READ ALOUD : “Another Op’nin ’, Another Show”

1. READ ALOUD : “Another Op’nin’, Another Show” • GENRE: Song Lyrics • Often considered a form of poetry and are meant to be sung • Written in lines, like a poem • Usually rhyme and usually include a refrain, or set of repeated lines • Often contain figurative language and other imagery

2. FOCUS ON VOCABULARY op’nin’ ulcer overture

3. op’nin’ The man said, “The op’nin’ went well even though the hound dogs got loose.” • What op’nin’ night would you like to participate in? Why? op’nin’– a short form of opening, refers to the first night of a new show

4. ulcer The ulcer was cured by antibiotics. • What stressful events might cause an ulcer? ulcer– a sore often caused by stress

5. overture The overture made us feel excited about the show. • Why might a musician write an overture? overture- the music that is played before a show begins.

6. LISTENING FOR A PURPOSE • Point to the masks denoting comedy and tragedy at the top of page 90. Repeat after me: Comedy is funny, and tragedy is sad. • These people’s job are as singers in a show. How long do they rehearse before an opening? • What do you think is the refrain or chorus? • What does “It’s curtain time and away we go” mean? • (After the twelfth line) • (After the nineteenth line) • (After the last line)

7. SOUND SPELLING CARD • The letter g has a hard /g/ sound in good and a soft /j/ sound in germ. • When g comes before the letters i or e, it usually has a /j/ sound. • The soft g sound can also be spelled dge at the end of words.

8. SOUND SPELLING CARD • The letter c has a hard /k/ sound in cold and a soft /s/ sound in cement. • When c comes before the letters i or e, it usually has a /s/ sound.

9. Which letters make the /s/ and /j/ sounds? receive gem judge cinnamon giant

10. THINK ALOUD receive Look at the first word we went over. I see the c before the letter e, so the sound should be soft. Listen and watch as I sound out the word /ri sēv/, receive.

11. READ WORDS WITH SOFT C AND G • Find the soft c or /s/ spelling and soft g or /j/ spelling in each word. princess certain viceroy innocently Germany gentle village gem ledge bridge ginger gifted strange cinder celery sponge gender gentleman gear budget recent danger gorge central (no /j/) (no /j/)

12. READ MULTISYLLABIC WORDS cent central edgy edge cell cyst cellular cystic gym gymnasium charge recharge germ germinal change changeable prince princely gem gemstone invoice voice juice juicer

13. MULTISYLLABIC WORD STRATEGYDecoding Strategy Look for vowel team syllables and final e spellings

14. THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy enlargement Find the soft c or soft g. Then blend the word.

15. THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy exchange Find the soft c or soft g. Then blend the word.

16. THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy centuries Find the soft c or soft g. Then blend the word.

17. THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy deceitful Find the soft c or soft g, then blend the word.

18. THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy gentlemanly Find the soft c or soft g, then blend the word.

19. THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy incident Find the soft c or soft g, then blend the word.

20. THINK ALOUD – Multisyllabic Word Strategy recession Find the soft c or soft g, then blend the word.

21. Vocabulary for “The Frog Prince”

22. selfish The boy was too selfish to share his snack with the birds. • What are some things people do that seem selfish? selfish– concerned mainly with themselves

23. cranky The baby was cranky because she needed a nap. • What is an antonym for cranky? cranky– irritated easily

24. commotion When the batter hit a home run in the ninth inning, there was a commotion in the stands. • Where and when have you heard a commotion? commotion– great noise and activity

25. exasperated He was so exasperated at the way the show ended, he turned off the television. • What is a reason that someone would get exasperated? exasperated– having no patience and being annoyed

26. specialty The specialty of our favorite restaurant was lasagna. • What is a specialty of yours? specialty– something that you do or know very well

27. famished After our hard work cleaning the beach, we were famished. • How are the adjectives famished and hungry alike and different? famished – to feel extreme hunger

28. Comprehension STRATEGY: EVALUATE Evaluate: judge the text- think about the text carefully and critically. • Ask yourself questions such as: What does the setting reveal? Why does the author have the characters speak this way? How does the genre help express the author’s purpose? SKILL: MAKE JUDGMENTS Make Judgments: decide if a character is good or bad, will succeed or fail, etc.

29. Make Judgments Flow Chart Action Judgment The frog asks for friendship in return for help. The frog may have a secret problem. The princess doesn’t keep promises. The princess deserts the frog after getting her ball back. The frog follows the princess home. The frog doesn’t give up easily. The princess is mean to the frog. The princess seems spoiled. When the frog is sad, the princess kisses him, turning him back into a prince. The princess deserves to be rewarded because she has a good heart after all.