Johnny AppleseedJohnny Appleseeda tall tale retold and illustrated

By Steven Kellogg

ObjectivesObjectives

This week you will: practice recognizing base words with the suffix be-. practice recognizing base words with the prefix re-. practice recognizing compound words. practice recognizing the /s/ sound spelled s, ce, and ci_. practice recognizing the /j/ sound spelled ge. understand selection vocabulary using strategies such as

context clues, word structure, and apposition. connect prior knowledge to subjects discussed in the text. use comprehension strategies such as Asking Questions,

Predicting, and Summarizing to get meaning from the story. Use the comprehension skill Main Idea and Supporting Details

to help you understand the story. discuss personal reactions to the story. write a tall tale understand, identify and use capitals correctly

Word KnowledgeWord Knowledge

befriended beloved bedazzleThese words all begin with the prefix be-.

Be- means “to become” or “to do something completely or intensely”.

How does the meaning of the base word change when the prefix is added?

Can you use each word in a sentence?

Word KnowledgeWord Knowledge

remarried recollections recalled

These words all begin with the prefix re-.

What does the prefix re- mean? To do again

How does the meaning of the base word change when the prefix is added?

overflowing sawdust treetops storytellers

These words are compound words.

What two words make up each compound word?

over + flowing saw + dust tree + tops story + tellers

Do the two words help you figure out the meaning of the compound word?

Word KnowledgeWord Knowledge

hinge cellar second cider largestThese words are from “Johnny Appleseed”.

They also contain the /s/ sound spelled s, ce, or ci_ and the /j/ sound spelled ge.

Word KnowledgeWord Knowledge

John walked hundreds of miles through the Pennsylvania forest, living like the Indians he befriended on the trail.

During his long absences, folks enjoyed sharing their recollections of Johnny.

The storytellers outdid each other with tall tales about his feats of survival in the untamed wilderness. Can you find any words that start with the prefixes be- or re-?

befriended, recollections Can you find the compound word?

storytellers

Word KnowledgeWord Knowledge

The hinge of a cellar door might squeak the second it is opened.Can you identify the words that contain the /s/ sound and the /j/ sound?

Underline the spelling in each word.

Build BackgroundBuild Background

Prior Knowledge Has anyone ever read or heard the story “Johnny

Appleseed”? Sometimes people tell stories about true events and

over time the stories become exaggerated. This is how legends begin.

Background Information The selection we will be reading is a legend. The

author did research to discover the facts about the life of the real person behind the legend of Johnny Appleseed.

During the 1700’s and part of the 1800’s what is now Ohio was considered the western frontier. The land was filled with original, undisturbed forests. The story of Johnny Appleseed took place at that time in that area of the country.

Has anyone read about any other legendary figures?

Let’s watch a movie about Let’s watch a movie about Johnny Appleseed (10 min)Johnny Appleseed (10 min)

Preview and PreparePreview and Prepare

Let’s read aloud: the title, the author, and the illustrator.

Now, let’s browse the first page or two of the story. Who are the main characters? Look at the illustrations. What do you notice?

Now let’s look at the focus questions: How important is it to tell a story exactly as it was told to you?

Who are some men or women who have done great things and have had stories written about them?

Why do some people become so well known that they have stories written about them?

Look for clues, problems or wonderings in the story.

Student ObservationStudent Observation

CluesClues Problems Problems WonderingsWonderings

Name on the first page Revolutionary Name on the first page Revolutionary What does John Chapman haveWhat does John Chapman have

is John Chapman is John Chapman to do with storytelling? to do with storytelling?

Johnny Appleseed

decade inspired befriended

replenish

recollections

Within a decade their little house was overflowing with ten more children.

On my tenth birthday, I’ll be a decade old.

decade A period of ten years

Watching the apples grow inspired in John a love of all of nature.

The beautiful sunrise inspired me to paint.

inspired filled with a strong, encouraging feeling

John walked hundreds of miles through the Pennsylvania forest, living like the Indians he befriended on the trail.

Jose befriended the new student by sitting next to him at lunch.

befriended became friends

Whenever he ran out of apple seeds, he hiked to the eastern cider presses to replenish his supply.

We will replenish our supply of firewood before winter.

replenishTo fill up again

During his long absences, folks enjoyed sharing their recollections of Johnny.

I like hearing my mother’s recollections of her childhood.

recollectionssomething remembered;memories

Reading RecommendationsReading Recommendations

Tomorrow we will begin reading “Johnny Appleseed”.

While we read we will: Ask questions about difficult passages, ideas, or words to help us better understand what we are reading.

Predict what will happen next in the story, and confirm or revise our predictions as necessary.

Summarize what we are reading to make sure we understand.

InvestigationInvestigation

Investigating Concepts Beyond the TextWork with your groups to complete Inquiry Journal, page 124, on “Exploring Legends”.

When you finish, you may continue working on your group projects.

Word AnalysisWord Analysis

Spelling: The /s/ and /j/ soundshinge cellar second cider largest

Let’s take our spelling pretest…

Vocabulary Skill Wordsbefriended replenish recollections untamed remarried

English Language English Language ConventionsConventions

Mechanics: Capitalization Let’s look at Language Arts Handbook page 276 for the

rules and examples of capitalization with months, days, historic periods, special events, and holidays.

Fix the following sentences by adding capital letters where needed.

Workers get monday off for many holidays. day of the week

The enlightenment was an important part of European history.

historic period Only two people signed the Declaration of Independence on july 4, 1776.

month Every columbus day, our town has its italian american festival.

holiday, special event Now, we will work on Comprehension and Language Arts

Skills Workbook pages 154-155 for more practice with capitalization.

Writing Process Writing Process StrategiesStrategies

Getting Ideas: Tall Tales Let’s read Language Arts Handbook pages 138-143 to learn about tall tales.

Let’s think about some unlikely events or problems, or some larger-than-life characters.

We will make a list on the board. Now, you will think of at least three more ideas and write them in your journals. You will pick an idea from the list to write your own tall tale tomorrow.

Formal AssessmentFormal Assessment

This is the rubric I will use to grade your tall tale.Total Point Value: 10

Characters and setting are well defined. (2 points)

Exaggeration is used. (2 points)The ending offers a creative solution. (2 points)

Dialogue is punctuated correctly. (2 points)

Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics are correct. (2 points)

Developing Oral LanguageDeveloping Oral Language

befriended beloved bedazzleremarried recollections recalledoverflowing sawdust treetops storytellershinge cellar second cider largest

I need a volunteer to choose a word and use it in a sentence. Then you will pick another student to use another word in a sentence. We will continue until we have used all of the words.

I need a volunteer to find a word by naming its location. Then, choose someone to use the word in a sentence, and find another word. We will continue until we have used all of the words.

Johnny Appleseed

decade inspired befriended

replenish

recollections

Within a decade their little house was overflowing with ten more children.

On my tenth birthday, I’ll be a decade old.

decade A period of ten years

Watching the apples grow inspired in John a love of all of nature.

The beautiful sunrise inspired me to paint.

inspired filled with a strong, encouraging feeling

John walked hundreds of miles through the Pennsylvania forest, living like the Indians he befriended on the trail.

Jose befriended the new student by sitting next to him at lunch.

befriended became friends

Whenever he ran out of apple seeds, he hiked to the eastern cider presses to replenish his supply.

We will replenish our supply of firewood before winter.

replenishTo fill up again

During his long absences, folks enjoyed sharing their recollections of Johnny.

I like hearing my mother’s recollections of her childhood.

recollectionssomething remembered;memories

““Johnny Appleseed”Johnny Appleseed”First ReadFirst Read

While we read the story for the first time we will: Ask questions about difficult passages, ideas, or words to help us better understand what we are reading.

Predict what will happen next in the story, and confirm or revise our predictions as necessary.

Summarize what we are reading to make sure we understand.

Asking questions helps readers become more involved with what they are reading and pay closer attention to the text to find the answers to their questions.How did John Chapman get the name Johnny Appleseed?

How did that name become famous?

A period of 10 years.

169169An area containing fruit trees

Filled with a strong encouraging feeling.

Lively and noisy.

Calm and quiet.

170170Asking questions is a good way to improve your reading skills. Who has a question here?

To become friends with.

A crude shelter with a sloping top that extends from a post or tree to the ground.

A type of sweet nut that comes from a tree in the walnut family and can be eaten.

171171

172172

Fill up again.

A road or path.

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To urge and bring to action.

To feel sadness because of loss or bad

fortune.

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Something remembered, memories

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To be aware that someone or something is familiar. To know.

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A lot has happened in this selection. Who would like to sum up the important things they have read about?

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Discussing Strategy UseDiscussing Strategy Use

What questions did you ask as you read?

Where did you pause in the reading to summarize?

On what basis did you make and confirm predictions?

Discussing the SelectionDiscussing the Selection

Let’s use Handing Off to answer the following questions. When did John Chapman live? What did John Chapman do during his lifetime? How did John Chapman become a legendary figure? How important is it to tell a story exactly as it was told to you?

Who are some men or women who have done great things and have had stories written about them?

Why do some people become so well known that they have stories written about them?

Theme ConnectionsTheme Connections

Answer the following questions in your response journal…remember to use complete sentences. Many of the stories about Johnny Appleseed are legends about a real man named John Chapman. How did his life’s story become a legend?

How were Johnny’s stories kept alive even after he had died?

How is “Johnny Appleseed like one of Ananse’s stories?

Compare the way history is retold in the stories of Johnny Appleseed and the way history is retold in and oral history.

What did you learn about Storytelling from reading “Johnny Appleseed”? Fill out Inquiry Journal page 110.

InvestigationInvestigation

Would anyone like to add anything to our concept board?

Would anyone like to add to our question board?

Supporting the ReadingSupporting the Reading

SummarizingRemember, you can summarize during as well as after a reading.

Stopping to sum up the most important points from a text helps readers understand and remember a text better.

Now, you will write a brief summary of the main idea and most important points of “Johnny Appleseed”.

Word AnalysisWord Analysis

Spelling: /j/ and /s/ Let’s think of words that have the /j/ sound.

We will make a list on the board and try to find a pattern in the words. (When do we use the different spellings of the /j/ sound?)

Now, let’s try to think of words with the /s/ sound.

We will make a list on the board and try to find a pattern in the words. (When do we use the different spellings of the /s/ sound?)

Word AnalysisWord Analysis

Vocabularyremarried

What is the base word? marry, married

The prefix re- means “again”. What does “marry” mean?

to have a husband or wife Knowing the meaning of “marry” and “re-”, what do

you think “remarried” means? to get a husband or wife again.

Let’s work on Spelling and Vocabulary Skills Workbook page 122-123 for more practice with prefixes.

English Language English Language ConventionsConventions

Mechanics: Capitalization Let’s review capitalization using Language Arts Handbook, page 276.

Correct the following sentences by adding capital letters where needed.

Dante was born in may, on a saturday. May, Saturday

The fourth of july is independence day. July, Independence Day

There are no living survivors of the civil war.

Civil War

Writing Process Writing Process StrategiesStrategies

Prewriting: Tall Tale Let’s read Writer’s Workbook page 102 on prewriting for a

tall tale. Writer’s Craft: Exaggeration

When I was a child, I could swing so high I could touch the sun.

This statement is so far fetched that it is humorous, but it gets the point across. This type of sentence is called exaggeration.

Let’s read Language Arts Handbook, pages 138 and 142 on exaggeration.

Now, we will complete Comprehension and Language Arts Skills Workbook pages 158-159 for more practice with exaggeration.

Now, fill out the audience and purpose for your tall tale on page 102 of your Writer’s Workbook.

Use the Graphic Organizer on page 103 to brainstorm and organize your thoughts for your tall tale.

Word Knowledge ReviewWord Knowledge Review

befriended beloved bedazzle prefix be- (to become or to do something)

remarried recollections recalled prefix re- (to do again)

overflowing sawdust treetops storytellers compound words

hinge cellar second cider largest words with /j/ or /s/

John walked hundreds of miles through the Pennsylvania forest, living like the Indians he befriended on the trail.

During his long absences, folks enjoyed sharing their recollections of Johnny.

The storytellers outdid each other with tall tales about his feats of survival in the untamed wilderness.

The hinge of a cellar door might squeak the second it is opened.

Johnny Appleseed

decade inspired befriended

replenish

recollections

Within a decade their little house was overflowing with ten more children.

On my tenth birthday, I’ll be a decade old.

decade A period of ten years

Watching the apples grow inspired in John a love of all of nature.

The beautiful sunrise inspired me to paint.

inspired filled with a strong, encouraging feeling

John walked hundreds of miles through the Pennsylvania forest, living like the Indians he befriended on the trail.

Jose befriended the new student by sitting next to him at lunch.

befriended became friends

Whenever he ran out of apple seeds, he hiked to the eastern cider presses to replenish his supply.

We will replenish our supply of firewood before winter.

replenishTo fill up again

During his long absences, folks enjoyed sharing their recollections of Johnny.

I like hearing my mother’s recollections of her childhood.

recollectionssomething remembered;memories

““Johnny Appleseed”Johnny Appleseed”Second ReadSecond Read

Comprehension Skill: Main Idea and Supporting Details

Let’s make a list of main ideas and supporting details as we read. This will help us pick out what is important in the story. This way, we will be able to better understand what we are reading.

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Paragraphs often have a topic sentence that indicate the main idea. The topic sentence is usually the first sentence in the paragraph.

The first paragraph gives information about John Chapman.

The second paragraph gives

A period of 10 years.

169169An area containing fruit trees

Filled with a strong encouraging feeling.

Lively and noisy.

Calm and quiet.

170170The main idea is that Johnny lived off the land. What are the supporting details?

To become friends with.

A crude shelter with a sloping top that extends from a post or tree to the ground.

A type of sweet nut that comes from a tree in the walnut family and can be eaten.

171171

172172

Fill up again.

A road or path.

173173

The main idea is that Johnny did not like war. What are the supporting details?

To feel sadness because of loss or bad

fortune.

174174The main idea is that people kept telling stories about Johnny. What are the supporting details?

Something remembered, memories

175175

To be aware that someone or something is familiar. To know.

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The main idea is that John Chapman was a real person. The supporting details are the events in his life.

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Main Idea/Supporting Main Idea/Supporting DetailsDetails

Main Idea Supporting DetailsJohnny Appleseed was a real person—John Chapman

John Chapman’s first years in life were difficult.

John lived off the land.

He wouldn’t hurt animals and didn’t carry a gun; He wouldn’t wrestle with the woodsmen; he found a way to beat the woodsmen and clear a large orchard at the same time, all without being violent

He warned people instead of spreading the fire.

John cared about the families and helped them.

People exaggerated the stories; they said he slept in a tree hammock and talked to birds; they said a rattlesnake tried to bite him but couldn’t; they said he took care of a wolf and kept him for a pet; they said he played with bears.

Johnny moved west to Indiana because Ohio became too crowded; settlers kept arriving, and some recognized Johnny.

Checking ComprehensionChecking Comprehension

Why did John Chapman begin planting apple seeds throughout the western frontier? He loved apple trees and wanted to sell young trees to settlers.

What was John Chapman like? He was strong and gentle. He loved animals and nature.

How did the legend of Johnny Appleseed begin? People began calling John Chapman “Johnny Appleseed”. After he left a place, people told stories about his life, and over time the stories became exaggerated.

InvestigationInvestigation

Continue working with your groups on your investigation projects.

Word AnalysisWord Analysis

Spelling: the /s/ and /j/ sounds We will work on Spelling and Vocabulary Skills Workbook page 124 to learn strategies for spelling words with the /s/ and /j/ sounds.

Vocabularyreplenish

Can someone find the word “replenish” in “Carving the Pole”?

What is the base word? plenty

What does “plenty” mean? a lot, enough, a good amount

remember that re- means “again”. What does “replenish” mean?

To have a good amount of apple seeds again; to have enough seeds again

English Language English Language ConventionsConventions

Mechanics: Capitalization Make a list in your journal of all of the capitalization rules you have learned.

Use Comprehension and Language Arts Skills Workbook Pages 154-155 to check your papers.

Work with a partner and try to think of a sentence for each of the capitalization rules.

I went to school on Monday. First word of a sentence, the word I, and day of the week.

Writing Process Writing Process StrategiesStrategies

Drafting: A tall tale Writer’s Craft: Dialogue

How does dialogue help a story? It makes it more interesting, you get a better feel for the characters, it keeps a story moving

Let’s read Language Arts Handbook page 206-207 on using dialogue.

Now, we will work on Comprehension and Language Arts Skills Workbook pages 156-157 for more practice with dialogue.

Use your graphic organizer from yesterday to begin drafting your tall tale. Remember to use exaggeration and dialogue in your story.

Word Knowledge ReviewWord Knowledge Review

befriended beloved bedazzle prefix be- (to become or to do something)

remarried recollections recalled prefix re- (to do again)

overflowing sawdust treetops storytellers compound words

hinge cellar second cider largest words with /j/ or /s/

John walked hundreds of miles through the Pennsylvania forest, living like the Indians he befriended on the trail.

During his long absences, folks enjoyed sharing their recollections of Johnny.

The storytellers outdid each other with tall tales about his feats of survival in the untamed wilderness.

The hinge of a cellar door might squeak the second it is opened.

decadedecadeWithin a decade their little house was overflowing with ten more children.

On my tenth birthday, I’ll be a decade old.

CONTEXT CLUES

inspiredinspiredWatching the apples grow inspired in John a love of all of nature.

The beautiful sunshine inspired me to paint.

CONTEXT CLUES

befriendedbefriendedJohn walked hundreds of miles through the Pennsylvania forest, living like the Indians he befriended on the trail.

Joni befriended the new student by sitting next to her at lunch. CONTEXT CLUES

replenishreplenishWhenever he ran out of apple seeds, he hiked to the eastern cider presses to replenish his supply.

We will replenish our supply of firewood before winter.

CONTEXT CLUES

recollectionsrecollectionsDuring his long absences, folks enjoyed sharing their recollections of Johnny.

I like hearing my mother’s recollections of her childhood.

CONTEXT CLUES

Vocabulary ReviewVocabulary ReviewDraw a line from the word to its Draw a line from the word to its

definitiondefinition

decade

inspired

befriended

replenish

recollections

fill up again

period of 10 years

something remembered, memories

became friends

filled with a strong, encouraging feeling

Literary ElementsLiterary Elements

A legend is a story of a hero. The story may be based on facts, but the hero’s deeds are overstated and exaggerated as the story is retold, just like “Johnny Appleseed”.

Let’s make a list of legendary heroes on the board. Paul Bunyan John Henry Pecos Bill Annie Oakley George Washington.

What do you know about these heroes?

Literary ElementsLiterary Elements*Extension Activity**Extension Activity*

Think of a modern-day hero and write a legendabout them. You can use people such as athletes,politicians, teachers, relatives, or celebrities.

Example: A basketball player that can dunk a basketball from over a mile away.

We will share our legends with the class.

Meet the Author and Meet the Author and IllustratorIllustrator

With your partner, read page178 to learn about the author and illustrator of “Johnny Appleseed”, Steven Kellogg. In what way might Kellogg’s lack of a childhood pet have affected his illustrations and writing?

Without having a pet, his interest was sparked. Maybe he read a lot about pets because he really wanted one. Now, he uses that same information to make children’s books.

Why do you think Steven Kellogg writes about people and animals he knows instead of imaginary ones?

He enjoys the real people and pets so much that he wants to share their silly stories with the world, just as he did in “Pinkerton Behave!”

Johnny Appleseed

decade inspired befriended

replenish

recollections

Within a decade their little house was overflowing with ten more children.

On my tenth birthday, I’ll be a decade old.

decade A period of ten years

Watching the apples grow inspired in John a love of all of nature.

The beautiful sunrise inspired me to paint.

inspired filled with a strong, encouraging feeling

John walked hundreds of miles through the Pennsylvania forest, living like the Indians he befriended on the trail.

Jose befriended the new student by sitting next to him at lunch.

befriended became friends

Whenever he ran out of apple seeds, he hiked to the eastern cider presses to replenish his supply.

We will replenish our supply of firewood before winter.

replenishTo fill up again

During his long absences, folks enjoyed sharing their recollections of Johnny.

I like hearing my mother’s recollections of her childhood.

recollectionssomething remembered;memories

Vocabulary ReviewVocabulary ReviewCan you draw a line from the word to its Can you draw a line from the word to its

picture?picture?

inspired

befriended

replenish

recollections

decade

View Fine ArtView Fine Art

Look at the top painting on page 157 of your anthology.

Share your thoughts and reactions with your group.

This painting, by Horace Vernet, was inspired by his fascination with the people of North Africa and the Middle East. He is best known for his large-scale paintings of army life and for his battle scenes, experienced during his enlistment with the French army.

Supporting the Supporting the InvestigationInvestigation

Schedules Does anyone know what a schedule is?

Class schedule Plane schedule Homework schedule Bell schedule Vacation schedule

Now, work together to plan a vacation. Look on the internet to find a travel site. Look for and read schedules for flights from Ontario International Airport to a location of your choice.

Decide when you want to take your trip and find departure and arrival times for your flights.

English Language English Language ConventionsConventions

Listening, Speaking, ViewingPresenting: Narrative Presentations

Now, we will present our vacation schedules to the rest of the class…

Word AnalysisWord Analysis

SpellingLet’s work on Spelling and Vocabulary Skills Workbook page 125 for more practice with /s/ and /j/ spelling patterns.

Word AnalysisWord Analysis

Vocabularybefriended

Can someone find the word “befriended” on page 170 of “Johnny Appleseed”?

What is a friend? a pal; someone you can trust

What is the meaning of the prefix be-? to make or become

Putting the two definitions together, what is the meaning of “befriended”?

to make friends; the act of becoming a friend

Writing Process Writing Process StrategiesStrategies

Today, we will revise our tall tales. Remember:

Readers need enough detail to feel the whole sequence of the experience you are writing about.

Your story must move along in a logical sequence in order for your audience to follow along.

Your exaggeration must support the image you want your readers to get.

Use the checklist on page 104 of your Writer’s Workbook to revise your tall tale.

Day 5…Day 5…General ReviewGeneral Review

Word Knowledge ReviewWord Knowledge Review

befriended beloved bedazzle prefix be- (to become or to do something)

remarried recollections recalled prefix re- (to do again)

overflowing sawdust treetops storytellers compound words

hinge cellar second cider largest words with /j/ or /s/

John walked hundreds of miles through the Pennsylvania forest, living like the Indians he befriended on the trail.

During his long absences, folks enjoyed sharing their recollections of Johnny.

The storytellers outdid each other with tall tales about his feats of survival in the untamed wilderness.

The hinge of a cellar door might squeak the second it is opened.

Johnny Appleseed

decade inspired befriended

replenish

recollections

Within a decade their little house was overflowing with ten more children.

On my tenth birthday, I’ll be a decade old.

decade A period of ten years

Watching the apples grow inspired in John a love of all of nature.

The beautiful sunrise inspired me to paint.

inspired filled with a strong, encouraging feeling

John walked hundreds of miles through the Pennsylvania forest, living like the Indians he befriended on the trail.

Jose befriended the new student by sitting next to him at lunch.

befriended became friends

Whenever he ran out of apple seeds, he hiked to the eastern cider presses to replenish his supply.

We will replenish our supply of firewood before winter.

replenishTo fill up again

During his long absences, folks enjoyed sharing their recollections of Johnny.

I like hearing my mother’s recollections of her childhood.

recollectionssomething remembered;memories

Capitalization RulesCapitalization Rules Capitalize the first word of a sentence. Capitalize the first word of a quotation even if it’s not the

first word of the sentence. Capitalize names of people and pets. Capitalize the pronoun I. Capitalize words used as names. Capitalize people’s titles and initials. Capitalize the first word, last word, and all important words

in titles of books, magazines, and newspapers. Capitalize the titles of movies, plays, and TV shows. Capitalize the names of languages. Capitalize the names of countries, cities, states, oceans,

rivers, mountains, and lakes. Capitalize the names of months, days, and holidays. Capitalize the names of historical periods and special events. Capitalize the first word in the greeting and closing of a

letter.

ListeningListening

Now, let’s listen to “Johnny Appleseed” on CD.

AssessmentsAssessments

Selection Assessment“Johnny Appleseed”—Unit 5 Assessment, p. 22-24

Vocabulary Assessment Unit 5 Assessment, p. 25

Spelling AssessmentThe /s/ and /j/ sounds— Unit 5 Assessment, p. 41

English Language English Language ConventionsConventions

Penmanship: Cursive Letters D and P D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D

P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P

Detroit and Pittsburgh are two of my Detroit and Pittsburgh are two of my favorite cities.favorite cities.

Proper Pencils Please Pleasant Proper Pencils Please Pleasant

DirtDirt DroppingDropping DressDress DriedDried

Writing Process Writing Process StrategiesStrategies

Editing/Proofreading/Publishing Tall tale

Let’s read page 105 of our Writer's Workbook, on how to Edit and Proofread our tall tales.

Let’s carefully check and fix our work.

We’re going to publish our tall tales on a clean sheet of paper.

Formal AssessmentFormal Assessment

This is the rubric I will use to grade your tall tale.Total Point Value: 10

Characters and setting are well defined. (2 points)

Exaggeration is used. (2 points)The ending offers a creative solution. (2 points)

Dialogue is punctuated correctly. (2 points)

Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics are correct. (2 points)