DOL level 4 week 17

1. DOL level 4 week 17 • Analogy • shoes : pair - ______: dozen • -logy : study of - ________: toward 1. dr. johnson will be write hear 2. and i have rode jims new bike and i have enjoyed it eggs -ward

2. Pledge

3. Objectives day 1 Students will Recognize comparative adjectives and adverbs. Identify Latin roots.

4. Word Structure day 1 Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4

5. Word Structure day 1 • The words in this line are in pairs; the first word in the pair is and adjective, and the second word in the pair is the comparative form of that adjective. • Comparative adjectives such as these are used to compare two things. • For most simple adjectives, add –er to form the comparative. Double the consonant on the end if it is preceded by a vowel. • For example, This nugget is bigger than that one. • Discuss spelling changes. Line 1

6. Fluency 6 min. reading solution

7. Objectives day 1 Students will Learn vocabulary words Apply the comprehension strategies Asking Questions, Making Connections, and Visualizing. Apply the comprehension skill Author’s Purpose Practice reading with fluency.

8. typical distract The house was typical for the area she lived. He tried to distract his mother to avoid punishment. Vocabulary lesson 3 To draw attention away from what someone is doing. Average; normal for its kind Elegant abundance The princess had an elegant dress. He had an abundance of energy. A large amount. Rich and fine in quality.

9. rumors deserted She felt bad about the rumors about her family The town seemed deserted. Vocabulary lesson 3 Past tense of desert; to leave or abandon Plural of rumor; story without proof impressed He was impressed with her beauty. Past tense of impress; have strong effect .

10. Building Background Activate Prior Knowledge • What do you know about the California Gold Rush? What is a gold rush? When did it happen? How long did it last? How did people get there? How did California change as a result of the gold rush? • If you were an adult, would you have been willing to leave your job and family to search for gold?

11. Building Background • Excluding the Civil War, the California Gold Rush transformed more American lies than any other event in the 1800s. • John Sutter was a Swiss immigrant who owned 39,000 acres of land, which he hoped to transform into an agricultural empire. He raised fruits, vegetables, and livestock. • Sutter built a large fort on his property, and many settlers worked at the fort. By January of 1848, some 300 people lived at Sutter’s Fort. However, by the time the gold rush ended, his property had been destroyed, and he left it, penniless. • Digging for gold was back-breaking work, and only a small percentage of gold mines struck it rich.

13. Handing Off • Discuss: • Who was John A. Sutter and what happened to him? • What did President Polk say to Congress about the gold strike and what were the consequences? • The three travel routes to San Francisco taken by Americans who were seeking gold and the travel.

14. Purpose Big Idea How has America changed over time? What have you learned about a changing America in your reading of “Striking It Rich: The Story of the California Gold Rush.”

15. Science Inquirypg 297 • Feature – Pie Charts • Look at the pie chart. Which element is the most abundant in the earth’s crust? • How are sedimentary rocks formed? 3. How would an igneous rock turn into a metamorphic rock? oxygen Wind and water break rocks into pieces. The pieces, along with pieces of bones and shells, cement together, harden, and form layers. It would have to undergo enough heat and pressure to change its chemical form.

16. Inquiry Process Day 1 • What are some acceptable sources to use in the inquiry process? • What ones are available in the classroom for your use?

17. Timed Test:Summarizing Day 1 Timed-Test Strategy • Read the entire prompt. Circle the directions for writing the paper, and underline each item you are asked to write about. • Take a few minutes to make notes about what you will write. Make notes for each item required by the prompt to remind you as you work. • Write your paper. • Check your paper. Did you respond to each reminder? • Revise as needed.

18. writing Prompt 1 • Write a composition that summarizes what you read recently. • Before you begin, make sure you reread the story you have chosen to get a general idea of what the story is about. Reminders: Make sure your writing addresses the topic of the writing prompt. Make your writing interesting to the reader. Make sure that each sentence you write helps the reader understand your composition. Make sure your ideas are clear and easy for the reader to follow. Write in detail so the reader understands what you are saying. Check your work for correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentences.

19. Grammar, Usage, and MechanicsSuperlative Adjectives Skills Practice Book 1 page 161 It was the longest journey she had ever taken. Longest is a superlative adjective that compares three or more things. Most one-syllable superlative adjectives end in –est. For many adjectives with two or more syllables, only add the word most before the adjective.

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