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1. Scott Foresman’s Reading StreetGrade 1 / Unit 4 Morning Warm-UpWritten By: Debra McKeivierClip Art: Holly AndrepontMaplewood Middle School – 1st GradeSulphur, Louisiana Mama’s Birthday Present The Dot Mister Bones: Dinosaur Hunter The Lady in the Moon Peter’s Chair Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper’s House

2. Mama’s Birthday PresentUnit 4 / Day 1 Oh, surprises can be fun! Have you ever been surprised? How can a surprise be a treasure?

3. Mama’s Birthday PresentUnit 4 / Day 2 Today we will read about the ocean and the things it brings us. Worn shells, broken glass, and old boards are just a few things the ocean brings in to the shore. What else might the ocean bring us?

4. Mama’s Birthday PresentUnit 4 / Day 3 Today we will read about a surprise. Do you enjoy surprises? Why or why not?

5. Mama’s Birthday PresentUnit 4 / Day 4 Today we’ll read about a kind of cookie that comes with a surprise. What surprises can we find in the things we eat?

6. Mama’s Birthday PresentUnit 4 / Day 5 This week we read about some surprising treasures people cherish and celebrate. What treasures are you grateful for?

7. The DotUnit 4 / Day 1 Some people enjoy drawing. I like to paint. What would you like to do? What treasures can we create?

8. The DotUnit 4 / Day 2 Today we will read about what a girl and her mother find along the beach. Each object that the girl finds turns out to be just what she wanted. What do you dream about finding along a beach?

9. The DotUnit 4 / Day 3 Today we will read about Vashti and her art class. Each dot Vashti draws becomes a treasure. What treasures have you created in art class?

10. The DotUnit 4 / Day 4 Today we will read about a great artist. He used tiny, round dots to make his art. What other shapes might artists use?

11. The DotUnit 4 / Day 5 This week we read about surprising treasures. Vashti’s doodle was one masterpiece that was a treasure. What treasures can you create with your imagination?

12. Mister Bones: Dinosaur HunterUnit 4 / Day 1 Great treasures can be everywhere. They can be different colors and shapes. Turn over a rock. Dig in the ground. What treasures can we find in the earth?

13. Mister Bones: Dinosaur HunterUnit 4 / Day 2 Today we will read about treasures found on the beach. The ocean brings in small shells, tiny sharks’ teeth, and giant piles of rope. What treasure would you like to find on the beach?

14. Mister Bones: Dinosaur HunterUnit 4 / Day 3 Today we will read about Barnum Brown. He likes to dig for big bones. What kind of big bones might Barnum Brown find when he digs?

15. Mister Bones: Dinosaur HunterUnit 4 / Day 4 Museums are great places to visit. Today we will read about what kinds of things you can see when you visit a museum. What things have you seen at a museum?

16. Mister Bones: Dinosaur HunterUnit 4 / Day 5 This week we read about fossils, earthworms, and other treasures found in the soil. Which of these treasures was a surprise to you?

17. The Lady in the MoonUnit 4 / Day 1 It’s nice to share special days with others. Once I took my sister to a festival. We found good things to eat. How can we share special days?

18. The Lady in the MoonUnit 4 / Day 2 Today we will read about a young boy who helps Miss Nancy, an older lady, find her memory. What memories have your parents or grandparents shared with you?

19. The Lady in the MoonUnit 4 / Day 3 Today we will read about Moon Festival. Children celebrate the bright moon. The moon’s light is high in the sky. How might the children celebrate Moon Festival?

20. The Lady in the MoonUnit 4 / Day 4 Fireworks light up the night sky. People eat hot dogs and apple pie. Today we’ll read about how one family celebrates the 4th of July. How do you celebrate this holiday?

21. The Lady in the MoonUnit 4 / Day 5 This week we read about festive days. These celebrations were delightful and out of the ordinary. What treasures were shared?

22. Peter’s ChairUnit 4 / Day 1 What treasure can we share at home? My family has eight treasures. They are my brothers and sisters. They touch my heart and make me laugh.

23. Peter’s ChairUnit 4 / Day 2 Today we will read about what a memory is and why memories are important. What family memory always makes you laugh?

24. Peter’s ChairUnit 4 / Day 3 Today we will read about Peter and his new baby sister. Peter finds out that sharing with his sister does not always suit him. What do you share with your brother or sister?

25. Peter’s ChairUnit 4 / Day 4 Today we’ll read about how Peter and his grandma share news by e-mail. How do you share news with relatives?

26. Peter’s ChairUnit 4 / Day 5 This week we read about some treasures that relatives share. What treasures have you shared with your siblings or other relatives?

27. Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper’s HouseUnit 4 / Day 1 My neighbor made me a picture. Remember neighbors can be good friends. Who thought to do something nice for a neighbor today? What treasures can we share with our neighbors?

28. Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper’s HouseUnit 4 / Day 2 Today we will read about the residents who dwell next door to Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge. We will discover what they think a memory is. What do you think a memory is?

29. Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper’s HouseUnit 4 / Day 3 Today we will read about Henry and Mudge. They have a wonderful time with their neighbor Mrs. Hopper. Do you have a friendly neighbor you like to spend time with?

30. Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper’s HouseUnit 4/ Day 4 Today we will read about books, shells, and rainbows – wonderful treasures to share. What treasures would you gladly share?

31. Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper’s HouseUnit 4 / Day 5 This week we read about some friendly neighbors. They shared good times, good memories, and special treats. How would you welcome a new Person into your neighborhood?