4:1-2 THINK OF OTHERS

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: HOW DO YOUR ACTIONS AFFECT OTHERS?

STORIES SKILLS
The Talent Show Comprehension Strategy: Make Predictions
Experts, Incorporated Comprehension Skill: Problem and Solution
Speaking Out to Stop Bullying
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Vocabulary Strategy: Idioms
VOCABULARY Grammar: Subjects and Predicates
Phonics: Long a
accountable, advise, desperately, Writing Trait: Ideas: Focus on a Single Event
hesitated, humiliated, inspiration, self-
esteem, uncomfortably
Fluency: Expression and Rate

SPELLING HOME-SCHOOL CONNECTION

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Here are some activities you can do with your child to help reinforce the skills we are
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working on this week.
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Words to Know: Idioms are word combinations that kids use which have a different
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12. graze Give it a shot - Try
13. cane Speak your mind - Say what you really feel
14. slate A piece of cake - Very easy
15. ache Slipped my mind - I forgot
16. steak Cross your fingers - For good luck
17. break Be in hot water - Be in trouble
18. eight It cost an arm and a leg - It was expensive
19. they Have mixed feelings - Unsure how you feel
20. obey Draw a blank - Cant remember
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Comprehension: problem and solution
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Two people may have different reactions to the same situation. You and your child
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think of a story. Then have your child write a short paragraph with a different ending
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