Lesson 1.1 - Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
Because of Winn-Dixie is a realistic fiction story about a ten-year old girl named Opal and her dog. This story is just an excerpt, or small piece, of the book Because of Winn-Dixie.
Focus Skills of the Week: sequence summarizing vocabulary - affixes/suffixes
Lesson 1.3 - On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder
On the Banks of Plum Creek is a historical fiction story written by Laura Ingalls Wilder that was dsinspired by her life.
Focus Skills of the Week: Literary Elements: Character, Setting, & Plot Background Knowledge vocabulary - multiple-meaning words
Lesson 1.2 - Lewis and Clark and Me by Laurie Myers
Lewis and Clark and Me is a historical fiction story about the exploration of the Louisiana Purchase told from the point of view Lewis's dog, Seaman.
Focus Skills of the Week: author's purpose questioning vocabulary - word endings
Lesson 1.4 - The Horned Toad Prince by Jackie Mims Hopkins
The Horned Toad Prince is a trickster tale. It is a modern take on the traditional fairy tale The Frog Prince.
Focus Skills of the Week: author's purpose story structure vocabulary - synonyms & antonyms
Lesson 1.5 - Letters Home from Yosemite by Lisa Halvorsen
Letters Home from Yosemite is an expository text that gives information about Yosemite National Park.
Focus Skills of Week: Main Idea and Details Text Structure vocabulary - suffixes: -ist, -ive, -ness