The Ch’i-lin Purse

1. The Ch’i-lin Purse Told By: Linda Fang

2. Active InstructionSet the Stage Rate and review the vocabulary words independently legendarysatisfiedannoyed vainrecommendseldom This week we will read The Chilin Purse retold by Linda Fang. This selection is a folktale. Like other genres we have studied, folktales have certain characteristics of folktales. Knowing the characteristics of the genres helps readers understand characters and plot events in narrative.

3. Set the Stage • What are the three purposes for reading • Fill in team score sheets and begin new team score sheet To be informed To follow directions To be entertained

4. Team Cooperation Goal: Explain you ideas/tell why Why is it important to be able to explain your ideas and tell why they are your ideas? Think-Pair-Share on the importance of participating. Think-Pair-Share with your team for different ways we can encourage our teammates to participate

5. Vocabulary Celebration

6. legendary famous Selena was a legendary singer and everyone knew who she was.

7. satisfied fulfilled Mario ate the whole banana split and was full and satisfied.

8. annoyed upset Yannet was annoyed when her little sister came into her room and took her toys and broke her favorite toy.

9. vain unsuccessful Sandy and I tried in vain to get the tickets to the concert but they were all sold out and we couldn’t go.

10. recommend suggest I would recommend that you listen closely to the review for the Foresite test because you might here some of the answers.

11. seldom Rarely;not very often It seldom rains in the desert but this year there was a lot of rain and many wild flowers grew in Death Valley.

12. Build Background- characteristics of a tall tale Folktale characteristics Stories that have been told through generations Characters have distinct traits Has a simple problem Teaches a moral lesson

13. Building Background – Characteristics of a folktale Think-Pair –Share and think of some folktales you have read in the past I am going to read a passage. I want you to think about these characteristics as I read the following passage aloud. You might have heard this before which is one characteristic – it has been told through many generations

14. Listening Comprehension- The Cow-Tail Switch Pages 47-49 “Anansi’s Fishing Expedition”

15. Prepare to read • Preview Team Talk questions. • How can you tell this story is a folktale • Describe Hsiang-ling • What did the purse symbolize? • Make a prediction, with evidence, about what will happen with the purse

16. Teamwork – Partner reading • Read 192-193with partners – Clarify unknown words using sticky notes • Restate as you read • If you finish ahead of your team reread page 193for fluency.

17. Team Discussion • Discuss and answer all Team Talk Questions – do not write any answer until all the questions have been discussed Use the job cards. Pass them around the table every time you begin to answer a new question • Write the answers to 1 and 2 in your journals

18. Class Discussion • Let’s celebrate our answers!

19. Adventures in Writing What is your favorite animal? Tell two things about this animal. -You answer the question. 25 pts -Your answer explains or describes with at least two details 25 pts -Your answer makes sense and has part of the questions in it. 20 pts -Your answer is written in complete, correct answers 20 pts -Your writing has correct capitalization and punctuation. 10 pts TOTAL 100 PTS

20. Team Practice: Vocabulary • Multiple Choice Practice- Choose the correct letter that shows the meaning of the vocabulary word • If you finish early write meaningful sentences.

21. Fluency • Practice reading page 214 • Using the fluency rubric, practice fluency with your partner