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Getting Ready to Read

Getting Ready to Read. Why is it important to know about the universe? What do you know about the planets in our solar system? What can we learn about Earth by studying outer space?. Getting Ready to Read. Getting Ready to Read. Turn to pages 176-177

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Getting Ready to Read

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  1. Getting Ready to Read Why is it important to know about the universe? What do you know about the planets in our solar system? What can we learn about Earth by studying outer space?

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  3. Getting Ready to Read Turn to pages 176-177 Look at the picture of the night sky. What is a constellation? The sun, the center of our solar system is a star. How are the children learning about the universe? Scientists estimate there are billions more galaxies. How does traveling in outer space help us better understand Earth? Why is it important to know about the universe?

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  5. Getting Ready to Read Amazing Words Intrigued – In the Five Wanderers of the Ancient Skies we learn that the skies have intrigued people for thousands of years. What context clues can I use to determine the meaning of the word? Why are people intrigued by the objects in the skies? How do we know that objects in the skies intrigued ancient peoples? Think of a synonym for intrigued Celestial – means of the sky or outer space Astronomers study celestial formations What have you learned about celestial formations? Orb – anything round like a ball or sphere Earth is a giant orb Why are orbs important in nature and science? Constellations – groups of stars with recognized shapes The best-known constellation in our solar system is probably The Big Dipper. What constellations have you seen in the night sky?

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  7. Brain Break Dance Party!

  8. Read and Comprehend Main Idea and Details Open your books to page EI 19 How can I identify the main idea of a passage? How can I identify the details?

  9. Read and Comprehend Turn to page 178-179. As you read The Telescope, look for the main idea and details to support the main idea.

  10. Read and Comprehend Fluency Practice Read paragraph 2 out loud with me. Now read it out loud with your partner.

  11. Read and Comprehend Vocabulary Use the following words to name the word that fits the category: Compact Particles Astronomers Collide Galaxy Collapse Police officers, scientists, teachers Cave in, crumple, topple Slam, crash, bump Compressed, tight, condensed Constellation, star, planet Molecules, fragments, specks

  12. Read and Comprehend What is the relationship in each analogy below? Rocks are to geologists as galaxies are to astronomers Strike is to hit as crash is to collide Loose is to compact as sturdy is to fragile Collapse is to crumple as expand is to enlarge Particles are to tiny as crystals are to hard Objects of study Synonyms Antonyms Synonyms Items and description

  13. Language Arts Small Group Time! Galileo: The Man and the Spacecraft Exploring Mars Elements in Our Universe

  14. Language Arts Research and Inquiry You will be researching a topic of interest about outer space. Brainstorm a list of questions about different celestial bodies: stars, planets, comets . You can also write questions about other features of outer space. Example: What are the unique characteristics of each planet in our solar system? What is a black hole? Could there be life in other galaxies in the universe?

  15. Language Arts Spelling Pre-test

  16. Language Arts Regular and Irregular Plural Nouns

  17. Language Arts • Movie Review • Movie review state an opinion. • They also include a plot summary. • Reviewers use words and language that convey voice.

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