Theme 1



Theme 4

Vocabulary

Define each of the words, write a synonym, and use the word in a sentence.

|Word |Definition |Synonym |Sentence |

|Melody | | | |

|Harmony | | | |

|Broadcast | | | |

|Improvise | | | |

|Experiment | | | |

|Length | | | |

|Concentrate | | | |

|Instrument | | | |

|Vibration | | | |

|Pitch | | | |

Word Study

Week 1 spelling list focuses on proper nouns.

o A proper noun names a specific person, place, thing, or idea.

o All proper nouns start with a capital letter.

o Fill in the blank spaces in the chart below. You will either be creating a proper noun or a common noun. Feel free to create more!!!!

|Common Noun |Proper Noun |

| |Nike |

|building | |

|restaurant | |

| |Ford |

|computer | |

| |Mrs. Bibb |

Week 2 spelling list focuses on reference materials.

o Reference materials are sources that provide information.

o Create a list of reference materials, and describe why you would use them. The first one is done for you!

|Reference Material |Purpose |

|Atlas |Shows you where things are located by providing maps. |

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Comprehension Strategy – Ask Questions

o Asking questions keeps you thinking about your reading.

o Asking questions before you read will help you to make predictions about what you are going to read.

o Asking questions during and after your reading will help you to understand the material better.

Comprehension Strategy – Determine Importance

o Not all information in a selection is of equal importance. To understand what you read, lean to determine importance. As you read, identify the main ideas and supporting details. Then separate the important information from the information that is interesting but not important.

Literature Genres

What are the characteristics of each genre we studied this theme? Can you give examples of stories that fit into these genres? The first one has been done for you!

|Genre |Characteristics |Examples |

|Biography | | |

|Poem |Rhythmic, sensory language that appeals to the feelings and |Riding the Sound Waves |

| |imagination of the reader. | |

| |It may rhyme | |

|Observation Log | | |

|Song | | |

|Folktale | | |

Grammar – Common and Proper Nouns

o Refer to the Word Study of this theme for extra practice.

Grammar – Singular and Plural Nouns

o Singular nouns name one person, place, thing, or idea.

o A plural nouns are usually formed by adding –s or –es to the singular form.

o Some plural nouns are irregular.

o Identify if the noun is singular or plural, and then use it in a sentence. The first one is done for you!

|Noun |Type |Sentence |

|friends |Plural |My friends all live in my neighborhood. |

|pond | | |

|book bag | | |

|teachers | | |

|student | | |

Writing Process

o What are the steps of the writing process? Explain each step.

|Step |Explanation |

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Writing Process – prewriting

o Helps writers get their ideas together

o During prewriting:

o Writers choose a topic

o Gather ideas or facts about the topic

o Brainstorm notes, research notes, and graphic organizers are used to help organize ideas

Writing Form – Poem

o Purpose of a poem is to appeal to the feelings and imagination of the reader

o Organization may follow the traditional pattern or be organized creatively

o What is alliteration? Can you give some examples?

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