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A Kind of Grace
The Mystery
of the
Cliff Dwellers
What
is reading
fluency?
The ability to read text:
• Accrately
Comprehension Skill:
• Quickly
• With
expression
Making
Inferences
Why is reading fluency important?
Why do you think
What
do you think related
It is
directly
to:
the captain
On what day do you
the purpose of the
think the crewmen
ordered his men
• Reading
comprehension
Mary
Celeste’s
left the ship? Why?
to board the Mary
voyage was?
• Independent
Reading
Celeste?
• Work completion
I think the genre of this selection is___________
I know because_______________
Nellie Bly and the Power of the
Press
Comprehension Skill:
Propaganda
How can someone
use the power of the
pen” to affect
people?
Was Erasmus Wilson’s
newspaper column an
example of
propaganda about
women’s role in
society? Why or why
not?
Bly used her articles
to expose problems
in society. What
effect did her articles
have on people?
• I can define new key words by
writing a definition, meaningful
sentence, a personal connection
and drawing a picture.
• (Vocabulary Readers + Academic Vocabulary
Sheet)
conditioning
adj. Contributing to the process of becoming physically fit.
The track coach stressed the importance of conditioning drills.
consoling
adj. Comforting. Marcia's father gave her a consoling hug after
she wrecked her bike.
discouraged
adj. Disheartened; in a low mood because of a disappointment.
Having never won a baseball game, Nathan felt very discouraged.
endurance
n. The ability to keep going without giving in to stress or
tiredness. A marathon runner must have exceptional endurance.
sessions
n. A gathering held for a special purpose. The students met in
the library for a study session before the final test.
sprints
n. A short race run at top speed. Runners don't have to pace
themselves when they run sprints.
squad
n. A small group of people organized for an activity. Antonio
hopes to become a member of the football squad.
unconventional
adj. Out of the ordinary. Nowadays, wearing an old-fashioned top
hat is unconventional.
A Kind of Grace
Step 1
• Read the Story Summery to yourself one time.
• Be sure to use good hand gestures to help you as you read.
Step 2
• Turn to your shoulder partner and partner read the story with lots
of expression.
• Don’t forget the gestures that you have practiced.
Step 3
• Take turns asking and answering at least five questions each about
the text.
• Remember to both ask and answer questions with high enthusiasm.
Reading Nonfiction Questions
1. Who or what is this nonfiction selection about?
2. What is the author’s purpose for writing this selection?
3. Write 3 pieces of information, facts, or examples, which the author
included to support the purpose.
4. For what group of people would this selection be most appealing? What
does the author include to appeal to this audience?
5. What technique(s) (text organization) does the author use to appeal to the
reader, choose one and give an example?(compare/contrast, chronological
order, cause/effect, description, problem/solution, argument/support)
6. Was the point of the book to share an opinion, explain a topic, tell about a
personal journey, or something else? Did the author do it well?
7. What is the main idea of this selection?
8. The author most likely wrote this story to __________.(persuade/convince,
entertain, inform, explain)
9. Summarize the theme or central idea of this selection.
A Kind of Grace
Propaganda Types
Propaganda Types
Propaganda Types
Errors of Faulty Logic
Errors of Faulty Logic
Errors of Attack
Errors of Weak Reference
A Kind of Grace
A Real Jazzy Kid!
• With your suit partner, read pages 470-473
from your text using the skills mentions in
the yellow column on the left of page 404.
When you are finished discuss these
questions with your partner.
How does Sergio feel
about the success he
has achieved? Why
does he feel that
way?
Do you think Sergio’s
advice on page 472
might be helpful to
kids interested in
activities other than
music? Why or why
not?
What goals do you think
Sergio’s parents have for
him?
In what ways is Sergio
similar to Jackie when she
was young? In what ways is
he different?
A Kind of Grace
When You Are Finished
After you finish your Weekly Skills Test:
1. Make sure your name, date, and assignment
are written clearly on the top left of the paper.
2. Turn your test paper to me and put your
answer key in the reading basket.
3. Finish your Daily Paragraph Editing.
4. Read a book of your choice.