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When should we work together? When should we work alone?

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Bremen Town Musicians Vocabulary Words

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mill musician excitement robbers monsters

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partnership solution survival miserable struggle depend familiar insist

Bremen Town Musicians High Frequency Words       

people sign bought scared probably shall pleasant

Bremen Town Musicians Spelling Words        

note notes lunch lunches story stories tune tunes

switch switches baby babies crumbs supplies centuries

Word Wall Words  bought

people  pleasant  probably  scared  shall  sign 

Big Question: When should we work together? When should we work alone?

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Bremen Town Musicians Monday Morning Warm-Up Sometimes we need help when we’re working toward a goal or trying to solve a problem. When should we work together? When should we work alone?

Bremen Town Musicians Monday Morning Warm-Up Sometimes we need help when we’re working toward a goal or trying to solve a problem. When should we work together? When should we work alone?

Today we will learn about: new amazing words,  plurals,  author’s purpose,  plural nouns that change spelling 

Bremen Town Musicians

Amazing Words

partnership part – ner – ship  A partnership happens when two or more people become partners and join together to share something.  My best friend and I have a real partnership—we do everything together.  The partnership of those people has lasted for many years. 

solution so – lu - tion  A solution is the process of solving a problem.  The solution to that problem took a long time.  Mom came up with the solution by promising to drive me to the game. 

survival sur – vi - val  Survival means the act of living on or of surviving.  The survival of the people in that fire depended on the firefighters.  Survival in a harsh place like the desert is difficult. 

Plurals –s, -es, -ies flagged skating  Both these words have a base word, an ending, and a spelling change.  Today you’ll learn about endings for plurals, words that mean “more than one.” 

Plurals –s, -es, -ies stars wishes  To make words mean “more than one,” the ending –s or –es is added.  The ending –s is added to most words; -es is added to words that end in sh, ch, tch, s, ss, or x. 

Plurals –s, -es, -ies city cities  If a word ends in a consonant followed by a y, you will change the y to an i and add -es. 

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dishes boxes pennies farms ranches buddies glasses

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parties lunches messes foxes skirts candies sashes bodies ponies

Plurals –s, -es, -ies baby, expert, bench, scratch, lady, basket, order, buddy, kiss, dancer, circus, candy -s

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Plurals –s, -es, -ies baby, expert, bench, scratch, lady, basket, order, buddy, kiss, dancer, circus, candy -s

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babies

Plurals –s, -es, -ies baby, expert, bench, scratch, lady, basket, order, buddy, kiss, dancer, circus, candy -s

experts

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babies

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experts

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benches

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babies

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experts

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benches scratches

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babies

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experts

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benches scratches

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babies ladies

Plurals –s, -es, -ies baby, expert, bench, scratch, lady, basket, order, buddy, kiss, dancer, circus, candy -s

experts baskets

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benches scratches

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babies ladies

Plurals –s, -es, -ies baby, expert, bench, scratch, lady, basket, order, buddy, kiss, dancer, circus, candy -s

experts baskets orders

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babies ladies

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experts baskets orders

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benches scratches

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babies ladies buddies

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experts baskets orders

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benches scratches kisses

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babies ladies buddies

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experts baskets orders dancers

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benches scratches kisses

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babies ladies buddies

Plurals –s, -es, -ies baby, expert, bench, scratch, lady, basket, order, buddy, kiss, dancer, circus, candy -s

experts baskets orders dancers

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benches scratches kisses circuses

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babies ladies buddies

Plurals –s, -es, -ies baby, expert, bench, scratch, lady, basket, order, buddy, kiss, dancer, circus, candy -s

experts baskets orders dancers

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benches scratches kisses circuses

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babies ladies buddies candies

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mixes corners germs hitches stories roses dishes perches

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centers lilies armies gerbils puppies buses cents

Let Talk About Working Together!

Author’s Purpose     

An author has a reason for writing. An author can write to inform or explain something. An author can write to entertain. An author can write to describe something. An author can write to convince the reader to think or act in a certain way.

The Mango Tree

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the donkey didnt have any food The donkey didn’t have any food. he mised his lunchs He missed his lunches.

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A singular noun names one person, place, animal, or thing. A plural noun names more than one person, place, animal, or thing. Some nouns change spelling to name more than one.

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man men leaf leaves tooth teeth woman women wife wives

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child children foot feet mouse mice goose geese loaf loaves

Bremen Town Musicians Monday Journal Topic Write about why partnerships are important.

Bremen Town Musicians Tuesday Morning Warm-Up Today we will read about some animals traveling to Bremen Town. We will read about how and why they work together. When have you worked with others?

Bremen Town Musicians Tuesday Morning Warm-Up Today we will read about some animals traveling to Bremen Town. We will read about how and why they work together. When have you worked with others?

Today we will learn about: new amazing words,  plurals,  author’s purpose,  story structure,  high-frequency words,  vocabulary, and  plural nouns that change spelling 

Bremen Town Musicians

Amazing Words

miserable mis – er – a – ble  If you are miserable, you are very, very unhappy. Something that is miserable causes great unhappiness.  Pat was miserable about missing school that day.  Sally has a miserable cold. 

struggle strug – gle  If you struggle, you work hard to do something difficult. If you have a struggle, you have some very hard work to get something done.  The swimmer struggled hard against the big waves.  It is a struggle for me to save money from my allowance. 

depend de – pend  When you depend on someone or something, you count on or trust that person or thing.  I depend on my alarm clock to wake me up in the morning.  A kitten depends on its mother for food and protection. 

Plurals –s, -es, -ies To make most words plural, you will add an –s.  If the word ends in with sh, ch, tch, ss, s, or x, you will add an –es.  If the word ends with one consonant and a y, change the y to an i and add –es. 

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buddies jobs hours dishes supplies classmates messes lunches chores

Plurals –s, -es, -ies dish, buddy, job, hour, mess, supply, classmate, chore, lunch -s

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jobs hours classmates

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jobs hours classmates chores

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The tunes had many notes. The tunes had many notes. I will read the stories to the baby. I will read the stories to the baby. We did not switch lunches. We did not switch lunches. The babies like hearing the same story. The babies like hearing the same story.

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An author has a reason for writing. He or she might write to explain or inform, entertain, express feelings, or convince the reader to think or act a certain way. As you read, ask yourself what the story is about and why the author might have written it. Notice if the story is funny, serious, or sad.

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Story structure is how the story is put together. It includes setting, plot, and characters. Each piece of the story is needed to make it whole. Paying attention to story structure as you read helps you to understand the story. As you read, notice where and when the story takes place. Notice who the characters are and how they act. Notice what is happening.

Bremen Town Musicians High Frequency Words       

people sign bought scared probably shall pleasant

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people friend sign love shall full bought

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stood probably door pleasant never scared sure

Vocabulary Words mill – a building where grain is crushed into flour  musician – someone who plays music  excitement – a feeling of being very happy  robbers – people who steal  monsters – scary creatures 

Grist Mills

Vocabulary Words Donkey was tired of working at the ___.  Donkey was tired of working at the mill.  One day three furry ____ scared Donkey and stole all the grain.  One day three furry monsters scared Donkey and stole all the grain. 

Vocabulary Words “Oh, no! Those ___ took everything!” Donkey cried.  “Oh, no! Those robbers took everything!” Donkey cried.  Donkey was surprised when his owner danced with ____.  Donkey was surprised when his owner danced with excitement. 

Vocabulary Words “Now we don’t have to work, and we can become ____!” said Donkey’s owner.  “Now we don’t have to work, and we can become musicians!” said Donkey’s owner. 

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he at good food on the fam. He ate good food on the farm. but he was’nt at the farm now But he wasn’t at the farm now.

Plural Nouns That Change Spelling A plural noun names more than one person, place, or thing.  Some nouns change to a different word when they are made plural.  wolf  wolves  man  men 

Bremen Town Musicians Tuesday Journal Topic Write about a time when you worked closely with another person.

Bremen Town Musicians Wednesday Morning Warm-Up Today we will read about Bat. Bat is alone and sad. What might make Bat feel better?

Bremen Town Musicians Wednesday Morning Warm-Up Today we will read about Bat. Bat is alone and sad. What might make Bat feel better?

Today we will learn about: new amazing words,  r-controlled er, ir, ur,  plurals,  high-frequency words,  homophones, and  plural nouns that change spelling 

Bremen Town Musicians

Amazing Words

familiar fa – mil – i – ar  Something or someone familiar to you is well known or close to you from repeated contact.  It was nice to be home in a familiar place after traveling.  By the end of the year, I will be familiar with my entire class. 

insist in – sist  When you insist, you are making a demand or taking a stand.  Mom insisted that I finish my homework before watching TV.  Your best friend will insist that you come to her birthday party. 

r-Controlled er, ir, ur: firm, burn, herself, perch, curl, birth, clerk, stir, purse, modern, survive, birdbath

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r-Controlled er, ir, ur: firm, burn, herself, perch, curl, birth, clerk, stir, purse, modern, survive, birdbath

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r-Controlled er, ir, ur: firm, burn, herself, perch, curl, birth, clerk, stir, purse, modern, survive, birdbath

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r-Controlled er, ir, ur: firm, burn, herself, perch, curl, birth, clerk, stir, purse, modern, survive, birdbath

er herself

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r-Controlled er, ir, ur: firm, burn, herself, perch, curl, birth, clerk, stir, purse, modern, survive, birdbath

er herself perch

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r-Controlled er, ir, ur: firm, burn, herself, perch, curl, birth, clerk, stir, purse, modern, survive, birdbath

er herself perch

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r-Controlled er, ir, ur: firm, burn, herself, perch, curl, birth, clerk, stir, purse, modern, survive, birdbath

er herself perch

ir firm birth

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r-Controlled er, ir, ur: firm, burn, herself, perch, curl, birth, clerk, stir, purse, modern, survive, birdbath

er herself perch clerk

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r-Controlled er, ir, ur: firm, burn, herself, perch, curl, birth, clerk, stir, purse, modern, survive, birdbath

er herself perch clerk

ir firm birth stir

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r-Controlled er, ir, ur: firm, burn, herself, perch, curl, birth, clerk, stir, purse, modern, survive, birdbath

er herself perch clerk

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r-Controlled er, ir, ur: firm, burn, herself, perch, curl, birth, clerk, stir, purse, modern, survive, birdbath

er herself perch clerk modern

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r-Controlled er, ir, ur: firm, burn, herself, perch, curl, birth, clerk, stir, purse, modern, survive, birdbath

er herself perch clerk modern

ir firm birth stir

ur burn curl purse survive

r-Controlled er, ir, ur: firm, burn, herself, perch, curl, birth, clerk, stir, purse, modern, survive, birdbath

er herself perch clerk modern

ir firm birth stir birdbath

ur burn curl purse survive

Bremen Town Musicians High Frequency Words       

people sign bought scared probably shall pleasant

High-Frequency Words Which is a pleasant dream—a dream about going on a picnic or a dream about a monster?  Which happens when you are scared— you smile or your heart beats quickly?  Which will probably happen—you will see a unicorn or you will see a dog? 

High-Frequency Words Which might be bought at a store every week—a dance or a loaf of bread?  Which will most people choose to drink—a cup of oil or a cup of water?  Which might you see on a sign— “35 miles per hour” or pictures of snowflakes?  Which is something you shall do later today—homework or grade tests? 

Bremen Town Musicians Spelling Words        

note notes lunch lunches story stories tune tunes

switch switches baby babies crumbs supplies centuries

Word Wall Words  bought

people  pleasant  probably  scared  shall  sign 

Homophones A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word, but has a different meaning and is spelled differently.  The dog felt weak.  The dog walked for a week. 

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he red a dog storie He read a dog stories. he new other storys too He knew other stories too.

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Plural Nouns That Change Spelling  The

mouse ate the cheese.  The mice ate the cheese.  The woman smiled.  The women smiled.  The child played on the swings.  The children played on the swings.

Bremen Town Musicians Wednesday Journal Topic Write about a time when you worked with someone else to accomplish something.

Bremen Town Musicians Thursday Morning Warm-Up Some animals work as teams. What things might an animal need help with? Today we will read about how some animals work together.

Bremen Town Musicians Thursday Morning Warm-Up Some animals work as teams. What things might an animal need help with? Today we will read about how some animals work together.

Today we will learn about:

plurals,  plural nouns that change spelling 

Sentence Reading I’m putting vases on a shelf above the dishes.  Don’t go toward those bushes where the puppies play.  She’ll have to spell the whole word.  They’ll dig enough holes to plant crops.  The cages are full of a bunch of bunnies.  She’s making dresses like those from long ago. 

Bremen Town Musicians Spelling Words        

note notes lunch lunches story stories tune tunes

switch switches baby babies crumbs supplies centuries

Word Wall Words  bought

people  pleasant  probably  scared  shall  sign 

Animals Helping Animals

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the donkey blue the hurn. The donkey blew the horn. the dog stated to hum a tun. The dog started to hum a tune.

Plural Nouns That Change Spelling A plural noun names more than one person, place, or thing.  Some nouns change to a different word when they are made plural. 

Plural Nouns That Change Spelling Singular

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Plural Nouns That Change Spelling Singular man

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Plural Nouns That Change Spelling Singular man

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Plural Nouns That Change Spelling Singular man tooth

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Plural Nouns That Change Spelling Singular man tooth

Plural men teeth

Plural Nouns That Change Spelling Singular man tooth mouse

Plural men teeth

Plural Nouns That Change Spelling Singular man tooth mouse

Plural men teeth mice

Bremen Town Musicians Thursday Journal Topic List ways animals help each other.

Bremen Town Musicians Friday Morning Warm-Up This week we read about animals helping each other to live and enjoy life. Some formed a singing group, some cheered up unhappy friends, and some kept each other safe and clean. Why is it often better to work with others?

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plurals, and high-frequency words, vocabulary words, and amazing words

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The ladies ate grapes and jellies. The ladies ate grapes and jellies. I put away the dishes, plates, and cups. I put away the dishes, plates, and cups. He gave the babies their lunches and drinks. He gave the babies their lunches and drinks. The bunnies ran through the bushes. The bunnies ran through the bushes.

High-Frequency Words This is another word for nice.  This is the opposite of sold.  These are men, women, boys, and girls.  This is another word for afraid.  This is something you read.  This means about the same as well.  This is another word for most likely. 

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donkey humed with Dog Donkey hummed with Dog. what fun they had. What fun they had!

Bremen Town Musicians Spelling Words        

note notes lunch lunches story stories tune tunes

switch switches baby babies crumbs supplies centuries

Word Wall Words  bought

people  pleasant  probably  scared  shall  sign 

Bremen Town Musicians Vocabulary Words

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mill musician excitement robbers monsters

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partnership solution survival miserable struggle depend familiar insist

Bremen Town Musicians High Frequency Words       

people sign bought scared probably shall pleasant

Review Games Vocabulary & Amazing Words:  Jigword Spelling Words:  Quia Games  Spelling City High Frequency Words:  Hot Potatoes (fill-in-the-blank)

Bremen Town Musicians Tests Story Tests: Reading

Street for Students: Reading Tests

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Test: Bremen Town Musicians Other Reading Quiz # 904612

Bremen Town Musicians Friday Journal Topic Write a story with a problem and solution.

Bremen Town Musicians Related Links Match animal baby to parent. Farm Animals Animal Sounds- Who Said That? They're, Their, and There Brain Pop The Bremen Town Musicians Online Story Farm Animal Online Book Farm Animal Brain Tease United Streaming Video Farm Animals: A First Look Homophones Video Clip Between the Lions The Plural Girls FunBrain