SFA Thursday

Title: Island of the Blue DolphinsReading Goal: SettingTeam Cooperation Goal: Explain your ideasGenre: Historical FictionAuthor: Scott O’Dell

VocabularyCan you pronounce itDo know the definition Can you use it in a sentence

Rugged: rough

The climbers needed special gear while touring the rugged mountains.

sheltered: protectedThe igloo sheltered Ian from the cold winds.

league: long distance equaling about 3 miles

The runner was having a hard time finishing the last league of the race.

ceased: stoppedThe blizzard finally ceased, but not before leaving behind a foot of snow.

numerous: manyMeredith had a hard time choosing

between the numerous candies..

odors: smellsThe odors coming from the flower garden were light and sweet smelling.

Reading Goal: Setting

Where and when a story takes place

How does the setting affect the story? How do you act in certain places?

p.19-23

Let’s predict Page 73

What type of animal did Karana Come across?

Team TalkLet’s preview the questions on

page 25 of your treasure hunt.

Partner Read 15 minutes

Put 2 sticky notes on words that are new or unfamiliar to you pages 78-79

Partner Read p. A:1st half 78-B:2nd half 78Restate page B:1st half 78 and A: 2nd half 78Read Silently: Page 78-79Discuss with team words you clarified Find vocabulary words

Team Discussion• Pass out Team Discussion Cards

• Discuss answers to team talk questions• Write answers to question 1 and 3

Class Discussion• What are some of the words you clarified?• Answer questions 1-4

Adventures in Writing 15 min

Treasure hunt page 25Discuss with your table first.

Make sure your answer includes:-Answer the question-Explain using at least two details-Restate the question-Write in complete sentences-Use correct capitalization and punctuation

Vocabulary Practice

Treasure Hunt Page 73

Fluency 5 min

• Pg 72-74, paragraphs 1-6