategies and Resources
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Listening and Reading
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Metaphors and Similes
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Writing: Sentences
Independent Work Handouts
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Definitions/Word Meanings
Group Work Handouts
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Oral Reading
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Similes and Metaphors
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Writing: Sentences
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Simile and Metaphor
Reading
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Simile and Metaphor
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Inferences
Writing
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Elements of Poetry: Free Verse
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Brainstorming
Sensory Images
Writing: Poem
Other Activities
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Illustrating a Poem
Lesson 4 – Poetry, Latin America
Versos sencillos XXXIX
By Jose Marti
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
TUTORIAL
On My Own
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Words in Context
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Vocabulary Strategies
In Group
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Writing: Sentences: Opinion Paragraph
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Figurative Language
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Elements of Poetry: Symbolism
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Synonyms
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Definitions/Word Meanings
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Inferences
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Cognates
Comprehension
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Elements of Poetry: Symbolism
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDE FOR THE TUTORIAL
Strategies and Resources
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Vocabulary Strategies
Independent Work Handouts
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Words in Context
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Listening and Reading
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Writing: Paragraph
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Symbolism
Group Work Handouts
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Writing: Sentences
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Symbolism
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Writing: Paragraph
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Inferences
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Symbolism
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Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Shared Reading
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Literal Meaning
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Symbolic Meaning
Writing
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Writing: Expressive Paragraph
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Symbolism
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Supporting Conclusions with Textual Evidence
Lesson 5 – Poetry, Europe
Flint
By Christina Rosetti
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
TUTORIAL
On My Own
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Definitions and Word Meanings
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Listening and Reading
In Group
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Listening and Speaking: Asking for Clarification
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Speaking: Sharing Information
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Writing: Expressive Paragraph
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Words in Context
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Word Categories
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Definitions/Word Meanings
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Recall of Details
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Figurative Language: Similes
Comprehension
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Elements of Poetry: Rhyme and Rhyme Scheme
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDE FOR THE TUTORIAL
Strategies and Resources
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Listening and Reading
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Writing: Sentences
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Speaking: Asking for Clarification
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Writing: Expressive Paragraph
Independent Work Handouts
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Definitions and Word Meanings
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Listening and Reading
Group Work Handouts
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Listening and Speaking: Asking for Clarification
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Speaking: Sharing Information
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Writing: Expressive Paragraph
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LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Elements of Poetry
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Genre: Poetry; Nursery Rhymes
Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Background Information
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Images
Writing
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Elements of Poetry: Imagery, Rhythm
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Irony
Lesson 6 – Myths and Legends, Europe
The Firebird (11 pages)
By Carol Pianzola
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Words in Context
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Synonyms
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Recall of Details
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Sequence
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Context Clues
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Comprehension
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Drawing Conclusions from Textual Evidence
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Genre: Folktale
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Graphic Organizer: KWHL Chart
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Background Information
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Oral Presentation
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Graphic Organizer: Outline
Writing
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Sharing Opinions
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Writing: Story
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Background Information
Other Activities
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Comparing and Contrasting Two Stories
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Sharing Ideas
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Genre: Folktale
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Graphic Organizer: Venn Diagram
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Lesson 7 – Myths and Legends, Asia
The Onion Thief (3 pages)
By Carol Pianzola
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
TUTORIAL
On My Own
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Words in Context
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Irregular Verbs
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
In Group
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Writing: Sentences
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Analogies
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Verb Tenses: Present, Past, Past Participle
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Questions and Responses
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Writing: News Story
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Subject-Verb Agreement
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Classroom Vocabulary
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Listening: Following Oral Instructions
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Word Analysis: Prefixes en-, ex
Words in Context
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Antonyms
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Synonyms
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Words in Context
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Word Groups
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Definitions/Word Meanings
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Recall of Details
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Inferences
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Analogies: Synonyms and Antonyms
Comprehension
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Elements of a Story: Author’s Craft, Author’s Point of View
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDE FOR THE TUTORIAL
Strategies and Resources
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Graphic Organizers
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Irregular Verbs
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Listening and Reading
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Writing: Sentences
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Listening: Requests and Responses
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Question Formation
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Verb Tenses
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Word Analysis: Prefixes –en and –ex
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Subject-Verb Agreement
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Writing: News Report
Independent Work Handouts
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Vocabulary Strategies
Words in Context
Irregular Verbs
Graphic Organizer: Story Map
Group Work Handouts
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Writing: Sentences
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Words in Context
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Analogies
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Verbs
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Questions/Requests and Responses
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Question Formation
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Writing: News Story
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Subject-Verb Agreement
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Vocabulary in the Environment
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Word Analysis: Suffixes –en and -ex
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Analogies
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Verb Conjugation: Present, Past, Past Participle
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Irregular Verbs
Reading
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Background Information
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Independent Reading
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
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Elements of a Story: Character, Setting, Plot, Conflict
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Sharing Opinions
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Points of View
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Oral Reading
Writing
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Summarization
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Writing: News Story
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Subject-Verb Agreement
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Verb Tenses: Past of Irregular Verbs
Other Activities
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Writing: Story
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Points of View
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Character Sketch
Lesson 8 – Myths and Legends, North America
The Ghost Bride (3 pages)
By Carol Pianzola
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
TUTORIAL
On My Own
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Words in Context
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
In Group
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Using Reference Sources: Dictionary or Thesaurus
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Word Families
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Spelling: Adding –ed to a Base Word
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Writing: Summary Paragraph
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Oral Expression: Conversation
Writing: Conversation
Role-Play
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Words in Context
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Synonyms
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Recall of details
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Sequence
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Analogies
Comprehension
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Character: Motivation
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDE FOR THE TUTORIAL
Strategies and Resources
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Words in Context
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Listening and Reading
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
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Spelling: Words with –ed
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Writing: Summary
Independent Work Handouts
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Words in Context
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Listening and Reading
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
Group Work Handouts
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Related Words
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Spelling: Words with –ed
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Writing: Summary
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Oral Reading
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Speaking and Listening: Classroom Conversation
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Writing: Classroom Conversation
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Role-Play
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Genre: Folklore
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Genre: Ghost Story
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Sharing Ideas
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Descriptive Words
Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Recall of Details
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Inferences
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Sharing Opinions
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Silent Reading
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Writing: Journal Entries
Writing
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Writing: Story
Elements of a Story: Plot, Setting, Character
Brainstorming
Graphic Organizer: Story Map
Other Activities
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Writing: Story
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Graphic Organizer
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Independent Research
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Dramatization
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Writing: Comic Strip
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Dialogue
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Storyboards
Lesson 9 – Myths and Legends, Europe
Petrosinella (5 pages)
By Carol Pianzola
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Words in Context
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Synonyms
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Definitions; Word Meanings
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Recall of Details
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Sequence
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Greek and Latin Roots and Affixes
Comprehension
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Predicting
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Predicting
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Irregular Verbs
Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Inferences
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Recall of Details
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Sharing Ideas
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Predicting
Writing
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Writing: New Ending
Other Activities
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Author’s Point of View
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Character Sketch
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Journal Entry
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Writing: Story
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
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Word Meanings
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Word Analysis: Base Words and Affixes
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Spelling: Base Words with Affixes
Lesson 10 – Short Stories, Europe
Sredni Vashtar (3 pages)
By H. H. Munro, adapted by Cynthia Greenwood
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Word Categories
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Antonyms
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Definitions/Word Meanings
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Recall of Details
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Sequence
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Greek and Latin Affixes
Comprehension
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Author’s Craft and Point of View
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Summarizing
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Background Information
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Genre: Short Story
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Genre: Mystery
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Elements of a Story
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Sharing Ideas
Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Recall of Details
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Characterization
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Verbs
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inferences
Writing
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Inferences
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Characterization
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Writing: Paragraph
Other Activities
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Writing: Paragraph
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Sharing Opinions and Ideas
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Understanding the Supernatural in a Story
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Internet Research
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Dramatization
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Writing: Play
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Literary Terms
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Lesson 11 – Myths and Legends, Africa
Anansi and the Sky God’s Daughter (4 pages)
By Carol Pianzola
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
TUTORIAL
On My Own
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Words in Context
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
In Group
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Retelling a Story
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Writing: Summary Paragraph
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Intonation: Yes-No Questions
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
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Definitions/Word Meanings
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Drawing Conclusions
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Main Idea
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Sequence
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Idiomatic Expressions
Comprehension
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Predicting
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Elements of a Story: Theme
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDE FOR THE TUTORIAL
Strategies and Resources
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Words in Context
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Listening and Reading
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
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Writing: Summary
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Speaking: Intonation
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Extensive Reading
Independent Work Handouts
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Definitions/Word Meanings
Group Work Handouts
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Retelling a Story
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Writing: Summary
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Speaking: Intonation
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Literary Forms
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Genre: Folktale
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Background Information
Retelling
Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Oral Reading
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Elements of a Folktale
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Sharing Ideas
Writing
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Writing: New Ending
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
Other Activities
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Oral Reading
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Question Formation
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Spelling
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Capitalization
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Punctuation
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Recall of Details
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Ideas for Writing: Prompts
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Writing: Story
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Point of View
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Illustration of a Story
Lesson 12 – Myths and Legends, North America
The Vanishing Farmer (4 pages)
By Carol Pianzola
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Synonyms
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Recall of Details
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Sequence
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Using References Sources: Thesaurus
Comprehension
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Story Elements
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Summarizing
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Genre: Ghost Story
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Elements of a Story
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Irregular Verbs
Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Guided Reading
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Recall of Details
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Sharing Ideas
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Elements of a Story
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Writing
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Writing: Story
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
Other Activities
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Retelling Stories
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Graphic Organizers
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Writing: Comparison and Contrast Essay
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Story Improvisation
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Multimedia Presentations
Lesson 13 – Myths and Legends, Africa
Jabu and the Lion (4 pages)
By Carol Pianzola
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
TUTORIAL
On My Own
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Words in Context
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Irregular Verbs
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Predicting
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
In Group
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Types of Sentences: Simple, Compound, Complex
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Speaking: Using Prepositional Phrases of Time and Place
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Speaking: Expanded Sentences
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Writing: Expressive Paragraph
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Antonyms
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Synonyms
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Words in Context
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Definitions/Word Meanings
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Drawing Conclusions
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Inferences
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Context Clues
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Recall of Details
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Idioms
Comprehension
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Inferences
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDE FOR THE TUTORIAL
Strategies and Resources
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Listening and Reading
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
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Types of Sentences
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Prepositional Phrases
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Writing: Expressive Paragraph
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Independent Work Handouts
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Irregular Verbs
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Story Elements (Story Map)
Group Work Handouts
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Types of Sentences
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Speaking: Prepositional Phrases
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Speaking: Telling More Details/Expanding Sentences
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Writing: Expressive Paragraph
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Background Information
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Predicting
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Graphic Organizer: Sequence of Events
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Irregular Verbs
Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Listening to Story
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Sharing Ideas
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Recall of Details
Writing
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Writing: Story
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Genre: Cartoons
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Storyboard
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Oral Presentation
Other Activities
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Question Formation
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Interviewing
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Questions and Responses
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Oral Presentation
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Parts of Speech
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Words in Context
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Elements of a Story/Folktale
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Internet Research
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Speaking: Mock Trial
Lesson 14 – Biographies, North America
Patrick Henry (3 pages)
By Carol Pianzola
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
TUTORIAL
On My Own
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Words in Context
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Previewing Text
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Main Idea and Supporting Details
In Group
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Writing: Sentences
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Words in Context
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Root Words and Suffixes
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Oral Questions and Responses
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Writing: Summary Paragraph
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Word Analysis: Consonant Clusters
Paraphrasing
Memorization: Preamble to the Constitution
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Words in Context
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
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Word Groups
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Fact and Opinion
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Word Roots and Affixes
Comprehension
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Author’s Point of View
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Fact and Opinion
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDE FOR THE TUTORIAL
Strategies and Resources
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Previewing Text
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Listening and Reading
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Main Idea and Supporting Details
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Writing: Sentences
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Questions and Responses
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Writing: Summary
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Word Analysis: Consonant Clusters
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Writing: Paraphrase
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Memorization
Independent Work Handouts
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Words in Context
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Previewing Text
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Main Idea and Supporting Details
Group Work Handouts
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Words in Context
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Writing: Sentences
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Spelling: Adding Suffixes to Base Words
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Questions and Responses
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Writing: Summary
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Word Analysis: Consonant Blends
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Related Vocabulary
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Speaking: Sharing Ideas
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Writing: Paraphrase
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Memorization
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Content-Related Vocabulary
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Historical Background
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Definitions/Word Meanings
Reading
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Listening for Details
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Genre: Biography
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Author’s Purpose and Point of View
Skimming and Scanning
Fact and Opinion
Recall of Details
Independent Reading
Writing
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Capitalization
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Punctuation
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Proofreading
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Writing: Opinion Paragraph
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Spelling: Base Words and Affixes
Other Activities
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Internet Research
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Genre: Fiction; Historical Fiction
Lesson 15 – Short Stories, North America
The Cask of Amontillado (6 pages)
By Edgar Allen Poe, adapted by Cynthia Greenwood
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
TUTORIAL
On My Own
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Words in Context
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
In Group
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Recall of Details
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Oral Questions and Responses
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Characterization: Describing Characters
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Writing: Character Sketch
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Listening: Following Oral Instructions
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Synonyms
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Words in Context
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Definitions/Word Meanings
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Recall of Details
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Sequence
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Denotation and Connotation
Comprehension
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Author’s Craft: Foreshadowing; Tone and Mood
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDE FOR THE TUTORIAL
Strategies and Resources
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
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Questions and Responses
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Speaking: Describing
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Comparing Characters
Writing: Character Sketch
Listening: Following Directions
Independent Work Handouts
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Words in Context
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
Group Work Handouts
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Speaking: Sharing Ideas
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Questions and Responses
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Recall of Details
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Characterization
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Drawing Conclusions
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Comparing Characters
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Writing: Character Sketch
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Listening: Following Directions
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Genre: Short Story (Horror)
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Author Information
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Speaking: Sharing Ideas
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Definitions/Word Meanings
Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Predicting
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Speaking: Personal Experiences
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Characterization
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Dialogue
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Drawing Conclusions
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Recall of Details
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Elements of a Story: Style, Tone, Mood
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Using Reference Sources: Thesaurus; Language Dictionary
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Speaking: Sharing Ideas
Writing
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Elements of a Story: Plot
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Foreshadowing
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Writing: Journal Entry
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Independent Reading
Other Activities
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Elements of a Story: Setting
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Background Information
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Internet Research
Lesson 16 – Myths and Legends, Latin America
La Ciguanaba (1 page)
By Kitty Barrera
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Words in Context
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Antonyms
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Word Categories
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COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Recall of Details
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Sequence
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Context Clues: Synonyms and Antonyms
Comprehension
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Elements of a Story: Character’s Motivation
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Summarizing
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Using Context Clues
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Parts of Speech
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Word Analysis
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Background Information
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Silent Reading
Reading
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Listening to the Story
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Sharing Opinions
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Inferences
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Recall of Details
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Oral Reading
Writing
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Brainstorming
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Independent Research
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Note-taking
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Writing Information in Own Words
Other Activities
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Mood
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Evaluating Illustrations
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Writing: Comic Strip
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Following Instructions
Lesson 17 – Short Stories, Europe
The Monkey’s Paw (12 pages)
By W. W. Jacobs, adapted by Cynthia Greenwood
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
TUTORIAL
On My Own
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Words in Context
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
In Group
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Listening for Context Clues
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Writing: Supporting Conclusions with Textual Evidence
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Word Categories: Content Area Vocabulary
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Words in Context
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Definitions/Word Meanings
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Recall of Details
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Sequence
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Context Clues
Comprehension
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Author’s Craft: Mood; Foreshadowing
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDE FOR THE TUTORIAL
Strategies and Resources
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Listening and Reading
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
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Parts of Speech: Adverbs
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Revising
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Definition/Word Meanings
Independent Work Handouts
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Listening and Reading
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
Group Work Handouts
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Listening: Words in Context
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Writing: Paragraph
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Word Categories: Content Vocabulary
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Foreshadowing
Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Elements of a Story: Characters, Setting, Plot
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Foreshadowing
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Understanding Popular Sayings/Proverbs
Writing
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Writing: A Radio Play
Other Activities
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Parts of Speech: Adverbs
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Shared Reading
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Elements of a Story: Mood
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Literature Themes
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Genre: Horror Story
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Genre: Mystery Story
Lesson 18 – Short Stories, Europe
The Adventure of the Red-Headed League (7 pages)
By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, adapted by Cynthia Greenwood
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Syllabus – Reading Program
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Antonyms
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Synonyms
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Cloze Passage
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Recall of Details
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Sequence
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Multiple-Meaning Words
Comprehension
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Author’s Craft: Point of View
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Supporting Ideas with Textual Evidence
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Genre: Detective Story
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Background Information
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Definitions/Word Meanings
Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Characterization
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Summarizing
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Elements of a Story
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Recall of Details
Writing
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Recall of Details
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Elements of a Story: Plot
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Writing: Journal Entry
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Characterization
Other Activities
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Skimming
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Recall of Details
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Background Information
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Internet Research
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Group Presentations
Lesson 19 – Biographies, North America
Chief Crazy Horse (3 pages)
By Carol Pianzola
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
TUTORIAL
On My Own
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Words in Context
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Background Knowledge
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Graphic Organizer: KWHL Chart
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In Group
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Using Context Clues
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Word Analysis: Sounds of ou
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Writing: Sentences
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Discussion
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Writing: Character Sketch
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Proofreading
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Internet Research
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Documentation of Sources
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Graphic Organizer: Report Outline
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Oral Report
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Vocabulary: Feelings
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Word Groups
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Word Categories
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Words in context
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Definitions/Word Meanings
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Story Elements
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Recall of Details
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Genre: Biography
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Main Idea
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Characterization
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Sequence
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Context Clues
Comprehension
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Using Graphic Organizers: Outline
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Summarizing
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDE FOR THE TUTORIAL
Strategies and Resources
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Listening and Reading
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Words in Context
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Proofreading
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Speaking: Sharing Ideas
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Writing: Character Sketch
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Independent Research
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Note-Taking
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Definitions/Word Meanings: Feeling Words
Independent Work Handouts
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Words in Context
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Previewing Text
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Graphic Organizer: KWHL Chart
Group Work Handouts
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Words in Context
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Word Analysis: Vowel Sounds of ou
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Speaking: Sharing Ideas
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Writing: Character Sketch
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Proofreading
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Internet Research
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Oral Report
Writing: Documenting Sources
Note-Taking
Definitions/Word Meanings: Feeling Words
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Genre: Biography
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Using Context Clues
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Word Analysis
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Syllabication
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Verb Conjugation
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Speaking: Sharing Ideas
Reading
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Background Information
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Surveying Text
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Graphic Organizer: KWL Chart
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Predicting
Writing
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Capitalization
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Parts of Speech: Common and Proper Nouns
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Punctuation: Apostrophe
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Proofreading
Other Activities
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Independent Research
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Speaking: Oral Report
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Using Reference Sources
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Note-taking
Lesson 20 – Myths and Legends, Latin America
The Eagle, the Snake, and the Cactus (2 pages)
By John W. Center
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
TUTORIAL
On My Own
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Words in Context
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Irregular Verbs
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
In Group
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Writing: Journal Entry
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Listening: Using Context Clues
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Writing a Paragraph: Supporting Conclusions with Textual Evidence
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Word Categories: Content Area Vocabulary
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Definitions/Word Meanings
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Words in Context
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Word Categories
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
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COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Recall of Details
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Genre: Myth
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Elements of a Story: Setting
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Inferences
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Main Idea
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Context Clues
Comprehension
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Graphic Organizer: 5 W’s Summary
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Summarization
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDE FOR THE TUTORIAL
Strategies and Resources
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Irregular Verbs
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Listening and Reading
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
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Listening: Using Context Clues
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Writing: Explanatory Paragraph
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Definitions/Word Meanings: Content Vocabulary
Independent Work Handouts
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Words in Context
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Irregular Verbs
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Listening and Reading
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
Group Work Handouts
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Writing: Journal Entry/Reading Response
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Listening: Using Context Clues
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Writing: Paragraph
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Supporting Conclusions with Textual Evidence
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Irregular Verbs
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
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Background Information
Reading
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Listening to a Story
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Writing: Journal Entry—Personal Response to a Story
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Oral Reading
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Characterization
Writing
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Irregular Verbs
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Writing: Sentences
Other Activities
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Writing: Comic Strip
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Lesson 21 – Myths and Legends, Europe
The Selkie (3 pages)
By Carol Pianzola
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
TUTORIAL
On My Own
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Irregular Verbs
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
In Group
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Discussion: Identity
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Word Categories
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High Frequency Words
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Rhyming Words
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Using Reference Sources: Dictionary
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Spelling: Plural Nouns
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Parts of Speech: Pronouns
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Words in Context
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Writing: Expressive Paragraph
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Using Reference Sources: Dictionary, Thesaurus
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Definitions/Word Meanings
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
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Words in Context
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Definitions/Word Meanings
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Recall of Details
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Inferences
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Sequence
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Commonly Confused Words
Comprehension
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Elements of Plot: Conflict
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDE FOR THE TUTORIAL
Strategies and Resources
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Irregular Verbs
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Listening and Reading
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Sight Words (High Frequency Words)
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Spelling: Similar Patterns (Rhymes)
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Parts of Speech
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Writing: Narrative Paragraph
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Definitions/Word Meanings: Commonly Confused Words
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Using Reference Sources
Independent Work Handouts
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Words in Context
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Listening and Reading
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Irregular Verbs
Graphic Organizer: Story Map
Group Work Handouts
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Speaking: Sharing Ideas about Identity
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Sight Words/High Frequency Words
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Word Categories
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Spelling: Similar Patterns (Rhymes)
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Spelling: Plural Nouns
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Parts of Speech: Pronouns
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Writing: Narrative Paragraph
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Definitions/Word Meanings: Commonly Confused Words
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Using Reference Sources
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Map Reading
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Background Information
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Genre: Folklore
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Irregular Verbs
Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Question Formation
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Recall of Details
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Oral Reading
Writing
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Understanding ―Identity‖
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Writing: Expressive Paragraph
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Commonly Confused Words
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Using Reference Sources
Other Activities
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Group Writing: A Story
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Parts of Speech: Pronouns
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Writing: Persuasive Letter
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Dramatization
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A Multimedia Presentation
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Graphic Organizers
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Comparing and Contrasting
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Speaking: Sharing Ideas
Lesson 22 – Myths and Legends, Europe
Prometheus (3 pages)
By John W. Center
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
TUTORIAL
On My Own
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Verb Conjugation
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
In Group
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Retelling
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Writing: Summary Paragraph
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Listening: Classroom Vocabulary
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Synonyms
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Implicit Ideas
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Synonyms
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Words in Context
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Definitions/Word Meanings
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Main Idea
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Recall of Details
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Inference
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Root Words and Suffix -y
Comprehension
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Elements of a Story
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Greek Mythology
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDE FOR THE TUTORIAL
Strategies and Resources
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Verb Conjugation
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
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Definitions/Word Meanings: Classroom Vocabulary
Independent Work Handouts
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Words in Context
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Verb Conjugation
Group Work Handouts
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Retelling a Story
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Writing: Summary
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Definitions/Word Meanings: Classroom Vocabulary
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Synonyms
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Listening: Implicit Ideas
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Genre: Myth
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Map Reading
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Background Information
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Word Analysis: Words Ending in –y
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Synonyms
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Using Reference Sources: Thesaurus
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Verb Conjugation
Reading
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Purpose for Reading
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Independent Reading
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Writing: True-False Test Items
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Listening to a Story
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Literary Present
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Characterization
Writing
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Writing: Persuasive Letter
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Other Activities
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Independent Research
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Genre: Greek Mythology
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Sequence
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Main Ideas
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Making a Storyboard
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Speaking: Sharing Ideas
Lesson 23 – Biographies, Latin America
Jose Gregorio Hernandez, (2 pages)
By Martin Loperena
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
TUTORIAL
On My Own
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Words in Context
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Main Idea and Supporting Details
In Group
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Proofreading: Capitalization, Punctuation, Spelling
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Recall of Details
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Speaking: Questions and Responses
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Writing a Paragraph: Supporting Conclusions with Textual Evidence
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Antonyms
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Words in Context
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Word Categories
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Sequence
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Recall of Details
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Genre: Biography
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Fact and Opinion
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Main Idea
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Words In Context: Transitional Words
Comprehension
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Author’s Point of View
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Cause and Effect
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDE FOR THE TUTORIAL
Strategies and Resources
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Words in Context
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Predicting
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Main Ideas and Supporting Details

Proofreading
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Speaking: Sharing Ideas
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Writing: Paragraph that Answers a Question
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Independent Work Handouts

Definitions/Word Meanings

Vocabulary Strategies

Main Idea and Supporting Details
Group Work Handouts

Speaking: Questions and Responses
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Writing: A Paragraph that Answers a Question
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Supporting Conclusions with Textual Evidence

Proofreading
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading

Definitions/Word Meanings
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Word Groups
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Antonyms

Editing Sentences
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Background Information
Reading
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Purpose for Reading
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Silent Reading
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Reading Rate
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Previewing a Text (SQRRR)
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Recall of Details
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Inferences
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Facts and Opinions
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True and False Statements
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Oral Reading
Writing
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Capitalization
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Writing: Sentences
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Words in Context

Editing Sentences
Other Activities
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Using Reference Sources
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Independent Research

Speaking: Oral Report
Lesson 24 – Short Stories, Asia
The Bamboo Cutter (10 pages)
Compiled by Yei Theodora Ozaki from the classic
Taketari Monogatari,
Adapted by Kitty Barrera
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
TUTORIAL
On My Own

Definitions/Word Meanings

Vocabulary Strategies

Words in Context

Irregular Verbs
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
In Group

Speaking: Using Classroom Vocabulary
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Homophones
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Speaking: Discussing a Story
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Writing: Friendly Letter
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Proofreading: Friendly Letter
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Definitions/Word Meanings

Words in Context

Synonyms
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES

Recall of Details
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary

Using Reference Sources: Dictionary

Multiple Meaning Words
Comprehension

Inferences
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDE FOR THE TUTORIAL
Strategies and Resources

Vocabulary Strategies

Listening and Reading

Graphic Organizer: Story Map

Writing: Friendly Letter
Independent Work Handouts

Definitions/Word Meanings

Words in Context

Vocabulary Strategies

Graphic Organizer: Story Map
Group Work Handouts

Speaking: Sentences
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Words in Context
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Homophones
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Definitions/Word Meanings

Writing: Friendly Letter
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading

Word Analysis: Sounds of ch, sh

Definitions/Word Meanings

Using Words in Context

Predicting

Writing: A Paragraph
Reading

Listening to a Story

Silent Reading

Graphic Organizers: Story Map

Oral Reading
Other Activities

Paraphrasing

Summarization

Comparing and Contrasting

Graphic Organizers: Venn Diagram

Elements of a Story
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Syllabus – Reading Program
Lesson 25 – Biographies, Europe
Joan of Arc (5 pages)
By Carol Pianzola
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES

Definitions/Word Meanings

Synonyms

Antonyms
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES

Recall of Details
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary

Idioms
Comprehension

Main Idea and Supporting Details
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading

Genre: Biography

Background Information
Reading

Definitions/Word Meanings

Listen to Proficient Oral Reading

Recall of Details

Using Subheadings

Inferences

Question Formation

Questions and Responses
Writing

Writing: A Protest Letter

Purpose for Writing a Formal Letter

Syllabication
Other Activities
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Graphic Organizer: Timeline

Writing: Journal Entry

Independent Research

Writing: Summary

Writing: Ballad
Lesson 26 – Biographies, North America
Muhammad Ali (4 page)
By Carol Pianzola
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
TUTORIAL
On My Own

Vocabulary Strategies

Definitions/Word Meanings
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Syllabus – Reading Program
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Words in Context
Main Idea and Supporting Details
Graphic Organizer: KWL Chart
In Group
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Speaking: Using Vocabulary
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Graphic Organizer: Timeline
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Base Words
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Word Analysis
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Cause and Effect
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Question Formation
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Speaking: Questions and Responses
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Writing a Paragraph: Give Reasons to Support Ideas
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Oral Presentation
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Compound Words
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Homophones
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Multiple Meaning Words
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Definitions/Word Meanings
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Recall of Details
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Genre: Biography
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Sequence
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Base Words
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Word Roots and Affixes
Comprehension
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Cause and Effect
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDE FOR THE TUTORIAL
Strategies and Resources
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Graphic Organizer: KWHL Chart
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Listening and Reading
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Words in Context
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Word Analysis
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Recall of Details
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Writing: Character Sketch
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Speaking: Oral Presentation
Independent Work Handouts
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Words in Context
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Graphic Organizer: KWHL
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Main Idea and Supporting Details
Group Work Handouts
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Words in Context
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Main Idea and Supporting Details
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Word Analysis: Base Words, Consonant Sounds
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Graphic Organizer: Timeline
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Question Formation
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Speaking: Questions and Responses
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Recall of Details
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Cause and Effect
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Writing: Character Sketch
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Speaking: Oral Presentation
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Word Categories
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Word Analysis
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Multiple Meaning Words
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Graphic Organizer: KWL Chart
Reading
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Genre: Biography
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Cause and Effect
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Recall of Details
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Sequencing
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Comic Relief
Writing
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
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Homonyms/Homophones
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Writing: Sentences
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Words in Context
Other Activities
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Independent Research
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Writing: Summary
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Oral Reading
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Speaking: Reporting
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Graphic Organizer: Timeline
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Writing: Description
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Word Categories
Lesson 27 – Poetry, North America
Remolino en mi taza
By Evangelina Vigil-Pinon
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Definitions/Word Meanings
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Recall of Detail
WORKBOOKS
Comprehension
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Elements of Poetry: Rhyme and Rhyme Scheme
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Elements of Poetry
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Background Information
Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Elements of Poetry
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Background Information
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Writing
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Author’s Craft
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Writing: Poem
Lesson 28 – Poetry, Europe
Red, Red Rose
By Robert Burns
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
TUTORIAL
On My Own
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Definitions/Word Meanings
In Group
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Internet Research: Love Vocabulary
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Writing: Poem
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Listening: Poetry
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
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Speaking: Sharing Ideas
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Listening: Song
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Definitions/Word Meanings
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Recall of Details
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Elements of Poetry
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Rhyme and Rhyme Scheme
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDE FOR THE TUTORIAL
Strategies and Resources
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Listening and Reading
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Writing: Love Poem
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Listening and Speaking
Independent Work Handouts
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Definitions/Word Meanings
Group Work Handouts
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Words in Context
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Writing: Love Poem
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Listening: Poetry
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Question Formation
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Note-Taking (Using a Story Map)
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Listening and Speaking: Discussing Poetry
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Elements of Poetry
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Background Information
Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
Types of Poetry
Elements of Poetry
Writing
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Writing: Poem
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Simile
Lesson 29 – Poetry, Europe
Proverbios y Cantares XXIX
By Antonio Machado
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Definitions/Word Meanings
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Inferences
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Elements of Poetry
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Background Information
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Previewing Text
Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Elements of Poetry
Writing
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Analyzing a Poem
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Writing: Journal Entry
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Literal vs. Figurative Meanings
Lesson 30 – Biographies, Africa
Archbishop Desmond Tutu (4 pages)
By Carol Pianzola
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
TUTORIAL
On My Own
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Words in Context
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Main Idea and Supporting Details
In Group
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Speaking: Sharing Ideas
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Genre: Biography
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Writing: Journal Entry
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Listening for Main Ideas
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Listening for Details
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Antonyms
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Synonyms
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Recall of Details
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Sight Words
Comprehension
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Patterns of Organization: Chronological Order
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Transitions
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Summarizing
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDE FOR THE TUTORIAL
Strategies and Resources
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Synonyms
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Sight Words
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Predicting
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Listening and Reading
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Main Idea and Supporting Details
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Writing: Journal Entry
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Listening to a Speech: Main Idea and Details
Independent Work Handouts
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Words in Context
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Sight Words
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Synonyms
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Main Idea and Supporting Details
Group Work Handouts
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Writing: Journal Entry
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Listening to a Speech for Main Idea and Details
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Background Information
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Genre: Biography
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Graphic Organizer: Timeline
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Listening for Details
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Note-Taking
Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Genre: Biography
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Recall of Details
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Oral Reading
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Speaking: Sharing Ideas
Writing
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Writing: Summary
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Author’s Purpose
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Independent Research
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Graphic Organizer: Timeline
Other Activities
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Group Research
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Speaking: Storyboard Presentation
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Speaking: Multimedia Presentation
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Writing: Introduction to a Biography
Lesson 31 – Biographies, Africa
Queen Nzinga (2 pages)
By Carol Pianzola
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
TUTORIAL
On My Own
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Main Idea and Supporting Details
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Words in Context
In Group
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Shared Reading
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Question Formation
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Speaking: Sharing Opinions
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Writing: Opinion Paragraph
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Words in Context
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Definitions/Word Meanings
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Recall of Details
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Root Words
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Affixes
Comprehension
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Main Idea and Supporting Details
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDE FOR THE TUTORIAL
Strategies and Resources
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Listening and Reading
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Main Idea and Supporting Details
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Recall of Details
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Speaking: Sharing Opinions with Textual Support
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Writing: Expressive Paragraph
Independent Work Handouts
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Genre: Biography
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Previewing Text
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Main Idea and Supporting Details
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Group Work Handouts
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Shared Reading
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Main Idea and Supporting Details
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Question Formation
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Speaking: Sharing Opinions
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Writing: Expressive Paragraph
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Background Information
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Map Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Word Analysis: Affixes
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Graphic Organizer: Timeline
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Spelling: Words with Affixes
Reading
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Purpose for Reading
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Previewing Text: SQRRR
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Question Formation
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Guided Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
Writing
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Using Information from a Variety of Sources
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Writing: Travel Brochure
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Formal and Casual Register
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Purpose for Writing
Other Activities
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Analyzing Media
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Graphic Organizer
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Speaking: Oral Presentation
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Writing: Comic Strip
Lesson 32 – Biographies, Europe
Anne Frank (4 pages)
By Carol Pianzola
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
TUTORIAL
On My Own
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Words in Context
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Graphic Organizer: KWL Chart
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Main Idea and Supporting Details
In Group
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Internet Research
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Speaking: Sharing Opinions
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Writing: Summary Paragraph
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Map Reading
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Graphic Organizer: Timeline
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Question Formation
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Speaking: Questions and Responses
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Note-taking
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Oral Presentation
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Words in Context
Antonyms
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Recall of Details
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Analogies
Comprehension
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Sources of Information
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDE FOR THE TUTORIAL
Strategies and Resources
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Listening and Reading
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Graphic Organizer: KWL Chart
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Main Idea and Supporting Details
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Internet Research
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Speaking: Sharing Opinions
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Writing: Summary
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Genre: Biography
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Background Information
Independent Work Handouts
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Words in Context
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Graphic Organizer: KWL Chart
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Main Idea and Supporting Details
Group Work Handouts
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Internet Research
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Speaking: Sharing Opinions
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Writing: Summary
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Background Information
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Graphic Organizer: Timeline
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Note-Taking
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Speaking: Oral Presentation
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Map Reading
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Background Information
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Graphic Organizer: KWL Chart
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Question Formation
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Word Analysis: Affixes
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Antonyms
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Analogies
Reading
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Purpose for Reading
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Silent Reading
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Internet Research
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Speaking: Sharing Ideas; Conversation
Writing
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Writing: Play
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Dramatization
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Other Activities
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Speaking: Oral Interviews
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Question Formation
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Listening for Main Ideas
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Extended Reading
Lesson 33 – Myths and Legends, Latin America
El Dorado (3 pages)
By John W. Center, adapted by Kitty Barrera
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Cloze Passage
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Words in Context
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
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Word Categories
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Definitions/Word Meanings
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Recall of Details
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Main Idea
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Sequence
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Using Reference Sources: Dictionaries
Comprehension
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Sequence
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Verb Conjugation
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Word Analysis: Vowel Sounds
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Antonyms
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Background Information
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Genre: Legend
Reading
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Listening to Fluent Oral Reading
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Writing: Journal Response
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Silent Reading
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Sequence
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Oral Reading
Writing
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Editing Sentences
Other Activities
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Writing: A Story
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
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Interpret and Evaluate Documentaries
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Create Video Documentaries
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Lesson 34 – Myths and Legends, North America
John Henry (7 pages)
By John W. Center
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Words in Context
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Word Groups
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Word Categories
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Recall of Details
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Elements of a Story
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Main Idea
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Sequence
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Metaphors and Similes
Comprehension
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Cause and Effect
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Genre: Folklore
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Characterization of Folk Heroes
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Background Information
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Similes And Metaphors
Reading
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Listening to Proficient Oral Reading
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Using Context Clues
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Characterization of Folk Heroes
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Oral Reading
Writing
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Independent Research: A Folk Hero
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Writing: Story
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Graphic Organizer: Story Planner Sheet
Other Activities
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Literary Form: Ballad
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Writing: A Ballad
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Writing: Email
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Evaluation of Media Forms
Lesson 35 – Biographies, Asia
The Truong Sisters (3 pages)
By Carol Pianzola
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Antonyms
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Synonyms
Definitions/Word Meanings
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Recall of Details
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Sequence
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Root Words
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Affixes
Comprehension
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Inferences
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Speaking: Sharing Ideas
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Genre: Biography
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Using the Parts of a Book: Index; Table of Contents
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Skimming
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Note-Taking
Reading
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Definitions and Word Meanings
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Oral Reading
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Recall of Details
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Question Formation
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Writing: A Test
Writing
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Writing: A Eulogy
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Literary Form: Eulogy
Other Activities
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Comparing and Contrasting
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Analysis of Various Types of Text
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Independent Research
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Writing: Summary
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Writing: A Ballad
Lesson 36 – Biographies, Africa
Cleopatra (3 pages)
By Monica Hamilton
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Word Groups
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Recall of Details
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Characterization
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Inference
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Root Words
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Affixes
Comprehension
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Graphic Organizer: Outline
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Genre: Biography
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Map Reading
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Background Information
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Graphic Organizer: Timeline
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Genre: Biography
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Word Categories
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Using Reference Sources: Dictionary
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Word Analysis: Words with Affixes
Reading
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Listening to a Model of Proficient Oral Reading
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Sequencing
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Speaking: Conversation
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Literary Themes: Power
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Writing: Biographical Paragraph
Writing
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Genre: Poetry
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Writing: Cinquain
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Synonyms
Other Activities
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Graphic Organizer: Timeline
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Question Formation
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Independent Research
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Analyzing an Ad
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Writing: Comparison Paragraph—Movie and Text
Lesson 37 – Short Stories, North America
Never Fitting In (1 page)
By Nereida Roman
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
TUTORIAL
On My Own
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Words in Context
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
In Group
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Point of View: First Person
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Speaking: Sharing Experiences
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Writing: Expressive Paragraph
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Parts of Speech: Pronouns
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Word Groups
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COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Recall of Details
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Idioms
Comprehension
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Characterization
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Point of View
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDE FOR THE TUTORIAL
Strategies and Resources
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Listening and Reading
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
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Writing: Expressive Paragraph
Independent Work Handouts
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Words in Context
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Listening and Reading
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
Group Work Handouts
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Speaking: Sharing Personal Experiences
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Point of View: First Person
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Graphic Organizer: Outline
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Writing: Personal Experience
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Parts of Speech: Pronoun Antecedent Agreement
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Speaking: Sharing Personal Experiences
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Using Reference Sources: Pronunciation
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Word Analysis: Vowel Sounds
Reading
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Silent Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Voice
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Fact and Opinion
Writing
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Writing: A Story
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Point of View: First Person
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Pre-Writing: Audience, Purpose, Topic
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Making Revisions
Other Activities
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Analyzing TV Ads
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Fact and Opinion
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Creating a Form
Lesson 38 – Short Stories, Europe
The Little Match Girl (2 pages)
By Hans Christian Andersen, adapted by Cynthia Greenwood
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ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Antonyms
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Synonyms
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Genre
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Recall of Details
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Inferences
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary
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Using Context Clues
Comprehension
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Elements of Plot: Characterization; Conflict, Setting
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Genre: Fairy Tale
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Background Information
Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Oral Reading
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Recall of Details
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Inferences
Writing
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Silent Reading
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Genre: Fairy Tales
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Comparing Fairy Tales
Other Activities
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Understanding Cultural Context
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Genre: Fairy Tales
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Writing: Expository Paragraph
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Internet Research
Lesson 39 – Short Stories, North America
Kennedy in the Barrio (1 page)
By Judith Ortiz Cofer
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
TUTORIAL
On My Own
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Words in Context
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
In Group
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Speaking: Questions and Responses
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Recall of Details
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Writing a Paragraph: Supporting Conclusions with Textual Evidence
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Internet Research
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Note-Taking
Using Reference Sources: Documentation
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Antonyms
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Synonyms
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Recall of Details
WORKBOOKS
Comprehension
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Author’s Craft: Point of View
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Drawing Conclusions
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Inferences

Textual Evidence
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDE FOR THE TUTORIAL
Strategies and Resources
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Listening and Reading
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
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Writing: Paragraph Answering a Question
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Internet Research
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Speaking: Oral Presentation
Independent Work Handouts
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Vocabulary Strategies
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Words in Context
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Graphic Organizer: Story Map
Group Work Handouts
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Recall of Details
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Speaking: Questions and Responses
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Writing: Paragraph Answering a Question
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Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions
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Internet Research
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Note-Taking
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Writing: Documenting Sources
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Speaking: Oral Presentation
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Sharing Prior Knowledge
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Internet Research
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Listening to Fluent Oral Reading
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Using Reference Sources: Thesaurus
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Reading
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Oral Reading
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Recall of Details
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Questions and Responses
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Supporting Responses with Textual Evidence
Writing
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Independent Research
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Writing: Biographical Report
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Using a Variety of Sources
Graphic Organizer: Outline
Graphic Organizer: Timeline
Other Activities
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Reading Newspaper Articles
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Graphic Organize: Table
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Oral Report: Audience, Register, Tone, Purpose
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Evaluate Text
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Genre: Historical Fiction
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Listening to Models of Fluent Reading
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Writing: Journal Responses
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Comparing Move to Text
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Silent Reading
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Writing: An Advertisement
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Word Analysis: Vowel Sounds
Lesson 40 – Short Stories, Europe
The Adventure of the Speckled Band (5 pages)
By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, adapted by Cynthia Greenwood
ONLINE STUDENT SECTION
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Words in Context
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Synonyms
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES
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Recall of Details
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Sequence
WORKBOOKS
Vocabulary

Root Words
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Affixes
Comprehension

Inferences

Drawing Conclusions
ONLINE TEACHER SECTION
LESSON PLANS
Pre-Reading
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Genre: Detective Story
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Background Information
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Speaking: Sharing Experiences
Reading
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Definitions/Word Meanings
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Listening to Fluent Oral Reading
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Recall of Details
Writing
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Speaking: Sharing Ideas
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Skimming
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Questions and Responses
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Writing: Character Description
Other Activities
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Syllabus – Reading Program
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Understanding Cultural Context (Setting)
Questions and Responses
Internet Research
Word Categories: Medical Terms
Word Analysis: Greek Roots and Affixes
Definitions/Word Meanings
Using Reference Sources: Dictionary
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