Fifth Grade Reading Street Compiled by Birgit Falge-Bechwar Unit 2.1: Inside Out Theme: Doing the Right Thing Why do people show kindness? Genre: Realistic Fiction Lesson Vocabulary: caterpillar – the wormlike larvae of insects such as butterflies and moths cocoon – case of thread spun by the larvae of various insects, to live in while they are developing into adults disrespect – to show a lack of respect; to be rude emerge – to come into view: com out: come up migrant – worker, especially a farm worker, who travels from one area to another in search of work sketched – drawn roughly and quickly 7. unscrewed – loosened or off by turning Spelling Words: shovel southern northern chapter hyphen chosen establish although challenge More to Know: gestured – made a movement to help express an idea or a feeling suspenders – straps worn over the shoulders to hold up the trousers Spelling: Diagraphs th, sh, ch, ph Grammar: Regular and irregular plural nouns Writing Trait of the Week: Vocabulary Strategy: Word structure Comprehension Skill: Compare and contrast Comprehension Strategy: Answer questions Social Studies Content: Migrant worker, U.S. Constitution, World kindness
Fifth Grade Reading Street Compiled by Birgit Falge-Bechwar Unit 2.2: Passage to Freedom Theme: Doing the Right Thing Why do we help others even if there are risks? Genre: Biography Lesson Vocabulary: agreement – harmony in feeling or opinion cable – message sent through wires by electric current; also called a telegram diplomat – person whose work is to manage relations between nations issue – to send out; put forth refugees – people who flee to another country for safety representation – people appointed or elected to act or speak for others superiors – people who are higher in rank or position visa – official signature or endorsement upon passport or document, showing it has been examined and approved Spelling Words: staffs ourselves pants scissors loaves volcanoes chiefs buffaloes flamingos beliefs echoes shelves quizzes sheriffs dominoes thieves measles avocados chefs pianos bailiffs wharves mosquitoes armadillos desperadoes More Words to Know: Hanukkah – a yearly Jewish festival lasting eight days, celebrating the rededication of the temple in Jerusalem Nazis – members of the National Socialist Party, a fascist political party in Germany led by Adolf Hitler Soviets – persons belonging to or fighting for the former Soviet Union Spelling: Irregular plurals Grammar: Possessive pronouns Writing Trait of the Week: Focus/ideas Vocabulary Strategy: Dictionary/glossary Comprehension Author’s purpose Comprehension Strategy: Monitor and fix up Social Studies Content: World War II, Diplomacy
Fifth Grade Reading Street Compiled by Birgit Falge-Bechwar Unit 2.4: Jane Goodall’s 10 Ways to Help Save Wildlife Theme: Doing the Right Thing What can people do to protect wild animals? Expository Nonfiction Lesson Vocabulary: conservation – preservation from harm or decay; protection form loss or from being used up contribute – to help bring about enthusiastic – eagerly interested environment – condition of the air, water, soil, etc. investigation – a careful search Spelling Words: example level human quarrel scramble evil oxygen wooden double travel cancel chuckle fossil toboggan veteran chisel suburban single sudden beagle obstacle kindergarten abdomen pummel enlighten More Words to Know: humane – not cruel or brutal; kind loggers – people whose work is cutting down trees tapeworms – long, flat worms that live as a parasite in the intestines of humans and animals Spelling: Final syllables –en, -an, -el, -le, -il Grammar: Main and helping verbs Writing Trait of the Week: Word choice Vocabulary Strategy: Context clues Comprehension Skill: Fact and opinion Comprehension Strategy: Ask questions Science Content: Animal Habitats, Roots And Shoots, Ecosystem
Fifth Grade Reading Street Compiled by Birgit Falge-Bechwar Unit 2.5: The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere Theme: Doing the Right Thing How can people promote freedom? Poem Lesson Vocabulary: fate – what becomes of someone or something fearless – without fear; afraid of nothing glimmer – a faint, unsteady light lingers – stay on; goes slowly, as if unwilling to leave magnified – caused something to look larger than it actually is somber – having deep shadows; dark; gloomy steed – a horse, especially a riding horse Spelling Words: danger wander tractor dollar harbor eager eraser surrender solar sticker locker helicopter pillar refrigerator caterpillar rumor glimmer linger sensor alligator numerator collector ancestor counselor denominator More Words to Know: belfry – a space in a tower in which bells may be hung grenadiers – members of a specially chosen unit of foot soldiers stealthy – done in a secret manner Spelling: Final syllables –er, -ar, -or Grammar: Subject-verb agreement Writing Trait of the Week: Interview Vocabulary Strategy: Word structure Comprehension Skill: Sequence Comprehension Strategy: Graphic organizers Social Studies Content: Boston, MA, Old North Church, Freedom Trail