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This educational resource enhances spelling skills through syllabication patterns, focusing on words with side-by-side vowels. It uses the read-aloud book "Generations Together" by Gabriel Davis to spark discussions about relationships with elders and the significance of intergenerational connections. The comprehension section emphasizes noting details to analyze character relationships, feelings, and descriptions. Additionally, vocabulary fluency is developed through understanding key terms related to attachment and instincts, helping readers engage with the text meaningfully.
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Theme 4, Selection 2 Person to Person
Spelling Skill • Syllabication Pattern: V V • Some words contain two vowels side-by-side that are not a pair. • Divide between the vowels to find the syllables. • The u in qu words is not a vowel. The qu stands for /kw/.
Teacher Read Aloud: Generations Together by Gabriel Davis • Building Background: • Do you have any relationships with elders, including grandparents? • Is it important to you to be with people of other generations?
Comprehension Skill: • Noting Details • Selection details help readers: • picture characters, places, and events • understand a character’s thoughts, feelings, and actions • understand important ideas
Setting a Purpose: • Note details as you listen. • How did the Boyd twins’ relationship with Sam LaRocca change? • 2. How does Taisha Morris feel about Sam LaRocca? What details helped you figure this out? • 3. What details help you describe Ann Sawyer Berkley?
Mom’s Best Friend Author: Sally Hobart Alexander
Genre: Nonfiction • factual subject, true • written about real things, people, events, and places
Vocabulary Fluency How Fast Can You Read the Words? attachment instinct braille layout dog guide mastered mature memorizing obedience obstacles
a fond connection between two beings attachment Ursula needed her to form her biggest attachment to Mom. Synonyms bond connection
writing in a system of raised dots used by people without sight braille When Dad got home everything looked perfect but I wrote a braille letter. Synonyms:
a dog especially trained to lead people who are blind dog guide The best thing about having a Mom who’s blind is getting a special dog like Marit, Mom’s dog guide. Synonyms:
a natural feeling that guides one to act in a certain way instinct Ursula’s instinct is to chase dogs, but she didn’t move a paw after that one. Synonyms: sense feeling inclination
the arrangement of something layout Usually when she’s in a new place she has to move from room to room with her cane, memorizing the layout. Synonyms: blueprint plan outline
became expert in a skill or art mastered Every week they mastered new routes. Synonyms: acquired grasped
full- grown mature At fifteen months, they are mature enough to return to Seeing Eye for the the three-month training program. Synonyms: evolved developed
learning by heart memorizing Usually when she’s in a new place she has to move from room to room with her cane, memorizing the layout. Synonyms: retaining recalling mastering
the condition of being ready to follow orders obedience I thought she should try obedience training on Joel. Synonyms: compliance
things that get in one’s way obstacles Usually Ursula snakes me around these smelly obstacles. But sometimes the temptation to use her nose wins out… Synonyms: hindrances interferences