Unit 1 Week 3
Name: ___________________________________
Genre
Narrative Nonfiction
I wrote a story
about my own
life. This is an
autobiography
self
life story
 Is a kind of narrative nonfiction.
 Tells the _________ story of a person’s life in
order.
 Is written by that person and uses ______ and
_______.
Vocabulary Strategy
Compound Words
 A compound word has two small words in it.
 Put together the meanings of the two smaller words. Figure out the meaning
of the compound word.
Draw a line to separate the two small words in each compound word. Then
write the meaning of the word:
sidewalk
watermelon
classmate
afternoon
A place to walk on the side of the road.
Unit 1 Week 3
Name: ___________________________________
Comprehension Skill
Sequence
 Sequence is the __________________ in which important events happen.
 Look for these signal words that show you the sequence of events:
 Look for other words or phrases that show when an event takes place.
“Gary the Dreamer”
Beginning with kindergarten, sequence the events of Gary’s school days (K-3rd)
In kindergarten…
Event
d
Page ______ Paragraph ______
In first grade…
Event
Page ______ Paragraph ______
In second grade…
Event
Page ______ Paragraph ______
In third grade…
Event
Page ______ Paragraph ______
Unit 1 Week 3
Name: ___________________________________
Genre
I wrote a story
about my own
life. This is an
autobiography
Narrative Nonfiction
story
not fake (true)
autobiography
self
life story
 Is a kind of narrative nonfiction.
 Tells the __true__ story of a person’s life in
order.
 Is written by that person and uses
I
and
___me _.
Vocabulary Strategy
Compound Words
 A compound word has two small words in it.
 Put together the meanings of the two smaller words. Figure out the meaning
of the compound word.
Draw a line to separate the two small words in each compound word. Then
write the meaning of the word:
sidewalk
watermelon
A place to walk on the side of the road.
A melon made mostly of water.
classmate
A mate, or friend, in your class.
afternoon
A time that is after 12’oclock noon.
Unit 1 Week 3
Name: ___________________________________
Comprehension Skill
Sequence
order
 Sequence is the __________________
in which important events happen.
 Look for these signal words that show you the sequence of events:
First
Then
Next
Finally
 Look for other words or phrases that show when an event takes place.
“Gary the Dreamer”
Beginning with kindergarten, sequence the events of Gary’s school days (K-3rd)
Event
In kindergarten…
Gary learned his colors, how to tie
d his shoes and how to be nice.
He made friends and had fun at recess.
Page __63__ Paragraph _1, 2___
Event
In first grade…
Gary practiced writing the alphabet. He wiggled a lot and
dreamed a lot. He couldn’t pronounce some words.
Page _63__ Paragraph _3-5___
In second grade…
Event
Gary collected money to help children in Africa. He did not grow
as much as his classmates, and he still liked playing at recess.
Page __64_ Paragraph __1-2___
Event
In third grade…
Gary was a good reader and checked out a lot of books at the
public library. He was still a dreamer.
Page __65__ Paragraph __1-2__