Post on 01-Jan-2016
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HeroesHeroes
Who are some of your heroes? Why do you respect them? What would make you feel like a hero? Why do you think firefighters were chosen to illustrate the
“Heroes” theme? What makes them heroes?
Genre: Genre:
Realistic FictionRealistic Fiction
Realistic characters and events come to life in a fictional plot
HeroesHeroes
PurposesPurposes for Readingfor Reading• Strategy focus:
predict/infer• Comprehension skill:
cause and effect• Vocabulary development• Critical thinking, discussion
Strategy Focus:Strategy Focus:Predict /Infer
Predict and infer:What does the title and cover of the story make me think
the story will be about?
Infer by thinking about how you would act, or what you would do in this situation. Then predict what will happen in the story.
Key VocabularyKey Vocabulary• boycott
• civil rights (movement)
• fare
• protest
• stupendous
• slush
• skit
Spelling FocusSpelling FocusPrefixes and suffixes
• redo
• treatment
• rebuild
• discolor
• careless
• dislike
• sickness
• beautiful
• unlucky
• awful
• reread
• unsure
• movement
• peaceful
• unpaid
• distrust
• kindness
• useless
• displease
• powerful
• unusual
• rearrange
• appointment
• discontinue
• resourceful
Purposes for Reading• Strategy focus:
monitor/clarify• Comprehension skill:
making judgments• Vocabulary development• Critical thinking, discussion
Strategy Focus:Strategy Focus:Monitor/Clarify
Monitor: What happened first? Next?
Clarify: Do I understand the story?
As you read about Gloria Estefan’s rise to musical fame Monitor your reading to make sure you understand the sequence of events. Clarify what you don’t understand.
Key VocabularyKey Vocabulary• career
• contract
• demonstrated
• eventually
• specializes
• tireless
• worldwide
Spelling FocusSpelling FocusFinal y to i
• sunnier
• cloudier
• windier
• cities
• heaviest
• prettiest
• studied
• easier
• noisier
• families
• ferries
• crazier
• funnier
• earlier
• copied
• hobbies
• angriest
• emptied
• worried
• happiest
• iciest
• hazier
• breezier
• companies
• qualities
PurposesPurposes for Readingfor Reading• Strategy focus:
evaluate• Comprehension skill:
fact and opinion• Vocabulary development• Critical thinking, discussion
Strategy Focus:Strategy Focus:Evaluate
Evaluate:What clues does the author give me to help me understand that
Lou Gehrig was a hero?
Lou Gehrig was a hero both on and off the baseball field. As you read about his life, evaluate how well the author shows Gehrig’s heroism.
Key VocabularyKey Vocabulary• consecutive
• fielding• first baseman
• (to) honor
• modest
• shortstop• sportsmanship