Bossy R
Vowel Teams
Author's Purpose
Sequencing
Making Connections
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How do you spell
cart
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How do you spell
boil
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Do you like chocolate? If you said yes, then you would love brigadeiros! Brigadeiros (bree-ga-DAY-ros) are little balls of chocolate fudge. They are often covered in sprinkles. People in Brazil love this dessert. Even adults in Brazil like to eat brigadeiros! They are given as gifts. They are also a very popular dessert at celebrations. People love to eat them at birthdays and weddings. Many Brazilians like to make brigadeiros at home. They are easy to make. There are also many shops that sell brigadeiros. These shops are not just in Brazil, though. People buy and eat brigadeiros around the world! Do you want to try a brigadeiro?
Why did the author write this story?
The author wrote this to inform the reader about brigadeiros.
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“I’m hungry!” Said the little girl To her dearest dad “Would you like to sip some soup? That’s what your brother had.” “No! I’m hungry!” Said the little girl To her dearest dad “Would you like to taste this toast? That’s what your brother had.” “No! I’m hungry!” Said the little girl To her dearest dad “Would you like to munch a muffin? That’s what your brother had.” “No! I’m hungry!” Said the little girl To her dearest dad “Would you like some yummy yogurt? That’s not what your brother had.” “Yes I would!” Said the little girl To her dearest dad. She ate the yogurt by herself, Which made her brother mad!
What happened first?
Her father offered her some soup but she didn't want it.
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LiAnn has a new baby brother. His name is Nick. All day relatives have been visiting. Grandma and Grandpa came to visit. “Oh, he looks like his dad!” said Grandma. Then Uncle Joe and Aunt Jasmin came to visit. “Oh, he looks like his mom!” said Uncle Joe. “He looks a little like LiAnn,” said Aunt Jasmin. “Why does everyone think Nick looks like us?” asked LiAnn. “Babies often look like their parents,” said Mom. “And sometimes they look like their brothers or sisters,” said Dad. “Well, I think he looks like Nick!” said LiAnn.
True/False: I have a new baby in my family too. This is a text-to-self connection.
True. This is a text-to-self connection.
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How do you spell
corn
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How do you spell 
blew
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How do people learn about the world around them? They use their five senses! The five senses are sight, touch, smell, hearing, and taste. Pretend you are in a grocery store. Maybe you see a stand filled with apples. You see those apples with your eyes. Then, maybe you pick an apple up. It feels smooth. Your hands helped you feel the apple. Give the apple a sniff. It smells… apple-y! Your nose told you that. Oh no, you dropped the apple! It made a THUNK noise when it fell. Your ears helped you hear that sound. Maybe you buy the apple and bring it home. Then, you can take a bite. Your tongue lets you taste the apple. Mmmm, it tastes great!
Why did the author write this article?
To inform readers about their five senses.
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“I’m hungry!” Said the little girl To her dearest dad “Would you like to sip some soup? That’s what your brother had.” “No! I’m hungry!” Said the little girl To her dearest dad “Would you like to taste this toast? That’s what your brother had.” “No! I’m hungry!” Said the little girl To her dearest dad “Would you like to munch a muffin? That’s what your brother had.” “No! I’m hungry!” Said the little girl To her dearest dad “Would you like some yummy yogurt? That’s not what your brother had.” “Yes I would!” Said the little girl To her dearest dad. She ate the yogurt by herself, Which made her brother mad!
What happened second?
The father offered the girl some toast, but she didn't want any.
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LiAnn has a new baby brother. His name is Nick. All day relatives have been visiting. Grandma and Grandpa came to visit. “Oh, he looks like his dad!” said Grandma. Then Uncle Joe and Aunt Jasmin came to visit. “Oh, he looks like his mom!” said Uncle Joe. “He looks a little like LiAnn,” said Aunt Jasmin. “Why does everyone think Nick looks like us?” asked LiAnn. “Babies often look like their parents,” said Mom. “And sometimes they look like their brothers or sisters,” said Dad. “Well, I think he looks like Nick!” said LiAnn.
This story reminds me of Julius, the Baby of the World by Kevin Henkes. What kind of connection is this?
Text-to-text
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How do you spell 
stern
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How do you spell 
gloomy
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Many people have cell phones. How do the phones work? They work by sending signals to special cell phone towers. Let’s say you want to call Sam. You dial his phone number. Your phone sends a message to a cell phone tower near you. The message travels by radio wave. The tower receives the message with the code for Sam’s phone. It sends a message to a tower near Sam. That tower then sends a message to Sam’s phone. His phone rings. Now you can talk to him. Hi, Sam!
Why did the author write this article?
To tell the reader about how cell phones work.
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“I’m hungry!” Said the little girl To her dearest dad “Would you like to sip some soup? That’s what your brother had.” “No! I’m hungry!” Said the little girl To her dearest dad “Would you like to taste this toast? That’s what your brother had.” “No! I’m hungry!” Said the little girl To her dearest dad “Would you like to munch a muffin? That’s what your brother had.” “No! I’m hungry!” Said the little girl To her dearest dad “Would you like some yummy yogurt? That’s not what your brother had.” “Yes I would!” Said the little girl To her dearest dad. She ate the yogurt by herself, Which made her brother mad!
What happened third?
The father offered the girl a muffin, but she didn't want any.
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LiAnn has a new baby brother. His name is Nick. All day relatives have been visiting. Grandma and Grandpa came to visit. “Oh, he looks like his dad!” said Grandma. Then Uncle Joe and Aunt Jasmin came to visit. “Oh, he looks like his mom!” said Uncle Joe. “He looks a little like LiAnn,” said Aunt Jasmin. “Why does everyone think Nick looks like us?” asked LiAnn. “Babies often look like their parents,” said Mom. “And sometimes they look like their brothers or sisters,” said Dad. “Well, I think he looks like Nick!” said LiAnn.
There are lots of new babies being born every day! What kind of connection is this?
Text-to-world
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How do you spell 
curl
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How do you spell 
fruit
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I am a cat. I have long whiskers on my face. My whiskers are stiff hairs. I use my whiskers to touch things. They help me feel my way around. I also use my whiskers to find my way in the dark. My whiskers feel the air moving. The air moves around the couch. I follow the air to walk around the couch. Thank you, whiskers!
Why did the author write this story?
To tell readers why cats have whiskers.
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“I’m hungry!” Said the little girl To her dearest dad “Would you like to sip some soup? That’s what your brother had.” “No! I’m hungry!” Said the little girl To her dearest dad “Would you like to taste this toast? That’s what your brother had.” “No! I’m hungry!” Said the little girl To her dearest dad “Would you like to munch a muffin? That’s what your brother had.” “No! I’m hungry!” Said the little girl To her dearest dad “Would you like some yummy yogurt? That’s not what your brother had.” “Yes I would!” Said the little girl To her dearest dad. She ate the yogurt by herself, Which made her brother mad!
What happened last?
The father offered the girl some yogurt, which the girl wanted to eat.
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I am a cat. I have long whiskers on my face. My whiskers are stiff hairs. I use my whiskers to touch things. They help me feel my way around. I also use my whiskers to find my way in the dark. My whiskers feel the air moving. The air moves around the couch. I follow the air to walk around the couch. Thank you, whiskers!
My cat has really long whiskers, too. What kind of connection is this?
Text-to-self
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How do you spell 
shirt
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How do you spell
glue
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I have a dog. Her name is Misty. She loves to play ball. I throw the ball to Misty. She uses her teeth to pick it up. Then she runs to me. She drops the ball at my feet. If Misty hears a noise, she stops. She raises her ears and listens. Misty barks if she sees another dog. She barks loudly to protect me. After we play ball, we go inside. Misty runs to her bowl and drinks water. I give her some dog food to eat. Then Misty takes a nap. Being a dog can be hard work!
Why did the author write this story?
To share about the life of a dog.
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“I’m hungry!” Said the little girl To her dearest dad “Would you like to sip some soup? That’s what your brother had.” “No! I’m hungry!” Said the little girl To her dearest dad “Would you like to taste this toast? That’s what your brother had.” “No! I’m hungry!” Said the little girl To her dearest dad “Would you like to munch a muffin? That’s what your brother had.” “No! I’m hungry!” Said the little girl To her dearest dad “Would you like some yummy yogurt? That’s not what your brother had.” “Yes I would!” Said the little girl To her dearest dad. She ate the yogurt by herself, Which made her brother mad!
Why didn't the girl want to eat anything until the yogurt?
The girl didn't want to eat what her brother had eaten.
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I have a dog. Her name is Misty. She loves to play ball. I throw the ball to Misty. She uses her teeth to pick it up. Then she runs to me. She drops the ball at my feet. If Misty hears a noise, she stops. She raises her ears and listens. Misty barks if she sees another dog. She barks loudly to protect me. After we play ball, we go inside. Misty runs to her bowl and drinks water. I give her some dog food to eat. Then Misty takes a nap. Being a dog can be hard work!
This reminds me of my favorite book, The Pokey Little Puppy. What kind of connection is this?
Text-to-text