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1. Learning Objective Name________________________ Today, we will make generalizations about text. CFU What are we going to do today? Activate (or Provide) Prior Knowledge Most boys like cars. Most girls like dolls. CFU Students, do you agree with the statements above? When a statement applies to many things (for example, a statement made about a group like the statements above), it is called a generalization. Generalizations can also be made about text. Today, we will make generalizations about text. 5th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 (5Q) Draw inferences, conclusions or generalizations about text and support them with textual evidence and prior knowledge. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

2. Concept Development • A generalization is a statement that applies to all or many members of a group. • Generalizations do not need to be true for every single member of a group. • To make generalizations, identify1 the group and the common feature2 shared by the members. 1 find and name 2 an interesting part Husky Golden Retriever Pug German Shepherd Bullmastiff Border Collie Examples: 3 (synonym) detailed Not an example of a generalization: My dog has black fur with white spots. CFU What is the difference between the examples and the non-example? Which of the following statements could be a generalization? How do you know? a. Students like to eat pizza for lunch. b. Linda likes pepperoni pizza for lunch. Why is the other answer not a generalization? In your own words, what is a generalization? A generalization is_____________. 5th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 (5Q) Draw inferences, conclusions or generalizations about text and support them with textual evidence and prior knowledge. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

3. chameleon octopus snowshoe hare Skill Development/Guided Practice A generalization is a statement that applies to all or many members of a group. • Generalizations do not need to be true for every single member of a group. Make generalizations about text. - fur changes from brown to white in winter so they will blend in and animals cannot see them snowshoe hare octopus - skin color changes to hide from predators chameleon change color to blend in and hide from predators change color to blend in and hide from predators. Animals CFU How did I identify the members of the group? How did I identify the specific feature of each member? How did I use the specific features to determine a common feature? How did I make a generalization? Why is “Animals change color to blend in and hide from predators” a generalization? 5th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 (5Q) Draw inferences, conclusions or generalizations about text and support them with textual evidence and prior knowledge. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

4. Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued) • A generalization is a statement that applies to all or many members of a group. • Generalizations do not need to be true for every single member of a group. wasp poison dart frog coral snake Make generalizations about text. - brightly colored, very poisonous, predators avoid eating them poison dart frog - bright colors and stripes to warn other animals they have a stinger bees and wasps - bright colors and stripes mean they are poisonous poisonous snakes have bright colors and stripes to warn others that they are dangerous Many animals have bright colors and stripes to warn others that they are dangerous. CFU How did you identify the members of the group? How did you identify the specific feature of each member? How did you use the specific features to determine a common feature? How did you make a generalization? 5th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 (5Q) Draw inferences, conclusions or generalizations about text and support them with textual evidence and prior knowledge. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

5. Sample Test Question: 1. Which of the following statements is a generalization? A Fifteen percent of students have curly hair. B Students are not allowed to eat in the hallways.C Most students in 5th grade use pens more than pencils. D Be sure to come to school on time every day. • Relevance • A generalization is a statement that applies to all or many members of a group. • It is important to make generalizations about text because: • 1. making generalizations will be useful to make statements that apply to a group of people • or things in our writing and speaking. • 2. making generalizations will help you do well on tests. Students who come to school every day get better grades. Seatbelts save lives. There are currently no CST-released questions for generalizations. CFU Does anyone else have another reason why it is relevant to make generalizations about text? (pair-share) Why is it relevant to make generalizations about text? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is more relevant to you? Why? 5th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 (5Q) Draw inferences, conclusions or generalizations about text and support them with textual evidence and prior knowledge. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

6. praying mantis hover fly viceroy butterfly Insects and Coloration 1. The viceroy butterfly looks a lot like the monarch butterfly (a bitter-tasting insect), so predators leave the viceroy butterfly alone. 2. Another insect called the hover fly looks like a bee that frightens predators away, even though in actuality the hover fly is harmless. 3. Other insects, such as the praying mantis, have large eye spots on their wings. 4. These spots scare off predators by making the insect look larger and more threatening. 72 words viceroy butterfly - looks like the monarch butterfly to avoid being eaten hover fly - looks like a bee to scare predators praying mantis - eye spots scare off predators have special coloration to avoid being eaten Some animals have special coloration to avoid being eaten. Constructed Response Closure Is the statement “the praying mantis has large eye spots” a generalization? Why or why not? Summary Closure What did you learn today about making generalizations? 5th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 (5Q) Draw inferences, conclusions or generalizations about text and support them with textual evidence and prior knowledge. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

7. Independent Practice Name ____________________________ • A generalization is a statement that applies to all or many members of a group. • Generalizations do not need to be true for every single member of a group. Make generalizations about text. Corn 1. Corn comes from the maize plant and is grown in many parts of the world. 2. Many kinds of corn are grown for animal feed while other kinds of corn are raised as food for people. 3. Most Americans enjoy corn in its natural form; corn on the cob, and canned or frozen corn. 4. However, corn has many other uses. 5. Cornstarch is a thickening ingredient, used in many baked goods and snack products. 6. Corn syrup1 is used in foods such as candy and drinks. 7. In addition, cereal, tortillas, and corn oil are all made from ground corn. 1 (corn syrup) sweet syrup made from corn 95 words adapted from: http://www.ontariocorn.org/classroom/products.html - used to feed animals Corn - Americans enjoy eating it Corn on the cob, canned, frozen corn - used in baked goods and snacks Cornstarch - used in candy and drinks Corn syrup - used in cereal, tortillas, and corn oil Ground corn is used to make many products humans and animals eat Corn is used to make many products humans and animals eat. 5th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 (5Q) Draw inferences, conclusions or generalizations about text and support them with textual evidence and prior knowledge. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

8. Periodic Review 1 Name _____________________________ • A generalization is a statement that applies to all or many members of a group. • Generalizations do not need to be true for every single member of a group. Make generalizations about text. - migrate to warmer areas geese - migrate and come back when weather is warmer bats - adapts by growing long fur rabbits - gather extra food squirrels - hibernate until snow melts bears Animals have different methods for surviving through the cold winter. different methods for surviving through the cold winter 5th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 (5Q) Draw inferences, conclusions or generalizations about text and support them with textual evidence and prior knowledge. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

9. Periodic Review 2 Name ____________________________ • A generalization is a broad statement that applies to all or many members of a group. • Generalizations do not need to be true for every single member of a group. Make generalizations about text. cats - were connected with the goddess of love and motherhood Apis bull - was the incarnation of Osiris hawks - were associated with the god of light - were mummified in honor of their gods birds, reptiles, and dogs Many animals were mummified because ancient Egyptians believed they were connected to a god. were mummified because Ancient Egyptians believed they were connected to a god 5th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 (5Q) Draw inferences, conclusions or generalizations about text and support them with textual evidence and prior knowledge. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

10. Periodic Review 3 Name _________________________ sycamore dandelion orchid thistle • A generalization is a broad statement that applies to all or many members of a group. • Generalizations do not need to be true for every single member of a group. Make generalizations about text. Spreading Seeds 1. Flowering plants must somehow disperse1 their seeds, to ensure2 that they will spread and grow. 2. Dandelions disperse their seeds by air. 3. First, what looks like a yellow flower (but is really hundreds of tiny flowers) blooms. 4. After the dandelion blooms, each tiny flower makes a seed with fluffy threads3. 5. A puff of wind lifts the seed, and the seeds are carried away to be taken to new ground. 6. Another flower, the orchid; has seeds that are almost as fine as dust that are carried easily by the wind. 7. The seeds of a thistle have hair-like growths that help them be picked up by the wind. 8. The seed of a sycamore even has a winged feature that helps them catch the wind. 121 words 1 spread over a wide area 2 make certain that something will happen 3 long, thin, string-like part dandelions - have fluffy threads so they can be spread by air - seeds are fine as dust so they can be spread by wind orchid - seeds have hair-like growths so they can be spread by wind thistle - seeds have a winged feature so they can be spread by wind sycamore Many flowering plants have special parts that help them disperse their seeds with the wind special parts help them disperse their seeds with the wind 5th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 (5Q) Draw inferences, conclusions or generalizations about text and support them with textual evidence and prior knowledge. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.