Fourth Grade ELA The Sign of the Beaver

Fourth Grade ELA The Sign of the Beaver Novel Study Week Twelve, Day Four This session will be recorded for learning purposes. Learning purposes include: a lesson review for students who are absent, students who want to review for a test, etc. and will be distributed for learning purposes.

Directions: Read the passage and be ready to answer a few questions! Daily Review

Phonics • Objectives: Teacher Model: I DO

Use the word “coworker in a sentence.

Getting Ready to Read

Reading

Vocabulary • glinted = gleaming brightness, luster – The sun glinted in the sky • incomprehensible = impossible to understand or comprehend – The ancient writing was incomprehensible. • hastily = swift, rapidly – He hastily finished his homework, so he could go outside to play.

Vocabulary • abruptly = sudden or unexpected – The game ended abruptly due to the storm. • glowered = to stare at with dislike or anger – The tiger glowered at his prey.

Teacher Read Aloud • How is Matt feeling at the beginning of Chapter 6? • What does Matt think about the Indian?

Teacher Read Aloud • Why is does Matt feel grateful? • Why do you think the Indian chose to help Matt?

Teacher Read Aloud • What does Matt think the Indian boy is thinking when he looks at him? • Do you think Matt and the boy can become friends? Why or why not?

Please read independently and give a green check when finished. • Why do the Indians continue to bring Matt gifts? • Why does Matt feel ashamed?

Please read independently and give a green check when finished. • Why does Matt give away his book? • What is the treaty that is proposed?

Please read independently and give a green check when finished. • Why is the boy angry? • How do you think Matt feels about the treaty?

Whole Group Discussion

Team Directions • You and your team will complete two questions based on Chapters 5 and 6. • You will then “teach” the whole group when we return to the main room by explaining your answers to the questions. • Make sure your “broadcaster” is ready to share your team’s answers!

Team 1

Team 2

Team 3

Team 4

Team 5

Team 6

Team 7

Closure • How do you think Matt feels by the end of the chapter compared to the beginning of the chapter?

Homework • Read Chapter 7 independently