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Lewis and Clark
and Me:
A Dog’s Tale
By Laurie Myers
Illustrations by Michael Dooling
Day 1
Day 4
Day 2
Day 5
Vocabulary Definitions
Vocabulary Sentences
Day 3
Additional Resources
Study Skills
• Genre:
Historical Fantasy
• Comprehension Skill:
Author’s Purpose
• Comprehension Strategy:
Answer Questions
• Comprehension Review : Cause
• Vocabulary:
Word Endings
and Effect
Genre: Historical Fantasy
• Historical Fantasy is based on
real events in history, but it is a
story that could never really
happen-in this case, because a
dog can’t write. As you read look
for the facts on which this story is
based.
Comprehension Skill Review –
Cause and Effect
• A cause explains why it happens.
• An effect is something that
happens.
• Writing may include clue words such as
because, in order to, so, and as a result to
link causes and effects.
Day 1- Question of the Week
•What did Lewis and
Clark learn on their
journey?
Vocabulary- Say It!
docks
migrating
scan
scent
wharf
yearned
More Words to Know
pioneer
settlers
territories
traveled
consult
leisurely
mutual
Comprehension Strategy –
Answer Questions
•Good readers know where to look for
the answers to questions.
•They know sometimes the answer to a
question is in one place or in several
places.
•They know sometimes they may have
to use what they know to answer a
question.
Listen to the Story
Comprehension Skill
• Author’s Purpose is the
author’s reason or reasons for
writing this story.
• Authors don’t usually tell you this.
You have to figure the reasons out.
• It might be to inform or teach, to
entertain, to express their feelings,
and to persuade or convince you.
Practice Author’s Purpose
• Let’s read p. 54 and decide the
author’s purpose for including
the last paragraph on that
page.
To inform because the paragraph
gives information about
Newfoundland
1. A big dog like seaman might
frightin some people.
2. Do you think, he will bite me.
Exclamatory
Sentences
An exclamatory sentence…
• is also called an exclamation.
• expresses strong emotion.
• always ends with an exclamation
point.
Examples of Exclamatory Sentences
1. That movie was great!
2. What a beautiful flower!
Imperative
Sentences
An imperative sentence…
• is also called a command
• gives an order
• ends with a period or exclamation
point.
Examples of Imperative Sentences
1. Please hand me the remote control.
2. Be careful!
Use each of the spelling words in a
sentence. (13- declarative, 8interogative and 4 exclamatory)
sigh
weigh
eight
detail
height
right
spray
braid
bait
grain
slight
thigh
tight
raisin
trait
dismay
freight
sleigh
campaign
daylight
twilight
highway frighten
eighteen
mayonnaise
Day 2 - Question of the Day
•Why do you think
the author chose
to write this story
from a dog’s point
of view?
Vocabulary Strategy for Endings
•Look at the end of the word. Does it have
–ed or –ing?
•–ed makes it past tense
•–ing makes it tell about
present or ongoing
actions.
Let’s Practice Word Endings
verb with ending
crossing
blinked
base word
verb with new
ending
docks
• platforms built on
the shore or out
from the shore;
wharves; piers
migrating
•going from one
region to another
with the change in
seasons
scan
•to glance at;
look over hastily
scent
•a smell
wharf
•platform built on the shore
or out from the shore
beside which ships can
load or unload
yearned
•felt a longing or
desire
consult
•to seek information
or advice from
leisurely
•without hurry; taking
plenty of time
mutual
•done, said, or felt
by each toward the
other
pioneer
•person who
settles in a part of a
country, preparing it
for others
settlers
•people who take up
residence in a new
country or place
territories
•land not admitted to
a state but having its
own lawmaking group
traveled
•went from one
place to another;
journeyed
Weekly Fluency Check Pauses
● Good readers pause in certain
places as they read to make the
reading easy for listeners to
follow.
● Periods, dashes, and
commas provide clues for
pauses.
3. What a enormous country
this is
4. The Mississippi River. Is one
of the biggest river in the
world.
Choose the correct punctuation mark
for each sentence.
Death Valley is very dry
.
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Good Job! This sentence
is a statement and
ends with a period.
Go On
Try Again.
This sentence is stating a fact.
Try
Again
Should I take extra water to Death Valley
.
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,
Way to go!
This sentence is a question.
Go On
Sorry. Try Again.
Hint: This sentence asks something.
Try
Again
Take extra water with you
.
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Yes! You got it!
This was a command.
Go On
Sorry.
This sentence is telling
you to do something.
Try
Again
Wow, I didn’t know flowers grew in
Death Valley
.
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Sorry. This sentence is showing
emotion.
Try
Again
Alright! This was an exclamation.
Go On
Now try some on your own.
(This is a command.)
Group Work
• Readers & WB 14
• Spelling Day 2
• Language Day 2
• Tri-Fold Section 2
• SmartBoard- Vocabulary
Practice
Day 3 - Question of the Day
•How would you
describe the bond
between Lewis
and Seaman?
Review Questions
1.How is Seaman different from
other dogs?
2.What can you tell most about
the Indians Lewis and Clark
met in this story?
3.Why do you think the author
tells what the Indians called
horses?
John Chapman
became an
American pioneer.
John Chapman
became an
American pioneer.
Seaman and Lewis
had a mutual
feeling toward
each other.
Seaman and Lewis
had a mutual
feeling toward
each other.
As he traveled, he
claimed land,
cleared it, and
planted seeds.
As he traveled, he
claimed land,
cleared it, and
planted seeds.
Chapman became
friends with
settlers in the
places he visited.
Chapman became
friends with
settlers in the
places he visited.
He visited many
new territories
before they
became states.
He visited many
new territories
before they
became states.
I can see the pioneers
with all their goods,
waiting on the wharf.
I can see the pioneers
with all their goods,
waiting on the wharf.
The pioneers load
their belongings onto
flatboats tied to the
docks.
The pioneers load
their belongings onto
flatboats tied to the
docks.
As they traveled,
pioneers would scan
the country for food
and Indians.
As they traveled,
pioneers would scan
the country for food
and Indians.
Pioneers saw endless
herds and flocks of
animals migrating.
Pioneers saw endless
herds and flocks of
animals migrating.
I like to take a
leisurely walks in the
mountains.
I like to take a
leisurely walks in the
mountains.
You may consult the
dictionary if you need
to know the definition
of a word.
You may consult the
dictionary if you need
to know the definition
of a word.
1. The river was a heighway for
Lewis and clark.
2. Tell me more about why they
made her expedition?
Group Work
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Partner Read & WB 17-18
Spelling Day 3
Language Day 3
Tri-Fold Day3
SmartBoard - Reading Comprehension
Day 4 - Question of the Day
• What viewpoint, or attitude,
do you think the author has
about York and Sacagawea
and their contributions to
the expedition?
1. Sacagawea is remembered
because se help Lewis and
Clark!
2. She was only 16 years old,
her husband was a French
trader
What kind of
sentence is this?
Are you going to the
movies tonight?
Interrogative –
because the
sentence asks a
question
What kind of
sentence is this?
What a great movie
that was!
Exclamatory –
because the
sentence shows
strong feeling
What kind of
sentence is this?
There are many
different kinds of
animals at the zoo.
Declarative –
because the
sentence makes a
statement
What kind of
sentence is this?
“Open to Chapter 5 of
your math book.”
Imperative –
because the
sentence gives a
command
What kind of
sentence is this?
Bob has an iPod.
Declarative –
because the
sentence makes a
statement
What kind of
sentence is this?
Be careful with your
iPod.
Imperative –
because the
sentence gives a
command
What kind of
sentence is this?
iPods are amazing!
Exclamatory –
because the
sentence shows
strong feeling
What kind of
sentence is this?
Do you have an iPod?
Interrogative –
because the
sentence asks a
question
What kind of
sentence is this?
Please pass the salt
and pepper.
Imperative –
because the
sentence gives a
command
What kind of
sentence is this?
It is sunny outside.
Declarative –
because the
sentence makes a
statement
What kind of
sentence is this?
Are you planning to
travel during your
vacation?
Interrogative –
because the
sentence asks a
question
What kind of
sentence is this?
What a beautiful day!
Exclamatory –
because the
sentence shows
strong feeling
What kind of
sentence is this?
Would you like to go
to the beach with me?
Interrogative –
because the
sentence asks a
question
What kind of
sentence is this?
Bring your hat and
sunblock with you to
the beach.
Imperative –
because the
sentence gives a
command
What kind of
sentence is this?
Wow! What a play!
Exclamatory –
because the
sentence shows
strong feeling
What kind of
sentence is this?
The student went to
the store to buy some
candy.
Declarative –
because the
sentence makes a
statement
What kind of
sentence is this?
What is your favorite
food?
Interrogative –
because the
sentence asks a
question
What kind of
sentence is this?
Don’t forget to study
for the test.
Imperative –
because the
sentence gives a
command
What kind of
sentence is this?
This is the last
practice sentence.
Declarative –
because the
sentence makes a
statement
Language Game
• Ending Punctuation Game
Group Work
• Reading Computer Test
• Essay Questions
• Language WB Day 4
• Tri-Fold Section 4
Essay Questions
1. Name one thing that made Seaman
different from other dogs.
2. Briefly describe Seaman’s character.
3. Why did Seaman feel that he and
Lewis “fit together”?
Day 5- Question of the Day
•What did Lewis and
Clark learn on their
journey?
Research/Study Skill –
Skim and Scan
• To scan is to move one’s eyes down
the page, seeking specific words
and phrases.
• Scanning is used to find out if a
resource will answer a reader’s
questions.
Research/Study Skill –
Skim and Scan
• To skim a document is to read the
first and last paragraphs as well as
other headings and other organizers
as you move down the page.
• Skimming is used to quickly identify
the main idea.
• You might also read the first
sentence of each paragraph.
Identifying kinds of sentences:
• Write declarative, interrogative, imperative, or
exclamatory to identify each sentence.
1. Are elephants the largest land animals?
_______
2.You can reach California by traveling
west. _______
3. Don’t forget your mother’s birthday.
_________
4. Bring me those papers on the desk.
_________
Identifying kinds of sentences:
1. Are elephants the largest land
animals? Interrogative
2. 2.You can reach California by
traveling west. Declarative
3. Don’t forget your mother’s birthday.
Imperative
4. Bring me those papers on the desk.
Imperative
Identifying kinds of sentences:
5. How hot it is today! ________
6. Have you ever seen a live kangaroo?
___________
7. What a great fireworks display that was!
__________
8. Construction of the new school will begin
in the spring. ________
9. My little brother’s favorite movie is The
Lion King. ________
10.Let me help you with those heavy
suitcases. __________
5. How hot it is today! Exclamatory
6. Have you ever seen a live kangaroo?
Interrogative
7. What a great fireworks display that was!
Exclamatory
8. Construction of the new school will begin in the
spring. Declarative
9. My little brother’s favorite movie is The Lion
King. Declarative
10.Let me help you with those heavy suitcases.
Imperative
1. Its funny to read a story telled
by a dog.
2. Ask the librarian for more
books about the Lewis an
Clark expedition?
Group Work
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Reading WB 19-20
Language Day 5
Tri-Fold Section 5
Writing Assignment
SmartBoard- Lewis and Clark Game or
Cause and Effect Matching
Literary Device –
Imagery/Sensory Words
• Imagery, or sensory words, are words or phrases that
help the reader experience the way things look, smell,
taste, sound, or feel.
• Imagery can make characters and settings seem real
by appealing to the reader’s senses.
• Imagery may help set the mood or dramatize the
action.
• Look at p.46, paragraphs 4 and 5, and describe how
the words appeal to your senses.
Additional Resources
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Vocabulary Practice
•Quia: Sentence Types/Subjects &
Ending Punctuation Game
Predicates
Point of View Game
•Quia: Sentence or Fragment Game
•BrainPop: Subjects & Predicates
Author’s Purpose Game
Cause and Effect Matching •Sequence Words Study Zone
Cause and Effect Matching 2 •BrainPop: Writing in Sequence
•Sequence of Events
Lewis and Clark Game
•Internet 4 Classrooms: Sequence
Reading Comprehension
•Quia: Genres of Literature
Prefix & Suffix Game
•Author's Viewpoint Study Zone
Homophone Game
Context Clues
Quia: Types of Sentences Game
Interactive Story Map
Alliteration
Fun Stuff
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Web Quest
Journal Entries
Coloring Book
More about Lewis and Clark
Kids Activities
About Sacagawea
Lewis & Clark Adventure
Lewis and Clark Expedition