September

17th - 21st

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm

English II—Reading Standard EII.1: Vocabulary ­ The student develops and expands knowledge of words and word meanings to increase vocabulary. Extended Academic Indicators (EAIs):

EII.1.1 Identify/use words with similar meanings (e.g., small/little/tiny, big/large).

EII.1.2 Identify words in context by demonstrating knowledge of word meanings of everyday items.

EII.1.3 Apply words of foreign origin associated with foods.

EII.1.4 Find meaning of words in a variety of resources (e.g., picture dictionary/thesaurus/computer).

EII.1.5 Identify the correct definition for a vocabulary word.

EII.1.6 Use a variety of new terms and word constructions to increase vocabulary.

EII.1.7 Identify familiar metaphors and similes in text or other media.

Story 13: Aunt Jane Brings Sunshine

WORDS TO KNOW:

  • always
  • angry
  • nice
  • than
  • wish
  • cloth
  • dress
  • errand
  • pink
  • sew

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Story 14 The Pink Dress

WORDS TO KNOW:

  • anything
  • let
  • listen
  • shoe
  • stay
  • children
  • Friday
  • mind
  • sneak
  • soon

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Story 15: The Simpsons get a Lamp

WORDS TO KNOW:

  • both
  • going
  • lamp
  • outside
  • take
  • again
  • company
  • idea
  • soap
  • Thanksgiving

COMPREHENSION CHECK