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Introduction ....................................... pp. xxxiii–xxxv

Reading Material List.............. pp. xxxvi–xxxix

Quick Guide of Sounds .......................... p. xl

Quick Look of Sound Cards .............p. xli

CHAPTER 1Tips for Classroom Management...........................TM p. 1aPronouncing Phonemes Correctly .........................TM p. 1b

Lesson 1 ReadingReading Pretest Part 1.................................. TM pp. 1a–1cStory Time ...................................................................... p. 1 Story Time: The Book Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish ................................................... TM p. 1

Multiple-Meaning Words ............................................... p. 1Journal Writing: What do I write about? ..................... p. 1Journal Prompt .............................................................. p. 2Independent Reading .............................................. TM p. 1

EnglishIntroduction to Shurley English ................................... p. 3Introducing Learning Goals .......................................... p. 4Journal Entry ................................................................. p. 5Class Blog ....................................................................... p. 5

Lesson 2 ReadingWords Pretest Part 2..................................... TM pp. 6a–6bStory Time ...................................................................... p. 6Story Time: The Book Amos

and Boris by William Steig................................. TM p. 6Journal Prompt .............................................................. p. 6Independent Reading .............................................. TM p. 6

EnglishIntroducing Rules for Discussion .................................. p. 7English Pretest.............................................. TM pp. 7a–7b

Lesson 3 ReadingIntroducing Alphabet Jingle.......................................... p. 8Introducing Vowel Jingle ............................................... p. 9Jingle Guidelines..................................................... TM p. 9Consonants and Vowels ............................................... p. 10Activity for Consonants and Vowels..................... TM p. 10Vowel Color Codes for A............................................... p. 11Set 1 Sound Cards: A, S, M, T, P ....................... pp. 11–12Writing Set 1 Sounds ................................................... p. 12Teaching Syllables....................................... TM pp. 12–12aConsonant Line Codes ........................................ TM p. 12bDiscussion Time ........................................................... p. 13Story Time .................................................................... p. 13Story Time: The Book The Stories

Julian Tells by Ann Cameron ........................... TM p. 13Journal Prompt ............................................................ p. 13

Independent Reading ............................................ TM p. 13

EnglishIntroducing Sentence Jingle 2..................................... p. 14Jingle Guidelines................................................... TM p. 14Introducing Synonyms and Antonyms........................ p. 15Journal Entry ............................................................... p. 15

Lesson 4 ReadingJingle Review: Alphabet, Vowel .................................. p. 16Teacher-Led Sound Card Review for Set 1................. p. 16Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................. p. 16

Daily Sound Quiz ......................................................... p. 16Set Up for Study Buddy Teams.......................... TM p. 16aStretchy and Choppy Sounds ...................................... p. 17Blending Sounds .......................................................... p. 18Letter Patterns of Consonants and Vowels ................ p. 19 Blending Sounds and Letter Positions ....................... p. 20Adding CVC Letter Pattern......................................... p. 21Activity for Letter Patterns .................................. TM p. 21Discussion Time ........................................................... p. 22Story Time .................................................................... p. 22Story Time: The Book The Raft by Jim LaMarche............................................... TM p. 22

Journal Prompt ............................................................ p. 22Independent Reading ............................................ TM p. 22

EnglishJingle 2 Practice........................................................... p. 23Introducing Noun Jingle 3........................................... p. 23Optional Noun Jingle............................................ TM p. 23Introducing Chapter 1 Vocabulary.............................. p. 24Guidelines for Oral Vocabulary Reinforcement... TM p. 24


Daily Sound Quiz ......................................................... p. 25Introducing Nonsense Words, Letter Positions, and Word Strings................ TM p. 26a

Capitalizing Names............................................. TM p. 26aOmitting Letter Teams ....................................... TM p. 26aSet 1 Words, Sentence, and Sight Words.................... p. 26Discussion Time ........................................................... p. 27Story Time .................................................................... p. 27Story Time: The Poem “Knoxville, Tennessee” by Peggy Parish ................................................. TM p. 27


EnglishJingles 2–3 Practice ..................................................... p. 28Introducing Verb Jingle 4 ............................................ p. 28Optional Verb Jingle ............................................. TM p. 28

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Chapter 1 Vocabulary .................................................. p. 29Introducing Chapter 1 Synonym and Antonym Pairs p. 29Importance of Capitalization and Punctuation.......... p. 30Introducing Capitalization Rules................................ p. 31Using Capitalization Rules.......................................... p. 32Using the Editing Guide for Capitalization ............... p. 33Classroom Practice 1.................................................... p. 34


Combo Quiz .................................................................. p. 35Set 2 Sounds for U, B, F, C, G.................................... p. 36Vowel Color Codes for U .............................................. p. 36Two Sounds of C and G ............................................... p. 37Line Codes for Consonants ................................... TM p. 37Board Work for Word Strings, Letter Positions, and Letter Patterns .............. TM p. 38

Set 2 Words, Sentence, and Sight Words.................... p. 38Discussion Time ........................................................... p. 39Story Time .................................................................... p. 39Story Time: The Book Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan .................................... TM p. 39


EnglishJingles 2–4 Review....................................................... p. 40Vocabulary Review ....................................................... p. 40Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review......................... p. 40Introducing Punctuation Rules ................................... p. 41Using Punctuation Rules............................................. p. 42Capitalization and Punctuation Rules and the Editing Guide.............................................. p. 43

Using the Editing Guide for Punctuation .................. p. 44Classroom Practice 2.................................................... p. 45

Lesson 7 ReadingTeacher-Led Sound Card Review for Sets 1–2 ........... p. 46Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................. p. 46

Combo Quiz .................................................................. p. 46Activity for Syllables ........................................... TM p. 46bOpen and Closed Syllables .......................................... p. 47Set 3 Sound Cards for I, H, L, N, R ........................... p. 48Vowel Color Codes for I................................................ p. 48Board Work for Word Strings ............................... TM p. 49Spelling Connection .............................................. TM p. 49Set 3 Words, Sentence, and Sight Words.................... p. 49Discussion Time ........................................................... p. 50Story Time .................................................................... p. 50Story Time: The Poem “Afternoon on a Hill” by Edna St. Vincent Millay............................... TM p. 50


EnglishJingles 2–4 Practice ..................................................... p. 51Introducing Adverb Jingle 5 ........................................ p. 51Vocabulary Review ....................................................... p. 52Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review......................... p. 52Capitalization and Punctuation Rules Review.... pp. 53–54Chapter 1 Checkup 3 ................................................... p. 55

Lesson 8 ReadingJingle Review: Alphabet, Vowel .................................. p. 56Teacher-Led Sound Card Review for Sets 1–3 ........... p. 56Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................. p. 56

Combo Quiz .................................................................. p. 56Set 4 Sound Cards: O, D, J, K, V ............................... p. 57Vowel Color Codes for O .............................................. p. 57Consonant Blends: L-Blends, R-Blends, and -S Blends ......................... p. 58

Making Words from Consonant Blend Word Strings ...................... TM p. 58a

Set 4 Words, Sentence, and Sight Words.................... p. 59Singular and Plural Words.......................................... p. 60Discussion Time ........................................................... p. 61Fiction and Nonfiction ................................................. p. 61Story Time .................................................................... p. 61Story Time: The Book Redwoodsby Jason Chin .................................................... TM p. 61


EnglishVocabulary Review ....................................................... p. 62Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review......................... p. 62Capitalization and Punctuation Rules Review ... pp. 62–63Oral Review Questions ................................................ p. 63Journal Entry ............................................................... p. 63Chapter 1 Test ..................................................... TM p. 63bSummative Assessment............................. TM pp. 63b–63c

CHAPTER 2Lesson 1 ReadingJingle Review: Alphabet, Vowel .................................. p. 64Teacher-Led Sound Card Review for Sets 1–4 ........... p. 64Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences .............................................. p. 64

Combo Quiz Fold ................................................. TM p. 64dCombo Quiz .......................................................... pp. 64–65Voiced and Unvoiced Letter Sounds ........................... p. 66Activity for Voiced and Unvoiced Letter Sounds ............................ TM p. 66

Set 5 Sound Cards: E, Z, QU, W, X, Y ....................... p. 67Vowel Color Codes for E .............................................. p. 67Word Ladders with Consonant Blends ....................... p. 68Reviewing Closed and Open Syllables........................ p. 68

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Set 5 Words, Sentence, and Sight Words.................... p. 69Discussion Time ........................................................... p. 70Story Time .................................................................... p. 70Story Time: The Book Tops and Bottoms by Janet Stevens ............................................... TM p. 70

Literature Questions............................................. TM p. 70Journal Prompt ............................................................ p. 70Independent Reading ............................................ TM p. 70

EnglishIntroducing Chapter 2 Vocabulary.............................. p. 71Jingles 2–5 Review....................................................... p. 71A Word on Grammar ............................................. TM p. 72Main Parts of a Sentence: Subjects and Verbs........... p. 72Question and Answer Flow.................................. pp. 73–74How Students Learn the Q & Flow ..................... TM p. 74Classifying Introductory Sentences ............................ p. 74Introducing Five Parts of a Complete Sentence ........ p. 75Journal Entry ............................................................... p. 75Activity for Nouns and Verbs ............................. TM p. 75a

Lesson 2 ReadingJingle Review: Alphabet, Vowel .................................. p. 76Teacher-Led Sound Card Review for Sets 1–5 ........... p. 76Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................. p. 76

Combo Quiz .................................................................. p. 77Kinds of Letter Teams: Consonant, Vowel, and Mixed ..................................................... p. 77

H-digraphs .................................................................... p. 78Two Sound of TH: Windy and Tickly .......................... p. 79Set 6 Sound Card: TH ................................................. p. 79Word Ladders with H-Digraphs .................................. p. 80-s or –es Endings................................................... TM p. 80Set 6 Words, Sentence, and Sight Words.................... p. 80Discussion Time ........................................................... p. 81Story Time .................................................................... p. 81Story Time: The Book Throw Your Tooth on the Roof:

Tooth Traditions by Selby Beeler ..................... TM p. 81Journal Prompt ............................................................ p. 81Independent Reading ............................................ TM p. 81

EnglishVocabulary Review ....................................................... p. 82Introducing Chapter 2 Synonym and Antonym Pairs .................................. p. 82

Jingles 2–5 Practice ..................................................... p. 82Introducing Pattern 1 .................................................. p. 83Classifying Introductory Sentences ............................ p. 84Five Parts of a Sentence Review................................. p. 84Build a Sentence with SN, V ...................................... p. 85Classroom Practice 4.................................................... p. 86

Lesson 3 ReadingJingle Review: Vowel.................................................... p. 87Teacher-Led Sound Card Review for Sets 1–6 ........... p. 87

Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences .............................................. p. 87

Combo Quiz .................................................................. p. 88

Reviewing Letter Patterns for VC, CV, and CVC ...... p. 88

Letter Pattern for V + e ............................................... p. 89

Rule 1 for Silent Final E (The Split-Vowel Spelling Rule) .............................. p. 90

Coding Rule 1 for Silent Final E................................. p. 91

Analyzing Silent Final E Syllables and Words .......... p. 91

Set 7 Sound Card: SH.................................................. p. 92Word Ladders with V+e Pattern ................................. p. 93

Building and Analyzing the Word shame................... p. 93

Build and Analyze V+e Words.................. TM pp. 93a–93b

Introducing Reading List 1.......................................... p. 94

Base Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes ............................. p. 95

Set 7 Words, Sentence, and Sight Words.................... p. 96

Discussion Time ........................................................... p. 97

Story Time .................................................................... p. 97

Story Time: The Poem “Stopping By the Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost ............. TM p. 97

Literature Questions............................................. TM p. 97

Journal Prompt ............................................................ p. 97

Independent Reading ............................................ TM p. 97

EnglishVocabulary Review ....................................................... p. 98

Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review......................... p. 98

Jingle 5 Review ............................................................ p. 98

Adverbs ......................................................................... p. 99

Discussion Questions ................................................. p. 100

Classifying Introductory Sentences .......................... p. 100

Build a Sentence with SN, V, Adv ........................... p. 101Classroom Practice 5.................................................. p. 102

Lesson 4 ReadingJingle Review: Vowel.................................................. p. 103

Teacher-Led Sound Card Review for Sets 1–7 ......... p. 103

Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................ p. 103

Review of Tier 2 Reading List 1 ................................ p. 104

Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 104

Set 8 Sound Card: CH Sounds.................................. p. 105Reviewing Singular and Plural ................................. p. 106

Super Word Ladders with CH................................... p. 106Introducing Reading List 2........................................ p. 107

Reviewing Open and Closed Syllables...................... p. 107

Set 8 Words, Sentence, and Sight Words.................. p. 108

Discussion Time ......................................................... p. 109

Story Time .................................................................. p. 109

Story Time: The Book Alex and the Wednesday Chess Club by Janet S. Wong ......................... TM p. 109

Literature Questions........................................... TM p. 109

Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 109

Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 109

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EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 110

Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 110

Introducing Adjective Jingle 6 ................................... p. 111

Adjectives .................................................................... p. 112



Build a Sentence with Adj, SN, V, Adv................... p. 114Classroom Practice 6.................................................. p. 115

Lesson 5 ReadingJingle Review: Vowel.................................................. p. 116

Teacher-Led Sound Card Review Sets 1–8 ............... p. 116

Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences............................................. p. 116

Review of Tier 2 Reading Lists 1–2 .......................... p. 117

Combo Quiz................................................................. p. 117

Reviewing Codes......................................................... p. 118

Reviewing Rule 1 for Silent Final E (Split Vowel Rule) ................................................... p. 119

Analyzing Words to Review Rule 1 for Silent Final E.................................................... p. 119

Rule 2 for Silent Final E (The VCGU Rule) ................................................... p. 120

Analyzing Silent Final Words for Rule 2........ pp. 121–122

Set 9 Sound Card for WH.......................................... p. 123Box Codes for Odd Sounds.................................. TM p. 124

Word Ladders with WH ............................................. p. 124Super Word Ladders with TH, SH, CH, and WH ... p. 124The Special Power of W and L .................................. p. 125

Verse: Vowels i and o might say their name..... TM p. 125Introducing Reading List 3........................................ p. 126

Set 9 Words, Sentence, and Sight Words.................. p. 126


Story Time .................................................................. p. 128

Story Time: The Book Poppleton in Winter by Cynthia Rylant ........................................... TM p. 128


Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 128




Introducing Article Adjective Jingle 7 ...................... p. 130

Article Adjectives........................................................ p. 131

Extra Information about Article Adjectives....... TM p. 131

Color-coding the Parts of a Sentence ............... TM p. 132a

Special Information about Adverbs........................... p. 132



Build a Sentence with A Adj, SN, V, Adv.................. p. 133

Classroom Practice 7.................................................. p. 134

Lesson 6 ReadingJingle Review: Vowel.................................................. p. 135Teacher-Led Sound Card Review Sets 1–9............... p. 135Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................ p. 135

Review of Tier 2 Reading Lists 1–3 .......................... p. 136Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 137Reviewing Codes ........................................................ p. 137Set 10 Sound Cards: PH and GH ............................. p. 138Word Ladders with PH and GH ............................... p. 139Spelling with the PH Digraph ........................... TM p. 139GH after i Makes the i Say Its Name ............... TM p. 139Introducing Reading List 4........................................ p. 139Set 10 Words, Sentence, and Sight Words................ p. 140Discussion Time ......................................................... p. 141Story Time .................................................................. p. 141Story Time: The Book From Seed to Plant by Gail Gibbons ............................................... TM p. 141

Literature Questions........................................... TM p. 141Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 141Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 141

EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 142Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 142Jingles 2–7 Practice ................................................... p. 142Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 143Five Parts of a Sentence Review............................... p. 144Reviewing Capitalization and Punctuation Rules ... p. 145Chapter Checkup 8 .................................................... p. 146

Lesson 7 ReadingJingle Review: Vowel.................................................. p. 147Teacher-Led Sound Card Review Sets 1–9............... p. 147Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................ p. 147

Review of Tier 2 Reading Lists 1–4 .......................... p. 148Reviewing Codes ........................................................ p. 149Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 149Set 11 Sound Cards: AR and OR.............................. p. 150Word Ladders with AR and OR ............................... p. 151Introducing Reading List 5........................................ p. 151Set 11 Words, Sentence, and Sight Words................ p. 152Discussion Time ......................................................... p. 153Story Time .................................................................. p. 153Story Time: The Poem “A Bat Is Born” by Randall Jarrell............................................ TM p. 153


EnglishJingles 2–7 Practice ................................................... p. 154Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 154Oral Review Questions .............................................. p. 155Chapter 2 Test ....................................... TM pp. 155b–155d

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Lesson 8 ReadingJingle Review: Vowel.................................................. p. 156Teacher-Led Sound Card Review Sets 1–11 ............. p. 156Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................ p. 156

Review of Tier 2 Reading Lists 1–5 .......................... p. 157Reviewing Rules 1–2 for Silent Final E ......... pp. 158–160Rule 3 for Silent Final E (The –le Ending Rule).................................. pp. 161–162

Rule 4 for Silent Final E (The Catch All Rule)............................................... p. 163

Analyzing Mixed Silent Final Words for Rules 1–4-................................................ pp. 164–166

Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 166Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 166

EnglishJingles 2–7 Practice ................................................... p. 167Creative Writing: A Magical Pet ............................... p. 167Writing Word Bank .................................................... p. 168

CHAPTER 3Lesson 1 ReadingIntroducing Burt the Bird Herds Earthworms Jingle...................................... p. 169

Teacher-Led Sound Card Review Sets 6–11 ............. p. 170Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................ p. 170

Review of Tier 2 Reading Lists 1–5 .......................... p. 171Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 172Set 12 Sound Cards: 5 Special /r/ Sounds ..... pp. 172–173R-Controlled Vowels ................................................... p. 173Compound Words ....................................................... p. 174Review Syllables......................................................... p. 175Rules to Divide Multi-syllable Words ....................... p. 175Stressed and Unstressed Syllables ........................... p. 175The Syllable Rhyme ............................................ TM p. 175Counting Syllables ............................................ TM p. 175aIntroducing Reading List 6........................................ p. 176Suffixes in Spelling .................................................... p. 176Set 12 Words, Sentence, and Sight Words................ p. 177Discussion Time ......................................................... p. 178Story Time .................................................................. p. 178Story Time: The Poem “Eating While Reading” by Gary Soto .................................................... TM p. 178

Literature Questions........................................... TM p. 178Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 178Brain Boost Activity: 5 Special Sounds of /r/..... TM p. 178Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 178

EnglishIntroducing Chapter 3 Vocabulary............................ p. 179Jingles 5–7 Practice ................................................... p. 179Introducing Declarative Sentence............................. p. 180

Introduce Adding a Skill Check to the Q&A Flow ... p. 180Classifying Introductory Sentences .......................... p. 181Word Study: Using Adverbs to Add Details.............. p. 181Introduce Parts of Speech.......................................... p. 182Journal Entry ............................................................. p. 182

Lesson 2 ReadingJingle Review: Burt the Bird Herds Earthworms ... p. 183Teacher-Led Sound Card Review Sets 6–12............. p. 183Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................ p. 183

Review of Tier 2 Reading Lists 1–6 .......................... p. 184Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 185Set 13 Sound Cards: Double E (ee) and Double O (oo) .......................... p. 185

Word Ladders with EE and OO................................ p. 186Activity: Review Double E and Double O................. p. 186The Standard for Doubled Vowels...................... TM p. 186Introducing Reading List 7........................................ p. 187Exceptions for the oo Sound ..................................... p. 187Base Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes ........................... p. 187The Prefix mis– .......................................................... p. 187Reviewing the Word Code Systems........................... p. 188Set 13 Words, Sentence, and Sight Words................ p. 189Brain Boost Activity: ee and oo sounds ................... p. 189Discussion Time ......................................................... p. 190Story Time .................................................................. p. 190Story Time: The Book Charlotte’s Web Chapter 1 by E. B. White................................ TM p. 190


EnglishChapter 3 Vocabulary Review ................................... p. 191Chapter 3 Synonym and Antonym Pairs .................. p. 191Jingles 5–7 Review..................................................... p. 191Complete Subject and Complete Predicate .... pp. 192–193Classifying Introductory Sentences .......................... p. 194Word Study: Word Choices ........................................ p. 194Reviewing the Four Parts of Speech Studied........... p. 194Classroom Practice 9.................................................. p. 195

Lesson 3 ReadingTeacher-Led Sound Card Review Sets 6–13............. p. 196Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................ p. 196

Review of Tier 2 Reading Lists 1–7 .......................... p. 197Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 198Set 14 Sound Cards: OW ........................................... p. 198Word Ladders with OW ............................................. p. 199How the OW Switches Sounds........................... TM p. 199Homographs................................................................ p. 200Introducing Reading List 8........................................ p. 201Suffixes........................................................................ p. 201

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Reviewing Stressed and Unstressed Syllables......... p. 201Marking Stressed Syllables with an Accent Mark... p. 202Analyzing a Word, Adding the Accent Mark ............ p. 203 Set 14 Words, Sentence, and Sight Words ............... p. 204 Discussion Time ......................................................... p. 205Story Time .................................................................. p. 205Story Time: Charlotte’s Web Chapter 2.............. TM p. 205Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 205Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 205Brain Boost Activity: Two Sounds of ow ........... TM p. 205

EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 206Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 206Jingles 4–7 Practice ................................................... p. 206Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 207Introducing Singular and Plural Nouns................... p. 208Introducing Singular and Plural Nouns in a Noun Chart ..................................................... p. 209

Reviewing the Four Parts of Speech Studied........... p. 209Classroom Practice 10................................................ p. 210

Lesson 4 ReadingTeacher-Led Sound Card Review Sets 6–14 ............. p. 211Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences............................................. p. 211

Review of Tier 2 Reading Lists 1–8 .......................... p. 212Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 213Set 15 Sound Cards: OU ........................................... p. 213The Spelling and Positioning of Letter Teams......... p. 214Word Ladders with OU.............................................. p. 215Introducing Reading List 9........................................ p. 215Using –ed and –ing Suffixes..................................... p. 216Set 15 Words, Sentence, Sight Words....................... p. 217Discussion Time ......................................................... p. 218Story Time .................................................................. p. 218Story Time: Charlotte’s Web Chapter 3.............. TM p. 218Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 218Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 218Brain Boost Activity: Four Sounds of ou........... TM p. 218

EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 219Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 219Jingles 3–7 Practice ................................................... p. 219Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 220Reviewing Singular and Plural Nouns ..................... p. 220Introducing Common and Proper Nouns.................. p. 221Introducing Common and Proper Nouns in a Noun Chart ..................................................... p. 222

Reviewing the Four Parts of Speech Studied........... p. 222Classroom Practice 11................................................ p. 223

Lesson 5 ReadingTeacher-Led Sound Card Review Sets 6–15............. p. 224



Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 226

Set 16 Sound Cards: AW and AU ............................. p. 226

Spelling and Positioning of Letter Teams ................ p. 227

Word Ladders with AW and AU ............................... p. 228

Introducing Reading List 10...................................... p. 228

Reviewing Suffixes –ed and –ing ............................. p. 229

Set 16 Words, Sentence, and Sight Words................ p. 230


Story Time .................................................................. p. 231

Story Time: Charlotte’s Web Chapter 4.............. TM p. 231

Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 231


Brain Boost Activity: Four Sounds of aw and au ............................. TM p. 231

EnglishJingles 2–4 Practice ................................................... p. 232

Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 232

Builder Sentence with A, Adj, SN, V, Adv.............. p. 233

Revising a Builder Sentence ........................... pp. 234–235

Classroom Practice 12................................................ p. 236

Lesson 6 ReadingTeacher-Led Sound Card Review Sets 6–16............. p. 237


Review of Tier 2 Reading Lists 1–10 ........................ p. 238

Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 239

Set 17 Sound Cards: AY and AI................................ p. 239

Spelling and Positioning of Letter Teams ................ p. 240

Word Ladders with AY and AI .................................. p. 241


Interesting Facts About Reading List 11.................. p. 241

Analyzing and Coding Set 17 Words......................... p. 242

Set 17 Words and Sentence ............................. pp. 242–243


Story Time .................................................................. p. 244

Story Time: Charlotte’s Web Chapter 5.............. TM p. 244


Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 244


Brain Boost Activity: Sounds of ay and ai ........ TM p. 244



Jingles 2 – 7 Practice ................................................. p. 245


Noun Check for Subject Noun................................... p. 247

Chapter Checkup 13 .................................................. p. 248

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Lesson 7 ReadingTeacher-Led Sound Card Review Sets 6–17............. p. 249Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................ p. 249

Review of Tier 2 Reading Lists 7–11 ........................ p. 250Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 251Set 18 Sound Cards: EW and UI .............................. p. 251Spelling and Positioning of Letter Teams ................ p. 252Word Ladders with EW and UI ................................ p. 253The Prefix re–............................................................. p. 253Introducing Reading List 12...................................... p. 253Interesting Facts about Reading List 12.................. p. 253The Long Sounds of U, EW, and UI ......................... p. 254Analyzing and Coding Set 18 Words......................... p. 255Set 18 Words and Sentence ............................. pp. 255–256Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 256Discussion Time ......................................................... p. 257Story Time .................................................................. p. 257Story Time: Charlotte’s Web Chapter 6.............. TM p. 257Literature Questions........................................... TM p. 257Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 257Brain Boost Activity: Sounds of ew and ui ....... TM p. 257Additional Vocabulary Activities ........................ TM p. 257

EnglishJingles 2–7 Practice ................................................... p. 258Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 258Word Study: Identifying Adverbs Modifying Adjectives and Adverbs ........................ p. 258

Oral Review Questions .............................................. p. 259Chapter 3 Test ....................................... TM pp. 259b–259c

Lesson 8 ReadingIntroducing Prefix Jingle........................................... p. 260Teacher-Led Sound Card Review Sets 6–18............. p. 261Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................ p. 261

Review of Tier 2 Reading Lists 8–12 ........................ p. 262Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 263Set 19 Sound Cards: OY and OI............................... p. 263Spelling and Positioning of Letter Teams ................ p. 264Word Ladders with OY and OI ................................. p. 265Introducing Reading List 13...................................... p. 265Interesting Facts about Reading List 13.................. p. 265Adding Prefixes to Base Words ................................. p. 266Analyzing and Coding Set 19 Words......................... p. 267Set 19 Words and Sentence ............................. pp. 267–268Discussion Time ......................................................... p. 269Story Time .................................................................. p. 269Story Time: Charlotte’s Web Chapter 7 ............. TM p. 269Literature Questions........................................... TM p. 269Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 269Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 269Brain Boost Activity: Sounds of oy and oi ........ TM p. 269Additional Vocabulary Activities ........................ TM p. 269

EnglishJingles 2–7 Practice ................................................... p. 270Creative Writing: Jungle Environment .................... p. 270Writing Word Bank .................................................... p. 271

CHAPTER 4Lesson 1 ReadingJingle Review: Prefix Jingle ...................................... p. 272Introducing Suffix for Silent Final E Jingle............. p. 272Teacher-Led Sound Card Review Sets 6–19............. p. 273Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................ p. 273

Review of Tier 2 Reading Lists 9–13 ........................ p. 274Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 275Set 20 Sound Cards: EY and EI ............................... p. 275Spelling and Positioning of Letter Teams ................ p. 276Word Ladders with EY and EI ................................. p. 277Introducing Reading List 14...................................... p. 277Interesting Facts About Reading List 14.................. p. 277Homophones ..................................................... pp. 277–278Adding Vowel Suffixes to Silent Final E Words ....... p. 279Analyzing and Coding Set 20 Words......................... p. 280Set 20 Words and Sentence ............................. pp. 280–281Discussion Time ......................................................... p. 282Story Time .................................................................. p. 282Story Time: Charlotte’s Web Chapter 8.............. TM p. 282Literature Questions........................................... TM p. 282Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 282Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 282Brain Boost Activity: Sounds of ey and ei ........ TM p. 282

EnglishIntroducing Chapter 4 Vocabulary............................ p. 283Introducing Preposition Jingle 8............................... p. 284Introducing Object of the Preposition Jingle 9 ........ p. 284Journal Entry ............................................................. p. 284

Lesson 2 ReadingJingle Review: Prefix and Suffix ............................... p. 285Teacher-Led Sound Card Review Sets 6–20............. p. 285Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................ p. 285

Review of Tier 2 Reading Lists 10–14 ...................... p. 286Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 287Set 21 Sound Cards: GN, KN-, and WR .................. p. 287Watch Out for the N and R Sounds.......................... p. 288Word Ladders with GN, KN–, and WR–Introducing Reading List 15...................................... p. 289Interesting Facts about Reading List 15.................. p. 289Analyzing and Coding Set 21 Words......................... p. 290Set 21 Words and Sentence ............................. pp. 290–291Discussion Time ......................................................... p. 292Story Time .................................................................. p. 292

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Story Time: Charlotte’s Web Chapter 9.............. TM p. 292Literature Questions........................................... TM p. 292Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 292Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 292Brain Boost Activity:

gn, kn–, and wr– Sounds............................... TM p. 292

EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 293Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 293Jingles 8–9 Practice ................................................... p. 293Prepositions ................................................................ p. 294Object of the Preposition ........................................... p. 295Recite the Sample Question and Answer Flow for P and OP .......................................................... p. 296

Classify Introductory Sentences ............................... p. 296Noun Check, Adding Objects of the Preposition ...... p. 297Adding the Preposition as the Fifth Part of Speech p. 297

Lesson 3 ReadingJingle Review: Prefix and Suffix ............................... p. 298Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 6–21............ p. 298Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................ p. 298

Review of Tier 2 Reading Lists 11–15 ...................... p. 299Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 300Set 22 Sound Cards: -CK, -TCH, -DGE................... p. 300Word Ladders with -CK, -TCH, -DGE..................... p. 301Introducing Reading List 16...................................... p. 301Interesting Facts About Reading List 16.................. p. 301Analyzing and Coding Set 22 Words......................... p. 302Set 22 Words and Sentence ............................. pp. 302–303Discussion Time ......................................................... p. 304Story Time .................................................................. p. 304Story Time: Charlotte’s Web Chapter 10............ TM p. 304Literature Questions........................................... TM p. 304Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 304Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 304Brain Boost Activity:

–ck, –tch, and –dge Sounds ........................... TM p. 304

EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 305Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 305Jingles 8–9 Practice ................................................... p. 305Identifying Adverbs and Prepositions....................... p. 306Prepositional Phrases ................................................ p. 307Classifying Introductory Sentences .......................... p. 308Noun Check ................................................................ p. 309Reviewing the Five Parts of Speech Studied ........... p. 309Classroom Practice 14................................................ p. 310

Lesson 4 ReadingJingle Review: Prefix and Suffix ............................... p. 311Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 6–22 ............ p. 311

Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences............................................. p. 311

Review of Tier 2 Reading Lists 12–16 ...................... p. 312

Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 313

Set 23 Sound Cards: –ED and –NG.......................... p. 313

Word Ladders with –ED and –NG............................ p. 314

Dropping Silent Final E Before Adding a Vowel Suffix ................................ p. 314


Interesting Facts about Reading List 17.................. p. 315

Reviewing Homophones and Context Clues............. p. 315

Activity for Homophones and Context Clues ........... p. 315




Story Time .................................................................. p. 318

Story Time: Charlotte’s Web Chapter 11 ............ TM p. 318


Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 318


Brain Boost Activity: –ed, and –ng Sounds ...... TM p. 318



Jingles 8–9 Review..................................................... p. 319

Introducing Prepositional Phrase Jingle 10............. p. 319


Word Study: Context Clues for Word Meanings ...... p. 320

Noun Chart, Adding Object of the Preposition ........ p. 321


Lesson 5 ReadingIntroducing Y-Words Jingle ....................................... p. 323

Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 6–23............ p. 324



Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 326

Set 24 Sound Cards: IE ............................................. p. 326

Word Ladders with IE ............................................... p. 327



Adding Suffixes to Y-Words ....................................... p. 328




Story Time .................................................................. p. 331

Story Time: Charlotte’s Web Chapter 12............ TM p. 331


Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 331


Brain Boost Activity: -ie Sounds ........................ TM p. 331

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EnglishJingles 8–10 Practice ................................................. p. 332Introducing Preposition Flow Jingle 11.................... p. 332Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 333Word Study: How Prepositional Phrases Add Details ............... p. 333

Builder Sentence with A, Adj, SN, V, Adv, P, A, OP ............ pp. 334–335

Revising a Builder Sentence...................................... p. 336Classroom Practice 16................................................ p. 337

Lesson 6 ReadingJingle Review: Prefix, Suffix, and Y-Words .............. p. 338Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 6–24............ p. 338Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................ p. 338

Review of Tier 2 Reading Lists 14–18 ...................... p. 339Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 340Set 25 Sound Card: EA.............................................. p. 340Word Ladders with EA .............................................. p. 341Homographs................................................................ p. 341Introducing Reading List 19...................................... p. 341Interesting Facts about Reading List 19 ........... TM p. 341Reviewing Homophones............................................. p. 341Analyzing and Coding Set 25 Words......................... p. 342Set 25 Words and Sentence ............................. pp. 342–343Discussion Time ......................................................... p. 344Story Time .................................................................. p. 344Story Time: Charlotte’s Web Chapter 13............ TM p. 344Literature Questions........................................... TM p. 344Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 344Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 344Brain Boost Activity: ea Sounds ........................ TM p. 344

EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 345Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 345Jingles 8–11 Practice ................................................. p. 345Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 346Word Study: Adding Details with Parts of Speech ... p. 346Reviewing the Five Parts of Speech Studied ........... p. 346Chapter Checkup 17 .................................................. p. 347

Lesson 7 ReadingJingle Review: Prefix, Suffix, and Y-Words .............. p. 348Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 6–25............ p. 348Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................ p. 348

Review of Tier 2 Reading Lists 15–19 ...................... p. 349Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 350Set 26 Sound Cards: OE and OA ............................. p. 350Word Ladders with OE and OA................................ p. 351Introducing Reading List 20...................................... p. 351Interesting Facts about Reading List 20.................. p. 351Extra Information: The –ist Suffix .................... TM p. 351

Analyzing and Coding Set 26 Words......................... p. 352Set 26 Words and Sentence ............................. pp. 352–353Discussion Time ......................................................... p. 354Story Time .................................................................. p. 354Story Time: Charlotte’s Web Chapter 14............ TM p. 354Literature Questions........................................... TM p. 354Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 354Brain Boost Activity: oe and oa Sounds ........... TM p. 354

EnglishJingles 8–11 Practice ................................................. p. 355Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 355Oral Review Questions .............................................. p. 356Chapter 4 Test ....................................... TM pp. 356a–356b

Lesson 8 ReadingJingle Review: Prefix, Suffix, and Y-Words .............. p. 357Teacher-Led Sound Card Review Sets 6–26............. p. 357Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................ p. 357

Review of Tier 2 Reading Lists 16–20 ...................... p. 358Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 359Set 27 Sound Cards: EIGH and -IGH...................... p. 359Word Ladders with EIGH and -IGH........................ p. 360Reviewing Homophone Pairs..................................... p. 360Introducing Reading List 21...................................... p. 360Interesting Facts about Reading List 21.................. p. 360Analyzing and Coding Set 27 Words......................... p. 361Set 27 Words and Sentence ............................. pp. 361–362Brain Boost Activity: eigh and -igh Sounds..... TM p. 362Discussion Time ......................................................... p. 363Story Time .................................................................. p. 363Story Time: Charlotte’s Web Chapter 15............ TM p. 363Literature Questions........................................... TM p. 363Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 363Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 363

EnglishJingles 8–11 Practice ................................................. p. 364Creative Writing: Cowboys and the Old West.......... p. 364Writing Word Bank: ................................................... p. 365

CHAPTER 5Lesson 1 ReadingIntroducing OUGH Jingle ......................................... p. 366Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 18–27.......... p. 367Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences: ........................................... p. 367

Review of Tier 2 Reading Lists 17–21 ...................... p. 368Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 369Set 28 Sound Cards: Six Sounds of OUGH.............. p. 369Word Ladders with OUGH ....................................... p. 370Introducing Reading List 22...................................... p. 370Interesting Facts about Reading List 22.................. p. 370

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Brain Boost Activity: ough Sounds ................... TM p. 373Discussion Time ......................................................... p. 373

Story Time .................................................................. p. 373



Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 373


EnglishJingle 11 Practice ....................................................... p. 374


Introducing Finding One Part of Speech........ pp. 375–376

Guided Practice .......................................................... p. 376

Writing Folders .......................................................... p. 376

Lesson 2 ReadingJingle Review: OUGH................................................ p. 377

Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 19–28.......... p. 377



Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 379

Set 29 Sound Cards: CI, TI, and SI ......................... p. 379Names for the /sh/ Phonemes................................... p. 380Word Ladders with ci, ti, and si............................... p. 381Introducing Reading List 23...................................... p. 381


Analyzing and Coding Set 29 Words .............. pp. 382–383

Introducing Coding Schwa Sounds .................... TM p. 382

Information About Schwa Sounds...................... TM p. 382

Set 29 Sentence .......................................................... p. 384


Story Time .................................................................. p. 385



Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 385


EnglishJingles 8–9 Practice ................................................... p. 386


Topics and Paragraphs............................................... p. 387

Rules for Writing a Paragraph.................................. p. 388


Lesson 3 ReadingJingle Review: OUGH................................................ p. 390

Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 20–29.......... p. 390



Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 392

Set 30 Sound Cards: FRENCH I,the FRENCH QU, and the FRENCH ET ................... p. 392

Word Ladders with the FRENCH I, QU, and ET .................................... p. 393

Introducing Reading List 24...................................... p. 393Interesting Facts about Reading List 24.................. p. 393Analyzing and Coding Set 30 Words .............. pp. 394–395Review Coding Schwa Sounds............................ TM p. 394Review Information About Schwa Sounds......... TM p. 394Set 30 Sentence .......................................................... p. 396Discussion Time ......................................................... p. 397Story Time .................................................................. p. 397Story Time: Charlotte’s Web Chapter 18............ TM p. 397Literature Questions........................................... TM p. 397Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 397Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 397Brain Boost Activity:

FRENCH i, qu, and et Sounds ......................... TM p. 397

EnglishJingles 8–10 Practice ................................................. p. 398Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 398Word Study: Using Prepositional Phrases to Add Details ........ p. 398

Reviewing the Five Parts of Speech Studied ........... p. 398Supporting and Nonsupporting Ideas and Sentences......................................................... p. 399


Lesson 4 ReadingJingle Review: OUGH................................................ p. 401Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 21–30.......... p. 401Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................ p. 401

Review of Tier 2 Reading Lists 20–24 ...................... p. 402Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 403Reviewing Compound Words..................................... p. 403Compound Words Picture Match .............................. p. 404Set 31 Words............................................................... p. 404Analyzing and Coding Set 31 Words .............. pp. 405–407Set 31 Class Sentence................................................ p. 407Story Time .................................................................. p. 407Story Time: Charlotte’s Web Chapter 19............ TM p. 407Literature Questions........................................... TM p. 407Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 407Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 407

EnglishClassifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 408Reviewing Writing Terms .......................................... p. 408Introducing Explanatory Writing.............................. p. 409Three Main Parts of Explanatory Writing ............... p. 409Sentence Outline for Explanatory Paragraph with Two Main Points ............................................ p. 409

Sentence Plan ................................................... pp. 410–411Sample Explanatory Paragraph................................ p. 411

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Introducing Step 1 in the Writing Process: Prewriting ............................................................... p. 412

Sample Prewriting Map............................................. p. 413

Using Step 1 for WA 1: Make a Prewriting Map...... p. 413

Lesson 5 ReadingJingle Review: Alphabet and Vowel .......................... p. 414

Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 1–5 and 26–30 ................................................ p. 414



Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 416

Reviewing Words that End with –ed The Past Tense Ending .......................... p. 416

Write Set 32 Words .................................................... p. 416

Analyzing and Coding Set 32 Words .............. pp. 417–418

Spelling Rule for Doubling the Final Consonant..... p. 418

Set 32 Class Sentence................................................ p. 418


Story Time .................................................................. p. 419



Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 419

EnglishJingle 11 Review......................................................... p. 420


Word Study: Identifying Compound Words.............. p. 420

Activity: Compound Words ........................................ p. 420

Reviewing Writing Terms .......................................... p. 421

Introducing Step 2 in the Writing Process: Rough Draft .................................................. pp. 421–422

Rough Draft Checklist ............................................... p. 422

Explanatory Writing

Sample Rough Draft .................................................. p. 423

Using Transition Words ............................................. p. 424

Writing Titles.............................................................. p. 425

Using Step 2 for WA 1: Write a Rough Draft ........... p. 425


Basic Sounds Test ...................................................... p. 426

Part 1 of the 100 Words Test (Words 1–50)............................................... pp. 426, 426a

Story Time .................................................................. p. 426

Story Time: Charlotte’s Web Chapter 21.......... TM p. 426a

Literature Questions......................................... TM p. 426a

Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 426

EnglishJingle 11 Review......................................................... p. 427


Word Study: Identifying Compound Words.............. p. 427


Introducing Step 3 in the Writing Process: Revising......................................................... pp. 428–429

Checklist for Revising Content ................................. p. 429

Explanatory Writing

Sample of Revising..................................................... p. 430

Using Step 3 for WA 1: Revising Your Rough Draft .................................... p. 431

Revising Schedule ...................................................... p. 431

Rules for Discussion............................................ TM p. 431


Part 2 of the 100 Words Test (Words 51–100)........................................... pp. 432, 432a

Story Time .................................................................. p. 432



Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 432

EnglishJingle 11 Practice ....................................................... p. 433



Introducing Step 4 in the Writing Process: Editing .......................................................... pp. 434–435

Explanatory Writing

Sample of Editing....................................................... p. 436

Using Step 4 for WA 1: Edit Your Rough Draft ........................................... p. 437

Editing Schedule ........................................................ p. 437

Rules for Discussion............................................ TM p. 437


Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 6–10 and 26–30 .............................................. p. 438



Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 439

Closing Activities for Charlotte’s Web ................ TM p. 439


Spelling Bee ....................................................... TM p. 439a

Activity: Compound Me! ................................... TM p. 439a

EnglishClassifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 440


Introducing Step 5 in the Writing Process: Final Paper ................................................... pp. 441–442

Explanatory Writing

Sample Final Paper ................................................... p. 443

Using Step 5 for WA 1: Write a Final Paper ............ p. 443

Student Rubric for Explanatory Writing .................. p. 444

Teacher Rubric for Explanatory Writing ......... TM p. 444a

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CHAPTER 6Lesson 1 ReadingJingle Review: Y-Words.............................................. p. 445Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 11–15 and 26–30 ............................................ p. 445


Review of Tier 2 Reading Lists 6–10 ........................ p. 446Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 447Set 33 Words............................................................... p. 447Set 33 Class Sentence................................................ p. 447Analyzing and Coding Set 33 Words .............. pp. 448–449Spelling Rule for Y-Words.......................................... p. 450Discussion Time ......................................................... p. 450Fiction and Nonfiction Books .................................... p. 451Sorting Fiction and Nonfiction Books....................... p. 451Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 451Literature Questions.................................................. p. 452Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 452

EnglishIntroducing Chapter 6 Vocabulary............................ p. 453Introducing Pronoun Jingle 13.................................. p. 453Optional Pronoun Jingle..................................... TM p. 453Subject Pronoun Jingle 14......................................... p. 453Pronouns..................................................................... p. 454Subject Pronouns ............................................. pp. 454–455Activity: Subject Pronouns ................................. TM p. 454Classifying Introductory Sentences .......................... p. 456Word Study: Using Different Parts of Speech for Details ......... p. 456

Journal Entry ............................................................. p. 456

Lesson 2 ReadingJingle Review: Y-Words.............................................. p. 457Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 16–25.......... p. 457Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................ p. 457

Review of Tier 2 Reading Lists 11–15 ...................... p. 458Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 459Set 34 Words............................................................... p. 459Write Set 34 Class Sentence...................................... p. 459Analyze and Code Set 34 Words ..................... pp. 460–461Reviewing Spelling Rule for Y-Words ....................... p. 462Discussion Time ......................................................... p. 462Types of Characters in a Fiction Story ........... pp. 462–463Analyzing Characters in the Books You Read.......... p. 464Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 464Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 464

EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 465Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 465Jingles 13–14 Practice ............................................... p. 465

Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 466Noun Check, Adding Pronouns ................................. p. 467Noun Chart: What to Do about Pronouns ................ p. 468Adding the Pronoun as the Sixth Part of Speech ................................... p. 468


Lesson 3 ReadingJingle Review: Y-Words.............................................. p. 470Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 1–10............ p. 470Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................ p. 470

Review of Tier 2 Reading Lists 16–20 ...................... p. 471Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 472Set 35 Words............................................................... p. 472Set 35 Class Sentence................................................ p. 472Analyzing and Coding Set 35 Words .............. pp. 473–474Discussion Time ......................................................... p. 475Settings in a Fiction Story......................................... p. 475Analyzing Settings in Books...................................... p. 475Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 475Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 475

EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 476Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 476Jingles 13–14 Practice ............................................... p. 476Possessive Pronoun Jingle 15.................................... p. 476Possessive Pronouns .................................................. p. 477Classifying Introductory Sentences .......................... p. 478Noun Check ................................................................ p. 478Reviewing the Six Parts of Speech Studied ............. p. 478Classroom Practice 21................................................ p. 479

Lesson 4 ReadingJingle Review: Y-Words.............................................. p. 480Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 11–15 .......... p. 480Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................ p. 480

Review of Tier 2 Reading Lists 21–24 ...................... p. 481Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 482Set 36 Words............................................................... p. 482Set 36 Class Sentence................................................ p. 482Analyzing and Coding Set 36 Words......................... p. 483Discussion Time ......................................................... p. 484Identifying Plot in a Fiction Story ............................ p. 484Analyzing Plot in the Books You Read ..................... p. 484Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 484Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 484

EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 485Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 485Jingles 13–15 Practice ............................................... p. 485Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 486

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Reviewing the Six Parts of Speech Studied ............. p. 486Introducing Subject-Verb Agreement.............. pp. 487–488Special Cases .............................................................. p. 488Guided Practice .......................................................... p. 489Classroom Practice 22................................................ p. 490

Lesson 5 ReadingJingle Review: Y-Words.............................................. p. 491Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 16–20.......... p. 491Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................ p. 491

Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 492Set 37 Words............................................................... p. 492Set 37 Class Sentence................................................ p. 492Analyzing and Coding Set 37 Words......................... p. 493Identifying a Character’s Point of View in a Fiction Story.................................................... p. 494

Analyzing Characters’ Point of View in the Books You Read ........................................... p. 494

Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 494Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 494

EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 495Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 495Jingles 13–15 Practice ............................................... p. 495Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 496Word Study: When to Capitalize Family Names ..... p. 496Noun Check ................................................................ p. 496Reviewing Subject-Verb Agreement .......................... p. 497Classroom Practice 23................................................ p. 498

Lesson 6 ReadingJingle Review: Y-Words.............................................. p. 499Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 21–25.......... p. 499Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences p 499

Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 500Set 38 Words............................................................... p. 500Set 38 Class Sentence................................................ p. 500Analyzing and Coding Set 38 Words......................... p. 501Identifying Theme in a Fiction Story ....................... p. 502Analyzing Theme in the Books You Read................. p. 502Independent Reading.......................................... TM p. 502 Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 502

EnglishJingles 13–15 Practice ............................................... p. 503Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 503Builder Sentence with

SP, V, Adv, P, PP, Adj, OP ....................... pp. 504–505Revising a Builder Sentence...................................... p. 506Complete Classroom Practice 24............................... p. 507

Lesson 7 ReadingJingle Review: Y-Words.............................................. p. 508

Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 26–30.......... p. 508Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................ p. 508

Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 509Set 39 Words............................................................... p. 509Set 39 Class Sentence................................................ p. 509Analyzing and Coding Set 39 Words......................... p. 510Literature Time: The Tale of Peter Rabbit...... pp. 511–513Analyzing The Tale of Peter Rabbit: Characters, Setting, and Plot ................................ p. 514

Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 514

EnglishJingles 13–15 Practice ............................................... p. 515Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 515Adding Details............................................................ p. 515Word Study: Using Different Parts of Speech for Details ......... p. 515

Noun Check ................................................................ p. 516Reviewing Subject-Verb Agreement .......................... p. 516Chapter Checkup 25 .................................................. p. 517

Lesson 8 ReadingJingle Review: Y-Words.............................................. p. 518Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 1–15............ p. 518Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................ p. 518

Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 518Set 40 Words............................................................... p. 519Set 40 Class Sentence................................................ p. 519Analyzing and Coding Set 40 Words .............. pp. 519–520Features in a Nonfiction Text: Headings, Subheadings, Tables, Charts, Graphs, Captions ...................................... p. 521

Glossaries, Indexes, Electronic Menus, and Icons ... p. 522Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 523Independent Reading.......................................... TM p. 523

EnglishClassifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 524Word Study: Using Context Clues for Word Meanings ............. p. 524

Oral Review Questions .............................................. p. 525Chapter 6 Test ....................................... TM pp. 525b–525c

CHAPTER 7Lesson 1 ReadingJingle Review: Suffixes for Silent Final E................ p. 526Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 16–30.......... p. 526Study-Buddy Review.................................................. p. 526Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 526Set 41 Words............................................................... p. 527Set 41 Class Sentence................................................ p. 527Reading and Spelling by Syllables.................. pp. 527–528

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Steps to Read and Spell New Words......................... p. 529

An Analysis Guide to Code a Word ........................... p. 529

Coding Checklist ........................................................ p. 529

Literature Time: “Thirsty Anyone?”................ pp. 530–531

Analyzing an Informational Article ................ pp. 530–531

Studying a Glossary................................................... p. 532

Finding Various Text Features Located in the Article............................................. p. 533

Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 533

Independent Reading.......................................... TM p. 533

EnglishJingles 13–15 Review................................................. p. 534


Writing Connection: Meanings of Unfamiliar Words ...................... TM p. 534

Reviewing the Six Parts of Speech Studied ............. p. 534

Reviewing the Steps in the Writing Process ............ p. 535

Explanatory Writing



Homework for WA 2: Revise, Edit, and Write a Final Paper ........... TM p. 535

Individual Conferences for WA 1........................ TM p. 535

Lesson 2 ReadingJingle Review: Suffixes for Silent Final E................ p. 536

Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 1–15............ p. 536

Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ........................................... p. 536

Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 536

Set 42 Words............................................................... p. 537

Set 42 Class Sentence................................................ p. 537

Reading and Spelling by Syllables............................ p. 537

Using the Analysis Guide to Code a Word ............... p. 538

Coding Checklist ....................................................... p. 538

Literature Time.......................................................... p. 539

Literature Time: Why Do Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears by Verna Aardema................ TM p. 539

Comparing Fiction and Nonfiction Books on the Same Topic .................................................. p. 539

Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 539



When to Use Formal and Informal English ............. p. 540

Writing Connection:Meanings of Unfamiliar Words ...................... TM p. 540

Reviewing the Steps in the Writing Process ............ p. 541

Introducing Step 6 in the Writing Process: Publishing..................................................... pp. 541–542

Publishing Checklist .................................................. p. 542

Guidelines for Oral Presentation .............................. p. 543

Explanatory Writing

Using Step 6 for WA 1: Publish by Giving Oral Presentation.................... p. 543

Lesson 3 ReadingJingle Review: Suffixes for Silent Final E................ p. 544Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 16–30.......... p. 544Study Buddy Review of Sounds, Words, and Sentences ............................................ p. 544

Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 544Set 43 Words............................................................... p. 545Set 43 Class Sentence................................................ p. 545Reading and Spelling by Syllables............................ p. 545Using the Analysis Guide to Code a Word ............... p. 545Coding Checklist ........................................................ p. 545Story Time: The Poem “The Quest” by Eudora S. Bumstead ......................................... p. 546

Literature Questions.................................................. p. 547Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 547

EnglishIntroducing Synonym Power Words for Set 1 .......... p. 548Shades of Meaning for Synonyms............................. p. 548Student Tip: Using Descriptive Words ..................... p. 548Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 549Word Study: Using Context Clues for Word Meanings ............. p. 549

Reviewing the Steps in the Writing Process ............ p. 550Explanatory WritingReviewing Three Parts of Explanatory Writing....... p. 550Sentence Outline for an Explanatory Paragraph with Three Points................................................... p. 551

Sample Prewriting Map............................................. p. 552Using Step 1 for WA 3: Make a Prewriting Map...... p. 552

Lesson 4 ReadingJingle Review: Prefix Jingle ...................................... p. 553Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 1–15............ p. 553Study-Buddy Review.................................................. p. 553Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 553Set 44 Words............................................................... p. 554Set 44 Class Sentence................................................ p. 554Reading and Spelling by Syllables............................ p. 554Using the Analysis Guide to Code a Word ............... p. 554Coding Checklist ........................................................ p. 554Story Time .................................................................. p. 555Story Time: The Poem “Home, Sweet Home” by John Howard Payne ................................. TM p. 555a

Literature Questions.................................................. p. 555Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 555

EnglishReviewing Synonym Power Words for Set 1 ............ p. 556Introducing Synonym Power Words for Set 2 .......... p. 556Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 557Reviewing the Steps in the Writing Process ............ p. 557Explanatory Writing

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Reviewing Outline for an Explanatory Paragraph.. p. 558 Using Step 2 for WA 3: Write a Rough Draft ........... p. 558

Lesson 5 ReadingJingle Review: Suffix for Silent Final E ................... p. 559Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 16–30.......... p. 559Study-Buddy Review.................................................. p. 559Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 559Academic Words You Need to Know ......................... p. 560Set 45 Words............................................................... p. 560Set 45 Class Sentence................................................ p. 560Reading and Spelling by Syllables............................ p. 560Final Consonants and Vowel Suffixes....................... p. 561Doubling Rule 1 for One-Syllable Words.................. p. 561Doubling Rule 2 for Multi-Syllable Words ............... p. 561When Not to Double Final Consonants Before Adding Suffixes ........................................... p. 561

The No Doubling Rule 3 ............................................ p. 562Discussion Time ......................................................... p. 563Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 563

EnglishReviewing Synonym Power Words for Sets 1–2....... p. 564Using Power Words.................................................... p. 564Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 565Reviewing the Steps in the Writing Process ............ p. 565Explanatory WritingRevising the Sample Rough Draft ............................ p. 566Reviewing Rules for Discussion ......................... TM p. 566Step 3 for WA 3: Revising Your Rough Draft............ p. 566Revising Schedule ...................................................... p. 567

Lesson 6 ReadingJingle Review: Prefix and Suffix for Silent Final E ...................... p. 568

Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 1–15............ p. 568Study-Buddy Review.................................................. p. 568Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 568Set46 Words................................................................ p. 569Set 46 Class Sentence................................................ p. 569Reading and Spelling by Syllables............................ p. 569Discussion Time ......................................................... p. 569Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 570Story Time .................................................................. p. 570 Story Time: The Book Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor ............................................ TM p. 570

Literature Questions.................................................. p. 570 Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 570

EnglishReviewing Synonym Power Words for Sets 1–2....... p. 571Using Power Words.................................................... p. 571Enrichment: Make a Word Web Map or Wordle ...... p. 571Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 572Reviewing the Steps in the Writing Process ............ p. 572Explanatory Writing

Editing the Sample Rough Draft .............................. p. 573Using Step 4 for WA 3: Edit Your Rough Draft........ p. 573Editing Schedule ........................................................ p. 574Reviewing Rules for Discussion ......................... TM p. 574

Lesson 7 ReadingJingle Review: Prefix and Suffix Jingle.................... p. 575Teacher-Led Sound Card Review: Sets 16–30.......... p. 575Study-Buddy Review.................................................. p. 575Combo Quiz ................................................................ p. 575Set 47 Words............................................................... p. 576Set 47 Class Sentence................................................ p. 576Reading and Spelling by Syllables............................ p. 576Using Analysis Guide to Code a Word...................... p. 576Coding Checklist .........................................................p. 576Discussion Time ......................................................... p. 577Story Time: The Poem “What Do We Plant When We Plant a Tree”.......................................... p. 577

Literature Questions.................................................. p. 577Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 577Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 577

EnglishReviewing Synonym Power Words for Sets 1–2....... p. 578Using Power Words.................................................... p. 578Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 579Word Study: Title, Compound Words, Proper Nouns, and Adverbs................................... p. 579

Review the Writing Steps .......................................... p. 580Explanatory WritingUsing Step 5 for WA 3: Write a Final Paper ............ p. 580Student Rubric for Explanatory Writing .................. p. 581Teacher Rubric for Explanatory Writing ......... TM p. 581a

CHAPTER 8Lesson 1 ReadingLiterature Time: “A Stitch in Pride”............... pp. 582–583 Literature Activity............................................... TM p. 582Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 582Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 583

EnglishChapter 8 Vocabulary ................................................ p. 584Introducing Conjunction Jingle 16............................ p. 584

Lesson 2 ReadingLiterature Time: “The Star-Spangled Banner” Song by Frances Scott Key .................................... p. 585

Discussion Questions ................................................. p. 585Vocabulary Words: Meaning and Spelling................ p. 586 Story Time .................................................................. p. 586Story Time: The Book My Side of the Mountain Chapter 1 by Jean Craighead George .......... TM p. 586b

Literature Questions......................................... TM p. 586bJournal Prompt .......................................................... p. 586Independent Reading ........................................ TM p. 586b

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EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 587Introducing Chapter 8 Synonym and Antonym Pairs ................................ p. 587

Jingle 16 Practice....................................................... p. 587Conjunctions ............................................................... p. 588Introducing Compound Parts .......................... pp. 588–589Discussion Questions ................................................. p. 589Classifying Introductory Sentences .......................... p. 590Word Study: Adding Details to Sentences ................ p. 590Using Different Parts of Speech for Elaboration ..... p. 590Adding Conjunction as the Seventh Part of Speech p. 590Classroom Practice 26................................................ p. 591

Lesson 3 ReadingLiterature Time: “The Star-Spangled Banner” ........ p. 592Vocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 592Base Words ................................................................. p. 593Spelling Rule 1: Adding Suffixes after Silent Final E..................... p. 593

Applying Spelling Rule 1 ........................................... p. 594Copying Vocabulary Words ........................................ p. 594Story Time .................................................................. p. 594Story Time: My Side of the Mountain Chapter 2 ......................................................... TM p. 594


EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 595Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 595Jingle 16 Practice....................................................... p. 595Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 596Word Study: Using a Title with a Name .................. p. 596Noun Check, Adding Compound Parts ..................... p. 597Introducing Simple Sentences and Fragments ........ p. 598Identifying Simple Sentences and Fragments ......... p. 598Correcting Fragments................................................ p. 598Matching Subject and Predicate Parts ..................... p. 599Classroom Practice 27................................................ p. 600

Lesson 4 ReadingLiterature Time: “The Star-Spangled Banner” ........ p. 601Vocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 601Reviewing Base Words............................................... p. 602Reviewing Base Words in Bigger Words................... p. 602Spelling Rule 2: Adding the Suffixes –s and –es to Make a Noun Plural .......................................... p. 602

Applying Spelling Rule 2 ........................................... p. 602Spelling Rule 3: Adding the Suffixes –ing and –ed to Base Words ......................................................... p. 603

Applying Spelling Rule 3 ........................................... p. 603Spelling Test Option............................................ TM p. 603

Story Time .................................................................. p. 604

Story Time: My Side of the Mountain Chapter 3 ......................................................... TM p. 604


Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 604




Jingle 16 Practice....................................................... p. 605


Word Study: Identifying Multi-Word Nouns and Compound Words ............................................ p. 606

Noun Check ................................................................ p. 606

Reviewing Simple Sentences and Fragments .......... p. 607

Introducing Compound Sentences ............................ p. 607

Writing Compound Sentences ................................... p. 608


Lesson 5 ReadingLiterature Time: “The Star-Spangled Banner” ........ p. 610

Highlighting Multi-letter Phonemes with a Partner ........................................................ p. 610

Vocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 610

Spelling Rule 4: The No Doubling Rule for Final Consonants........ p. 611

Applying Spelling Rule 4 ........................................... p. 612

Story Time .................................................................. p. 612



Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 612


EnglishJingle 16 Review ........................................................ p. 613


Reviewing Simple Sentence, Fragment,and Compound Sentence ...................................... p. 614

Identifying Simple Sentence, Fragment, and CompoundSentence.................................................................. p. 614



Spelling Rule 5: Doubled Consonants Signal a Short Vowel .......... p. 617

Applying Spelling Rule 5 ................................. pp. 617–618

Story Time .................................................................. p. 618



Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 618


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Word Study: Identifying the Silent Letter B............ p. 620

Noun Check ................................................................ p. 621

Reviewing the Seven Parts of Speech Studied......... p. 621

Builder Sentence with CSN, C, CSN, V, Adv, P, PP, OP ............. pp. 622–623

Revising a Builder Sentence...................................... p. 624



Coded Vocabulary Words ........................................... p. 627

Story Time .................................................................. p. 627



Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 627






Noun Check ................................................................ p. 629


Reviewing Simple Sentence, Fragment, and Compound Sentence........................................ p. 630

Chapter Checkup 31 .................................................. p. 631


Studying the Root of perilous.......................... pp. 632–633

Word Family for peril................................................. p. 633

Identifying Prefixes and Suffixes in the Word Family for peril.................................. p. 633

Spelling Test Option............................................ TM p. 633

Story Time .................................................................. p. 634



Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 634


EnglishJingle 16 Practice....................................................... p. 635


Oral Review Questions .............................................. p. 636

Chapter 8 Test ....................................... TM pp. 636a–636c

CHAPTER 9Lesson 1 ReadingLiterature Activity............................................... TM p. 637

Literature Time: “The Old Man and His Sons”........ p. 637

Literature Questions.................................................. p. 638

Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 638




Word Study: Identifying Collective Nouns ............... p. 639

Reviewing Compound Words..................................... p. 640


Reviewing Writing Steps ........................................... p. 641

Explanatory WritingUsing Step 1 for WA 4: Make a Prewriting Map...... p. 641


Homework for WA 4: Revise, Edit, and Write a Final Paper ................................. TM p. 641


Lesson 2 ReadingLiterature Time: “The Old Man and His Sons”........ p. 642

Introducing Chapter 9 Vocabulary Words ...... pp. 643–644

Vocabulary Words: Meanings, Base Words, Prefixes, Suffixes, and Spelling ................... pp. 643–644

Story Time .................................................................. p. 644

Story Time: My Side of the Mountain Chapter 8 ....................................................... TM p. 644a

Literature Questions......................................... TM p. 644a

Modeling Close Reading for Young Students .. TM p. 644a

Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 644

Independent Reading ........................................ TM p. 644a


Word Study: Reviewing Collective Nounsand Multiple-Word Nouns ..................................... p. 645

Reviewing Formal and Informal English ................. p. 646

Reviewing Writing Steps ........................................... p. 646

Reviewing the Publishing Checklist ......................... p. 647

Following Guidelines for Oral Presentation............. p. 647

Explanatory Writing

Using Step 6 for WA 3: Publish by Illustrating and Reading Aloud .......... p. 647

Lesson 3 ReadingLiterature Time: “The Old Man and His Sons”........ p. 648

Vocabulary Review: Meaning and Spelling .............. p. 648

Copying Vocabulary Words ........................................ p. 649

Using Vocabulary Words in Sentences ..................... p. 649

Story Time .................................................................. p. 649

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EnglishIntroducing Antonym Power Words for Set 1........... p. 650Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 650Word Study: Using Prepositional Phrases to Add Details ........ p. 651

Reviewing the Writing Steps..................................... p. 651Explanatory WritingIntroducing the Explanatory Essay .......................... p. 651Sentence Outline for an Explanatory Essay ............ p. 652Review the Organization of an Explanatory Essay ........................................ p. 652

Comparing an Explanatory Paragraph to an Explanatory Essay........................................ p. 653

Sample Prewriting Map for an Explanatory Essay ...................................... p. 654

Sentence Plan for an Explanatory Essay ....... pp. 655–656Sample Explanatory Essay........................................ p. 657Using Step 1 for WA 5: Make a Prewriting Map...... p. 658

Lesson 4 ReadingLiterature Time: “The Old Man and His Sons”........ p. 659Vocabulary Review: Answer Questions........... pp. 659–660Reviewing Vocabulary Base Words ........................... p. 660Spelling Test Option.......................................... TM p. 660aStory Time .................................................................. p. 660Story Time: My Side of the Mountain Chapter 10 ..................................................... TM p. 660a

Literature Questions......................................... TM p. 660aIntroducing Onomatopoeia ............................... TM p. 660aJournal Prompt .......................................................... p. 660Independent Reading ........................................ TM p. 660a

EnglishReviewing Antonym Power Words for Set 1............. p. 661Introducing Antonym Power Words for Set 2........... p. 661Using Power Words.................................................... p. 661Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 662Word Study: Identifying the Prefix un–, Compound Words, Proper Nouns, and Context Clues......................... p. 662

Reviewing the Writing Steps..................................... p. 663Explanatory WritingUsing Step 2 for WA 5: Write a Rough Draft ........... p. 663Reviewing Outline for an Explanatory Essay .......... p. 664

Lesson 5 ReadingLiterature Time : “The Old Man and His Sons” ...... p. 665Highlighting Multi-letter Phonemes with a Partner ........................................................ p. 665

Story Time .................................................................. p. 666

Story Time: My Side of the Mountain Chapter 11........................................................ TM p. 666


EnglishReviewing Antonym Power Words for Sets 1–2 ....... p. 667Using Power Words.................................................... p. 667Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 668Word Study: Identifying Collective Nouns, Multiple-Word Nouns, and Compound Words...... p. 668

Reviewing the Writing Steps..................................... p. 669Explanatory WritingStep 3 for WA 5: Revising Your Rough Draft............ p. 669Revising Schedule ...................................................... p. 670Reviewing Rules for Discussion ......................... TM p. 670

Lesson 6 ReadingLiterature Time: “The Old Man and His Sons “ ...... p. 671Word Bank Activity .................................................... p. 671Discussion about Using Context to Understand Word Meanings ............................. p. 672

Story Time .................................................................. p. 672Story Time: My Side of the Mountain Chapter 12 ....................................................... TM p. 672


EnglishReviewing Antonym Power Words for Sets 1–2 ....... p. 673Enrichment: Make a Word Web Map or Wordle ...... p. 673Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 674Word Study: Identifying the –ing and –ed Suffixes .................. p. 674

Reviewing the Writing Steps..................................... p. 675Explanatory WritingUsing Step 4 for WA 5: Editing Your Rough Draft... p. 675Editing Schedule ........................................................ p. 676Reviewing Rules for Discussion ......................... TM p. 676

Lesson 7 ReadingLiterature Time: “The Old Man and His Sons”........ p. 677Word Bank Activity .................................................... p. 677Personification............................................................ p. 678Story Time .................................................................. p. 678Story Time: My Side of the Mountain Chapter 13 ....................................................... TM p. 678


EnglishReviewing Antonym Power Words for Sets 1–2 ....... p. 679Using Power Words.................................................... p. 679

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Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 680Word Study: Identifying Pronouns, Compound Words, and Context Clues .................. p. 680

Reviewing the Writing Steps..................................... p. 681Explanatory WritingUsing Step 5 for WA 5: Write a Final Paper ............ p. 681Student Rubric for Explanatory Writing .................. p. 682Teacher’s Rubric for Explanatory Writing....... TM p. 682a

CHAPTER 10Lesson 1 ReadingLiterature Activity .................................... TM pp. 683–684Literature Time: “Benjamin Franklin”........... pp. 683–684Literature Questions.................................................. p. 685Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 685Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 685

EnglishChapter 10 Vocabulary .............................................. p. 686Introducing Helping Verb Jingle 17................ pp. 686–687

Lesson 2 ReadingLiterature Time: “Benjamin Franklin”........... pp. 688–689Vocabulary Words: Meanings, Base Words, Prefixes,Suffixes, and Spelling................................... pp. 688–691


Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 691Literature Questions......................................... TM p. 691aModeling Close Reading for Young Students .... TM p. 691aIndependent Reading ........................................ TM p. 691a


Jingle 17 Practice....................................................... p. 692Helping Verbs ................................................... pp. 693–694Classifying Introductory Sentences .......................... p. 695Word Study: Using Different Parts of Speech for Details ......... p. 695

Using Different Parts of Speech for Elaboration ..... p. 695Classroom Practice 32................................................ p. 696

Lesson 3 ReadingLiterature Time: “Benjamin Franklin”........... pp. 697–698Vocabulary Review: Meaning and Spelling .............. p. 698Copying Vocabulary Words ........................................ p. 698Using Vocabulary Words in Sentences ..................... p. 698Story Time .................................................................. p. 699Story Time: My Side of the Mountain Chapter 15 ....................................................... TM p. 699

Literature Questions........................................... TM p. 699Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 699





Introducing the Interrogative Sentence ......... pp. 701–702


Word Study: Capitalizing Titles with Names........... p. 702

Noun Check ................................................................ p. 703

Reviewing Seven Parts of Speech Studied ............... p. 703

Journal Entry ............................................................. p. 703


Lesson 4 ReadingLiterature Time: “Benjamin Franklin”........... pp. 705–706

Reviewing Vocabulary Meanings and Base Words..... p. 706


Story Time .................................................................. p. 707

Story Time: My Side of the Mountain Chapter 16 ....................................................... TM p. 707


Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 707






Word Study: Introducing Proper Adjectives and Using Context Clues ....................................... p. 709

Noun Check ................................................................ p. 710


Introducing A and An Choices ................................... p. 711

Guided Practice .......................................................... p. 711

Extra Information about Articles .............................. p. 711


Lesson 5 ReadingLiterature Time: “Benjamin Franklin”........... pp. 713–714

Matching Vocabulary Words to Word Families ........ p. 714

Story Time .................................................................. p. 715

Story Time: My Side of the Mountain Chapter 17 ....................................................... TM p. 715


Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 715






Word Study: Identifying a Collective Noun.............. p. 717

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Introducing Personal, Indefinite, and Reflexive Pronouns ......................................... p. 718

Guided Practice .......................................................... p. 719Reviewing Kinds of Pronouns ................................... p. 719Classroom Practice 35................................................ p. 720

Lesson 6 ReadingLiterature Time: “Benjamin Franklin”........... pp. 721–722Vocabulary Activity .......................................... pp. 721–722Story Time .................................................................. p. 722Story Time: My Side of the Mountain Chapter 18 ....................................................... TM p. 722


EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 723Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 723Jingle 17 Practice....................................................... p. 723Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 724Word Study: Identifying Shades of Meaning of Verbs and Adjectives .......................................... p. 725

Noun Check ................................................................ p. 725Reviewing the Seven Parts of Speech Studied......... p. 725Builder Sentence with

SP, HV, V, P, PP, Adj, OP ........................ pp. 726–727Revising a Builder Sentence...................................... p. 728Classroom Practice 36................................................ p. 729

Lesson 7 ReadingOptional Code Work ............................................ TM p. 730Literature Time: “Benjamin Franklin”........... pp. 730–731Word Bank Activity pp 730–731Story Time .................................................................. p. 731Story Time: My Side of the Mountain Chapter 19 ....................................................... TM p. 731


EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 732Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 732Jingle 17 Practice....................................................... p. 732Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 733Word Study: Reviewing Personal, Indefinite, and Reflexive Pronouns, and Compound Words.......... p. 733

Noun Check ................................................................ p. 734Reviewing the Seven Parts of Speech Studied......... p. 734Chapter Checkup 37 .................................................. p. 735

Lesson 8 ReadingLiterature Time: A Skit or Slide Presentation aboutBenjamin Franklin................................................. p. 736

Studying the Root of inventions ............................. p. 737

The Word Family for invent..................................... p. 737Identify Prefixes or Suffixes in the Word Family for invent ............................. p. 737

Spelling Test Option............................................ TM p. 737Story Time .................................................................. p. 738Story Time: My Side of the Mountain Chapter 20 ....................................................... TM p. 738


EnglishJingle 17 Practice....................................................... p. 739Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 739Oral Review Questions .............................................. p. 740Chapter 10 Test..................................... TM pp. 740a–740d

CHAPTER 11Lesson 1 ReadingLiterature Time: “Alexander the Great and Ponce de Leon”............ p. 741

Literature Questions.................................................. p. 742Introducing Alliteration in Stories, Poems and Songs........................... TM p. 742


EnglishJingle 17 Review ........................................................ p. 743Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 743Word Study: Reviewing Indefinite, Personal, and Reflexive Pronouns, and Compound Words... p. 743

Reviewing the Seven Parts of Speech Studied......... p. 744Reviewing the Writing Steps..................................... p. 745Explanatory WritingUsing Step 1 for WA 6: Make a Prewriting Map...... p. 745Using Step 2 for WA 6: Write a Rough Draft ........... p. 745Homework for WA 6: Revise, Edit, and Write a Final Paper ................................. TM p. 745


Lesson 2 ReadingLiterature Time: “Alexander the Great and Ponce de Leon”............ p. 746

Vocabulary Words: Meanings, Base Words, Prefixes, Suffixes, and Spelling ................... pp. 747–749




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Word Study: Introducing Homophones..................... p. 750Reviewing the Writing Steps..................................... p. 751Reviewing the Publishing Checklist ......................... p. 751Explanatory WritingUsing Step 6 for WA 5: Publish by Reading Aloud and Displaying ........... p. 751


Vocabulary Review: Meaning and Spelling .............. p. 753Copying Vocabulary Words ........................................ p. 753Using Vocabulary Words in Sentences ..................... p. 753Story Time .................................................................. p. 753Story Time: My Side of the Mountain Chapter 22 ....................................................... TM p. 753


EnglishIntroducing Synonym Power Words for Set 1 .......... p. 754Introducing Shades of Meaning for Synonyms ........ p. 754Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 755Word Study: Reviewing Homophone Pairs..... pp. 755–756Reviewing the Writing Steps..................................... p. 756Introducing Fact and Opinion......................... pp. 756–758Guided Practice .......................................................... p. 758


Reviewing Vocabulary Meanings and Base Words .... p. 760Spelling Test Option............................................ TM p. 760Story Time .................................................................. p. 761Story Time: The Poem “Dawn Song” by Robert Fuller Murray................................. TM p. 761


EnglishReviewing Synonym Power Words for Set 1 ............ p. 762Introducing Synonym Power Words for Set 2 .......... p. 762Using Power Words.................................................... p. 762Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 763Word Study: Reviewing and Writing Compound Sentences...... p. 763

Reviewing the Writing Steps..................................... p. 764Persuasive WritingIntroducing Persuasive Writing ................................ p. 764The Three Parts of Persuasive Writing .................... p. 765Sentence Outline for a Persuasive Paragraph ......................... pp. 765–766

Sentence Plan for a Persuasive Paragraph.............. p. 766Sample Persuasive Paragraph .................................. p. 767

Transition Words........................................................ p. 767Discussion Questions ................................................. p. 767Sample Persuasive Prewriting Map ......................... p. 768Using Step 1 for WA 7: Make a Prewriting Map...... p. 768


Matching Vocabulary Words to Word Families ........ p. 770Story Time: The Poem “Two Songs” by Paul Laurence Dunbar...................................... p. 771


EnglishReviewing Synonym Power Words for Sets 1–2....... p. 772Using Power Words.................................................... p. 772Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 773Word Study: Reviewing and Identifying Homophone Pairs...... p. 773

Reviewing the Writing Steps..................................... p. 774Persuasive WritingUsing Step 2 for WA 7: Write a Rough Draft ........... p. 774Reviewing Outline for a Persuasive Paragraph....... p. 774


Vocabulary Activity .......................................... pp. 775–776Story Time .................................................................. p. 776Story Time: The Book Stellaluna by Janell Cannon............................................. TM p. 776


EnglishReviewing Synonym Power Words for Sets 1–2....... p. 777Using Power Words.................................................... p. 777Enrichment: Make a Word Web Map or Wordle ...... p. 777Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 778Word Study: Reviewing Homophone Pairs............... p. 778Reviewing the Writing Steps..................................... p. 779Persuasive WritingUsing Step 3 for WA 7: Revising Your Rough Draft .................................... p. 779

Using Step 4 for WA 7: Editing Your Rough Draft ...................................... p. 779

Revising and Editing Schedule ................................. p. 780Reviewing Rules for Discussion ......................... TM p. 780


Vocabulary Activity .......................................... pp. 781–782Optional Code Work ............................................ TM p. 782

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Story Time: The Story “The Birds, the Beasts, and the Bat” by Aesop, adapted by David Lutz................ pp. 782–783


EnglishReviewing Synonym Power Words for Sets 1–2....... p. 784Using Power Words.................................................... p. 784Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 785Word Study: Reviewing and Writing a Compound Sentence .... p. 785

Reviewing the Writing Steps..................................... p. 786Persuasive WritingUsing Step 5 for WA 7: Write a Final Paper ............ p. 786Discovery Time: Dolphins.......................................... p. 787Student Rubric for Persuasive Writing .................... p. 788Teacher’s Rubric for Persuasive Writing ......... TM p. 788a

CHAPTER 12Lesson 1 ReadingLiterature Time: “Let’s Run Away to the Circus” .... p. 789Reviewing Alliteration ............................................... p. 790Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 790

EnglishChapter 12 Vocabulary .............................................. p. 791Introducing Interjection Jingle 18 ............................ p. 791

Lesson 2 ReadingLiterature Time: “The Man on the Flying Trapeze” by George Leybourne ............................................. p. 792

Discussing Word Meanings in Context .............. TM p. 792Using Word Coding Strategies ........................... TM p. 793Vocabulary Words: Meanings, Spellings, and Activities ............ pp. 793–794

Story Time .................................................................. p. 794Story Time: The Book Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss ..................................................... TM p. 794



Jingle 18 Review ........................................................ p. 795Introducing Exclamatory Sentences ......................... p. 796Interjections................................................................ p. 796Adding Exclamatory Sentences and Interjection to the Q & A Flow....................... p. 797

Classifying Introductory Sentences .......................... p. 798Word Study: Studying Interjections.......................... p. 798

Adding the Interjection as the Eighth Part of Speech................................. p. 798


Lesson 3 ReadingLiterature Time: “The Man on the Flying Trapeze”.......................... p. 800

Vocabulary Review: Meanings, Spellings, and Sentences ........... pp. 800–801

Story Time .................................................................. p. 801Story Time: First 4 Pages of the Book

Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss.................. TM p. 801Literature Questions........................................... TM p. 801Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 801Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 801

EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 802Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 802Jingle 18 Review ........................................................ p. 802Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 803Word Study: Reviewing Homophones ....................... p. 803Noun Check ................................................................ p. 804Introducing the Four Kinds of Sentences....... pp. 804–805Guided Practice .......................................................... p. 805Domain-specific Words ........................................ TM p. 805Hand Signals for the End Mark Flow................ TM p. 805Classroom Practice 39................................................ p. 806


Reviewing Vocabulary Meanings and Base Words............................................ pp. 807–808

Spelling Test Option............................................ TM p. 808Story Time .................................................................. p. 808Story Time: Next 5 Pages of the Book

Horton Hears a Who ........................................ TM p. 808Literature Questions........................................... TM p. 808Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 808

EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 809Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 809Jingle 18 Review ........................................................ p. 809Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 810Word Study: Identifying the Four Kinds of Sentences .............. p. 810

Reviewing the Eight Parts of Speech........................ p. 810Introducing Contractions................................. pp. 811–812Classroom Practice 40................................................ p. 813


Matching Vocabulary Words to Word Families ........ p. 815Story Time .................................................................. p. 815

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Story Time: Next 2 Pages of the Book Horton Hears a Who ........................................ TM p. 815


EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 816Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 816Jingle 18 Review ........................................................ p. 816Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 817Word Study: Reviewing Homophones ....................... p. 817Reviewing the Eight Parts of Speech........................ p. 817Noun Check ................................................................ p. 817Classroom Practice 41................................................ p. 818


Vocabulary Activity .................................................... p. 819Story Time .................................................................. p. 819Story Time: Next 3 Pages of the Book

Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss.................. TM p. 819Literature Questions........................................... TM p. 819Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 819Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 819

EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 820Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 820Jingle 18 Review ........................................................ p. 820Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 821Word Study: Distinguishing Shades of Meaning ..... p. 821Reviewing the Eight Parts of Speech........................ p. 821Noun Check ................................................................ p. 821Classroom Practice 42................................................ p. 822

Lesson 7 ReadingLiterature Time: “The Man on the Flying Trapeze” p. 823Vocabulary Activity .................................................... p. 823Story Time .................................................................. p. 823Story Time: Next 4 Pages of the Book

Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss.................. TM p. 823Literature Questions........................................... TM p. 823Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 823Independent Reading .......................................... TM p. 823Optional Code Work ............................................ TM p. 823

EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 824Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 824Jingle 18 Review ........................................................ p. 824Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 825Word Study: Reviewing Homophones ....................... p. 825Reviewing the Eight Parts of Speech........................ p. 825Chapter Checkup 43 .................................................. p. 826


Matching Vocabulary Words to Word Families ........ p. 827


Story Time .................................................................. p. 827

Story Time: Next 9 Pages of the Book Horton Hears a Who ........................................ TM p. 827


Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 827


Word Study: Reviewing and Writing a Compound Sentence .... p. 828

Oral Review Questions .............................................. p. 829

Discovery Time: Giraffes ........................................... p. 830

Chapter 12 Test ..................................... TM pp. 830a–830d

CHAPTER 13Lesson 1 ReadingIntroducing Folktales.......................................... TM p. 831

Literature Time: “The Great White Elephant”........................ pp. 831–833



Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 833



Reviewing Contractions ............................................. p. 835

Reviewing 4 Kinds of Sentences ............................... p. 835

Reviewing the Eight Parts of Speech........................ p. 835

Reviewing the Writing Steps..................................... p. 836

Persuasive Writing



Homework for WA 8: Revise, Edit, and Write a Final Paper ................................. TM p. 836


Lesson 2 ReadingDiscussing Word Meanings in Context .............. TM p. 837

Literature Time: “The Great White Elephant”........................ pp. 837–839

Vocabulary Words: Meanings, Spellings, and Sentences ..................... p. 839

Story Time .................................................................. p. 839

Story Time: The Rest of Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss.................. TM p. 839

Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 839


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Reviewing Contractions and Pronouns..................... p. 841

Reviewing 4 Kinds of Sentences ............................... p. 841


Reviewing the Publishing Checklist ......................... p. 842

Following Guidelines for Oral Presentation............. p. 842

Persuasive Writing

Using Step 6 for WA 7: Publish by Reading Aloud and Displaying ........... p. 842

Lesson 3 ReadingLiterature Time: The First Three Paragraphs of “The Great White Elephant” ............................. p. 843

Analysis Questions..................................................... p. 844

Vocabulary Activity .......................................... pp. 844–845

Story Time .................................................................. p. 845

Story Time: The Book The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles................................................ TM p. 845


Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 845


EnglishIntroducing Synonym Power Words for Set 1 .......... p. 846

Introducing Degrees of Meaning for Synonyms....... p. 846


Word Study: Reviewing Personal, Indefinite, Reflexive Pronouns, and Compound Words........... p. 847


Persuasive WritingIntroducing Persuasive Essay ................................... p. 848

Persuasive Outline........................................... pp. 848–849

Reviewing the Organization of a Persuasive Essay............................................. p. 849

Comparing a Persuasive Paragraph to a Persuasive Essay ............................................ p. 850

Sample Prewriting Map for a Persuasive Essay...... p. 851

Sentence Plan for a Persuasive Essay...................... p. 852

Sample Five-Paragraph Persuasive Essay............... p. 853



Lesson 4 ReadingLiterature Time: The Last Four Paragraphs of “The Great White Elephant” ................... pp. 855–856

Analysis Questions..................................................... p. 856

Vocabulary Review: Oral Questions.......................... p. 857

Vocabulary Base Words.............................................. p. 858

Story Time: The Poem “The Days of the Month” by Anonymous......................................................... p. 858


Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 858


EnglishReviewing Synonym Power Words for Set 1 ............ p. 859Introducing Synonym Power Words for Set 2 .......... p. 859Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 860Word Study: Reviewing and Writing a Compound Sentence .... p. 860

Reviewing the Writing Steps..................................... p. 861Persuasive WritingUsing Step 2 for WA 9: Write a Rough Draft ........... p. 861Reviewing Outline for a Persuasive Essay............... p. 861

Lesson 5 ReadingLiterature Time: “The Great White Elephant”........................ pp. 862–863

Three Main Parts of a Story: Beginning, Middle, and End.................................. p. 863

Matching Vocabulary Words to Word Families ........ p. 864Story Time: The Book Michael Recycle by Ellie Bethel ........................................................ p. 864


EnglishReviewing Synonym Power Words for Sets 1–2....... p. 865Using Power Words.................................................... p. 865Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 866Word Study: Suffixes, Proper Nouns, and Context Clues .................................................. p. 866

Reviewing the Writing Steps..................................... p. 867Persuasive WritingUsing Step 3 for WA 9: Revising Your Rough Draft .................................... p. 867

Revising Schedule ...................................................... p. 867Reviewing Rules for Discussion ......................... TM p. 867


Vocabulary Activity .......................................... pp. 868–870Reviewing Three Main Parts of a Story: Beginning, Middle, and End.................................. p. 870

Story Time: The Book A Weed is a Flower by Aliki .................................................................... p. 870


EnglishReviewing Synonym Power Words for Sets 1–2....... p. 871Using Power Words.................................................... p. 871Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 872Word Study: Compound Words, Proper Nouns, and Contractions ........................... p. 872

Review the Writing Steps .......................................... p. 872Persuasive Writing

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Using Step 4 for WA 9: Editing Your Rough Draft ...................................... p. 873

Editing Schedule ........................................................ p. 873Reviewing Rules for Discussion ......................... TM p. 873


Vocabulary Activity .......................................... pp. 874–876Optional Code Work ............................................ TM p. 875Reviewing Three Main Parts of a Story: Beginning, Middle, and End.................................. p. 876

Story Time: The Book The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle........................................................... p. 876


EnglishReviewing Synonym Power Words for Sets 1–2....... p. 877Using Power Words.................................................... p. 877Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 878Word Study: Reviewing Homophones ....................... p. 878Reviewing the Writing Steps..................................... p. 878Persuasive WritingUsing Step 5 for WA 9: Write a Final Paper ............ p. 879Discovery Time: Cheetah........................................... p. 879Student Rubric for Persuasive Writing .................... p. 880Teacher’s Rubric for Persuasive Writing ......... TM p. 880a

CHAPTER 14Lesson 1 ReadingLiterature Time: “How the Leaves Came Down” .............................. p. 881

Literature Questions........................................... TM p. 882Reviewing Personification ......................................... p. 882Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 882

EnglishChapter 14 Vocabulary .............................................. p. 883Introducing Possessive Jingle 19 .............................. p. 883Journal Entry ............................................................. p. 884

Lesson 2 ReadingLiterature Time: “How the Leaves Came Down” .............................. p. 885

Discussing Word Meanings in Context .............. TM p. 885Optional: Using Coding Strategies .................... TM p. 886Vocabulary Words: Meanings, Spellings, and Activities ............ pp. 886–887


Jingle 19 Review ........................................................ p. 888Introducing Possessive Nouns................................... p. 889Adding Possessive Nouns to the Question and Answer Flow ......................... p. 890

Classifying Introductory Sentences .......................... p. 891Word Study: Family Names and Possessive Nouns................... p. 891


Lesson 3 ReadingLiterature Time: “How the Leaves Came Down” .................... pp. 893–894

Reader’s Theater ................................................. TM p. 893Vocabulary Review: Meanings and Spellings........... p. 895

EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 896Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 896Jingle 19 Review ........................................................ p. 896Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 897Word Study: Collective Nouns and Possessive Nouns............... p. 897

Introducing Verb Tenses ............................................ p. 898Introducing Regular and Irregular Verbs................. p. 898Regular and Irregular Chant .................................... p. 899Oral Verb Tense Chant .............................................. p. 899Guided Practice .......................................................... p. 899Writing a Sentence with an Irregular Verb.............. p. 899Classroom Practice 45................................................ p. 900


Reviewing Vocabulary Meanings and Base Words .... p. 902Spelling Test Option............................................ TM p. 902

EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 903Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 903Jingle 19 Review ........................................................ p. 903Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 904Word Study: Indefinite Pronouns, Compound Words, Proper Adjectives, and Possessive Nouns............. p. 904

Reviewing the Eight Parts of Speech........................ p. 904Reviewing Verb Tenses .............................................. p. 905Review Regular and Irregular Verbs ........................ p. 905Regular and Irregular Chant .................................... p. 905Oral Verb Tense Chant .............................................. p. 905Writing a Sentence with an Irregular Verb.............. p. 905Complete Classroom Practice 46............................... p. 906


Matching Vocabulary Words to Word Groups .......... p. 908

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EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 909Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 909Jingle 19 Review ........................................................ p. 909Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 910Word Study: Reviewing Contractions ....................... p. 910Reviewing Verb Tenses............................................... p. 911Review Regular and Irregular Verbs ........................ p. 911Regular and Irregular Chant .................................... p. 911Oral Verb Tense Chant............................................... p. 911Introducing Changing Tenses in Paragraphs........... p. 912Classroom Practice 47................................................ p. 913


Vocabulary Activity .................................................... p. 914Story Time: Informational Text................................. p. 915Story Time: The Book Why Do Leaves Change Color by Betsy Maestro............................................. TM p. 915


EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 916Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 916Jingle 19 Review ........................................................ p. 916Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 917Word Study: Distinguishing Shades of Meaning ..... p. 917Reviewing the Eight Parts of Speech........................ p. 917Reviewing Verb Tenses .............................................. p. 918Review Regular and Irregular Verbs ........................ p. 918Regular and Irregular Chant .................................... p. 918Oral Verb Tense Chant .............................................. p. 918Writing a Sentence with an Irregular Verb.............. p. 918Classroom Practice 48................................................ p. 919


Vocabulary Activity .................................................... p. 920Optional Code Work ............................................ TM p. 920Story Time .................................................................. p. 921Story Time: The Book Duck Soup by Jackie Urbanovic ........................................ TM p. 921


EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 922Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 922Jingle 19 Review ........................................................ p. 922Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 923Word Study: Compound Words and Compound Sentences ....... p. 923

Reviewing the Eight Parts of Speech........................ p. 923Reviewing Verb Tenses .............................................. p. 924Review Regular and Irregular Verbs ........................ p. 924Regular and Irregular Chant .................................... p. 924Oral Verb Tense Chant .............................................. p. 924Chapter Checkup 49 .................................................. p. 925

Lesson 8 ReadingMatching Vocabulary Words to Word Families ........ p. 926Literature Time: Art Activity .................................... p. 927Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 927

EnglishClassifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 928Reviewing Verb Tenses .............................................. p. 929Review Regular and Irregular Verbs ........................ p. 929Regular and Irregular Chant .................................... p. 929Oral Verb Tense Chant .............................................. p. 929Oral Review Questions .............................................. p. 930Discovery Time: Grizzly Bears .................................. p. 931Chapter 14 Test ..................................... TM pp. 931a–931d

CHAPTER 15Lesson 1 ReadingIntroducing Close Reading of a Narrative......... TM p. 932Literature Time: The Book The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams.............................................. p. 932

Retelling the Story ..................................................... p. 932Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 932The Velveteen Rabbit ............................. TM pp. 932a–932dRetelling a Story ............................................... TM p. 932dExample of a Story Retelling............................ TM p. 932d

EnglishJingle 19 Practice....................................................... p. 933Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 933Word Study: Reviewing Verb Tenses and Regular and Irregular Verbs .......................... p. 933

Reviewing the Eight Parts of Speech........................ p. 933Reviewing the Writing Steps..................................... p. 934Persuasive WritingUsing Step 1 for WA 10: Make a Prewriting Map.... p. 934Using Step 2 for WA 10: Write a Rough Draft ......... p. 934Homework for WA 10: Revise, Edit, and Write a Final Paper ................................. TM p. 934


Lesson 2 ReadingIntroducing The Question Words Rhyme ................. p. 935How to Ask Questions About a Text.......................... p. 935Literature Time: Section 1 of The Velveteen Rabbit ................................ pp. 936–937

Quick Definitions................................................. TM p. 936Literature Questions for Close Reading ................... p. 938

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Extra Questions for Critical Thinking............... TM p. 938Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 938

EnglishClassifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 939Word Study: Reviewing Verb Tenses and Regular and Irregular Verbs .......................... p. 939

Reviewing the Writing Steps..................................... p. 939Reviewing the Publishing Checklist ......................... p. 940Following Guidelines for Oral Presentation............. p. 940Persuasive WritingUsing Step 6 for WA 9: Publish by Reading Aloud...................................... p. 940

Lesson 3 ReadingLiterature Time: Section 2 of The Velveteen Rabbit ................................ pp. 941–943

Literature Questions for Close Reading ................... p. 943Extra Questions for Critical Thinking............... TM p. 943Student-Create Questions .................................. TM p. 943Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 943

EnglishIntroducing Synonym Power Words for Set 1 .......... p. 944Reviewing Degrees of Meaning for Synonyms ......... p. 944Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 945Word Study: Using Context Clues ............................ p. 945Narrative WritingIntroducing Narrative Writing and Story Elements................................................ p. 946

Sample Story Elements Map..................................... p. 947Sample Narrative....................................................... p. 948Using Step 1 for WA 11: Make a Story Elements Map ................................. p. 948


Literature Questions for Close Reading ................... p. 953Extra Questions for Critical Thinking............... TM p. 953Student-Create Questions .................................. TM p. 953Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 953

EnglishReviewing Synonym Power Words for Set 1 ............ p. 954Introducing Synonym Power Words for Set 2 .......... p. 954Using Power Words.................................................... p. 954Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 955Word Study: Reviewing Compound Sentences......... p. 955Reviewing the Writing Steps..................................... p. 956Narrative WritingUsing Step 2 for WA 11: Write a Rough Draft.......... p. 956Reviewing Story Elements for a Narrative .............. p. 956


Literature Questions for Close Reading ................... p. 960

Extra Questions for Critical Thinking............... TM p. 960

Student-Create Questions .................................. TM p. 960

Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 960

EnglishReviewing Synonym Power Words for Sets 1–2....... p. 961

Using Power Words.................................................... p. 961


Word Study: Reviewing Homophone Pairs............... p. 962


Narrative Writing

Using Step 3 for WA 11: Revising Your Rough Draft .................................... p. 963

Revising Schedule ...................................................... p. 964

Reviewing Rules for Discussion ......................... TM p. 964


Literature Questions for Close Reading ................... p. 968

Literature Questions for Close Reading .......... TM p. 968a

Extra Questions for Critical Thinking............... TM p. 968

Student-Create Questions .................................. TM p. 968

Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 968



Enrichment: Make a Word Web Map or Wordle ...... p. 969


Word Study: Reviewing Homophone Pairs............... p. 970


Narrative WritingUsing Step 4 for WA 11: Editing Your Rough Draft ...................................... p. 971

Editing Schedule ........................................................ p. 971

Reviewing Rules for Discussion ......................... TM p. 971

Lesson 7 ReadingLiterature Time: All of The Velveteen Rabbit ........... p. 972

Literature Activity: Show and Tell..................... TM p. 972

Journal Prompt .......................................................... p. 972





Narrative WritingUsing Step 5 for WA 11: Write a Final Paper .......... p. 975

Discovery Time: Octopuses........................................ p. 975

Student Rubric for Narrative Writing ...................... p. 976

Teacher’s Rubric for Narrative Writing ........... TM p. 976a

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CHAPTER 16Lesson 1 ReadingReviewing the Alphabet and Vowel Jingles.............. p. 977Teacher-Led Sound Card Review for Sets 1–5 ......... p. 977Review of Group 1 Spelling Words............................ p. 977Summative Spelling Test for Group 1.............. TM p. 977a

EnglishChapter 16 Vocabulary .............................................. p. 978Introducing the Eight Parts of Speech Jingle 20..... p. 978

Lesson 2 ReadingReviewing Burt the Bird Herds Earthworms Jingle...................................... p. 979

Teacher-Led Sound Card Review for Sets 1–10 ....... p. 979Review of Group 2 Spelling Words............................ p. 979Summative Spelling Test for Group 2.............. TM p. 979a


Jingle 20 Review ........................................................ p. 980Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 981Reviewing the Eight Parts of Speech........................ p. 981Introducing Alphabetical Order ................................ p. 982Guided Practice .......................................................... p. 983Classroom Practice 50................................................ p. 984

Lesson 3 ReadingReviewing the Y-Words Jingle ................................... p. 985Teacher-Led Sound Card Review for Sets 1–15 ....... p. 985Review of Group 3 Spelling Words............................ p. 985Summative Spelling Test for Group 3.............. TM p. 985a

EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 986Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 986Jingle 20 Review ........................................................ p. 986Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 987Reviewing the Eight Parts of Speech........................ p. 987Introducing Parts of a Dictionary ............................. p. 988Classroom Practice 51................................................ p. 989

Lesson 4 ReadingReviewing the OUGH Jingle ..................................... p. 990Teacher-Led Sound Card Review for Sets 1–20 ....... p. 990Review of Group 4 Spelling Words............................ p. 990Summative Spelling Test for Group 4.............. TM p. 990a

EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 991Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 991Jingle 20 Review ........................................................ p. 991Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 992

Word Study: Proper Nouns and Proper Adjectives... p. 992Introducing Guide Words........................................... p. 993Guided Practice .......................................................... p. 993Classroom Practice 52................................................ p. 994

Lesson 5 ReadingReviewing the Prefix Jingle....................................... p. 995Teacher-Led Sound Card Review for Sets 1–25 ....... p. 995Review of Group 5 Spelling Words............................ p. 995Summative Spelling Test for Group 5.............. TM p. 995a

EnglishVocabulary Review ..................................................... p. 996Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review....................... p. 996Jingle 20 Review ........................................................ p. 996Classifying Practice Sentences.................................. p. 997Word Study: Collective Nouns................................... p. 997Introducing a Table of Contents................................ p. 998Activity for Table of Contents ................................... p. 998Classroom Practice 53................................................ p. 999

Lesson 6 ReadingReviewing the Suffix Jingle..................................... p. 1000Teacher-Led Sound Card Review for Sets 1–30 ..... p. 1000Review of Group 6 Spelling Words.......................... p. 1001Summative Spelling Test for Group 6............ TM p. 1001a

EnglishVocabulary Review ................................................... p. 1002Synonym and Antonym Pairs Review..................... p. 1002Jingle 20 Review ...................................................... p. 1002Classifying Practice Sentences................................ p. 1003Word Study: Compound Words and Context Clues ................. p. 1003

Introducing the Main Sections of a Library:Fiction, Nonfiction, Reference ................. pp. 1004–1005

The Parts of a Nonfiction Book ................... pp. 1006–1007Activity for the Library............................................ p. 1007Classroom Practice 54.............................................. p. 1008

Lesson 7 ReadingTeacher-Led Sound Card Review for Sets 1–30 ..... p. 1009Summative Sounds Test for Sets 1–30 .......... TM p. 1009aWrite the 4 Kinds of Sentences, Using Set Words... p. 1009

EnglishClassifying Practice Sentences................................ p. 1010Reviewing the Eight Parts of Speech...................... p. 1010Introducing Reading Charts .................................... p. 1011Activity for Reading Charts..................................... p. 1011Chapter 16 Test.................................. TM pp. 1011a–1011c

Lesson 8 ReadingTeacher-Led Sound Card Review for Sets 1–30 ..... p. 1012Summative Sounds Test for Sets 1–30 .......... TM p. 1012aWrite the 4 Kinds of Sentences, Using Set Words... p. 1012

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EnglishDiscovery Time: Cobras ........................................... p. 1013

Journal Entry ........................................................... p. 1013

Posttest .............................................. TM pp. 1013a–1013d

CHAPTER 17Lesson 1 ReadingLiterature Time: “The Life Cycle of Frogs”...........................pp. 1014–1015

Vocabulary Words: Meanings, Sentences, Spelling, Writing, Activity ..........................pp. 1016–1017

Journal Prompt ........................................................ p. 1017

EnglishReviewing the Writing Steps................................... p. 1018

Narrative Writing

Using Step 1 for WA 12: Make a Prewriting Map....................................... p. 1018

Using Step 2 for WA 12: Write a Rough Draft............................................. p. 1018

Homework for WA 12: Revise, Edit, and Write a Final Paper ............................... TM p. 1018

Individual Conferences for WA 11.................... TM p. 1018

Lesson 2 ReadingLiterature Time

Informational Text Features ................................... p. 1019

Rereading the Article “The Life Cycle of Frogs” .... p. 1019

Text Features of “The Life Cycle of Frogs”............. p. 1019

Listening to the Book Pollywog............................... p. 1019

Text Features of Pollywog ....................................... p. 1019

Informational Text Questions...................... pp. 1019–1020

Story Time: Rereading Section 5 in the Velveteen Rabbit......................................... p. 1020

Comparing Metamorphosis in the Article and in the Story.................................................... p. 1020

Literature Questions......................................... TM p. 1020

Journal Prompt ........................................................ p. 1020


Reviewing the Publishing Checklist ....................... p. 1021

Narrative WritingUsing Step 6 for WA 11: Publish by Making a Book and Illustrating ....... p. 1021

Lesson 3 ReadingLiterature Time: Sections 1–2 of “The Life Cycle of Frogs” ................................. p. 1022

Analysis Questions................................................... p. 1022

Vocabulary Activity .................................................. p. 1023

Story Time ................................................................ p. 1023

Story Time: Video about Metamorphosis......... TM p. 1023

Journal Prompt ........................................................ p. 1023

EnglishHow-to Writing ......................................................... p. 1024

Guidelines for a How-To Essay ............................... p. 1024

Organization for a How-To Essay: Introduction, Body, Conclusion............................ p. 1024

Transition Words for How-To Writing..................... p. 1025

Making a How-To Map............................................. p. 1025

Sample How-to Essay .............................................. p. 1026

How-To Writing

Using Step 1 for WA 13: Make a Prewriting Map....................................... p. 1026

Reviewing Organization for How-To Writing ......... p. 1026

Activity............................................................... TM p. 1026

Lesson 4 ReadingLiterature Time: Sections 3–4 of “The Life Cycle of Frogs” ................................. p. 1027


Vocabulary Questions .............................................. p. 1028

Studying Metamorphosis......................................... p. 1028

Vocabulary Activity: Making Words Morph..... TM p. 1028

Making Words Morph .............................................. p. 1029

Story Time ................................................................ p. 1029

Story Time: The Book Let’s Go Rock Collecting by Roma Gans and Holly Keller................... TM p. 1029

Journal Prompt ........................................................ p. 1029


How-To WritingUsing Step 2 for WA 13: Write a Rough Draft ....... p. 1030

Reviewing Organization for How-To Writing ......... p. 1030

Lesson 5 ReadingLiterature Time: Reading Sections 5–6 of “The Life Cycle of Frogs” to a Partner............ p. 1031


Matching Vocabulary to Word Families.................. p. 1032

Story Time ................................................................ p. 1032

Story Time: Video about the Life Cycle of the Monarch .. TM p. 1032


Journal Prompt ........................................................ p. 1032

EnglishHow-To Writing

Using Steps 3–4 for WA 13: Revise and Edit Your Rough Draft...................... p. 1033

Revising and Editing Schedule ............................... p. 1033

Lesson 6 ReadingLiterature Time: Reading Section 7 of “The Life Cycle of Frogs” to a Partner............ p. 1034


Story Time ................................................................ p. 1034

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Story Time: The Pop-up Book The Wide-Mouthed Frog by Keith Faulkner... TM p. 1034


Journal Prompt ........................................................ p. 1034

EnglishHow-To WritingUsing Step 5 for WA 13: Write a Final Paper ........ p. 1035

Discovery Time: Sharks ........................................... p. 1035

Activity...................................................................... p. 1035

Student Rubric for How-To Writing........................ p. 1036

Teacher’s Rubric for How-To Writing............. TM p. 1036a

Lesson 7 ReadingLiterature Time: Vocabulary Activity about “The Life Cycle of Frogs”.......................... pp. 1037–1038

Story Time: The Poem “The Frog Who Would a Wooing Go” by Charles Henry Bennett................................... p. 1039

Literature Questions................................................ p. 1040

Short Class Research Activity with Parent Helpers............................................. p. 1040

Journal Prompt ........................................................ p. 1040

EnglishHow-To Writing

Using Step 6 for WA 13: Publish............................. p. 1041

Guidelines for Oral Presentation ............................ p. 1041

CHAPTER 18Lesson 1 Research ReportsSteps for Writing a Research Report ...................... p. 1042

The Topic Guide........................................................ p. 1043

Step 1: Choose a Topic ............................................. p. 1043

Step 2: Choose the Main Points .............................. p. 1044

Writing Assignment 14: Complete Steps 1–2 ......... p. 1044

Lesson 2 Research ReportsTypes of Sources That Can Be Used for Research .......................... p. 1045

Step 3: List Each Source Used ................................ p. 1046

Examples of Sources ................................................ p. 1046

Writing Assignment 14: Complete Step 3............... p. 1046

Lesson 3 Research ReportsStep 4: Make a Prewriting Map.............................. p. 1047

Sample Prewriting Map........................................... p. 1047


Lesson 4 Research ReportsStep 5: Write a Rough Draft.................................... p. 1048

Outline for a Research Report................................. p. 1048

Example of a Rough Draft ....................................... p. 1049

Writing Assignment 14 Step 5................................. p. 1049

Lesson 5 Research ReportsStep 6: Revise and Edit a Rough Draft .................. p. 1050

Example of a Revised and Edited Rough Draft ..... p. 1051


Lesson 6 Research ReportsStep 7: Write the Final Report ................................ p. 1052

Example of a Final Research Report ...................... p. 1053


Lesson 7 Research ReportsStep 8: Publish the Research Report ...................... p. 1054


CHAPTER 19Lesson 1 Writing StudyLetter Writing

Friendly Letter ......................................................... p. 1055

Tips for Writing Friendly Letters............................ p. 1055

The Five Parts of a Friendly Letter........................ p. 1056

Example of a Friendly Letter .................................. p. 1057

Classroom Practice 55.............................................. p. 1058

Lesson 2 Writing StudyLetter Writing

Parts of an Envelope................................................ p. 1059

Example of an Envelope .......................................... p. 1059

Commonly Used Abbreviations ............................... p. 1060



Reviewing Parts of a Friendly Letter ..................... p. 1062

Reviewing Parts of an Envelope ............................. p. 1062



Reviewing Parts of a Friendly Letter ..................... p. 1064

Reviewing Parts of an Envelope ............................. p. 1064

Chapter Checkup 58 ................................................ p. 1065


Oral Review Questions ............................................ p. 1066

Chapter 19 Test ............................................... TM p. 1066a


Writing Assignment: Write, Revise, and Edit a Friendly Letter .......... p. 1067

Address an Envelope for the Friendly Letter......... p. 1067

Mail the Friendly Letter after Parent’s Approval.. p. 1067

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Lesson 7 Writing StudyThank-You Notes...................................................... p. 1068Example of a Thank-You Note ................................ p. 1068Writing Assignment: Write a Thank You Note....... p. 1068

CHAPTER 20Lesson 1 Writing StudyPoetry........................................................................ p. 1069Poetry Strategy: Sound Devices.................. pp. 1069–1070Poetry Questions ...................................................... p. 1070A Poet........................................................................ p. 1070The Poem “Table Manners” ..................................... p. 1070Analyzing “Table Manners” ..................................... p. 1071Color Poems.................................................. pp. 1071–1072Writing Assignment ................................................. p. 1072Ways to Share Your Poem........................................ p. 1072Extending the Lesson: Poets Shel Silverstein and Kenn Nesbitt ........... p. 1073

Home Writing Assignment: Gelett Burgess ........... p. 1073

Lesson 2 Writing StudyThe Poem “Some One” ............................................. p. 1074Analyzing “Some One” ............................................. p. 1074Parts-of-Speech Poem .............................................. p. 1075Writing Assignment ................................................. p. 1075Ways to Share Your Poem........................................ p. 1076Extending the Lesson: Poets Ruth Krauss and Beatrice Schenk de Regniers........................ p. 1076

Share Time: Gelett Burgess .................................... p. 1076Share Time: Poems Written inLesson 1 .................................................................... p. 1076Home Writing Assignment: Walter de la Mare ...... p. 1076

Lesson 3 Writing StudyThe Poem “The Star” ............................................... p. 1077Analyzing “The Star” ............................................... p. 1078Acrostic Poem ........................................................... p. 1078Writing Assignment ................................................. p. 1079Ways to Share Your Poem........................................ p. 1079Extending the Lesson: Poets Ogden Nash and Jack Prelutsky............... p. 1079

Share Time: Walter de la Mare ............................... p. 1079Share Time: Poems Written in Lesson 2 ................ p. 1079

Lesson 4 Writing StudyThe Poem “Animal Crackers”.................................. p. 1080Analyzing “Animal Crackers”.................................. p. 1081Couplet Poems.......................................................... p. 1081Differences in Poems and Stories ........................... p. 1081Writing Assignment ................................................. p. 1082Ways to Share Your Poem........................................ p. 1082Extending the Lesson: Poets Eileen Fisher and Edward Lear................ p. 1082

Share Time: Poems Written in Lessons 3 and 4 .... p. 1082Activity: Connection to Other Subjects................... p. 1082

Quick ReferenceJingles ................................................................pp. Q1–Q14Writing Process References.............................pp. Q15–Q23

Resource Tools (A Book Only)Study Skills ........................................................pp. R1–R22Story Cards.......................................................pp. R23–R26Abbreviations for Shurley English ............................p. R27Handwriting .....................................................pp. R28–R29Technology ........................................................pp. R30–R33

Teacher ToolsShurley Pronunciation Key..................................pp. T1–T2Shurley Coding Guide ..........................................pp. T3–T9Sound and Code Reference...........................................p. T9Lists of the Sounds by Sets ........................................p. T10Set Words ....................................................................p. T10Set Sentences ..............................................................p. T11Reading Lists ....................................................pp. T12–T16Activities to Engage the Brain ........................pp. T17–T20Integrating New Students..........................................p. T21Ideas and Tips.............................................................p. T22

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