Grade 4 Scope and Sequence Matrix HMH Journeys Christina School District 2011-2012
UNIT 1: Reaching Out 8/29-10/6
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1 Main Selection The VCV Rate Skill Retell a Story Target Spelling Principle Complete Writing
Because of Winn- Syllable Story Vocabulary Short a and Long a Sentences Mode
Dixie Pattern Structure comfort, Write to
Genre: Realistic mention Spelling Words Express
Fiction Strategy mood Basic Words: blade,
Summarize properly gray, past, afraid, Writing
Paired Selection intends magic, delay, amaze, Form
Because of BookEnds Author’s consisted drain, maybe, break, Descriptive
Genre: Informational Craft positive sale, hang, stain, glass, Paragraph
Text Flashback advanced raft, jail, crayon, fact,
peculiar stale, steak Focus Trait
talent Review Words: skate, Ideas
plan, chain, today,
Vocabulary erase
Strategies Challenge Words:
Prefixes re-, fraction, trait,
un-, dis- champion, activity,
graceful
2 Main Selection Open and Phrasing: Skill Listen for a Purpose Target Spelling Principle Subjects Writing
My Brother Martin: A Closed Pauses Author’s Vocabulary Short e and Long e and Mode
Sister Remembers Syllables Purpose injustice Predicates Write to
Growing Up with the numerous Spelling Words Express
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther Strategy segregation Basic Words: west,
King Jr. Monitor/ Clarify nourishing steep, member, gleam, Writing
Genre: Biography captured fresh, freedom, speed, Form
Author’s dream steam, beast, believe, Narrative
Paired Selection Craft encounters speck, kept, cheap, Composition
Langston Hughes: A Point of View preferred pretend, greed, shelf,
Poet and a Dreamer recall least, eager, reason, Writing
Genre: Poetry example chief Trait
Review Words: sweet, Word Choice
Vocabulary smell, spent, treat,
Strategies leave
Prefixes in-, Challenge Words: echo,
im- il-, ir- menu, creature, reveal,
restaurant
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Grade 4 Scope and Sequence Matrix HMH Journeys Christina School District 2011-2012
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3 Main Selection The VCCV Accuracy Skill Give and Follow Target Spelling Principle Kinds of Writing
How Tía Lola Syllable Cause and Effect Directions Vocabulary Short i and Long i Sentences Mode
Came to Stay Pattern welcomed Write to
Genre: Realistic Strategy sensitive Spelling Words Express
Fiction Visualize observes Basic Words: skill, crime,
unspoiled grind, tonight, brick, Writing
Paired Author’s Craft prepared flight, live, chill, delight, Form
Selection Metaphor negative build, ditch, decide, Dialogue
Pizza Pizzazz honor witness, wind, district,
Genre: included inch, sigh, fright, Writing
Informational glances remind, split Trait
Text encouragement Review Words: gift, Voice
tight, sight, blind, shiny
Vocabulary Challenge Words:
Strategies ignorant, recognize,
Context Clues advice, twilight, rigid
4 Main Selection VCV and Intonation Skill Summarize a Spoken Target Spelling Principle Simple and Writing
The Power of VCCV Theme Message Vocabulary Short o and Long oo Compound Mode
W.O.W. Syllable assist Sentences Write to
Genre: Play Patterns Strategy burglaries Spelling Words Express
Analyze/Evaluate innocent Basic Words: block,
Paired scheme shown, oatmeal, wrote, Writing
Selection Author’s Craft regretfully fellow, scold, coast, Form
Knowing Noses: Elements of misjudged odd, locate, slope, Fictional
Search-and- Drama suspect throat, host, online, Narrative:
Rescue Dogs favor shock, solve, known, Prewrite
Genre: speculated remote, stock, boast,
Informational prior globe Writing
Text Review Words: foam, Trait
Vocabulary shadow, clock, glow, Ideas
Strategies coach
Prefixes non-, Challenge Words:
mis- bonus, approach,
motion, continent,
accomplish
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Grade 4 Scope and Sequence Matrix HMH Journeys Christina School District 2011-2012
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5 Main Homophones Expression Skill Interpret Literature Target Spelling Principle Nouns Writing Mode
Selection Understanding Vocabulary Homophones Write to Express
Stormalong Characters yearning
Genre: Tall memorable Spelling Words Writing Form
Tale Strategy betrayed Basic Words: wait, weight, Imaginative
Infer/Predict condition heard, herd, days, daze, Story: Draft,
Paired seafaring heel, heal, peak, peek, Revise, Edit,
Selection Author’s Craft shortage sent, cent, scent, feet, Publish:
Hoderi the Hyperbole tidal feat, vain, vane, vein,
Fisherman outcast miner, minor Writing Trait
Genre: foaming Review Words: it’s, its, Organization
Play/Folk horrified their, there, they’re
Tale Challenge Words: raise,
Vocabulary raze, rays, principal,
Strategies principle
Use a
Dictionary
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Grade 4 Scope and Sequence Matrix HMH Journeys Christina School District 2011-2012
UNIT 2: Do You Know What I Mean? 10/10-11/18
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6 Main Selection Common Expression Skill Compare Ask and Answer Target Spelling Principle Verbs Writing
Once Upon a Consonant and Contrast Questions Vocabulary Vowel Sounds: Short u and Mode
Cool Motorcycle Patterns: rescue Long u /yoo/, /oo/ Write to
Dude Digraphs Strategy hideous Respond
Genre: Fairy Infer/Predict exploding Spelling Words
Tale battle Basic Words: bunch, Writing
Author’s Craft wealthy fruit, argue, crumb, Form
Paired Hyperbole refused crew, tune, juice, refuse, Response to
Selection invisible truth, young, clue, Literature
Storyteller Diane hired trunk, amuse, suit, rude,
Ferlatte immense trust, dew, stuck, Focus Trait
Genre: warrior rescue, brush Organization
Informational Review Words: drew,
Text Vocabulary true, cube, Sunday, stuff
Strategies Challenge Words:
Suffixes -y, computer, mustard,
-ous tissue, customer,
attitude
7 Main Selection Common Phrasing: Skill Compare Print and Target Spelling Principle Simple Writing
Coming Consonant Punctuation Fact and Nonprint Information Vocabulary Vowel Sounds: /oo/ Verb Mode
Distractions: Patterns: Opinion entertaining (macron), /oo/ (breve) Tenses Write to
Questioning Clusters promote Respond
Movies Strategy focus Spelling Words
Genre: Summarize advertise Basic Words: bloom, Writing
Informational jolts cookbook, tool, Form
Text Author’s Craft critics shampoo, put, wool, Opinion
Jargon target stool, proof, prove, Paragraph
Paired thrilling group, brook, foolish,
Selection angles bush, crooked, booth, Focus Trait
The Wonder of generated raccoon, hook, groom, Voice
Animation roof, soup
Genre: Vocabulary Review Words: stood,
Informational Strategies spoon, shook, balloon,
Text Greek and tooth
Latin Word Challenge Words:
Parts bulletin, cocoon,
cushion, proofread,
marooned
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Grade 4 Scope and Sequence Matrix HMH Journeys Christina School District 2011-2012
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8 Main Selection Stressed and Stress Skill Hold a Literature Target Spelling Principle Conjunctions Writing Mode
Me and Uncle Unstressed Understanding Discussion Vocabulary Vowel Sounds: /ou/, /ô/ Write to
Romie Syllables Characters glorious Respond
Genre: Realistic studio Spelling Words
Fiction Strategy concerned Basic Words: aloud, bald, Writing Form
Visualize model hawk, south, faucet, Poem
Paired smeared proud, claw, tower, stalk,
Selection Author’s Craft ruined couple, howl, false, Writing Trait
Sidewalk Artists Point of View yanked dawn, allow, drown, Word Choice
Genre: Readers’ streak pause, fault, cause,
Theater schedule amount, cloudier
feast Review Words: awful,
power, sound, almost,
Vocabulary thousand
Strategies Challenge Words:
Figurative applaud, foul, browse,
Language gnaw, doubt
(Idioms)
9 Main Selection Common Accuracy Skill Listen and Respond Target Spelling Principle Commas Writing Mode
Dear Mr. Beginning Conclusions and Vocabulary Vowel +/r/ Sounds Write to
Winston Syllables Generalizations fault Respond
Genre: Realistic borrow Spelling Words
Fiction Strategy reference Basic Words: spark, Writing Form
Question fainted prepare, cheer, tear, Response to
Paired genuine scarf, scare, repair, Literature
Selection Author’s Craft local earring, scarce, weird, Essay:
Field Guide to Repetition apologize sharp, rear, spare, gear, Prewrite
Snakes of the proof hairy, compare, alarm,
Southwest slimy harsh, upstairs, square Writing Trait
Genre: insisted Review Words: air, clear, Organization
Informational large, pair, chair
Text Challenge Words: weary,
Vocabulary startle, appear, barnacle,
Strategies awareness
Antonyms
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10 Main Vowel + r in Intonation Skill Listen to distinguish fact Target Spelling Principle Pronouns Writing Mode
Selection Multi- Author’s from opinion Vocabulary More Vowel +/r/ Sounds Write to
Jose! Born to Syllable Purpose debut Respond
Dance Words stubborn Spelling Words
Genre: Strategy permission Basic Words: learn, dirty, Writing Form
Biography Analyze/ hauling worn, sore, thirst, burn, Response to
Evaluate mournful record, cure, board, course, Literature
Paired towered worth, early, return, pure, Essay: Draft,
Selection Author’s Craft triumph world, search, worse, Revise, Edit,
Dance to the Metaphor discouraged thirteen, sport, current Publish
Beat toured Review Words: first, hurt,
Genre: Poetry border work, third, storm Writing Trait
Challenge Words: curious, Organization
Vocabulary thorough, earnest, portion,
Strategies foreign
Analogies
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Grade 4 Scope and Sequence Matrix HMH Journeys Christina School District 2011-2012
UNIT 3: Natural Encounters 11/28-1/20
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11 Main Selection Compound Phrasing: Skill Prepare Interview Target Spelling Principle Proper Writing
The Screech Owl Words Punctuation Fact and Questions Vocabulary Compound Words Nouns Mode
Who Liked Opinion presence Spelling Words Write to
Television disbelief Basic Words: Persuade
Genre: Narrative Strategy tempted somebody, fireplace,
Nonfiction Infer/Predict biological nearby, toothbrush, Writing
endeared homesick, make- Form
Paired Selection Author’s Craft arrangement believe, anything, all Persuasive
In the Wild Simile pounced right, goodbye, Paragraph
Genre: Readers’ utter forehead, classmate,
Theater hastened flashlight, haircut, Writing
incident twenty-two, Trait
driveway, alarm Ideas
Vocabulary clock, baby-sit,
Strategies airport, forever,
Suffixes -ful, mailbox
-less, Review Words:
-ness, -ment birthday, anyone,
everything, without,
sometimes
Challenge Words:
field trip, absent-
minded, life jacket,
skyscraper,
nevertheless
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Grade 4 Scope and Sequence Matrix HMH Journeys Christina School District 2011-2012
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12 Main Selection Base Words Adjust Rate Skill Conduct an Target Spelling Principle Possessive Writing
The Earth Dragon and to Sequence of Vocabulary Words with –ed, or –ing Nouns Mode
Awakes Endings Purpose Events Interview trembles Spelling Words Write to
Genre: Historical wreckage Basic Words: rising, Persuade
Fiction Strategy slab traced, stripped,
Visualize possessions slammed, dancing, Writing
Paired Selection tenement striped, winning, Form
Texas Twisters Author’s Craft crushing snapping, bragging, Problem-
Genre: Point of View rubble handled, dripped, Solution
Informational debris begged, dared, Composition
Text timbers skipped, hitting,
constructed spotted, raced, Writing
dimmed, spinning, Trait
Vocabulary escaped Ideas
Strategies Review Words:
Synonyms changing, joking,
swimming, wrapped,
tapping
Challenge Words:
urged, striving,
whipped, breathing,
quizzed
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13 Main Selection Recognizing Phrasing: Skill Viewing Nonprint Target Spelling Principle Regular Writing
Antarctic Journal: Common Pauses Cause and Media Sources Vocabulary More Words with Verbs Mode
Four Months at the Word Effect display –ed or –ing Write to
Bottom of the Parts alert Persuade
World Strategy weariness Spelling Words
Genre: Narrative Summarize fractured Basic Words: wiped, Writing
Nonfiction standards covered, mapped, Form
Author’s Craft vision pleasing, slipped, Persuasive
Paired Selection Metaphor huddle putting, traveled, Letter
The Coolest graceful seeking, visiting,
Marathon stranded mixed, shipped, Writing
Genre: concluded phoning, offered, Trait
Informational smelling, hiking, Voice
Text Vocabulary checking, fainted,
Strategies landed, becoming,
Greek and Latin wandering
Word Parts Review Words: fixing,
spect, struct, saving, stared,
tele, vis dropped, grinning
Challenge Words:
amusing, entertained,
admitted, stunning,
starving
14 Main Selection Recognizing Stress Skill Listen to Make Target Spelling Principle Participles Writing
The Life and Suffixes Text and Connections Vocabulary Final Long e Mode
Times Graphic social Write to
of the Ant Features exchanges Spelling Words Persuade
Genre: excess Basic Words: turkey,
Informational Text Strategy reinforce lonely, colony, Writing
Question storage steady, hungry, Form
Paired Selection transport valley, hockey, Persuasive
The Dove and the Author’s Craft chamber starry, melody, Essay:
Ant Imagery scarce movie, duty, drowsy, Prewrite
Genre: obstacles chimney, plenty,
Fable/Traditional transfers daily, alley, fifty, Writing
Tale empty, injury, prairie Trait
Vocabulary Review Words: Organization
Strategies cherry, jelly, sticky,
Suffixes - worry, curly
able, -ible Challenge Words:
envy, fiery, mercy,
discovery, mystery
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Grade 4 Scope and Sequence Matrix HMH Journeys Christina School District 2011-2012
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15 Main Three- Expression Skill Listen to Summarize Target Spelling Principle Changing Final Irregular Writing
Selection Syllable Main Ideas and Ideas Vocabulary y to i Verbs Mode
Ecology for Words Details organisms Write to
Kids directly Spelling Words Persuade
Genre: Strategy affect Basic Words: tiniest, hobbies,
Informational Monitor/Clarify traces copied, countries, pitied, easier, Writing
Text vast laziest, families, spied, happiest, Form
Author’s Craft habitats ladies, friendlier, studied, busier, Persuasive
Paired Word Choice variety breezier, prettiest, noisier, Essay:
Selection species healthier, butterflies funniest Draft,
Wonderful banned Review Words: hurried, stories, Revise,
Weather radiation carried, pennies, babies Edit,
Genre: Poetry Challenge Words: heaviest, Publish
Vocabulary categories, communities,
Strategies multiplied, qualities Writing
Multiple- Trait
Meaning Ideas
Words
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Grade 4 Scope and Sequence Matrix HMH Journeys Christina School District 2011-2012
UNIT 4: Never Give Up! 1/23-3/2
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16 Main Selection Sound/Spelling Rate Skill Evaluate Media Target Spelling Principle Adjectives Writing
Riding Freedom Changes Compare and Sources Vocabulary Spelling /k/, /ngk/, and Mode
Genre: Historical Contrast escorted /kw/ Write to
Fiction swelled Spelling Words Narrate
Strategy relied Basic Words: risky,
Paired Selection Monitor/Clarify reputation track, topic, blank, Writing
Spindletop worthy question, pocket, Form
Genre: Author’s Craft churning monkey, junk, equal, Descriptive
Informational Text Personification situation ache, public, attack, Paragraph
deserve struck, earthquake,
defended picnic, banker, electric, Writing
satisfied blanket, mistake, Trait
stomach Ideas
Vocabulary Review Words: quick,
Strategies squeeze, shark,
Context Clues second, circus
Challenge Words:
request, skeleton,
peculiar, attic, reckless
17 Main Selection More Intonation Skill Adapt Spoken Target Spelling Principle Adverbs Writing
The Right Dog for Sound/Spelling Sequence of Language Vocabulary Spelling Final /j/ and /s/ Mode
the Job: Ira’s Path Changes Events reward Write to
from Service Dog to Strategy graduate Spelling Words Narrate
Guide Dog Summarize symbol Basic Words: glance,
Genre: Narrative Author’s Craft foster judge, damage, Writing
Nonfiction Word Choice disobey package, twice, stage, Form
confidence carriage, since, Friendly
Paired Selection patiently practice, marriage, Letter
The Sticky Coyote confesses baggage, office,
Genre: Readers’ ceremony message, bridge, Writing
Theater/Trickster performs chance, notice, ridge, Trait
Tale/Traditional manage, palace, Voice
Tale Vocabulary bandage
Strategies Review Words: once,
Suffixes - dance, change, age,
ion, -ation, bounce
-ition Challenge Words:
fringe, average, fleece,
fragrance, excellence
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Grade 4 Scope and Sequence Matrix HMH Journeys Christina School District 2011-2012
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18 Main Selection Recognizing Accuracy Skill Prepare for Oral Target Spelling Principle Prepositions Writing
Moon Runner Prefixes and Understanding Summaries Vocabulary Prefixes: re-, un-, dis- and Mode
Genre: re–, un–, Self- Characters gigantic Prepositional Write to
Realistic Fiction dis– Correction miniature Spelling Words Phrases Narrate
Strategy especially Basic Words: unused,
Paired Question lapped refresh, dislike, Writing
Selection vanished replace, unpaid, redo, Form
A Day for the Author’s jealous disorder, unplanned, Narrative
Moon Craft haze distrust, rewind, Composition
Genre: Point of View lure untrue, unload, recall,
Informational deliberately displease, uneven, Writing
Text crisp rebuild, restart, Trait
uncover, untidy, Word Choice
Vocabulary discolor
Strategies Review Words: reuse,
Homophones, unfair, rewrite, unclear,
Homonyms, untie
Homographs Challenge Words:
disband, rearrange,
discontinue, refund,
unusual
19 Main Selection More Stress Skill Deliver Oral Target Spelling Principle Transitions Writing
Harvesting Common Persuasion Summaries Vocabulary Suffixes: –ful, Mode
Hope: The Suffixes overcome –less,–ness, –ment
Story of Cesar Strategy association Write to
Chavez Infer/Predict capitol Spelling Words Narrate
Genre: drought Basic Words: colorful,
Biography Author’s dedicate weakness, movement, Writing
Craft publicity endless, truthful, illness, Form
Paired Idioms violence cheerful, useless, Personal
Selection conflicts beautiful, restless, Narrative:
The Edible horizon clumsiness, pavement, Prewrite
Schoolyard brilliant peaceful, fondness,
Genre: neatness, speechless, Writing
Informational statement, wasteful, Trait
Text Vocabulary penniless, treatment Organization
Strategies Review Words:
Use a Dictionary kindness, careful,
sickness, helpless,
fearful
Challenge Words:
numbness, ailment,
resourceful, cleanliness,
appointment
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Grade 4 Scope and Sequence Matrix HMH Journeys Christina School District 2011-2012
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20 Main VCCV Phrasing: Skill Interpret Poetry Target Spelling Principle Abbreviations Writing
Selection Pattern Punctuation Main Ideas and Vocabulary VCCV Pattern Mode
Sacagawea and Word Details territory Write to
Genre: Parts accompany Spelling Words Narrate
Biography Strategy proposed Basic Words: million,
Visualize interpreter collect, lumber, pepper, Writing
Paired duty plastic, borrow, support, Form
Selection Author’s Craft supplies thirty, perfect, attend, Personal
Native Onomatopoeia route canyon, traffic, fortune, Narrative:
American corps danger, soccer, engine, Draft,
Nature clumsy picture, survive, seldom, Revise,
Poetry landmark effort Edit,
Genre: Poetry Review Words: until, Publish
Vocabulary invite, happen, forget,
Strategies letter Writing
Compound Challenge Words: occur, Trait:
Words venture, challenge, rascal, Ideas
splendid
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Grade 4 Scope and Sequence Matrix HMH Journeys Christina School District 2011-2012
UNIT 5: Change Is All Around 3/5-4/20
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21 Main Selection VCV Accuracy Skill Listen Critically: Target Spelling Principle Comparative Writing
The World Pattern Theme Persuasive Vocabulary VCV Pattern and Mode
According to and Techniques appreciate Superlative Write to
Humphrey Word Strategy blaring Spelling Words Adjectives and Inform
Genre: Fantasy Parts Summarize combination Basic Words: event, Adverbs
promptly humor, rapid, music, Writing
Paired Selection Author’s introduce relief, planet, detail, Form
Make the Switch Craft nocturnal unite, frozen, figure, Summary
Genre: Idioms feats siren, polite, hotel,
Advertisement effort protest, punish, defend, Writing
suggest relay, habit, student Trait
racket Review Words: alive, Ideas
open, orange, begin,
Vocabulary forest
Strategies Challenge Words: rumor,
Multiple- jealous, license, image,
Meaning rival
Words
22 Main Selection Syllable Phrasing: Skill Computer/Internet: Target Spelling Principle Negatives Writing
I Could Do That! Patterns Pauses Cause and Create and use Vocabulary VCCV and VCV Patterns Mode
Esther Morris Gets And Effect Visuals politics Write to
Women the Vote Word intelligent Spelling Words Inform
Genre: Biography Parts Strategy disorderly Basic Words: dentist,
Infer/Predict approve final, finish, narrow, Writing
Paired Selection polls shelter, ahead, corner, Form
Working for the Author’s legislature hollow, divide, famous, Cause-
Vote Craft amendment recent, silver, capture, and-
Genre: Play Idioms candidates cabin, dinner, minus, Effect
informed minute, value, reward, Paragraph
denied broken
Review Words: again, Writing
Vocabulary enough, market, pencil, Trait
Strategies powder Sentence
Use a Challenge Words: decent, Fluency
Dictionary secure, standard,
frontier, stampede
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Grade 4 Scope and Sequence Matrix HMH Journeys Christina School District 2011-2012
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23 Main Selection Difficult Stress Skill Organize Ideas for a Target Spelling Principle Quotations Writing
The Ever-Living VCCV Text and Graphic Speech Vocabulary VCCV Pattern Mode
Tree: The Life and Patterns Features resources Write to
Times of a Coast dense Spelling Words Inform
Redwood Strategy evaporate Basic Words: poster,
Genre: Monitor/Clarify shallow secret, whether, author, Writing
Informational Text moisture rocket, bushel, agree, Form
Author’s Craft civilized bucket, ticket, declare, Procedural
Paired Selection Similes continent chicken, clothing, apron, Composition
Towering Trees opportunities whiskers, degree,
Genre: Poetry customs gather, achieve, rather, Writing
independent bracket, machine Trait
Review Words: person, Organization
Vocabulary basket, between, artist,
Strategies jacket
Prefixes pre-, Challenge Words: regret,
inter-, ex- nephew, method,
decline, vibrate
Main Selection VCCCV Skill Give a Narrative Target Spelling Principle More Writing
24 Owen and Mzee: Pattern Intonation Compare and Speech Vocabulary VCCCV Pattern Commas Mode
The True Story of Contrast bond Write to
a Remarkable suffered Spelling Words Inform
Friendship Strategy intruder Basic Words: hundred,
Genre: Narrative Analyze/Evaluate companion supply, single, middle, Writing
Nonfiction enclosure explain, surprise, Form
Author’s Craft inseparable pilgrim, sandwich, Research
Paired Selection Word Choice charged instead, complete, Report:
Sea Sanctuary chief monster, settle, Prewrite
Genre: exhausted address, farther,
Informational affection sample, although, turtle, Writing
Text athlete, orchard, Trait
Vocabulary kingdom Ideas
Strategies Review Words: daughter,
Suffixes -ed, -ly neighbor, children,
pumpkin, uncle
Challenge Words:
fortress, instant,
exclaim, mattress,
sculptor
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25 Main Selection VV Adjust Skill Present Research Target Spelling Principle Proper Writing
The Fun They Pattern Rate to Author’s Report Vocabulary VV Pattern Mechanics Mode
Had Purpose Purpose progress Write to
Genre: Science calculated Spelling Words Inform
Fiction Strategy dispute Basic Words: idea, lion, usual,
Question centuries radio, liar, poem, India, Writing
Paired superior piano, January, quiet, poet, Form
Selection Author’s Craft insert science, diary, violin, period, Research
Technology for Tone waste February, cereal, video, Report:
All Learners inspector meteor, rodeo Draft,
Genre: mechanical Review Words: giant, lesson, Revise,
Informational average program, quart, problem Edit,
Text Challenge Words: variety, Publish
Vocabulary gradual, geography, diagram,
Strategies punctuate Writing
Greek and Latin Trait
Word Parts Word Choice
meter, therm,
aud, fac
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UNIT 6: Paths to Discovery 4/23-6/12
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26 Long Article Common Final Expression Skill Presenting/Viewing a Target Spelling Principle Making Writing
The Girl Who Syllables Story Structure Dramatic Performance Vocabulary Final Schwa + /r/ Sounds Mode
Loved Spiders peculiar Comparisons
Genre: Realistic Strategy intends Spelling Words Multigenre
Fiction Visualize captured Basic Words: enter, Writing
nourishing banner, sugar, shower,
Short Article Author’s Craft glances motor, collar, labor, Writing
Web Wise Point of View observes finger, mirror, beggar, Form
Genre: assist favor, bother, fever, Poem
Expository favor doctor, temper, actor,
Nonfiction condition polar, sweater, traitor, Writing
memorable whenever Trait
Poetry Review Words: river, Word
The Spider, Vocabulary summer, dollar, center, Choice
Spider Ropes Strategies number
Greek and Challenge Words:
Latin Roots calendar, error, popular,
barrier, director
27 Long Article More Final Phrasing Skill Make an Informational Target Spelling Principle More Writing
Amphibian Syllables: Main Ideas/ Presentation Vocabulary Final Schwa + /l/ Sounds Comparisons Mode
Alert! Consonant Supporting betrayed
Genre: plus -le -al, Details shortage Spelling Words Multigenre
Expository -el species Basic Words: title, towel, Writing
Nonfiction Strategy continent battle, pedal, metal,
Question scarce simple, eagle, special, Writing
Short Article focus total, trouble, nickel, Form
The Frog in the Author’s Craft included gentle, barrel, model, Journal
Milk Pail Word Choice alert tangle, ankle, marvel, Entry
Genre: Fable introduce juggle, squirrel, riddle
opportunities Review Words: circle, Writing
Poetry travel, apple, little, Trait
Toad by the Vocabulary purple Voice
Road, The Strategies Challenge Words:
Poison-Dart Analogies cancel, decimal,
Frogs material, pretzel,
triangle
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28 Long Article Stress in Rate Skill Make an Informal Target Spelling Principle Possessive Writing Mode
Museums: Multi- Fact and Presentation Vocabulary Three Syllable Words Pronouns Multigenre
Worlds of Syllable Opinion apologize Writing
Wonder Words genuine Spelling Words
Genre: Strategy triumph Basic Words: library, Writing Form
Expository Monitor/Clarify arrangement another, hospital, Public Service
Nonfiction biological example, deliver, history, Announcement
Author’s Craft display however, several, Writing Trait
Short Article Tone concluded vacation, important, Organization
Making the obstacles victory, imagine, camera,
Most from affect potato, remember,
Trash vast together, memory,
Genre: Photo favorite, continue,
Essay Vocabulary president
Strategies Review Words: unlucky,
Poetry Prefixes con-, powerful, grandmother,
Dinosaur Bone, com-, in-, November
Museum im- Challenge Words:
Farewell internal, ornament,
interview, universe,
article
29 Long Article Silent Phrasing: Skill Discuss Symbols and Target Spelling Principle Correct Writing Mode
Save Timber Consonants Pauses Understanding Images in Media Vocabulary Words with Silent Pronouns Multigenre
Woods! Characters defended Consonants Writing
Genre: Play satisfied
Strategy confidence Spelling Words Writing Form
Short Article, Infer/Predict symbol Basic Words: half, comb, Multigenre
John Muir: A vanished mortgage, honor, fasten, Collage:
Persuasive Author’s Craft deliberately kneel, wreath, calm, Prewrite
Essay Mood brilliant answer, handsome,
Genre: publicity wrinkle, listen, fetch, Writing Trait
Persuasive territory yolk, climb, honest, Ideas
Essay proposed knuckle, plumber, limb,
folktale
Poetry Vocabulary Review Words: talk, knife,
The Comb of Strategies wrong, knock, hour
Trees, Enjoy Word Origins Challenge Words: tomb,
the Earth glisten, design, hasten,
wrestle
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30 Long Article Unusual Accuracy Skill Dramatize a Story Target Spelling Principle Pronoun Writing Mode
Mystery at Spellings and Conclusions/ Vocabulary Unusual Spellings Contractions Multigenre
Reed’s Pond Self- Generalizations appreciate Writing
Genre: Mystery Correction effort Spelling Words
Strategy denied Basic Words: meant, Writing Form
Short Article Summarize informed routine, style, flood, month, Multigenre
A Big Python shallow pleasant, guess, women, Collage:
Problem Author’s Craft resources either, against, disguise, Draft,
Genre: Word Choice average sweat, magazine, guard, Revise, Edit,
Informational suffered receive, wonder, league, Publish
Text inspector type, ceiling, money
progress Review Words: front, head,
Poetry elbow, shoe, mind Writing Trait
Naming the Vocabulary Challenge Words: plaid, Sentence
Turtle, Strategies onion, guarantee, rhyme, Fluency
Greater Suffixes -er, - submarine
Flamingo or, -ist
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