Wonders 3.5

Weekly Concept: Feeding the World

Essential Question: In what ways can advances in science be helpful

and harmful?

Genre: Informational Text ~ Persuasive Article

Skill Focus: Author's Point of View

Comprehension Strategy: Reread

Vocabulary Strategy: Word Parts ~ Greek Roots

Grammar: Irregular Verbs

6 Traits Writing Focus: Voice ~ Audience & Purpose

Spelling/Phonics: Compound Words

Reading Vocabulary:

agriculture-science and business of raising crops and farm animals

advancements-improvements that move an idea ahead

characteristics-qualities that belong to and help a person or thing

concerns-worried interest in something

disagreed-had a different opinion

inherit-receive from one’s parents

prevalent-commonly accepted or used

resistance-fighting against or overcoming something

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