Reading Methods

5^th Grade Magnet

Expository Reading

The Sun and its Family

Standards-

Science

1.5.1 access and process information from readings, investigations, and/or oral communications

1.5.16 modify ideas based on new information from developmentally appropriate readings, data, and the ideas of others.

Language Arts

1.5.7 Reading Fluency

read prose and poetry silently and aloud with fluency, rhythm, and pace aloud with

appropriate intonation and vocal patterns to emphasize key ideas and areas of

importance expressed by the author

3.5.1 Organization and Focus

1. create a paragraph that guides and informs the readers understanding of key ideas and evidence and that presents effective introductory and concluding sentences, logical sequencing of ideas and transitional words

2. create a clear organizing structure that includes descriptions placed in a logical,

chronological, or narrative sequence in ways that help the reader follow the line of thought

3.5.3 Revision and Evaluation of Writing

self-edit writing using knowledge of standard English conventions of language (e.g.,

punctuation, sentence structure, usage, spelling) and appropriate print and non-print

resources (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, spell-check software)

4.5.1 Acquisition and Application of New Vocabulary

apply such context clues as definition, example, comparison and contrast, cause and

effect to discern word meanings

5.5.1 Active Listening Strategies

demonstrate active listening behaviors (e.g.,body language) and listening strategies (e.g., responding to cues) in such situations as large, small, and cooperative groups, and one-to-one discussions

5.5.2 Comprehension and Analysis

gather and convey information from listening (e.g., listing key ideas, paraphrasing)

use memory techniques (e.g., creating associations, numbering, categorizing)

6.5.1 Organization and Delivery Strategies

speak clearly and with volume appropriate to the setting (e.g., partner, small group, large group discussions)

Materials-

1. One copy of The Sun and its Family by Bertha Morris Parker per student.

2. KWL Transparency

3. KWL Handouts

4. Transparency of Solar System Cartoon

Motivation-

Students will look at a cartoon depicting all nine planets in a unique way and discuss what they can tell about the planets from the cartoon.

Know-

Students will learn characteristics of each of the nine planets of the solar system.

Students will know how to work effectively in groups in order to accomplish a task.

Do-

Students will complete a KWL chart in regards to the solar system.

In groups, students will create visual representations of one or all of the planets discussed during class.

Students will individually write summaries of what they learned from the in class readings.

Procedure-

1. Students will fill out the Know section of the KWL chart independently and then share their ideas with the class to be recorded on the KWL transparency.

2. After a brief class discussion, students will fill out the Want to know section of the chart and then share their ideas with the class to be recorded on the KWL transparency.

3. Students will take turns reading marked sections from The Sun and its Family.

4. Students will fill out the learned section of the KWL chart and then share their ideas with the class to be recorded on the KWL transparency.

5. Students will be placed into groups using index cards with pictures of each planet.

6. In groups of three, students will work to put what they learned into a visual representation.

Summary-

One student from each group will share their visual representation and discuss what they learned from the reading.

Students will explain how using a KWL chart helped them organize their thoughts and gain understanding from the reading.

Extension-

For homework, students will write individual paragraphs summarizing what they learned in class.