Reading-Language+Arts

Learning Objectives

 * Students will learn how to use context clues and resources to find the meaning of new vocabulary words.
 * Students will learn how to make predictions throughout their reading to increase comprehension.
 * Students will increase their fluency by reading daily.
 * Students will identify the problem and solution in their novel.

//Vocabulary Identification//
In order to find out the meaning to a word, you should use the clues around the word to see if it you can guess, or infer, its meaning. Try out this game on Gamequarium to see if you can use the clues to guess the missing word!

If you still can't guess the meaning from the context clues, then you can always look up the meaning of the word in our class dictionaries or on the online dictionary.

Once the meaning has been determined, add the word, definition, and a small image to help you remember the word to your //Esperanza Rising// portfolio.

//Predictions//
Making predictions can be difficult, but the neat part is you get to be the detective. Look for clues in the story or chapter that you are reading. Read this book Ms. Jain created about predictions.

Following each chapter, be sure to **stop**, predict, and write it down in your portfolio!

//Problem and Solution//
Problems and solutions can be found several times in a book! We are going to focus in on the problems and solutions found in each chapter. Look at this [|table] that I created to keep my information organized. With your partner, I want you to create a Google doc to keep your problems and solutions in!

Don't forget to save your changes each time.

//Discussion and Blog//
Be sure to check out the [|blog] each day for a new discussion question about the chapter that was assigned.

Teacher Resources (TEKS)
4.b.6 Students will use a variety of word recognition strategies. 4.b.7.A,B,F Students will read with fluency. 4.b.8 Students will read widely for different purposes. 4.b.9 Students will acquire an extensive vocabulary through reading and word study. 4.b.10.A-E, G-L Students will comprehend selection using a variety of strategies. 4.b.11 Students expresses and supports responses to text. 4.b.13.A. Students will form and revise questions for investigations, including questions arising from interests and units of study. 4.b.15 Students will write for a a variety...of purposes. 4.b.16 Students will compose original writing applying conventions. 4.b.17 Students will spell proficiently. 4.b.18 Students will apply grammar and usage to communicate clearly in writing.