Unit 5 Lesson 4
Big Idea
How can courage help you overcome difficult situations?
Akiak: A take from the Iditarod by Robert J. Blake
Realistic Fiction, a story that did not happen, but the characters, places, and events in the story seem real.
Focus Question:
Do you think animals can be courageous? In what way?
How can courage help you overcome difficult situations?
Akiak: A take from the Iditarod by Robert J. Blake
Realistic Fiction, a story that did not happen, but the characters, places, and events in the story seem real.
Focus Question:
Do you think animals can be courageous? In what way?
5.4 Spelling List /oi/ spelled oi, _oy
1. join We would love for you to join us for dinner.
2. spoil The milk needs to go in the refrigerator so it does not spoil.
3. annoy My little brother likes to annoy me when I am doing my homework.
4. choice Sometimes it is hard to make a choice between two things.
5. boys There were more baby boys in the nursery than baby girls.
6. voyage The large ship took its maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean.
7. coin The only coin I have in my pocket is a penny.
8. enjoy Mom and I enjoy taking bike rides through the park.
9. boil When the water starts to boil, then we can add the noodles.
10. toy My favorite toy is the teddy bear I have had since I was a baby.
11. royal The Queen held a royal ball in the Prince’s honor.
12. appoint I wonder who the president will appoint to the Supreme Court.
13. moist The chocolate cake was moist and delicious.
1. join We would love for you to join us for dinner.
2. spoil The milk needs to go in the refrigerator so it does not spoil.
3. annoy My little brother likes to annoy me when I am doing my homework.
4. choice Sometimes it is hard to make a choice between two things.
5. boys There were more baby boys in the nursery than baby girls.
6. voyage The large ship took its maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean.
7. coin The only coin I have in my pocket is a penny.
8. enjoy Mom and I enjoy taking bike rides through the park.
9. boil When the water starts to boil, then we can add the noodles.
10. toy My favorite toy is the teddy bear I have had since I was a baby.
11. royal The Queen held a royal ball in the Prince’s honor.
12. appoint I wonder who the president will appoint to the Supreme Court.
13. moist The chocolate cake was moist and delicious.
5.4 Vocabulary Words
rumble n. heavy, deep, rolling sound
rugged adj. rough and uneven
snowdrift n. snow piled up by the wind
burrowed v. past tense for burrow: to dig
squinted v. past tense of squint: to look with the eyes partially closed
snapped v. past tense of snap: to move quickly and sharply
danger n. something that may cause harm or injury
lead n. in the first position
limping v. walking with difficulty
volunteer n. a person who offers to help, often without pay
grip n. a firm hold
blizzard n. a heavy snowstorm with very strong winds
rooting v. cheering
recognized v. past tense of recognize to know and remember from before
blocking v. in the way of something
dash n. a short race
rumble n. heavy, deep, rolling sound
rugged adj. rough and uneven
snowdrift n. snow piled up by the wind
burrowed v. past tense for burrow: to dig
squinted v. past tense of squint: to look with the eyes partially closed
snapped v. past tense of snap: to move quickly and sharply
danger n. something that may cause harm or injury
lead n. in the first position
limping v. walking with difficulty
volunteer n. a person who offers to help, often without pay
grip n. a firm hold
blizzard n. a heavy snowstorm with very strong winds
rooting v. cheering
recognized v. past tense of recognize to know and remember from before
blocking v. in the way of something
dash n. a short race
Writing a News Story
A News story is a true report that informs readers about something interesting that happened recently
A news story should include facts rather than opinions.
News stories should include information that answers the following questions.
Who? Who was involved, or whom does it affect?
What? What did he or she do? OR What happened?
Where? Where did the event take place?
Why? Why did the person do what he or she did? OR Why did the event happen?
How? How was did the event happen? OR how was the problem solved?
A news story also includes:
Headline, a headline is the title of a new story. It should grab the reader’s attention. A byline tells who wrote the story.
Lead, the lead is the first paragraph in a new story
Body, the body is the remainder of the story.
Sequence
Sequence is the order of what happenings in a story. Writers often use time and order words to help readers follow the sequence.
Time words (winter, today, and night) show the passing of time.
Order words (first, then, or when, and finally) show the order in which events happen.
A News story is a true report that informs readers about something interesting that happened recently
A news story should include facts rather than opinions.
News stories should include information that answers the following questions.
Who? Who was involved, or whom does it affect?
What? What did he or she do? OR What happened?
Where? Where did the event take place?
Why? Why did the person do what he or she did? OR Why did the event happen?
How? How was did the event happen? OR how was the problem solved?
A news story also includes:
Headline, a headline is the title of a new story. It should grab the reader’s attention. A byline tells who wrote the story.
Lead, the lead is the first paragraph in a new story
Body, the body is the remainder of the story.
Sequence
Sequence is the order of what happenings in a story. Writers often use time and order words to help readers follow the sequence.
Time words (winter, today, and night) show the passing of time.
Order words (first, then, or when, and finally) show the order in which events happen.
Adverbs
Adverbs are words that describe verbs by telling how, where, or when.
Examples
We must run quickly. (how)
I like to run outside. (where)
I always run with my friends. (when)
Homographs
Homographs are words that are spelled and pronounced the same but have different meanings.
Example
Bark Meaning #1 The sound a dog makes.
Meaning #2 The outer coating of a tree
Homophones
Homophones are words that are pronounced the same but spelled differently and have different meanings.
Example
I can see a fish swimming in the sea.
Adverbs are words that describe verbs by telling how, where, or when.
Examples
We must run quickly. (how)
I like to run outside. (where)
I always run with my friends. (when)
Homographs
Homographs are words that are spelled and pronounced the same but have different meanings.
Example
Bark Meaning #1 The sound a dog makes.
Meaning #2 The outer coating of a tree
Homophones
Homophones are words that are pronounced the same but spelled differently and have different meanings.
Example
I can see a fish swimming in the sea.
Use a Dictionary, a Glossary, and a thesaurus
A Dictionary is a book that list words and their definition.
A Glossary is part of a book, usually at the end, that gives definitions for words that the end , that gives definition for words that appear in that book.
A Thesaurus gives synonyms and antonyms for words.
A Dictionary is a book that list words and their definition.
A Glossary is part of a book, usually at the end, that gives definitions for words that the end , that gives definition for words that appear in that book.
A Thesaurus gives synonyms and antonyms for words.