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AuthorSeymour Simon
GenreExpository nonfiction
Informational Text
Big Question: Why is it important to know about the
universe?
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BIG QUESTION: WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSE?
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Vocabulary Words
astronomers collapse collide compact galaxy particles
cosmic optimistic outbursts celestial constellations orb
Vocabulary Words More Words to Know
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We will: Determine Central Idea based upon
textual evidence Make Inferences based upon textual
evidence Build Background Knowledge Use Text to determine Vocabulary
meanings Gather Information from various
sources and use understanding of information to develop projects
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Listening Comprehension Listen as I read “The Five
‘Wanderers’ of the Ancient Skies.” Be ready to answer questions
after I finish. Who are the five “wanderers” of
the ancient skies? Why do you think our ancient
ancestors were so interested in studying the universe?
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Concept Vocabulary celestial – of the sky or outer space
constellation – a group of stars that forms a pattern
orb – sphere
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celestial
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constellations
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orb
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CONCEPT VOCABULARY
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Build Concept Vocabulary celestial, constellations, orb
Astronomy
Myth
Science
Poetry
Outer Space
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MAIN IDEAS & DETAILS
TURN TO PAGE 146 - 147.
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The TelescopeMain Idea & Details
To find the topic of a paragraph or section, ask yourself, “What is this all about?”
To find the main idea, ask yourself, “What is the most important idea about the topic?”
To help find the main idea, look for supporting details that explain or tell about the main idea.
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Main Idea & DetailsTopic
Main Idea
Supporting Detail
Supporting Detail
Supporting Detail
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Prior KnowledgeWhat do you know about outer space?
Our Solar Syste
m
Galaxies
Stars
Outer Space
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VOCABULARY STRATEGY: GREEK & LATIN ROOTS
PAGES 148 – 149.
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Greek and Latin Roots Greek root tele- means “far off” and the Latin root mille- means “thousand.”
Find at least four words that reflect both roots’ meaning.
Use a dictionary to verify word meaning.
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VOCABULARY WORDS
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Vocabulary Words astronomers – experts in the science that deals with the Sun, Moon, planets, stars, and galaxies
collapse – to cave in collide – to strike violently together
compact – firmly packed together
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Vocabulary Words galaxy – a group of billions of stars forming one system
particles –extremely small units of matter
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More Words to Know cosmic – having to do with the whole universe
optimistic – hoping for the best
outbursts – acts of bursting forth
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astronomers
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collapse
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collide
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compact
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galaxy
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The Universeby
Seymour Simon
Pages 150-162
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We will: Determine Central Idea based upon
textual evidence Make Inferences based upon textual
evidence Build Background Knowledge Use Text to determine Vocabulary
meanings Gather Information from various
sources and use understanding of information to develop projects
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“SO LONG, SOL!”
PAGES 164 – 167
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Fluency: Partner Reading
Turn to page 160, first paragraph.
Read this paragraph three times with a partner. Be sure to read at an appropriate rate. Offer each other feedback.
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Paraphrase Paraphrasing is explaining something in your own words while retaining the author’s meaning and ideas. A paraphrase should be simpler to read than the original text.
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Skim and Scan Skimming is reading quickly to identify the main idea of a passage or to get an overview of a piece of writing. To skim a work, you read the first and last paragraphs and any headings or summaries. You might also read the first sentence of each paragraph.
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Skim and Scan Scanning is moving one’s eyes quickly down a page, searching for specific words and phrases. You scan a piece of writing to see if it will answer your questions or to specific information.
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SPELLING WORDS
MULTISYLLABIC WORDS
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• possibility• linear• ridiculous• artificial• calculator• competitive• curiosity• organization• individual
• encyclopedia• peony• tarantula• correspondent• cauliflower• optimistic• enthusiastic• sophisticated• satisfactory
• irritable• simultaneously• contemporary• cinematography• panoramic• condominium• glamorous