Written by: Megan McDonald
Illustrated by: Peter H. Reynolds
Genre: Humorous fiction
Target Skill: Author’s Purpose – use text details to tell why an author writes a book
Target Strategy: Monitor/Clarify – as you read, find a way to clear up what doesn’t make sense
Essential Question: Why do some authors write funny stories?
Big Idea: Our world is an amazing place!
Grammar
-Adjectives
Adjectives are words that describe, or tell about, a
noun.
-Some adjectives tell what kind. An Adjective that tellswhat kind, usually comes before the noun it describes.
We went for a long walk. (What kind of walk?)
-Some adjectives tell how many. An adjective that tellshow many comes before the noun it describes.
She saw three birds in a nest. (How many birds?)
-The adjectives this and that tell “which one.”
You should recycle that can. (Which can?)
Guided Reading Books
The Recycling Contest
Reuse, Reduce, Recycle
Caesar’s Pollution Solution
Science Connection
Recycling
Chapter 11 Perimeter and Area – Safari Video
11.1 Investigate – Model Perimeter
11-2 Find Perimeter
11-3 Algebra – Find Unknown side Lengths
11-4 Understand Area
11-5 Measure Area
11-6 Use Area Models
Mid-Chapter Checkpoint