Big Question: How can stories be used to explain the workings of nature?

Author:

Kasiya Makata Phiri

Genre:

Myth

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Compound Words

• old-fashioned• daydream• summertime• follow-up• knee-deep• foothills• nevertheless• self-control• themselves

• baby-sit• make-believe• sunburn• bloodhound• fine-tune• great-grandmother• rollerblade• folklore• empty-handed

• self-esteem• runner-up• breathtaking• straight-faced• president-elect• heavyweight• cross-examination

Big Question: How can stories be used to

explain the workings of nature?

MondayTuesday

WednesdayThursday

Friday

Vocabulary Words

densest eaves expanse moisture ventured

calabashes exodus meandered dry spell grasslands rain

Vocabulary Words More Words to Know

Monday

Question of the Day

How can stories be used to explain the workings of nature?

Today we will learn about:Build Concepts

Cause and Effect

Graphic Organizers

Build Background

Vocabulary

Fluency: Emotion

Grammar: Demonstrative Adjectives

Spelling: Compound Words

Geologic Changes

FluencyEmotion

Fluency: Emotion

Listen as I read “The Laughing Clouds.”

As I read, notice how I use tone of voice, facial expressions, and gestures to express the emotions of the characters.

Be ready to answer questions after I finish.

Fluency: Emotion

Why were the animals of the grasslands thirsty?

What happened as a result of Hyena’s laughing?

Concept Vocabulary dry spell – period without rain grasslands – lands with grass on them, used for pasture

rain – water falling in drops from clouds

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grasslands

Concept Vocabulary

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changes.)

Build Concept Vocabulary dry spell , grasslands, rain

Long-range

Short-range

Areas

Geologic Changes

Cause and Effect, Graphic

OrganizersTurn to Page 582 - 583.

Prior KnowledgeWhat are the characteristics of myths?

Work

Helping Others

Rewards

Myths

Prior Knowledge

This week’s audio explores how myths can be used to examine the workings of nature. After you listen, we will discuss what you found out about myths and the workings of nature.

Vocabulary Words

Vocabulary Words densest – most closely packed together; thickest

eaves – lower edges of a roof that extend over the side of a building

expanse – open or unbroken stretch; wide, spreading surface

Vocabulary Words moisture – slight wetness; water or other liquid suspended in very small drops in the air or spread on a surface

ventured – dared to come or go

More Words to Know calabashes – gourds or gourd-like fruits whose dried shells are used to make bowls, bottles, and drums

exodus – act of going out; departure

meandered – followed a winding course

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eaves

moisture

calabashes

GrammarDemonstrative Adjectives

myth’s are makebelieve storys with a message

Myths are make-believe stories with a message.

ms peters taught us african fokelore

Ms. Peters taught us African folklore.

Demonstrative Adjectives

In these hidden valleys were groves of rare trees and flowers and many other plants.

These is a demonstrative adjective that modifies hidden valleys. Because valleys is plural, the demonstrative adjective is plural.

Demonstrative Adjectives

The adjectives this, that, these, and those are called demonstrative adjectives. They describe which one or which ones.

This and that modify singular nouns. These and those modify plural nouns.

Demonstrative Adjectives

This and these refer to things that are close by. That and those refer to things farther away.

This myth is African. That myth we read last week is Chinese.

These clouds are small, but those clouds over there are huge.

Demonstrative Adjectives

Do not use here or there after this, that, these, or those.

No: This here animal eats grass. That there animal eats meat.

Yes: This animal eats grass. That animal eats meat.

Demonstrative Adjectives

Do not use them in place of these or those.

No: Them stars twinkle in the sky.

Yes: Those stars twinkle in the sky.

Demonstrative AdjectivesChoose the words tha t comple te the sen tences cor rec t l y.

(This, Those) great River ran across the continent of Africa.

This

In the rich and plentiful land, (that, these) animals have everything they need.

these

Demonstrative AdjectivesChoose the words tha t comple te the sen tences cor rec t l y.

The grasses trail their roots in (that there, that) cool, clear river water.

that

(Those, This) hyenas drink from the river very day.

Those

Demonstrative AdjectivesChoose the words tha t comple te the sen tences cor rec t l y.

The people of Malawi created (this, these) myth.

this

(These, That) wildebeest has not stopped running away from the sun.

That

Demonstrative AdjectivesChoose the words tha t comple te the sen tences cor rec t l y.

(These, That) wildebeest has not stopped running away from the sun.

That

(These, This) sandy dunes were once grassy fields.

These

Demonstrative AdjectivesChoose the words tha t comple te the sen tences cor rec t l y.

The River wants to go to (those, them) stars.

those

(That, Those) woods are overshadowed by (these, that) majestic mountain.

Those, that

Demonstrative AdjectivesChoose the words tha t comple te the sen tences cor rec t l y.

The whisper of the River floats on the breeze from (these here, these) papyrus plants and on to (that, those) bushes.

these, those

Spelling Words

Compound Words

• old-fashioned• daydream• summertime• follow-up• knee-deep• foothills• nevertheless• self-control• themselves

• baby-sit• make-believe• sunburn• bloodhound• fine-tune• great-grandmother• rollerblade• folklore• empty-handed

• self-esteem• runner-up• breathtaking• straight-faced• president-elect• heavyweight• cross-examination

Tuesday

Question of the Day

At the beginning of the story, how was the

river an important part of the landscape?

Today we will learn about:SynonymsCause and EffectSequenceVocabularyFluency: Choral ReadingGrammar: Demonstrative AdjectivesSpelling: Compound WordsScience: Animal MigrationGeologic Changes

Vocabulary Strategy:

SynonymsTurn to Page 584 - 585.

“The River That Went to the Sky”

Turn to Page 586 - 591.

FluencyChoral Reading

Fluency: Choral Reading

Turn to page 590, paragraphs 1-8.As I read, notice how I express the yearning of the River through my tone of voice, facial expressions, and gestures.

We will practice as a class doing three choral readings.

GrammarDemonstrative Adjectives

yesterday he suffer from sun burn

Yesterday he suffered from sunburn.

this foot hills are dwarfed by the mountain

These foothills are dwarfed by the mountain.

Demonstrative Adjectives

Demonstrative adjectives describe which one(s).

This and that modify singular nouns. These and those modify plural nouns.

This and these refer to things nearby, while that and those refer to things far away.

Spelling Words

Compound Words

• old-fashioned• daydream• summertime• follow-up• knee-deep• foothills• nevertheless• self-control• themselves

• baby-sit• make-believe• sunburn• bloodhound• fine-tune• great-grandmother• rollerblade• folklore• empty-handed

• self-esteem• runner-up• breathtaking• straight-faced• president-elect• heavyweight• cross-examination

Wednesday

Question of the Day

At the end of the story, how did the loss of the

river change the landscape?

Today we will learn about:

Graphic OrganizersContext CluesVocabularyFluency: EmotionGrammar: Demonstrative AdjectivesSpelling: Compound WordsScience: The Water CycleGeologic Changes

“The River That Went to the Sky”

Turn to Page 592 - 596.

FluencyEmotion

Fluency: Emotion

Turn to page 593, paragraphs 3-9.

As I read, notice how I express emotions as I read.

Now we will practice together as a class by doing three echo readings.

GrammarDemonstrative Adjectives

my great grandmother read me a story about the sahara

My great-grandmother read me a story about the Sahara.

i found myselves kneedeep in mud

I found myself knee-deep in mud.

Demonstrative Adjectives

Demonstrative adjectives describe which one(s).

This and that modify singular nouns. These and those modify plural nouns.

This and these refer to things nearby, while that and those refer to things far away.

Demonstrative Adjectives Avoid using here or there after this or those.

Incorrect: That there cheetah is fast.

Correct: That cheetah is fast.

Review your writing to see if you can improve it by adding demonstrative adjectives.

Spelling Words

Compound Words

• old-fashioned• daydream• summertime• follow-up• knee-deep• foothills• nevertheless• self-control• themselves

• baby-sit• make-believe• sunburn• bloodhound• fine-tune• great-grandmother• rollerblade• folklore• empty-handed

• self-esteem• runner-up• breathtaking• straight-faced• president-elect• heavyweight• cross-examination

Thursday

Question of the Day

Why might people tell stories about controlling

the forces of nature?

Today we will learn about:Tall Tale

Reading Across Texts

Grammar: Demonstrative Adjectives

Spelling: Compound Words

Science: The American Southwest

“Pecos Bill and the Cyclone”

Turn to Page 598 - 599.

FluencyPartner Reading

Fluency: Partner Reading

Turn to page 593, paragraphs 3-9.

Read this three times with a partner. Be sure to focus on expressing emotion and offer each other feedback.

GrammarDemonstrative Adjectives

im not never going to africia the summer time

I’m not ever going to Africa in the summertime.

never the less, the river dont want to stay on the earth

Nevertheless, the river doesn’t want to stay on the earth.

Demonstrative Adjectives

Demonstrative adjectives describe which one(s).

This and that modify singular nouns. These and those modify plural nouns.

This and these refer to things nearby, while that and those refer to things far away.

Demonstrative Adjectives

Test Tip: Know the difference between using this, that, these and those as adjectives and using them as pronouns.

Adjective: This land is fertile.

Pronoun: This is fertile land.

Spelling Words

Compound Words

• old-fashioned• daydream• summertime• follow-up• knee-deep• foothills• nevertheless• self-control• themselves

• baby-sit• make-believe• sunburn• bloodhound• fine-tune• great-grandmother• rollerblade• folklore• empty-handed

• self-esteem• runner-up• breathtaking• straight-faced• president-elect• heavyweight• cross-examination

Friday

Question of the Day

How can stories be used to explain the workings of nature?

Today we will learn about:Build Concept VocabularyCause and EffectPersonificationSynonyms Grammar: Demonstrative AdjectivesSpelling: Compound WordsChart/TableGeologic Changes

Cause and Effect An effect is something that happens and a cause is what makes something happen.

Sometimes causes are directly stated, but at other times, readers have to infer the causes.

Personification In personification, human traits are given to animals, objects, or ideas. The human traits may include personality, intelligence, emotions, desires, and speech.

Personification can make stories seem more real and lively.

Personification is common in myths and folk tales as well as children’s stories.

Synonyms

Sometimes writer provide synonyms for words that may be unfamiliar to many readers.

Identify the synonym in each sentence that helps you determine the meaning of the word in italics.

Synonyms

The animals stared at each other in bewilderment, confused by the disappearance of the River.

When they heard what happened to the River, they were incredulous and refused to believe it.

Chart/Table

Identify some tables you use in your everyday lives.

The terms table and chart are often used interchangeably.

Tables are usually in the form of a box.

Chart/Table

Tables have rows that go across and columns that go up and down.

They usually have a title that tells what they show.

GrammarDemonstrative Adjectives

this here myth teaches a old fashioned lesson

This myth teaches an old-fashioned lesson.

the migrating heard trample them berrys

The migrating herd trampled those berries.

Demonstrative Adjectives

Demonstrative adjectives describe which one(s).

This and that modify singular nouns. These and those modify plural nouns.

This and these refer to things nearby, while that and those refer to things far away.

Spelling Words

Compound Words

• old-fashioned• daydream• summertime• follow-up• knee-deep• foothills• nevertheless• self-control• themselves

• baby-sit• make-believe• sunburn• bloodhound• fine-tune• great-grandmother• rollerblade• folklore• empty-handed

• self-esteem• runner-up• breathtaking• straight-faced• president-elect• heavyweight• cross-examination

We are now ready to

take our story tests.

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