March 28, 2013

1. March 28, 2013 Reading Foundations

2. Today’s Quote Can you relate this quote to THIS class?

3. Riddle of the Month There are 5 houses in 5 different colors. In each house lives a person of a different nationality. The 5 owners drink a certain type of beverage, smoke a certain brand of cigar, and keep a certain pet. Using the clues below can you determine who owns the fish? • The Brit lives in a red house.
 • The Swede keeps dogs as pets.
 • The Dane drinks tea.
 • The green house is on the immediate left of the white house.
 • The green house owner drinks coffee.
 • The person who smokes Pall Mall rears birds.
 • The owner of the yellow house smokes Dunhill.
 • The man living in the house right in the middle drinks milk.
 • The Norwegian lives in the first house.
 • The man who smokes Blend lives next door to the one who keeps cats.
 • The man who keeps horses lives next door to the man who smokes Dunhill.
The owner who smokes Blue Master drinks hot chocolate.
 • The German smokes Prince.
 • The Norwegian lives next to the blue house.
 • The man who smokes Blend has a neighbor who drinks water. Extra Credit Due April 25 5 points extra credit This is a CONCLUDING ACTIVITY. It is very difficult. If you try it, you’ll get the points.

4. Today • Turn in Homework • New Vocabulary • Amazing Achievements • Final Research Project (15% of grade) • Quiz • Get midterm grade

5. The Rest of the Semester • 3/28 – Non-fiction and Research Project, Quiz • 4/4 – Library and Research Project • 4/11 – Using the Dictionary, Quiz, Research Project • 4/18 – Presentations, Test Practice • 4/25 – Test Practice, Quiz • 5/2 – Final Exam • 5/9 - Grades

6. Midterm Grade You have the following grades so far in this class. • 3 Quizzes (10%) • 2 Book Reports (10%) • 4 Homework Grades (worksheet, 5 words, story, prediction) (10%) You will have the following grades by 5/2 • 3 more quizzes (10% more) • 1 more Book Report (5% more) • 3/28 (letter), 4/4 (KWL), 4/11 (handout), 4/27 (practice test) (10% more) • Amazing American Research Project (present & handout) (15%) • Final Exam (30%) At the end of class, I will give you your grade.

7. Grades • If you do your homework and study for the quizzes it is almost IMPOSSIBLE to fail this class. • Remember, your midterm grade does not include over 45% of your grade… It can go up or down by 5/2. 20% 30% 30% 20%

8. Homework Turn in your homework NOW. You had to write a letter to Alison. You should have used 3-5 vocabulary words. Turn in your homework RIGHT NOW.

9. New Vocabulary Quiz 5: April 11 This will make 78 words.

10. Amazing Places • Amazing – adjective The cowboy was an amazing site. • Amazingly – adverb Amazingly, he rode the bronco around the arena.

11. In groups… • Read the sentences about the Amazing Place in the World. • Look at the bold words. • Define the words as a group. Use a dictionary. • Look for the main idea and it’s details. • Find the definition on your matching sheet. • Present the words to the class. • Give the answers to the matching sheet for your words.

12. The Pyramid of Giza The Pyramid of Giza was built during2560 B.C. It is a mysteriousstructure that used to be the tallest building in the world. Experts say little technology was used to build it. Simple things like ramps and levers were used to help build it. Look up the four vocabulary words and define them.

13. The Pyramid of Giza The Pyramid of Giza was built during2560 B.C. It is a mysteriousstructure that used to be the tallest building in the world. Experts say little technology was used to build it. Simple things like ramps and levers were used to help build it. What is the main idea? What are the details? What are the examples?

14. The Pyramid of Giza The Pyramid of Giza was built during2560 B.C.It is a mysteriousstructure that used to be the tallest building in the world. Experts say little technology was used to build it. Simple things like ramps and levers were used to help build it. What is the main idea? What are the details? What are the examples?

15. The Pyramid of Giza Mysterious Structure Levers Ramps Know little about it something that is large that has been built by man A stick that lifts something Something that connects one level of a building to something higher

16. Matching 1. ___ according a. to show something is true 2. ___ ordinary b. a group of large hills nature built 3. ___ ancient c. an area of trees with no buildings; only nature 4. ___ proud d. to say something is definitely true 5. ___ approximately e. something that connects one level to a higher level 6. ___ structure f. a rope placed over a wheel to lift heavy things 7. ___ mysterious g. a stick that lifts something 8. ___ enormous h. a large truck that lifts heavy objects 9. ___ often i. an area covered in water that shouldn’t have water 10. ____ apparently j. a hot, wet area of land 11. ____ tropical k. you heard it was true, but you aren’t sure if it is 12. ____ flood l. a lot 13. ____ crane m. very big 14. ____ lever n. you know little about something 15. ____ pulley o. something that is large that has been built by man 16. ____ ramp p. close to the exact number 17. ____ confirm q. you like it; you want everyone to know 18. ____ wilderness r. old 19. ____ mountain ranges s. not different or special; usual or common 20. ____ indicate t. someone said it o n g e

17. Groups You have 10 minutes. Notice the time now. In 10 minutes, we stop.

18. The Great Blue Hole The Great Blue Hole is located under the water in the tropical area of Belize. It was an ancient cave that fell down. The ocean flooded the cave and it sunk into the ground and created a hole. Research indicates the hole is 412 feet deep.

19. The Great Blue Hole The Great Blue Hole is located under the water in the tropical area of Belize. It was an ancient cave that fell down. The ocean flooded the cave and it sunk into the ground and created a hole. Research indicates the hole is 412 feet deep.

20. The Great Blue Hole Tropical Ancient Flooded Indicates a hot, wet area of land old an area covered in water that shouldn’t have water to show something is true

21. Matching 1. ___ according a. to show something is true 2. ___ ordinary b. a group of large hills nature built 3. ___ ancient c. an area of trees with no buildings; only nature 4. ___ proud d. to say something is definitely true 5. ___ approximately e. something that connects one level to a higher level 6. ___ structure f. a rope placed over a wheel to lift heavy things 7. ___ mysterious g. a stick that lifts something 8. ___ enormous h. a large truck that lifts heavy objects 9. ___ often i. an area covered in water that shouldn’t have water 10. ____ apparently j. a hot, wet area of land 11. ____ tropical k. you heard it was true, but you aren’t sure if it is 12. ____ flood l. a lot 13. ____ crane m. very big 14. ____ lever n. you know little about something 15. ____ pulley o. something that is large that has been built 16. ____ ramp p. close to the exact number 17. ____ confirm q. you like it; you want everyone to know 18. ____ wilderness r. old 19. ____ mountain ranges s. not different or special; usual or common 20. ____ indicate t. someone said it r o n j i g e a

22. The Forest of Knives The Forest of Knives is located in the Madagascar wilderness. It was found during the 21st century since people do not often explore this area. It is a forest of pointed rocks. Experts confirm the limestone rocks broke due to salty rainwater. This apparently made the rocks very sharp.

23. The Forest of Knives The Forest of Knives is located in the Madagascar wilderness. It was found during the 21st century since people do not often explore this area. It is a forest of pointed rocks. Experts confirm the limestone rocks broke due to salty rainwater. This apparently made the rocks very sharp.

24. The Forest of Knives Wilderness Often Confirm Apparently an area of trees with no buildings; only nature a lot to say something is definitely true you heard it was true, but you aren’t sure if it is

25. Matching 1. ___ according a. to show something is true 2. ___ ordinary b. a group of large hills nature built 3. ___ ancient c. an area of trees with no buildings; only nature 4. ___ proud d. to say something is definitely true 5. ___ approximately e. something that connects one level to a higher level 6. ___ structure f. a rope placed over a wheel to lift heavy things 7. ___ mysterious g. a stick that lifts something 8. ___ enormous h. a large truck that lifts heavy objects 9. ___ often i. an area covered in water that shouldn’t have water 10. ____ apparently j. a hot, wet area of land 11. ____ tropical k. you heard it was true, but you aren’t sure if it is 12. ____ flood l. a lot 13. ____ crane m. very big 14. ____ lever n. you know little about something 15. ____ pulley o. something that is large that has been built 16. ____ ramp p. close to the exact number 17. ____ confirm q. you like it; you want everyone to know 18. ____ wilderness r. old 19. ____ mountain ranges s. not different or special; usual or common 20. ____ indicate t. someone said it r o n l k j i g e d c a

26. The Reflecting Desert The Reflecting Desert is located outside an enormousmountain range called the Andean Mountains in Saudi Arabia. It is an amazing site. It is approximately 4,000 miles long. When you walk across this unique landmark, it seems you are walking on a mirror. It is not an ordinary site!

27. The Reflecting Desert The Reflecting Desert is located outside an enormousmountain range called the Andean Mountains in Saudi Arabia. It is an amazing site. It is approximately 4,000 miles long. When you walk across this unique landmark, it seems you are walking on a mirror. It is not an ordinary site!

28. The Reflecting Desert Enormous Mountain range Approximately Ordinary Very big a group of large hills nature built Close to exact amount Not different; usual, see all the time

29. Matching 1. ___ according a. to show something is true 2. ___ ordinary b. a group of large hills nature built 3. ___ ancient c. an area of trees with no buildings; only nature 4. ___ proud d. to say something is definitely true 5. ___ approximately e. something that connects one level to a higher level 6. ___ structure f. a rope placed over a wheel to lift heavy things 7. ___ mysterious g. a stick that lifts something 8. ___ enormous h. a large truck that lifts heavy objects 9. ___ often i. an area covered in water that shouldn’t have water 10. ____ apparently j. a hot, wet area of land 11. ____ tropical k. you heard it was true, but you aren’t sure if it is 12. ____ flood l. a lot 13. ____ crane m. very big 14. ____ lever n. you know little about something 15. ____ pulley o. something that is large that has been built 16. ____ ramp p. close to the exact number 17. ____ confirm q. you like it; you want everyone to know 18. ____ wilderness r. old 19. ____ mountain ranges s. not different or special; usual or common 20. ____ indicate t. someone said it s r p o n m l k j i g e d c b a

30. Freedom Tower The Freedom Tower is still under construction. It is located in New York City. Cranes and pulleys were used to build this glass tower. According to many Americans it is a symbol of their freedom and a building they are proud of. When completed, the building will be 1,776 feet high.

31. Freedom Tower The Freedom Tower is still under construction.It is located in New York City. Cranes and pulleys were used to build this glass tower.According to many Americans it is a symbol of their freedom and a building they are proud of. When completed, the building will be 1,776 feet high.

32. Freedom Tower Cranes Pulleys According Proud a large truck that lifts heavy objects a rope placed over a wheel to lift heavy things someone said it you like it; you want everyone to know

33. Matching t 1. ___ according a. to show something is true 2. ___ ordinary b. a group of large hills nature built 3. ___ ancient c. an area of trees with no buildings; only nature 4. ___ proud d. to say something is definitely true 5. ___ approximately e. something that connects one level to a higher level 6. ___ structure f. a rope placed over a wheel to lift heavy things 7. ___ mysterious g. a stick that lifts something 8. ___ enormous h. a large truck that lifts heavy objects 9. ___ often i. an area covered in water that shouldn’t have water 10. ____ apparently j. a hot, wet area of land 11. ____ tropical k. you heard it was true, but you aren’t sure if it is 12. ____ flood l. a lot 13. ____ crane m. very big 14. ____ lever n. you know little about something 15. ____ pulley o. something that is large that has been built 16. ____ ramp p. close to the exact number 17. ____ confirm q. you like it; you want everyone to know 18. ____ wilderness r. old 19. ____ mountain ranges s. not different or special; usual or common 20. ____ indicate t. someone said it s r q p o n m l k j i h g f e d c b a

34. Which one was built by man? Which one was built by nature? The Forest of Knives Freedom Tower The Great Blue Hole The Reflecting Desert Pyramid of Giza

35. Amazing Achievements All throughout history, people have built amazing things, such as enormous bridges and giant skyscrapers. Why are projects likes these “amazing achievements”? ___ They take a lot of time. ___ They cost a lot of money. ___ They are very beautiful. ___ They are difficult to build. ___ They are dangerous to build.

36. Look at the board. All your vocabulary words are there.Which word fits the definition?

37. Vocabulary pg 99 • Something that people build, such as a bridge: 2. Something that connects a lower level to a higher level: 3. About or almost (you use this word before numbers or amounts that are not exact): 4. A large area where there are no houses, roads, or businesses because it is too difficult for people to live there: 5. To cover or fill with too much water: structure ramp approximately wilderness flood

38. Vocabulary pg 99 6. A tall machine that lifts and moves heavy things: 7. A word that describes a very hot or very wet place: 8. A long piece of metal or wood that helps people move things: 9. The Andes and the Alps are an example of this: 10. A wheel with rope around it that helps people lift things: crane tropical lever mountain range pulley

39. Amazing Achievements Humans are great builders. Examples are all over the world. The Egyptian pyramids, the Panama Canal, and the Alaska Pipeline are just a few. Thousands of people worked on these enormous structures. What makes these structures such amazing achievements? Is it their size? Is it their beauty? Is it the number of workers? Is it the danger of the work?

40. Egyptian Pyramids A mysterious structure Panama Canal A dangerous engineering project Alaska Pipeline The longest pipeline in the world

41. Amazing Achievements • One of the most amazing achievements is the Egyptian pyramids. • What do you know already about this structure?

42. KWL Write down all the things you already know about the pyramids. Ask questions. What do you want to learn about the pyramids? Research. Try to answer you questions.

43. KWL What do you already KNOW about the pyramids?

44. KWL What do you WANT to know? Get more details. Learn more information.

45. Read This!Read the two paragraphs on page 100.Paragraphs 2 & 3 Answer your questions.

46. Egyptian Pyramids The ancient pyramids of Egypt are still a mystery today. No one knows exactly how the Egyptians built them. The biggest pyramid is the Great Pyramid of Giza. The Egyptians built it in about 2550 BCE. The workers used 2.5 million limestone blocks. The Great Pyramids cover 123 acres. It is 480 feet high. The sides are 755 feet long. How did the workers build the Great Pyramid? There were no wheels at the time, so there were no cranes or pulleys. Experts think the builders used simple machines, such as levers and ramps. The Great Pyramid took over 80 years to build. Approximately 30,000 people worked on it.

47. KWL Write down the answers your questions. If you don’t have an answer that’s OK.

48. KWL add more info you LEARNED

49. Panama Canal – as a class

50. Panama Canal What was the most dangerous engineering project? It was the the Panama Canal. This waterway in Central America is 50 miles long. It lets ships pass between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The French started the project in 1881. However, the work was too difficult, and they stopped. The United States continued the project in 1904 and completed it in 1941. A total of 56,307 people worked on the canal. The area around the canal was very dangerous. It had a tropical climate. That means it was very hot and wet, with about 105 inches of rain a year. The heavy rain often flooded the rivers. There were mosquitoes. No one knew that mosquitoes caused malaria. Thousands of workers died from malaria and accidents.