The day Eddie met the Author Day 5

1. Lesson 2 Day 5
“The Day Eddie Met the Author”

2. Question of the Day
 What kind of books do you like to ready?
 I like to read __________.
 Write one or two sentences that describe the
types of books you like and why.

3. Today’s Read Aloud: Breakfast Time
 Why might people read a story or watch a
movie again?
 For enjoyment or to practice reading.
 As I read this story I want you to listen to how I
read.

4. Today’s Read Aloud: Breakfast Time
Leon’s sister Keisha woke him by shaking his
shoulder. Leon rolled over, “come on,” he
heard her say. “It’s six o’clock. Remember
our plan?”
They tiptoed down the steps in their bare feet.
Their parents were still asleep. Keisha, who
was twelve, led the way into the kitchen. The
sun had just started to stream through the
window. “All right,” Keisha said, “let’s make
them breakfast.”

5. Today’s Read Aloud: Breakfast Time
Leon sat on the floor. He rubbed his eyes. How are we
going to make breakfast?” he said. “mom makes it
every day. “What do we know about making
breakfast?”
“Just watch me and do what I say,” Keisha said. She got
glasses and bowls from the cabinets. Then, she found
a tray. “Get the bread and the butter and the orange
juice, too,” she said.
Leon followed her instructions. Soon, they had a
beautiful breakfast for their parents, with juice, toast,
cereal, and a piece of fruit.
“Wow,” Leon said, “you should be a cook”, Keisha said.
“Together, we’re already cooks”.

6. Root Words; Endings –ed, -ing
 Write these words down in your notebook now!
Shaped Trading Liked
Hugged Skipping Mapped
Dined Kidding Stored
The first row: Words are formed from roots with a final e.
The second row: Words are formed from roots that have a short
vowel and a single final consonant.
The third row: Name and spell the root of each word and tell how
the root changes when the ending is added.
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7. Root Words; Endings –ed, -ing and
Spelling
1. Saved: I saved my allowance.
2. Moved: My friend moved to Alaska.
3. Riding: I like riding my bicycle.
4. Waking: Waking up in the morning can be
difficult.
5. Pulled: Paco pulled the door closed.
6. Taking: Do you like taking test?
7. Hopped: Ruby hopped on one foot.
8. Baking: Nancy and Chan are baking bread.
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8. Root Words; Endings –ed, -ing and
Spelling
9. Picked: Last summer, I picked some blueberries.
10. Having: Is everybody having a good time?
11. Letting: Mr. Kane is letting us play ball today.
12. Running: Omika is running faster than her friends.
13. Drawing: Maria is drawing a picture of her house.
14. Folded: Charles folded his napkin.
15. Shopped: I shopped for groceries yesterday.
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9. Fluency
 Open your books to page 66!
 I want you to get with a partner and read pages 66-
69.
 You are going to be practicing fluency. As you read
aloud to each other change your voice for each
character to show how that character speaks, feels,
and acts differently from the others.
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10. “Tiger, Tiger”
 What is a character?
 What is a setting?
 I’m going to read “Tiger, Tiger”. I want you to listen and find out
who the characters are and if you can find the setting.
 Who are the main characters in this story? What is the setting?
 How does the tiger feel about books at first?

11. Vocabulary
 If you were meeting resistance to your idea of
what to play, would you feel frustrated?
Explain.
 Why might the audience have squirmed when
the first grade recited a poem?
 If you were asked to conquer a messy closet,
would you feel anticipation for a pleasant
experience? Explain.

12. Vocabulary
 If a speaker murmured form a stage during an assembly, would
people be able to hear that person? Why or Why not?
 Would a teacher usually dismiss a class right after students had
recited the Pledge of Allegiance? Explain.
 Do you think an outfit that is made up of patchwork of designs is
pleasant to look at? Why or Why not?
 Would you expect to have plenty of friends who are loyal or just a
few?
 Would it be a coincidence if you and I went to a concert together
and the singer autographed CDs for both of us?
 If people squirmed as they modeled new clothes, would they be
doing a good job of showing the clothes? Why or why not?
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13. DOL
1. do not go neer the water.
2. I am so excited

14. Grammar: Commands and Exclamations
 Remember:
 A statement tells something. It ends with a period.
 A question asks something. It ends with a
question mark.
 An exclamation expresses surprise, excitement,
or other strong feelings.
 A command tells someone to do something. It
usually ends with a period. A very strong or urgent
command ends with an exclamation mark.

15. Grammar: Commands and Exclamations
 Tell me if these are commands,
exclamations, or question marks.
I rode my bicycle home
Is that a long ride
I cannot believe you did that
Please wait for me after school
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