UNIT 1 –�LESSON 1�THE RIVER BANK PART 1
The Wind In The Willows
Today’s Learning Targets:
SPEAKING & LISTENING
The Wind in the Willows:
The River Bank, Part 1
Vocabulary: The Wind in the Willows
backwater -
a peaceful body of water connected to a river, but with little or almost no current or movement; an isolated, unchanging village or town
(backwaters)�
Vocabulary: The Wind in the Willows
bolted - moved or ran off suddenly
(bolt, bolts, bolting)
Vocabulary: The Wind in the Willows
contemplated - considered or thought about; pondered �
(contemplate, contemplates, contemplating)
Vocabulary: The Wind in the Willows
hesitating - in a halting or pausing way; acting with reluctance or uncertainty
(hesitate, hesitated)
Vocabulary: The Wind in the Willows
interferes - gets in the way and prevents something from working smoothly
(interfere, interfered, interfering)
Vocabulary: The Wind in the Willows
meandered - moved slowly and without purpose �
(meander, meanders,
meandering)
Does anyone know what a willow is?
Before Reading: The Wind in the Willows
Willows are a type of tree. There are many types of willows and this particular one is a weeping willow tree. Willows like a lot of water and therefore tend to grow near sources of water such as lakes, rivers, and ponds.
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This story is a fiction story. ��Who can tell me what fiction is?
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The author of The Wind in the Willows was Kenneth Grahame. He was born in Scotland but moved to England when he was very young.
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Grahame used to tell these stories to his son (whom he called Mouse) for entertainment before he ever wrote them down.
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England and Scotland are two of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom (U.K for short). Wales and Northern Ireland are the other two.
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The citizens of the United kingdom are called “British” bcause the main landmasss of the United Kingdom is called Great Britain.
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The setting of this story is in the English countryside where the author grew up. Near the Thames river.
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How do you think the setting of the river might affect the plot, or events, of the story?
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What do you call this? Pop, Soda, Coke or Soft Drink? Go to the corner of the room of the one that you would call it.
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These differences in words can be found all over the United States. They are called dialect. Even though people may be speaking the same language, there may be differences in the words they use.
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Our Reading: The Wind in the Willows
Because our story is set in the United Kingdom, it is written in British English. Just as there are difference in vocabulary between people in the United States, there are difference in the vocabulary between British and American English.
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Our Reading: The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows was published in 1908. That’s more than 100 years ago. It is considered one of the best children stories ever written.
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Do you know any stories that are considered classic?
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The main characters in this story are a...
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What am I?
The main characters in this story are a mole,
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The main characters in this story are a mole, a ...
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What am I?
The main characters in this story are a mole, a water rat,
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The main characters in this story are a mole, a water rat, a...
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What am I?
The main characters in this story are a mole, a water rat, a badger,
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The main characters in this story are a mole, a water rat, a badger, and a
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What am I?
The main characters in this story are a mole, a water rat, a badger, and a toad.
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The characters will act like people in the story. When an animal or thing in a story behaves as a person, it is called personification.
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What words do you hear inside the word personification?
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Personification is when an animal or thing is given the characteristics of a person such as talking or wearing clothes.
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Our Reading: The Wind in the Willows
Throughout the book you will hear many examples of personification.
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Reminder: the plot of the story is what we call the events of the story.
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Reminder: the setting of the story is the location and time period of a story.
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Reminder: dialogue is what we call the parts of the story where the characters speak to one another.
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Now, listen for examples of personification in today’s Read-Aloud.
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During Reading: The Wind in the Willows
Glowworm – �
wingless beetle that creates and gives off a bright light
Reading Vocabulary: The Wind in the Willows
During Reading: The Wind in the Willows
Old Chap – �
a British saying for man or boy
Reading Vocabulary: The Wind in the Willows
Reading Vocabulary: The Wind in the Willows
Moorhens
Dabchicks
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After Reading: The Wind in the Willows
What British English words of phrases did you hear in today’s Read-Aloud?
old chap, messing about, bother
After Reading: The Wind in the Willows
Why is there British English in this story?
It was written by an author named Kenneth Grahame, who grew up in England or Great Britain.
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Who are the main characters in today’s Read-Aloud?
Mole and Water Rat
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What do we call the events of a story in which the characters are involved?
Plot
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What things do you know about Mole based on what you read in the Read-Aloud today?
He is weary of spring-cleaning; he lives underground; he has black fur’ he is fascinated by the river; he is shy but happy
After Reading: The Wind in the Willows
Would you describe Mole as curious? Why or why not?
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What season is the story set in when Mole leaves his home?
Spring
�How do you know?
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What adjectives would you use to describe Rat?
friendly, adventurous but cautions, wise, aquatic, generous
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In what kind of setting does the story begin?
�in Moles’ underground house, which he is spring-cleaning
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To what kind of settings re we introduced after Mole bolts out of his burrow?
to the world aboveground, the river bank in the spring
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Why do you think Rat does not want to go into or even speak about the “Wide World,” or area beyond the Wild Wood?
After Reading: The Wind in the Willows
Think-Pair-Share: What examples of personification did you hear today?
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Think-Pair-Share: What are some characteristics of Mole and Water Rat that are not examples of personification?
Word Work: Meandered
“[The Mole] thought his happiness was complete when, as he meandered aimlessly along, he came to the edge of a full-fed river.”
Word Work: Meandered
“[The Mole] thought his happiness was complete when, as he meandered aimlessly along, he came to the edge of a full-fed river.”
Word Work: Meandered
Meandered means to move slowly without a purpose.
Word Work: Meandered
Meandered means to move slowly without a purpose.��On warm spring days, many of the towns people meandered in the town center, stopping whenever they pleased to rest or talk with friends.
Word Work: Meandered
Part of Speech:
Meandered
Noun or verb
READING
Day 1
Our Reading: The Wind in the Willows
Venn Diagram: What is a Venn diagram used for?
Our Reading: The Wind in the Willows
Venn Diagram: What is a Venn diagram used for?
Mole
Water Rat
Our Reading: The Wind in the Willows
Today: We are going to work with a partner to compare and contrast the two characters in our story.
Mole
Water Rat
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
Day 1
Foundational Skills: Vowel Review
Today we will review short vowel sounds and their spellings.
Foundational Skills: Vowel Review
Vowel sounds will always be written in green on our Spelling cards because when we say a vowel sound, we open our mouths, letting the air “go.”
Foundational Skills: Vowel Review
The power bars on our spelling cards indicate how common each spelling is. A vowel that is used lots and lots will have a long power bar. A shorter power bar means it is less common spelling for this sound.
Foundational Skills: Vowel Review
Looking at the power bar, which spelling sound is the most common of these sounds?
Which is the least common spelling sound?
Foundational Skills: Vowel Review
Let’s review what our short vowel sounds sound like.
Foundational Skills: Vowel Review
Let’s look at our Code Charts and find our short vowel sounds.
Foundational Skills: Vowel Review
Find the row that begins with /a/.
Foundational Skills: Vowel Review
This shows us that /a/ is spelled as the letter ‘a ‘ in written words. The long power bar tells us that it is a very common spelling. In fact, it is the only spelling for /a/.
Foundational Skills: Vowel Review
Find the /i/ sound on your chart.
Foundational Skills: Vowel Review
How many ways are there to spell the /i/ sound?
Two. Which is the most common ‘i’ or ‘y’?
�‘i’ because the power bar is longer.
Foundational Skills: Vowel Review
Find the /e/ sound on your chart.
Foundational Skills: Vowel Review
How many ways are there to spell the /e/ sound?
Two. Which is the most common ‘e’ or ‘ea’?
�‘e’ because the power bar is longer.
Foundational Skills: Vowel Review
Find the /u/ sound on your chart.
Foundational Skills: Vowel Review
How many ways are there to spell the /u/ sound?
Four. Which is the most common?
�‘u’ because the power bar is longer.
Foundational Skills: Vowel Review
Find the /o/ sound on your chart.
Foundational Skills: Vowel Review
How many ways are there to spell the /o/ sound?
Three. Which is the most common?
�‘o’ because the power bar is longer.
Foundational Skills: Multisyllable Words
Let’s Practice!
Foundational Skills: Multisyllable Words
batman ��
Foundational Skills: Multisyllable Words
More practice before the GAME:
fabric victim signal���
Foundational Skills: Multisyllable Words
Harder practice before the GAME:
children hundred���
Foundational Skills: Baseball Review
The class will be divided into two teams. Each team will get a chance to “bat”.
I’ll show you a word and if you read it correctly, you will get to advance to the next base.
Every time your team makes it “home” you will receive a point. The team with the most points will win.
home
1st
2nd
3rd
READING
Sir Gus:
The Beginning
Before Reading Sir Gus: The Beginning
The practice stories you will read in the next few lessons are about a knight named Sir Gus.
Before Reading Sir Gus: The Beginning
A knight is a type of soldier who lived long ago during a period called the Middle Ages. They helped the Kings defend their kingdoms.
Before Reading Sir Gus: The Beginning
“Sir,” was used to refer to knights who had earned a certain honor in serving their king.
Before Reading Sir Gus: The Beginning
In the past, knights really did exist. However, in many fairy tales, knights are fiction characters that often fight dragons and have to break magic spells. Our practice stories are fiction.
Before Reading Sir Gus: The Beginning
Sir Gus had the following weapons:��
Reading Sir Gus: The Beginning
Turn to Worksheet 1.1
Reading Sir Gus: The Beginning
Reading Sir Gus: The Beginning
Reading Sir Gus: The Beginning
Reading Sir Gus: The Beginning
After Reading Sir Gus: The Beginning
Keep Worksheet 1.1 on your desk, and turn to WS 1.2
Write your name on the line at the top of the page.
The question itself is very important to your answer. You must read the question first �and then use the words from the question to start your answer. This is called restating the question. It lets the reader know what question you are answering.
For example, question 1, “Why are the people of King Alfred’s land happy with King Alfred as their king?”
How can I use the question to begin my answer?�
“The people of King Alfred’s land are happy with King Alfred as their king because…”
Now look in the text to find the answer that will finish our sentence. Write the paragraph where you found your answer on the blank next to the question. Then finish your answer.
Take Home Activity
Family Letter Page 1.3
Today we completed the following: