Week 3 “Well,” said“Well,” Alf. said“I was Alf. a “Ilittle was mad a little at you.”mad at you.” Why AlfWhy Did AlfIt Did It “Why?” “Why?”said Ettabetta. said Ettabetta. “What did “What I do?” did I do?” “When Ms.“When Blossom Ms. Blossomwas asking was what asking her what gift her gift “Plant your“Plant bulbs your in bulbsthe long in theboxes,” long Ms.boxes,” Blossom Ms. Blossom was,” saidwas,” Alf, said“I put Alf, my “I hand put my up. hand I wanted up. I towanted tell her. to tell her. said to Alfsaid and to Ettabetta.Alf and Ettabetta. “Then you “Then can youhave can lunch.” have lunch.” But you beganBut you to began yell out, to yell‘It’s aout, bulb! ‘It’s It’s a bulb!a bulb!’” It’s a bulb!’” She wentShe to inspectwent to the inspect bulbs the the bulbs rest ofthe the rest class of the class had planted.had planted. “I didn’t stop“I didn’t to think,” stop to said think,” Ettabetta. said Ettabetta. “I won’t do“I won’t do that anymore.”that anymore.” Step As the twoAs kidsthe twoplanted kids theirplanted bulbs, their Ettabetta bulbs, Ettabetta said, said, “Alf, why“Alf, did youwhy pickdid youme topick bug?” me to bug?” “Good,” “Good,”said Alf. said“Then Alf. I won’t “Then bug I won’t you buganymore.” you anymore.” “Very good!”“Very said good!” Ettabetta. said Ettabetta. “In fact, “Inthat fact, will thatbe will be LESSON 15 just splendid!”just splendid!” 1 DAILY ROUTINES Informal Assessment Summary of Core Instruction Decoding Step 1 Daily Routines 32 32 33 33 Use the Big Book of Decoding or write the words below LEVEL 5 S E C O N D G R A D E Why Alf Did It: Step 2 Word Work on the board. Have children read across the rows several Pages 32–33 Decodable Reader Stories: Unit 1 Spelling test: Memory Words times. Then point to the words in any order and have CD 1, Track 15 © 2 00 9 9 70 R .0 ow 73 lan 35 1d R G3 e S adin ed. g Fo eserv and Pattern Words with -le and -ng undation All rights r children read them aloud again. Reading: Check comprehension little bubble puzzle puddle Step 3 Reader candle handle jungle pickle Guide reading of “Why Alf Did It” spring along twinkle sprinkle Monitor fluency 11 12 1 10 2 Dictation and Spelling 9 3 8 4 Lasting7 6 5 Lessons: Talking things out Follow the instructions in Step 2 for giving Student Objectives the spelling test. Spelling Spell Memory Words from Week 3 Writing and Editing Encode Pattern Words with -le and -ng Have children read the sentence aloud and then copy it. Have them copy and complete the sentence starter. Alf and Ettabetta didn’t want to sit at their desks. After you have read pages 24–33 in your Reader, mark all the correct answers. 1. Why did Ettabetta hit Alf? He was bugging her. She got mad at him. He was sad. I look very sad when _____ . 2. Why did Alf bug Ettabetta? She began to yell, “It’s a bulb!” She began to yell, “Pick me!” 3. What did Alf think he was doing to Ettabetta? He was getting back at her for yelling. He was just bugging her a little. Materials He was pretending that his hand was a bug. 4. What did Ms. Blossom think of bugging? It is good. It can get mean very fast. Bugging is a bad thing to do. 5. How can you tell that Alf felt bad for what he did to Ettabetta? Word Work Book, page 21 He said, “I wish second grade had just begun.” He said, “I won’t bug you anymore.” He said, “I want to quit second grade.” Decodable Reader, pages 32–33 6. Was Ettabetta still mad at Alf at the end of the story? yes no How can you tell? She said, “I wish I hadn’t hit you, Alf.” She said, “I am still mad at Alf.” CD 1, Track 15, for fluency practice with She said, “Alf is not my pal in second grade.” Unit 1 • Lesson 15 Reader: Why Alf Did It 21 “Why Alf Did It” Comprehension 66 UNIT 1: LESSON 15 Step WORD WORK *15. strong (He is strong enough to lift the big correct answer for each question. Tell them 2 box. strong) to think about the stories they read in their Give test; teach page 21 Reader as they answer the questions. Have *Pattern Words. Tell children that these children read aloud the first question and Spelling test: Memory Words are Pattern Words they can sound out. The the three pink answers and decide which are words don’t have any tricky letter-sounds. and Pattern Words with -le and -ng correct. (He was bugging her. She got mad at him.) Have children fill in the bubbles beside Give a spelling test. Reading: Check comprehension these answers. 1. want (I want to ride my bicycle. want) After you have read pages 24–33 in your Reader, mark all the correct answers. 2. look (Look in the bag to see your gift. 1. Why did Ettabetta hit Alf? He was bugging her. She got mad at him. He was sad. look) Step 2. Why did Alf bug Ettabetta? She began to yell, “It’s a bulb!” She began to yell, “Pick me!” READER 3. play (We will play soccer after school. play) 3 3. What did Alf think he was doing to Ettabetta? Teach Why Alf Did It 4. come (Come with me to the store. come) He was getting back at her for yelling. He was just bugging her a little. He was pretending that his hand was a bug. Pages 32–33 5. any (I don’t have any money. any) 4. What did Ms. Blossom think of bugging? It is good. It can get mean very fast. Guide reading 6. some (I have some time to read my book. Bugging is a bad thing to do. some) 5. How can you tell that Alf felt bad for what he did to Ettabetta? Teach the nondecodable story word: He said, “I wish second grade had just begun.” He said, “I won’t bug you anymore.” anymore. 7. day (This is a good day to plant. day) He said, “I want to quit second grade.” 8. or (Do you like red or blue better? or) 6. Was Ettabetta still mad at Alf at the end of the story? yes no Preview story vocabulary: inspect. How can you tell? She said, “I wish I hadn’t hit you, Alf.” 9. very (I am very thirsty! very) She said, “I am still mad at Alf.” Build background. Have students turn to She said, “Alf is not my pal in second grade.” page 32. Read the title of the story aloud 10. new (I got new sneakers. new) Unit 1 • Lesson 15 Reader: Why Alf Did It 21 and have students tell what they see in the Comprehension 11. out (We went out of the room. out) pictures. (Alf and Ettabetta are talking while they plant.) Ask students what they think Alf 12. good (We had a good time at the park. Introduce the page. Explain to children and Ettabetta might be talking about. Does good) how to do page 21, but have them wait to complete it during Independent Work Time the title give them a clue? (Maybe Ettabetta *13. handle (Hold the handle when you open after they have read “Why Alf Did It.” is asking Alf why he bugged her.) the drawer. handle) Introduce Activity 1. Read aloud the direc- Set a purpose for reading. Have children *14. ring (The telephone has a loud ring. ring) tions. Call attention to the word all, and tell read the story to find out why Alf bugged children that there may be more than one Ettabetta. UNIT 1: LESSON 15 67 Draw conclusions “Well,” said Alf. “I was a little mad at you.” Why Alf Did It “Why?” said Ettabetta. “What did I do?” Did Ettabetta call out the answer on pur- “When Ms. Blossom was asking what her gift pose so Alf couldn’t answer? Explain. No. “Plant your bulbs in the long boxes,” Ms. Blossom was,” said Alf, “I put my hand up. I wanted to tell her. said to Alf and Ettabetta. “Then you can have lunch.” But you began to yell out, ‘It’s a bulb! It’s a bulb!’” She called out the answer without thinking. She went to inspect the bulbs the rest of the class had planted. “I didn’t stop to think,” said Ettabetta. “I won’t do that anymore.” Understand characters As the two kids planted their bulbs, Ettabetta said, “Alf, why did you pick me to bug?” “Good,” said Alf. “Then I won’t bug you anymore.” Was Ettabetta sorry she called out the “Very good!” said Ettabetta. “In fact, that will be answer? How do you know? Yes. She told just splendid!” Alf that she wouldn’t do it anymore. At the end of the story, Ettabetta uses the phrase “just splendid.” Who else uses that phrase? Ms. Blossom Discuss the story. Have you ever yelled out something with- out thinking? What happened? Responses will vary, but encourage children to tell if 32 33 they made someone mad by yelling out. (Connect text to life) Sequence events or steps Recall details Monitor fluency What will Alf and Ettabetta do after they What does Ettabetta want to know? plant their bulbs? eat lunch why Alf chose to bug her rather than If you sent home Backpack Page 10, your someone else Determine important ideas students have been practicing rereading What is Ms.