Unit 6: Changing the World

Reading:

I can learn how to find the main topic of the text so I can understand what the author wants me to learn.

Build Understanding: This weeks story is called 68 Ways to Save the Planet Before Bedtime. Why do you think our planet needs saving?

Read: 68 Ways to Save the Planet Before Bedtime pages 2-3

Turn & Talk: What are some effects of global warming?

Close Read: What is the main idea of the paragraph on page 2? How does the author support the idea?

Who is responsible for global warming?

What are the steps involved in global warming?

Vocabulary:

reflected, p# 2 - bounced or echoed

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Heat is reflected back toward Earth.

resources, p# 3 - supplies that a country has and can use

Earth has a lot of resources, such as water, wood, food, and fossil fuels.

global warming-A rise in Earth's surface temperatures

Reading Analysis: Describe the main topic of the second paragraph on p. 2 and fill in the graphic organizer.

Click on the image below to watch a short video on main idea.

Foundational Skills: I can read words with the vowel patterns aw, au, augh, and al. I can read the words law, paw, August, haul, caught, taught, small, walk, and caution.

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small group reading clip art.png Small Group:

Small Group Rotations: A schedule can be linked here.

Independent Reading: As you read, identify the main topic and key details of your text. On your reading log, record which page you found one or more key details that support the main topic.

Literacy Centers: Daily 5 Plan 6A.1-5

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Writing:

Conventions: I can understand that consonant digraphs are made up of two letters but they make one sound. The most common digraphs are ch, sh, th, ph, and wh. Let's go into the text 68 Ways to Save the Planet Before Bedtime and find at least 5 digraphs.

I can decide which main topic and key details I found most interesting. Then, I can create a Main Idea graphic organizer. I will write an opinion within my paragraph about why I think the main idea supports the main topic.

Example: Earth has many resources that people use everyday. These resources include water, wood, and fossil fuels. All of these resources are very important to people and other living things. However, resources are being used up too quickly. For this reason, they may run out.

Natural Resources Web