Transcript So You want to be President?

So You want to be
President?
BY Judith George
Illustrated by David Small
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Vocabulary Definitions
Vocabulary Sentences
Additional Resources
Study Skills
• Genre: Expository Nonfiction
• Comprehension Skill: Main idea
• Comprehension Strategy: Summarize
• Comprehension Review: Generalize
• Vocabulary: Dictionary/Glossary
Genre: Expository Nonfiction
• Expository Nonfiction is fiction that
gives factual information about the
real world.
• It explains the nature of something, or tells
what something is like.
• It uses definitions, comparisons and
contrasts, examples, and classifications.
• Chapter titles, subtitles, illustrations, charts,
and bold type can help determine what is
covered.
Summary
President of the
United States is a tough
job that many people strive
to get. This book tells you what it
takes to be president, but also how
our past presidents stayed true to
themselves and their unique
personalities while in office.
Comprehension Skill: Generalizing
When you make a statement about all of
them together, you are making a
generalization.
A generalization is a broad statement that
applies to many examples.
Words such as all, none, most, many,
always, never, and generally are clues that
can signal a generalization.
Day 1 - Question of the Week
•What is the job of the
President of the United
States?
Vocabulary - Say It
• howling
• humble
•
Constitution
• politics
• solemnly
• vain
• responsibility
More Words to Know
execute
oath
priority
capital
capitol
clerks
Comprehension Strategy-Summarizing
•A summary is a short statement that tells
the main ideas of a selection.
•A story summary should tell the goals of
the characters, how they try to reach them,
and whether they reach them.
•A summary of an article should tell the
main idea, leaving out unnecessary
details.
Tips on Summarizing
Listen to the story
Main Idea and Details
• The focus of a paragraph or an article
is the topic.
• The most important thing about the
topic is the main idea.
• Small pieces of information that tell
more about the main idea are
supporting details.
1.It would be fun to read an
American Presidents’ jurnal.
2. They’re are many
interesting activities at the
White house.
plural noun
+ apostrophe
________
plural possessive noun
1. The house
of my parents
is a block
away.
1. My parents’
house is a
block away.
2. The ideas
of the girl were
strange.
2. The girl’s
ideas were
strange.
5. The kite belonging
to the boys was made
of newspaper.
5. The boys’
kite was made
of newspaper.
7. The wishes
of those friends
came true.
7. Those
friends’ wishes
came true.
Spelling Words
Words with ear, ir, our, ur
• return
• courage
• surface
• purpose
• first
turkey
heard
early
turtle
birthday
Spelling Words
Words with ear, ir, our, ur
• journal
• courtesy
• nourish
• purse
• furniture
search
curtain
burrow
hamburger
survey
CHALLENGE
• turquoise
• absurd
• furthermore
• flourish
• nourishment
Day 2 - Question of the Day
• Why do you think the author
includes so many details
about former presidents?
Vocabulary Strategy Dictionary / Glossary
• Some words have more than
one meaning
• Sometimes readers need to
check a dictionary or glossary
to find the meaning that
makes sense for the sentence.
Dictionary / Glossary
• Dictionaries and Glossaries provide
words in alphabetical lists.
• Sometimes looking at the words
around an unfamiliar word can’t help
you. If this happens use a dictionary
or glossary.
howling
very great
humble
not proud; modest
politics
the work of government;
management of public
business
vain
having too much pride
in your looks, ability,
etc.
responsibility
the act or fact of taking care of
someone or something;
obligation
Constitution
the written set of
fundamental principles by
which the United States is
governed
solemnly
seriously; earnestly; with
dignity
execute
to carry out; do
oath
a solemn promise
priority
something given
attention before
anything else
capital
city where the
government of a
country, state, or
province is located
clerks
people employed in an
office to file papers,
type letters, or keep
accounts
Weekly Fluency- Check Stress Emphasis
● Read aloud “Welcome to Washington!” on
p. 240m. Explain that you will emphasize
certain words to make it easier for
listeners to understand information in the
text.
3. Did the childrens’ animals
ever escape in the White
House!
4. Those mices and rats
could easily disappear
behind a curtin.
Possessive Nouns
1. Possessive nouns show ownership.
2. A singular possessive noun shows that
one person owns something.
The girl’s coat is red.
3. A plural possessive noun shows that more
than one person owns something.
My friends’ bicycles are outside.
Click on the smiley face to learn more
about singular possessive nouns
Singular Possessive Nouns
Possessive nouns show ownership.
A singular possessive noun shows that one
person owns something.
The lion’s teeth are sharp.
Click on the smiley face to learn more
about singular possessive nouns
Making a singular noun a
singular possessive noun
To make a singular noun a
singular possessive noun
add an apostrophe and an s
’s
Click on the smiley face to learn more
about singular possessive nouns
Singular Possessive Nouns
To make a singular noun a
singular possessive noun add
an apostrophe and an s
dog – dog’s
father – father’s
Aaron – Aaron’s
Click on the smiley face to change a
singular noun to a singular possessive noun
Change the singular noun sister
to a possessive noun
Remember, possessive nouns show ownership
My sister hat is yellow.
sisters
sister’s
sisters’
Click on the smiley face after the correct answer
Change the singular noun friend
to a possessive noun
Remember, possessive nouns show ownership
My friend mom baked cookies.
friend’s
friends
friends’
Click on the smiley face after the correct answer
Change the singular noun Mr.
Coleman to a possessive noun
Remember, possessive nouns show ownership
Mr. Coleman dog chased the cat.
Mr. Colemans
Mr. Coleman
Mr. Coleman’s
Click on the smiley face after the correct answer
EXCELLENT
To make a singular noun a
singular possessive noun add an
apostrophe and an s
Click on the smiley face to
go to the next question
WRONG!!!
To make a singular noun a
singular possessive noun add an
apostrophe and an s
Click on the smiley face to
go to the next question
Fantastic!
To make a singular noun a
singular possessive noun add
an apostrophe and an s
Click on the smiley face to
go to the next question
INCORRECT
To make a singular noun a
singular possessive noun add
an apostrophe and an s
Click on the smiley face to
go to the next question
AWESOME!
To make a singular noun a
singular possessive noun add
an apostrophe and an s
Click on the smiley face to learn how
to make plural possessive nouns
NO!!!
To make a singular noun a
singular possessive noun add
an apostrophe and an s
Click on the smiley face to review
singular possessive nouns
Possessive Nouns
1. Possessive nouns show ownership.
2. A singular possessive noun shows that
one person owns something.
The girl’s coat is red.
3. A plural possessive noun shows that more
than one person owns something.
My friends’ bicycles are outside.
Click on the smiley face to learn more
about singular possessive nouns
Plural Possessive Nouns
Possessive nouns show ownership.
A plural possessive noun shows that
more than one person owns
something.
The boys’ uniforms are dirty.
Click on the smiley face to learn more
about plural possessive nouns
Making a plural noun a plural
possessive noun
Most plural nouns end in S or ES
Add an apostrophe after the S
to show possession
boys – boys’
sisters – sisters’
Click on the smiley face to learn more
about singular possessive nouns
Making a plural noun a plural
possessive noun
When a plural noun does not
end in S add an apostrophe
and an S to show possession
men – men’s
children – children’s
Click on the smiley face to practice
making plural possessive nouns
Change the plural noun dogs to a
possessive noun
Remember, possessive nouns show ownership
The dogs dishes are blue.
dogs’
dog’s
dog’
Click on the smiley face after the correct answer
Change the plural noun mice to a
possessive noun
Remember, possessive nouns show ownership
The mice tails are long.
mices’
mice’s
mouses’
Click on the smiley face after the correct answer
Change the singular noun bunny
to a plural possessive noun
Remember, possessive nouns show ownership
The bunny noses are pink.
bunny’s
bunnies’
bunnie’s
Click on the smiley face after the correct answer
YES!!!
Most plural nouns end in S or ES
Add an apostrophe after the S to
show possession
Click on the smiley face to
go to the next question
NO!!!
Most plural nouns end in S or ES
Add an apostrophe after the S to
show possession
Click on the smiley face to
go to the next question
EXCELLENT
When a plural noun does not end
in S add an apostrophe and an S
to show possession
Click on the smiley face to
go to the next question
WRONG!!!
When a plural noun does not end
in S add an apostrophe and an S
to show possession
Click on the smiley face to
go to the next question
AWESOME!
Congratulations!
You are now a
NOUN EXPERT!!!
Click on the smiley face
to go to the next slide
INCORRECT
Hint:
First change bunny to
bunnies
Click on the smiley
face to try again
Group Work
• Readers WB 94- Vocabulary
• Language Day 2
• Spelling Day 2 WB 38
• Tri-Fold Section 2
• SmartBoard- Plural Possessive
Matching Activity
Day 3 - Question of the Day
•If you were president,
what would you like and
dislike about your job?
Review Questions
1.How does the author organize
this selection?
2.What is the main idea of this
story?
3.Why does the author include
the detail about the President
never taking out the garbage?
Review Questions
1. What did President Roosevelt’s
brother do to cheer him up?
2. What was something President Taft
said that show he had a sense of
humor?
3. Can you name a President that did
not go to college?
Review Questions
1. What was something Washington
and Lincoln had in common as
President?
Do you know
anyone that is
vain about their
looks?
Do you know
anyone that is
vain about their
looks?
The President has
to “protect and
defend the
Constitution of
the United States.
The President has
to “protect and
defend the
Constitution of
the United States.
Even though that
student is very
athletic, they act
humble about how
well they play.
Even though that
student is very
athletic, they act
humble about how
well they play.
Some people
think that politics
is dull, but
winning is fun.
Some people
think that politics
is dull, but
winning
is fun.
Do you solemnly
promise to follow
the rules?
Do you solemnly
promise to follow
the rules?
Even though it was
boring to listen to,
his speech was a
howling success.
Even though it was
boring to listen to,
his speech was a
howling
success.
We all have a
responsibility of
always doing our
best.
We all have a
responsibility of
always doing our
best.
Our nation was the
first to create its
capital.
Our nation was the
first to create its
capital.
When the capital was
moved to Washington
in 1800, there were
just 126 clerks on
payroll.
When the capital was
moved to Washington
in 1800, there were
just 126 clerks
on payroll.
The white dome of
the capitol shines
in the sunlight.
The white dome of
the capitol shines
in the sunlight.
What branch of
government has
to execute the
laws?
What branch of
government has
to execute the
laws?
Do the Boys and
Girl Scouts still
have to say an
oath?
Do the Boys and
Girl Scouts still
have to say an
oath?
Students need to
make homework a
priority.
Students need to
make homework a
priority.
5. Which President had a
bowling alley builded.
6. If I lived in the White
House. Id go to the private
movie theater every day.
Group Work
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Spelling Day 3 WB 39
Language Day 3 WB 38
Partner Read & WB 97-98
SmartBoardReading Review
http://webschool.wash.k12.ut.us/langua
ge/lessons/possessivenouns.html
• Tri-Fold Section 4
Day 4 - Question of the Day
Do you think the
President should set
aside more land for
national parks? Why or
why not?
7. Our Presidents entertain
other countrie’s leaders in
washington.
8. The Presidents wives give
dinner partys at the White
House.
Riddle Time!
Examples first…
the rugs of animals with nine lives
= cats’ mats
the bottoms of an insect that saves food for rainy
days
= ant’s pants
Riddle Time!
1. tiny gloves for the paws of young cats
kittens’ mittens
1. orange vegetables of a talking bird
parrot’s carrots
1. residences of a small rodent
mouse’s houses
1. water containers of a big sea creature
whale’s pails
1. meat dishes of slithering animals
snakes’ steaks
Riddle Time!
6. worries of Bambi
deer’s fears
6. plates of Nemo and Dory
fishes’ dishes
6. cases for dead swimming mammals
dolphins’ coffins
6. concerns of Balu
bear’s cares
6. enemies of black birds
crows’ foes
Went to
Grandma’s.
Little Red
Riding Hood
Wolf
tried to
eat her.
Woodsman
saved her
Group Work
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Computer Reading Test
Lang WB 39
Essay Questions
Reading- MAIN IDEA- Use Graphic
organizer & picture books- students must
identify main idea & 3 supporting details
• Tri-Fold Section 4
Essay Question
1. How did the author organize this selection?
2. When someone threw a cabbage at Taft, he
said, “I see that one of my adversaries has
lost his head.” Why did the author include
this quote?
3. As President, what did George Washington
and Abraham Lincoln have in common?
Day 5- Question of the Week
• What is the job of the
President of the
United States?
Research/Study Skill –
Time Lines
• A time line shows information in
chronological order. It is divided into
sections that represent periods of time
and is read from left to right or top to
bottom.
• The title of a time line describes the topic
• Labels give dates and details of events.
George Washington’s Life
born
1732
marries
1759
RW begins
1776
war Constitutional
ends Convention
1781
1789
died
1792
elected
President
1799
Group Work
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Reading WB 99-100
Language Day 5
Tri-Fold Section 5
SmartBoard- Summarizing
Writing Assignment
Writing Assignment
Write a Caption 259j
• Draw a picture of a household
machine.
• Use at least 3 spelling words to
write caption for the picture that
explains the machine’s purose or
tells how it works.
Additional Resources
• So You Want to Be
President- on United
Streaming
• Additional Lessons
• Reading Review
• Vocabulary Practice
• Possessives
• Summarizing
• Presidents
• Quia Battleship: Singular &
Plural Possessives
•Topic Sentences Study Zone
•BrainPop: Strengthening Sentences
•BrainPop: Outlines
•Main Ideas
•Identifying Main Ideas Study Zone 2
•Internet 4 Classrooms: Main Idea
•Interpreting Charts - TV411
•Author's Purpose
•Quia: Grammar Pretest and/or Posttest
Nouns
•Quia Battleship: Identifying Proper
Nouns
•Power Proofreading
•Spelling Practice
• BrainPop: Poetry
•BrainPop: Show Not Tell
•Similes & Metaphors
•BrainPop: Mood & Tone
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