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Daily Questions Prior Knowledge Theme and Setting Vocabulary DictionaryGlossary Predictions Guided Comprehension Character and Plot Imagery Leveled Readers Seven Survival Questions Additional Resources ID: 296738

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Family Times

Daily Questions

Prior Knowledge

Theme and Setting

Vocabulary

Dictionary/Glossary

Predictions

Guided Comprehension

Character and Plot

Imagery

Leveled

Readers

Seven Survival Questions

Additional ResourcesSlide2

Study Skills

Genre: Historical FictionVocabulary Strategy: Dictionary/GlossaryComprehension Skill: Theme and Setting

Comprehension Strategy: VisualizeSlide3
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Question of the Week:

How do people survive in the wilderness?Daily Questions:

What challenges does the setting present for Karana?How does Karana’s personality help her survive on the isolated island?

What are the most important thins people can do to survive in the wilderness?Slide6

Activate Prior Knowledge

Pacific Coast

Western U.S.

Mountainous

Steep Cliffs

CaliforniaSlide7

Theme and Setting

The theme is the underlying meaning of a story. The theme is often not stated. You can figure out a theme when you have finished reading from events and other evidence in the story.

The setting is where and when the story takes place. Writers use details, such as sights and sounds, to describe it. Setting

Sounds

Tastes

feelings

smells

sightsSlide8

Visualize

Active readers create pictures of the story in their minds as they read. The sights, smells, sounds, tastes, and feelings described by the author all help you visualize the setting, the characters, and the events.Slide9
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Write Activity (Student book pages 68-69)

Read “Alone.” Make a graphic organizer like the one above about the story’s setting.Make pictures and write captions for chores Jesse does in the story. Use your graphic organizer to help you. Slide11
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Vocabulary List

WordSynonym

AntonymSentenceHeadlandHighlandLowland

I could see the ocean from the edge of the headland.2. gnawed3. kelp

4. lair

5. ravine6. shellfish

7. sinewSlide15

Gnawed

Bitten at or worn awaySlide16

Headland

A narrow ridge of high land jutting out into the waterSlide17

Kelp

Any of various large, tough, brown seaweedsSlide18

Lair

Den or resting place of a wild animalSlide19

Ravine

A long, deep, narrow, valley eroded by running waterSlide20

Shellfish

A water animal with a shellSlide21

Sinew

tendonSlide22

More Words to Know

Brackish: slightly saltyCove: A small, sheltered bay; inlet on a shore

Deafening: Very loud; amazingly noisySlide23

Practice Lesson Vocabulary

Do wild dogs live a lair?Do foxes gnaw at stones?

Could a wild dog fall into a ravine?Is sinew strong?

Are shellfish a part of Karana’s diet?Is the headland miles from the water? Slide24

Vocabulary Strategy: (Pg. 70)

Dictionary/GlossarySometimes when you read, you come across a word you do not know. You

can use a glossary or dictionary to find out the meaning of the word. A glossary is a list of important words in a book and their meanings. A dictionarylists all words, in alphabetical order, and gives their meanings, pronunciations, and other helpful information.

Check the back of your book for a glossary. If there is no glossary, look up the word in a dictionary.Find the entry for the word. Dictionary entries are in alphabetical order. Read the pronunciation to yourself. Saying the word may help you recognize it. Read all the meanings given for the word.

Choose the one that makes sense in your sentence.As you read “Island Survival,” use the glossary or a dictionary to find out the meanings of the vocabulary words.Slide25
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Genre: Historical Fiction

Is realistic fiction that takes place in the past and is often full of adventure. As you read, keep asking yourself what might happen next. Examples:Slide28

How will Karana meet the physical challenges that face her?Slide29

Preview and Predict

Preview the story title and illustrations and discuss the topics or ideas you think it will cover. Use selection vocabulary words as you talk about what you expect to learn.Slide30

Guided Comprehension Questions:

Reread pg. 75. Describe the setting of this historical fiction story.How was the spring Karana visited near the dog’s lair different from the spring near the headland?

Based on pgs. 74-75, what do you think the big idea, or theme, for the story will be?

How would you describe the way Karana approached the job of finding a place to build her hut? Tell about a time you wish you had acted in a similar way. What do the images and sensory words on pg. 78, paragraph 2, suggest about what kind of day it was for Karana?

Have students use a dictionary to determine the meaning of omen on pg. 78, paragraph 2.What does the strong fence around Karana’s house show about her situation?

Read paragraph 6 on pg. 81 and visualize Karana’s shelter. Describe what you see.What are two things that Karana has done so far to survive in this setting?

How were Karana’s cooking utensils made?What has Karana accomplished by the end of the selection?

Compare and Contrast another selection you’ve read where the main character had to overcome many difficult obstacles. Describe similarities and differences.Slide31

Character and Plot (TM 77)

A character can be a person or animal. A character takes part in the action and events in a story. A plot is a pattern of events organized around some type of problem or conflict.

Read pg. 75, paragraph 4. What does the description of the leader say about what kind of dog he is?Slide32
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Imagery

Imagery is the use of words to help readers experience the way things look, sound, smell, taste, or feel.

An Image is any detail that stimulates any of your five senses or your imagination. Writers use imagery to make characters and setting seem real.

Notice how Scott O’dell uses imagery on pg. 77, paragraph 4. Notice both the visual and auditory imagery provided in the description of the bulls and cows.

Activity: Discuss with partner how Scott O’Dell uses imagery on pg. 82, paragraph 2. Write a descriptive paragraph about how two of the five senses are stimulated by the writer’s words. Slide34

SUMMARY This story is about a child named Toby who visits the Channel Islands off the California coast with his family. Toby learns about the unique plants and animals on each island and the importance of respecting nature.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

PAGE 5 How many islands make up theChannel Islands?PAGE 11 What is the setting? PAGE 11 What words or phrases on this pagehelp you visualize the setting?

PAGE 20 Why is Alcatraz famous? Slide35
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SUMMARY

This is a fictional story about a Native American boy named Stuk who lives in the village of Shisholop, on the California coast. Stuk describes how his people live, eat, and trade. He also talks about the stories the elders tell to explain the stars and the weather.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONSPAGE 3 What is the setting? PAGE 3 What words or phrases on this pagehelp you visualize the setting? PAGE 8 What is the theme here?

PAGE 13 What is the author’s purpose here?PAGE 19 How does the story say the starswere made? Slide38
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SUMMARY

This story is about a Native American boy and his grandfather from the Chumash tribe. They take a journey to gather healing plants because they are worried that the new Spanish people settling in the area will bring sickness to the Native Americantribes.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONSPAGE 4 What is the setting? PAGE 15 What words or phrases on this pagehelp you visualize the setting? PAGE 18 What conclusion can you draw aboutRed Hawk’s future responsibilities?

PAGE 20 What are the healing benefits oftoloache? PAGE 24 What is the theme? Slide41
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Genre: Interview

In an interview the interviewer asks questions. The other person, the subject, answers Interviews usually appear in magazines or newspapers.

In your mind, see and hear the conversation.

Can you see yourself lost but remaining calm?Visualize

Reading Across Texts If Karana listed survival tips for life on her island, what might they be?

Make a list of Karana’s top five tips.Slide44

Additional Resources

Island of the Blue Dolphins web page