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The Fabulous Perpetual Motion Machine. Day 4. Concept talk . How do inventors inspire our imaginations?. Partner Share. Think about the improvement Carlos and Lily thought they made with the perpetual motion machine. What role does improvement play in ideas for new inventions?
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Concept talk How do inventors inspire our imaginations?
Partner Share • Think about the improvement Carlos and Lily thought they made with the perpetual motion machine. • What role does improvement play in ideas for new inventions? • There was a problem with Carlos and Lily’s design-the machine borrowed energy rather than creating it. • Is it possible to have a good idea but a bad design? If so, what do you think would happen to the invention?
Amazing Words • Entrepreneur-someone who organizes and manages a business • An entrepreneur opened two new coffee shops and a bookstore in our town. • Innovation- something new or different introduced • Creating a new machine instead of a typical diorama was a real innovation. • TEACH YOUR PARTNER THESE WORDS
Vocabulary • Applauds- to show approval or praise by clapping • Everyone applauds when the magician finishes his amazing act. • Inspecting- to look at closely • I use my magnifying glass when I’m inspecting the new mold growth. Teach your partner these words.
Vocabulary • Fabulous- almost impossible to believe • Synonym- incredible • The red feathers on her hat looked fabulous with a dark brown background. • Browsing- to inspect something leisurely and casually • Dylan spends hours browsing in stores but rarely buys anything. • Teach your partner these words.
Shades of Meaning • Which word completes the sentence with the strongest word • John _____ the door loudly. • (shut, slammed, banged) • May’s weather was ________. • (scorching, hot, warm)
Past, present, future • Past tense shows action that has already happened • Present tense shows action that happens now • Future tense shows action that will happen
Spelling • Schwa is the sound uh spelled by any other letter than the letter u: • Pleasant • Among • Confront • Famous • problem
Daily Fix it Lets take a look at our Daily Fix it
Writing • Today we are going to revise our drafts • Choose words that make your dialogue sound like natural speech • Use words that reveal your characters’ thoughts, feelings, and motivations • Add or subtract details to clarify meaning where necessary