when should we work together? when should we work alone?

When should we work together? When When should we work together? When should we work alone?should we work alone?

Small GroupsSmall Groups

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Vocabulary Words

mill musician excitement robbers monsters

Amazing Words partnership solution survival miserable struggle depend familiar insist


High Frequency Words

people sign bought scared probably shall pleasant


Spelling Words note switch notes switches lunch baby lunches babies story crumbs stories supplies tune centuries tunes

Word Wall Words

crash skate saw eating pick

Big Question:Big Question: When should we work together? When should When should we work together? When should

we work alone?we work alone?

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Bremen Town MusiciansBremen Town Musicians MondayMonday

Morning Warm-UpMorning Warm-UpSometimes we need help Sometimes we need help when we’re working toward a when we’re working toward a goal or trying to solve a goal or trying to solve a problem. When should we problem. When should we work together? When should work together? When should we work alone?we work alone?


Morning Warm-UpMorning Warm-UpSometimes we need help Sometimes we need help when we’re working when we’re working towardtoward a a goal or trying to solve a goal or trying to solve a problem. When should we problem. When should we work together? When should work together? When should we work alone?we work alone?

Today we will learn about:Today we will learn about:

new amazing words,new amazing words, plurals,plurals, author’s purpose,author’s purpose, plural nouns that change plural nouns that change

spellingspelling


Amazing WordsAmazing Words

partnershippartnership

part – ner – ship A partnership happens when two or more

people become partners and join together to share something.

My best friend and I have a real partnership—we do everything together.

The partnership of those people has lasted for many years.

solutionsolution

so – lu - tion A solution is the process of solving a

problem. The solution to that problem took a long

time. Mom came up with the solution by

promising to drive me to the game.

survivalsurvival

sur – vi - val Survival means the act of living on or of

surviving. The survival of the people in that fire

depended on the firefighters. Survival in a harsh place like the desert

is difficult.

Plurals Plurals –s, -es, -ies–s, -es, -ies

flagged - skatingflagged - skating Both these words have a base word, an Both these words have a base word, an

ending, and a spelling change.ending, and a spelling change. Today you’ll learn about endings for Today you’ll learn about endings for

plurals, words that mean “more than plurals, words that mean “more than one.”one.”


stars - wishes To make words mean “more than one,”

the ending –s or –es is added. The ending –s is added to most words;

-es is added to words that end in sh, ch, tch, s, ss, or x.


city - cities If a word ends in a consonant followed

by a y, you will change the y to an i and add -es.

Plurals Plurals –s, -es, -ies–s, -es, -ies patches dishes boxes pennies farms ranches buddies glasses

parties lunches messes foxes skirts candies sashes bodies ponies

Plurals Plurals –s, -es, -ies–s, -es, -iesbaby, expert, bench, scratch, lady, basket, order, buddy, kiss, dancer, circus, candy

-s-s -es-es -ies-ies

Plurals Plurals –s, -es, -ies–s, -es, -iesbaby, expert, bench, scratch, lady, basket, baby, expert, bench, scratch, lady, basket, order, buddy, kiss, dancer, circus, candyorder, buddy, kiss, dancer, circus, candy

-s-s -es-es -ies-iesbabiesbabies


-s-s -es-es -ies-iesexpertsexperts babiesbabies


-s-s -es-es -ies-iesexpertsexperts benchesbenches babiesbabies


-s-s -es-es -ies-iesexpertsexperts benchesbenches

scratchesscratchesbabiesbabies


-s-s -es-es -ies-iesexpertsexperts benchesbenches

scratchesscratchesbabiesbabiesladiesladies


-s-s -es-es -ies-iesexpertsexpertsbasketsbaskets

benchesbenchesscratchesscratches

babiesbabiesladiesladies


-s-s -es-es -ies-iesexpertsexpertsbasketsbasketsordersorders


babiesbabiesladiesladies




babiesbabiesladiesladiesbuddiesbuddies



benchesbenchesscratchesscratcheskisseskisses



-s-s -es-es -ies-iesexpertsexpertsbasketsbasketsordersordersdancersdancers

benchesbenchesscratchesscratcheskisseskisses




benchesbenchesscratchesscratcheskisseskissescircusescircuses




benchesbenchesscratchesscratcheskisseskissescircusescircuses

babiesbabiesladiesladiesbuddiesbuddiescandiescandies

Plurals Plurals –s, -es, -ies–s, -es, -ies mixes corners germs hitches stories roses dishes perches

centers lilies armies gerbils puppies buses cents

Let Talk About Let Talk About Working Together!Working Together!

Author’s PurposeAuthor’s Purpose

An author has a reason for writing. An author can write to inform or explain

something. An author can write to entertain. An author can write to describe

something. An author can write to convince the reader

to think or act in a certain way.

The Mango TreeThe Mango Tree

Daily Fix-ItDaily Fix-It

• the donkey didnt have any food

• The donkey didn’t have any food.

• he mised his lunchs• He missed his lunches.

Plural Nouns That Change Plural Nouns That Change SpellingSpelling

• A singular noun names one person, place, animal, or thing.

• A plural noun names more than one person, place, animal, or thing.

• Some nouns change spelling to name more than one.


man men leaf leaves tooth teeth woman women wife wives

child children foot feet mouse mice goose geese loaf loaves


Journal TopicJournal Topic

Write about why partnerships Write about why partnerships are important.are important.

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Morning Warm-UpMorning Warm-UpToday we will read about Today we will read about some animals traveling to some animals traveling to

Bremen Town. We will read Bremen Town. We will read about how and why they work about how and why they work

together. When have you together. When have you worked with others?worked with others?


Morning Warm-UpMorning Warm-UpTodayToday we will read about we will read about some animals traveling to some animals traveling to

BremenBremen TownTown. . WeWe will read will read about how and why they work about how and why they work

together. together. WhenWhen have you have you worked with others?worked with others?


new amazing words,new amazing words, plurals,plurals, author’s purpose,author’s purpose, story structure,story structure, high-frequency words,high-frequency words, vocabulary, andvocabulary, and plural nouns that change plural nouns that change

spellingspelling

miserablemiserable

mis – er – a – ble If you are miserable, you are very, very

unhappy. Something that is miserable causes great unhappiness.

Pat was miserable about missing school that day.

Sally has a miserable cold.

strugglestruggle strug – gle If you struggle, you work hard to do something

difficult. If you have a struggle, you have some very hard work to get something done.

The swimmer struggled hard against the big waves.

It is a struggle for me to save money from my allowance.

dependdepend

de – pend When you depend on someone or

something, you count on or trust that person or thing.

I depend on my alarm clock to wake me up in the morning.

A kitten depends on its mother for food and protection.


To make most words plural, you will add an –s.

If the word ends in with sh, ch, tch, ss, s, or x, you will add an –es.

If the word ends with one consonant and a y, change the y to an i and add –es.

Plurals Plurals –s, -es, -ies–s, -es, -ies buddies jobs hours dishes supplies classmates messes lunches chores

Plurals Plurals –s, -es, -ies–s, -es, -iesdish, buddy, job, hour, mess, supply,

classmate, chore, lunch

-s-s -es-es -ies-ies



-s -es -iesdishes



-s -es -iesdishes buddies



-s -es -iesjobs dishes buddies



-s -es -iesjobshours

dishes buddies




dishesmesses

buddies




dishesmesses

buddiessupplies



-s -es -iesjobshoursclassmates

dishesmesses

buddiessupplies



-s -es -iesjobshoursclassmateschores

dishesmesses

buddiessupplies



-s -es -iesjobshoursclassmateschores

dishesmesses lunches

buddiessupplies

Plurals Plurals –s, -es, -ies–s, -es, -ies The tunes had many notes. The tunes had many notes. I will read the stories to the baby. I will read the stories to the baby. We did not switch lunches. We did not switch lunches. The babies like hearing the same story. The babies like hearing the same story.

Author’s PurposeAuthor’s Purpose

An author has a reason for writing. He or she might write to explain or inform,

entertain, express feelings, or convince the reader to think or act a certain way.

As you read, ask yourself what the story is about and why the author might have written it.

Notice if the story is funny, serious, or sad.

Story StructureStory Structure Story structure is how the story is put together. It includes setting, plot, and characters. Each piece of the story is needed to make it

whole. Paying attention to story structure as you read

helps you to understand the story. As you read, notice where and when the story

takes place. Notice who the characters are and how they act. Notice what is happening.

High-Frequency WordsHigh-Frequency Words

people friend sign love shall full bought

stood probably door pleasant never scared sure

Vocabulary WordsVocabulary Words

mill – a building where grain is crushed into flour

musician – someone who plays music excitement – a feeling of being very

happy robbers – people who steal monsters – scary creatures

Grist MillsGrist Mills

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.mackinacparks.com/images/Mill_StoneLogo500HP.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.mackinacparks.com/parks/a-brief-history_576/&h=474&w=508&sz=196&hl=en&start=110&usg=__aw8k9It8mJD3UDrFcd0gO8xzBmk=&tbnid=4p6qgVTRaId1SM:&tbnh=122&tbnw=131&prev=/images?q=mill&start=105&gbv=2&hl=en&sa=N

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http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.feightstudios.com/images/musician.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.feightstudios.com/etc.htm&h=396&w=279&sz=30&hl=en&start=2&usg=__34lQerSXtVSxQOEixUumIT7ZIw4=&tbnid=W5VjLxmeYr9CmM:&tbnh=124&tbnw=87&prev=/images?q=musician&gbv=2&hl=en&sa=G

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Donkey was tired of working at the ___. Donkey was tired of working at the mill. One day three furry ____ scared

Donkey and stole all the grain. One day three furry monsters scared

Donkey and stole all the grain.


“Oh, no! Those ___ took everything!” Donkey cried.

“Oh, no! Those robbers took everything!” Donkey cried.

Donkey was surprised when his owner danced with ____.

Donkey was surprised when his owner danced with excitement.


“Now we don’t have to work, and we can become ____!” said Donkey’s owner.

“Now we don’t have to work, and we can become musicians!” said Donkey’s owner.


he at good food on the fam.he at good food on the fam. He ate good food on the He ate good food on the

farm.farm.• but he was’nt at the farm nowbut he was’nt at the farm now• But he wasn’t at the farm But he wasn’t at the farm

now.now.


A plural noun names more than one person, place, or thing.

Some nouns change to a different word when they are made plural.

wolf wolves man men



Write about a time when you Write about a time when you worked closely with another worked closely with another person.person.

Bremen Town MusiciansBremen Town Musicians Wednesday Wednesday

Morning Warm-UpMorning Warm-Up

Today we will read about Bat. Today we will read about Bat. Bat is alone and sad. What Bat is alone and sad. What might make Bat feel better?might make Bat feel better?

Bremen Town MusiciansBremen Town Musicians Wednesday Wednesday

Morning Warm-Up

Today we will read about Bat. Bat is alone and sad. What might make Bat feel better?


new amazing words, r-controlled er, ir, ur, plurals, high-frequency words, homophones, and plural nouns that change

spelling

familiarfamiliar

fa – mil – i – ar Something or someone familiar to you is

well known or close to you from repeated contact.

It was nice to be home in a familiar place after traveling.

By the end of the year, I will be familiar with my entire class.

insistinsist

in – sist When you insist, you are making a

demand or taking a stand. Mom insisted that I finish my homework

before watching TV. Your best friend will insist that you come

to her birthday party.

r-Controlled r-Controlled er, ir, ur:er, ir, ur:firm, burn, herself, perch, curl, birth, clerk, stir,

purse, modern, survive, birdbath

erer irir urur



erer irir ururfirm



erer irir ururfirm burn



erer irir ururherself firm burn



erer irir ururherselfperch

firm burn




firm burncurl




firmbirth

burncurl



erer irir ururherselfperchclerk

firmbirth

burncurl




firmbirthstir

burncurl




firmbirthstir

burncurlpurse



erer irir ururherselfperchclerkmodern

firmbirthstir

burncurlpurse




firmbirthstir

burncurlpursesurvive




firmbirthstirbirdbath

burncurlpursesurvive


Which is a Which is a pleasantpleasant dream—a dream dream—a dream about going on a picnic or a dream about going on a picnic or a dream about a monster?about a monster?

Which happens when you are Which happens when you are scared—scared—you smile or your heart beats quickly?you smile or your heart beats quickly?

Which will Which will probablyprobably happen—you will happen—you will see a unicorn or you will see a dog?see a unicorn or you will see a dog?

High-Frequency WordsHigh-Frequency Words Which might be Which might be boughtbought at a store every at a store every

week—a dance or a loaf of bread?week—a dance or a loaf of bread? Which will most Which will most peoplepeople choose to drink choose to drink

—a cup of oil or a cup of water?—a cup of oil or a cup of water? Which might you see on a Which might you see on a signsign— “35 — “35

miles per hour” or pictures of miles per hour” or pictures of snowflakes?snowflakes?

Which is something you Which is something you shallshall do later do later today—homework or grade tests?today—homework or grade tests?



Word Wall Words


HomophonesHomophones

A A homophonehomophone is a word that sounds is a word that sounds the same as another word, but has a the same as another word, but has a different meaning and is spelled different meaning and is spelled differently. differently.

The dog felt The dog felt weakweak.. The dog walked for a The dog walked for a weekweek..

HomophonesHomophones

know – no be – bee here – hear there – their – they’re ate - eight aunt – ant see - sea


• he red a dog storiehe red a dog storie• He read a dog story.He read a dog story.• he new other storys toohe new other storys too• He knew other stories too.He knew other stories too.


• A singular noun names one person, place, animal, or thing.

• A plural noun names more than one person, place, animal, or thing.

• Some nouns change spelling to name more than one.


The The mousemouse ate the cheese. ate the cheese. The The micemice ate the cheese. ate the cheese. The The womanwoman smiled. smiled. The The womenwomen smiled. smiled. The The childchild played on the swings. played on the swings. The The childrenchildren played on the played on the

swings.swings.

Bremen Town MusiciansBremen Town Musicians WednesdayWednesday


Write about a time when you Write about a time when you worked with someone else to worked with someone else to

accomplish something.accomplish something.

Bremen Town MusiciansBremen Town Musicians Thursday Thursday


Some animals work as teams. Some animals work as teams. What things might an animal What things might an animal need help with? Today we need help with? Today we will read about how some will read about how some

animals work together.animals work together.


Morning Warm-Up

Some animals work as teams. What things might an animal need help with? Today we will read about how some

animals work together.


plurals, plural nouns that change

spelling

Sentence ReadingSentence Reading

I’m putting vases on a shelf above the dishes.I’m putting vases on a shelf above the dishes. Don’t go toward those bushes where the Don’t go toward those bushes where the

puppies play.puppies play. She’ll have to spell the whole word.She’ll have to spell the whole word. They’ll dig enough holes to plant crops.They’ll dig enough holes to plant crops. The cages are full of a bunch of bunnies.The cages are full of a bunch of bunnies. She’s making dresses like those from long She’s making dresses like those from long

ago.ago.



Word Wall Words


Animals Helping AnimalsAnimals Helping Animals


the donkey blue the hurn. The donkey blew the horn. the dog stated to hum a tun. The dog started to hum a tune.


A plural noun names more than one person, place, or thing.

Some nouns change to a different word when they are made plural.

Plural Nouns That Plural Nouns That Change SpellingChange Spelling

Singular Plural


Singular Plural manman


Singular Plural manman menmen


Singular Plural manman toothtooth

menmen


Singular Plural manman toothtooth

men men teethteeth


Singular Plural manman toothtooth mousemouse

men men teethteeth


Singular Plural manman toothtooth mousemouse

men men teethteeth micemice



List ways animals help each List ways animals help each other.other.

Bremen Town MusiciansBremen Town Musicians Friday Friday


This week we read about animals This week we read about animals helping each other to live and helping each other to live and enjoy life. Some formed a singing enjoy life. Some formed a singing group, some cheered up unhappy group, some cheered up unhappy friends, and some kept each other friends, and some kept each other safe and clean. Why is it often safe and clean. Why is it often better to work with others?better to work with others?


plurals, andplurals, and high-frequency words,high-frequency words, vocabulary words, andvocabulary words, and amazing wordsamazing words

Plurals –s, -es, -iesPlurals –s, -es, -ies

The ladies ate grapes and jellies.The ladies ate grapes and jellies. The The ladiesladies ate ate grapesgrapes and and jelliesjellies.. I put away the dishes, plates, and cups.I put away the dishes, plates, and cups. I put away the I put away the dishesdishes, , platesplates, and , and cupscups.. He gave the babies their lunches and drinks.He gave the babies their lunches and drinks. He gave the He gave the babiesbabies their their luncheslunches and and

drinksdrinks.. The bunnies ran through the bushes.The bunnies ran through the bushes. The The bunniesbunnies ran through the ran through the bushesbushes..


This is another word for nice.This is another word for nice. This is the opposite of sold.This is the opposite of sold. These are men, women, boys, and girls.These are men, women, boys, and girls. This is another word for afraid.This is another word for afraid. This is something you read.This is something you read. This means about the same as well.This means about the same as well. This is another word for most likely.This is another word for most likely.


donkey humed with Dogdonkey humed with Dog• Donkey hummed with Donkey hummed with

Dog.Dog. what fun they had. what fun they had. What fun they had!What fun they had!



Word Wall Words



Vocabulary Words

mill musician excitement robbers monsters

Amazing Words partnership solution survival miserable struggle depend familiar insist

Review GamesReview Games

Vocabulary & Amazing Words:Vocabulary & Amazing Words: JigwordJigword

Spelling Words:Spelling Words: Quia GamesQuia Games Spelling CitySpelling City

High Frequency Words:High Frequency Words: Hot Potatoes (fill-in-the-blank)Hot Potatoes (fill-in-the-blank)


TestsTestsStory Tests:Story Tests:

Reading Street for Students: Reading Street for Students: Reading TestsReading Tests

AR Test: Bremen Town MusiciansAR Test: Bremen Town MusiciansOther Reading Quiz # 904612Other Reading Quiz # 904612

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Write a story with a problem Write a story with a problem and solution.and solution.

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