The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

Vocabulary WordsVocabulary Words

aloft muffled magnified sentinel mount gleam ledge weathercock assigned spread


aloftaloft

They watched the balloons as they soared aloft in the sky.

They watched the balloons as they soared aloft in the sky.

This artist likes to draw birds aloft.

This artist likes to draw birds aloft.

aloft- far above the ground

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muffledmuffled

She muffled the horn’s sound by sticking her hand in the bell of the instrument.

She muffled the horn’s sound by sticking her hand in the bell of the instrument.

muffled- made softer or less loud

They muffled the noise by wearing ear plugs and headphones.

They muffled the noise by wearing ear plugs and headphones.

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magnifiedmagnified

When he used the scope, the scene was magnified ten times its original size.

When he used the scope, the scene was magnified ten times its original size.

magnified- past tense of magnify: to make something look bigger than it really is

This is a magnified ant’s head.This is a magnified ant’s head.

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sentinelsentinel

sentinel- sentry; assigned to keep watch to warn of danger and to guard entrances and exits

The lone sentinel stood guard over the tribe.

The lone sentinel stood guard over the tribe.

The colonial sentinel keeps watch over the colony.

The colonial sentinel keeps watch over the colony.

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mountmount

mount- to get up on a horsemount- to get up on a horse

Some experts say to mount your horse from the shoulder.

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This rider uses steps to mount her horse.

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gleamgleam

A break in the trees allowed a gleam of light into the woods.

A break in the trees allowed a gleam of light into the woods.

gleam- a flash or beam of light

The flashlight keychain gave off a gleam of light when turned on.

The flashlight keychain gave off a gleam of light when turned on.

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ledgeledge

The group stopped to rest on the mountain ledge.

The group stopped to rest on the mountain ledge.

ledge- a narrow surface on a cliff or rock wall

The cat crawled out the window and was sitting on the window’s ledge.

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weathercock weathercock The settlers in colonial times used weathercocks to see which way the wind was blowing.

The settlers in colonial times used weathercocks to see which way the wind was blowing.

weathercock- weathervane

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The weathercock sat silently on the barn roof.

assignedassignedPaul Revere was assigned the job of warning the people.

Paul Revere was assigned the job of warning the people.

assigned- past tense of assign: give out as a task

Laura and Lethia were assigned the task of creating a model of the Jamestown Fort.

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spreadspread

His job was to spread the news to the Patriots about the advancing British troops.

His job was to spread the news to the Patriots about the advancing British troops.

spread- to make or become known by more people

The news about Washington’s victory quickly spread throughout the area.

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These words are Homophones.These words are Homophones. hear here meet meat hour our one won

hear here meet meat hour our one won

Homophones are two or more words that sound the same, but are spelled differently and have different meanings.

It’s easy to make a mistake by writing one homophone when you mean another. Stay alert of homophones when you proofread your writing.

What are the Definitions?What are the Definitions? hear here meet meat hour our one won

hear here meet meat hour our one won

to listen to at, in, or to this place to come upon or find by chance the flesh of an animal used for food

unit of time equal to sixty minutes

belonging to or relating to us single person, thing, or unit

to gain a victory

to listen to at, in, or to this place to come upon or find by chance the flesh of an animal used for food

unit of time equal to sixty minutes

belonging to or relating to us single person, thing, or unit

to gain a victory

rain reignrain reign

What do the words mean? rain- water falling in drops from the

clouds. Rain is formed from moisture condensed from water vapor in the atmosphere.

reign- the period of power of a ruler; to be a ruler; rule.

What do the words mean? rain- water falling in drops from the

clouds. Rain is formed from moisture condensed from water vapor in the atmosphere.

reign- the period of power of a ruler; to be a ruler; rule.

Can you use each word in a sentence that demonstrates meaning?

These words are irregular plurals.

These words are irregular plurals.

children

salmon

feet people

children

salmon

feet people

Irregular plurals are words that don’t follow the regular rules for making words plural. Most words are made plural by adding -s or -es as in dogs or porches.

Can you tell me the rules for forming regular plurals?

Rules for Forming PluralsRules for Forming PluralsFor words that end in a consonant and y, change the y to I and add -es as in cities.

For words that end in a vowel and y, just add -s, as in keys.

For some words that end in f or fe, change the f or fe to v and add -es as in leaves.

For some words that end in a consonant and o, you add -es, as in potatoes.

For word that end in o preceded by a vowel, just add -s, as in radios.

For words that end in s, z, ch, sh, or x, just add -es.

What is the singular form?What is the singular form?

children salmon feet people

children salmon feet people

child salmon foot person

child salmon foot person

Remember to use a dictionary if you can’t remember how to make the plural form of a word.

Can you use two of the words in sentences? Tell your partner you sentences.

Building BackgroundBuilding Background

What do you already know about Paul Revere?

What important part did Paul play in the American Revolution?

He was the messenger who informed the Patriots that the British were coming to wage war.

What do you already know about Paul Revere?

What important part did Paul play in the American Revolution?

He was the messenger who informed the Patriots that the British were coming to wage war.

Background InformationBackground Information The actions described in the selection takes place in

Massachusetts. The towns of Medford, Lexington, and Concord are still Massachusetts towns located near Boston.

The American Revolution had not yet started at the time of Paul Revere’s ride. The colonists were still in the early stages of protesting unfair treatment by the British and only a few were gathering arms to fight. The British wanted to stop the unrest before it could develop into a larger and stronger opposition. At the time of Revere’s ride, the British were planning to march through the countryside to seize all arms. If they had been successful, colonial opposition would have been impossible.

The actions described in the selection takes place in Massachusetts. The towns of Medford, Lexington, and Concord are still Massachusetts towns located near Boston.

The American Revolution had not yet started at the time of Paul Revere’s ride. The colonists were still in the early stages of protesting unfair treatment by the British and only a few were gathering arms to fight. The British wanted to stop the unrest before it could develop into a larger and stronger opposition. At the time of Revere’s ride, the British were planning to march through the countryside to seize all arms. If they had been successful, colonial opposition would have been impossible.

Browse the SelectionBrowse the SelectionClues Problems Wonderings

Big IdeaBig IdeaKeep this question in mind as you read the selection.

How do individuals make changes by working together?

Genre: Narrative PoemGenre: Narrative PoemIn poetry, sentences are sometimes broken into parts to create two or more lines. Several lines can be grouped to form a stanza.

Rhythm, or meter, is the rhythmic patterns of a poem. Stress meters are based on the number of stressed syllables in a line.

Poets use figurative language to create mental pictures or images. The use of these mental pictures is called imagery.

Comprehension Strategies to UseComprehension Strategies to UseVisualizing- . you should visualize literal ideas or scenes described by the author. You should be able to make inferences while you visualize that show you understand the characters feelings and moods and the selections setting.

Clarifying- you should use structural elements, context and questioning to clarify unfamiliar words. You should reread to reconsider something presented earlier in the text

Summarizing- you should be able to give a summary that includes only the important or main ideas.

Adjusting Reading Speed- you should know when the text isn’t making sense and stop and reread. You should know how to skim and scan for specific information.

Focus QuestionsFocus Questions

Who was Paul Revere?

Did Revere achieve what he set out to do?

Daily EditingDaily Editing

Correct the following sentences.

Moms going to get home lat?

Mom’s going to get home late.

I like all of them accept the blew ones.

I like all of them except the blue ones.

draftingdrafting

Can you tell me what expository writing is?

The purpose of expository writing is to present information about a topic, or to explain how to do something.

The information in expository writing must be clearly and logically organized to meet the reader’s needs.

This week you are going to be doing timed writing by developing expository pieces on different prompts.

Timed Test StrategyTimed Test Strategy1. Read the entire prompt. Circle the direction for

writing the paper, and underline each thing you are asked to write about.

2. Take a few minutes to make notes about what you will write. Make notes for each thing required by the prompt to remind you as you work.

3. Write your paper.

4. Check your paper. Did you respond to each Reminder?

5. Revise as needed.

Class Assignment: Writing Prompt

Class Assignment: Writing Prompt

Write a composition about what caused the American Revolution.Reminders:

Make sure your writing addresses the topic of the writing prompt.

Make your writing interesting to the reader.

Make sure that each sentence you write helps the reader understand your composition.

Make sure your ideas are clear and easy for the reader to follow.

Write in detail so the reader understand what you are saying.

Check your work for correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar and sentences.

Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics


He swam across the pond.He swam across the pond.________

Change the word across with a word that makes more sense.

Ideas: around, beside

He walked across the pond.He walked across the pond.

Across is a preposition. A preposition is a word that shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word in a sentence.

Prepositions are not used alone. They are followed by nouns and pronouns and their modifiers.

The chair is under the desk. The chair is under the desk.

Identify the Prepositions

in the sentences.

Identify the Prepositions

in the sentences.

I am walking around the room.

The pencil is on the table.

She threw the paper across the room.

________

________

____

________

Spelling WordsSpelling Words

children moonlight noiseless shoemaker salmon wastebasket sleeveless halfway people earsplitting

children moonlight noiseless shoemaker salmon wastebasket sleeveless halfway people earsplitting

sightless quarterfinal countless tombstone stainless letterhead tireless flyswatter friendless showerhead

sightless quarterfinal countless tombstone stainless letterhead tireless flyswatter friendless showerhead

Vocabulary QuizVocabulary Quiz aloft muffled magnified sentinel mount

aloft muffled magnified sentinel mount

to make something look bigger than it really is

sentry; assigned to keep watch to warn of danger and to guard entrances and exits

made softer or less loud

to get up on a horse

far above the ground

to make something look bigger than it really is

sentry; assigned to keep watch to warn of danger and to guard entrances and exits

made softer or less loud

to get up on a horse

far above the ground

Vocabulary QuizVocabulary Quiz

gleam ledge weathercock assigned spread

gleam ledge weathercock assigned spread

weathervane

to make or become known by more people

a flash or beam of light

given out as a task

a narrow surface on a cliff or rock wall

weathervane

to make or become known by more people

a flash or beam of light

given out as a task

a narrow surface on a cliff or rock wall

What type of words are these?What type of words are these?

moonlight churchyard overhead shoemaker

moonlight churchyard overhead shoemaker

The words are examples of closed compound words. Closed compound words are compound words with no space between the smaller words such as popcorn. They two words are written as on word.

What two words form each compound word above?

The words are examples of closed compound words. Closed compound words are compound words with no space between the smaller words such as popcorn. They two words are written as on word.

What two words form each compound word above?

moon light church yard over head shoe maker

moon light church yard over head shoe maker

Can you use each word in a sentence?

compound words

What structure do the words have in common?What structure do the words have in common?

fearless hopeless friendless sightless

fearless hopeless friendless sightless

Hopeless means without hope.

What are the base words?

fear hope friend sight

fear hope friend sight

They all have the suffix -less which means without.

What do the words mean?What do the words mean? fearless hopeless

friendless sightless

fearless hopeless

friendless sightless

brave, lacking intimidation

without hope, unable to succeed or improve

without a companion not being able to see,

without vision

brave, lacking intimidation

without hope, unable to succeed or improve

without a companion not being able to see,

without vision

Can you put each word into an original sentence?

Meet the Author Henry Wadsworth LongfellowMeet the Author Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

What types of writing did Henry Wadsworth Longfellow do?

He wrote poetry, textbooks, and translations.

Does the poem here fit into the themes that Longfellow usually used?

Yes; it is about a famous American event.

What types of writing did Henry Wadsworth Longfellow do?

He wrote poetry, textbooks, and translations.

Does the poem here fit into the themes that Longfellow usually used?

Yes; it is about a famous American event.

Discussing the SelectionDiscussing the Selection

Did you figure out that:

Paul Revere’s midnight ride made a huge difference in the country’s history.

Longfellow’s poem turned Revere’s ride into legend.

Many details in the poem are not historically accurate.

Can you tell me who Paul Revere is now?


Did you figure out that:

Paul Revere’s midnight ride made a huge difference in the country’s history.

Longfellow’s poem turned Revere’s ride into legend.

Many details in the poem are not historically accurate.

Can you tell me who Paul Revere is now?


Discussing the SelectionDiscussing the Selection

Why did Paul Revere make his famous ride? He made his ride to warn the Patriots that the

British were coming by land or by sea. Who was actually there that night with Paul

Revere? William Dawes and Dr. Samuel Prescott Compare the role of Paul Revere in the poem with

the historical information you learned from “If You lived at the Time of the American Revolution” and the Historical Note. How do they differ?

This selection romanticizes Paul Revere and his ride, where as the Historical Note and the previous selection give information about Paul Revere and his contributions to the revolutionary movement.

Why did Paul Revere make his famous ride? He made his ride to warn the Patriots that the

British were coming by land or by sea. Who was actually there that night with Paul

Revere? William Dawes and Dr. Samuel Prescott Compare the role of Paul Revere in the poem with

the historical information you learned from “If You lived at the Time of the American Revolution” and the Historical Note. How do they differ?

This selection romanticizes Paul Revere and his ride, where as the Historical Note and the previous selection give information about Paul Revere and his contributions to the revolutionary movement.

Daily Editing Daily Editing Correct the following sentences.

the flag the statue of liberty and Uncle Sam is just a few of Americas patriotic symbols.

The flag, the Statue of Liberty, and Uncle Sam are just a few of Americas patriotic symbols.

The british were about to attacked the united states at Fort McHenry?

The British were about to attack the United States at Fort McHenry.

.

Correct the following sentences.

the flag the statue of liberty and Uncle Sam is just a few of Americas patriotic symbols.

The flag, the Statue of Liberty, and Uncle Sam are just a few of Americas patriotic symbols.

The british were about to attacked the united states at Fort McHenry?

The British were about to attack the United States at Fort McHenry.

.

Using Transition DevicesUsing Transition Devices

It is important to use transition words like first, then, second, and last to make your writing clear and your ideas flow smoother.

Transition words can signal time or a place, comparison or contrast, cause and effect, or summary.

It is important to use transition words like first, then, second, and last to make your writing clear and your ideas flow smoother.

Transition words can signal time or a place, comparison or contrast, cause and effect, or summary.

Using the Timed Test Strategies

Using the Timed Test Strategies

1. Read the entire prompt. Circle the direction for writing the paper, and underline each thing you are asked to write about.





1. Read the entire prompt. Circle the direction for writing the paper, and underline each thing you are asked to write about.





Today’s Writing PromptToday’s Writing Prompt

Write a composition telling what you did after school yesterday.

You have fifteen minutes to complete this assignment. I will give you a five minute warning at the end.

Write a composition telling what you did after school yesterday.

You have fifteen minutes to complete this assignment. I will give you a five minute warning at the end.

Spelling Word Sort - Sort your spelling words into the correct categorySpelling Word Sort - Sort your spelling words into the correct category

Compounds irregular verbs -less

Compounds irregular verbs -lessmoonlight

shoemaker

wastebasket

halfway

earsplitting

quarterfinal

tombstone

letterhead

flyswatter

showerhead

children

salmon

people

noiseless

sightless

countless

tireless

friendless

sleeveless

stainless



The cat jumped off the desk and into my lap.The cat jumped off the desk and into my lap.________________

These are prepositional phrases.

A prepositional phrase starts with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun. It can function as an adjective or adverb.

What is the prepositional phrase in the following sentence?

________________

What are some prepositions we could use to replace off and into?

It rained during the ball game.It rained during the ball game._________________________

Vocabulary Synonyms Match the vocabulary with a word that means about the same thing as the vocabulary word.

Vocabulary Synonyms Match the vocabulary with a word that means about the same thing as the vocabulary word.



enlarge weather vane shine in the air distribute shelf climb on muted sentry appointed

enlarge weather vane shine in the air distribute shelf climb on muted sentry appointed

Word StructureWord Structure

fear hope sight bare would

fear hope sight bare would

The last two words are homophones. What is the second half of each homophone pair?

bearwood

The first three words are base words. What are some derivatives of these base words? Use different prefixes and suffixes to create as many derivatives as you can in five minutes using the three base words.

Comprehension CheckComprehension Check What signal is Paul Revere’s friend suppose

to give? He is suppose to shine on lantern light from

the church belfry if the British are coming by land and two lanterns if they are coming by sea.

Why does Paul Revere turn around after he sees the first light?

He wants to give his friend time to shine the second light if necessary.

What is a steed? A horse

What signal is Paul Revere’s friend suppose to give?

He is suppose to shine on lantern light from the church belfry if the British are coming by land and two lanterns if they are coming by sea.

Why does Paul Revere turn around after he sees the first light?

He wants to give his friend time to shine the second light if necessary.

What is a steed? A horse

Comprehension Checkpoint


According to the poem, where is Revere at two o’clock?

He is in Concord Town. What is Paul Revere’s midnight message? The British are coming. Which details support that Revere is a

revolutionary? He is involved with the planning and

possibly the carrying out of the Boston Tea Party. He spies on British troops. He is a messenger for the Continental Congress.

According to the poem, where is Revere at two o’clock?

He is in Concord Town. What is Paul Revere’s midnight message? The British are coming. Which details support that Revere is a

revolutionary? He is involved with the planning and

possibly the carrying out of the Boston Tea Party. He spies on British troops. He is a messenger for the Continental Congress.



Why does Paul Revere ride through the night to the homes of several Patriots?

He wants to warn them that the British are coming and to prepare for battle.

What does one if by land, two if by sea mean?

These are the signals they use that warn of the British attack. A Patriot, who is in a church tower, will hang on lantern if the British come by land and two if they come by sea.

Why does Paul Revere ride through the night to the homes of several Patriots?

He wants to warn them that the British are coming and to prepare for battle.

What does one if by land, two if by sea mean?

These are the signals they use that warn of the British attack. A Patriot, who is in a church tower, will hang on lantern if the British come by land and two if they come by sea.

Comprehension Checkpoints


How do the warnings of Paul Revere and his partners help the Patriots?

The Patriots lose some men at Lexington, but defend themselves well at Concord. They will be taken by surprise if not warned and may lose more men.

How do the warnings of Paul Revere and his partners help the Patriots?

The Patriots lose some men at Lexington, but defend themselves well at Concord. They will be taken by surprise if not warned and may lose more men.



How do people spread news? News is spread through the newspapers,

pamphlets, books, and town criers. How does the author characterizes the

various newspapers? She characterizes them by the views they

represent, such as Patriot or Loyalist. What are broadsides? Broadsides are posters that are used to

persuade men to join the army and to spread other public announcements.

How do people spread news? News is spread through the newspapers,

pamphlets, books, and town criers. How does the author characterizes the

various newspapers? She characterizes them by the views they

represent, such as Patriot or Loyalist. What are broadsides? Broadsides are posters that are used to

persuade men to join the army and to spread other public announcements.

WritingWriting

Share what you’ve learned about Transition devices with a partner.

Discuss how transitional devices make your writing clearer and easier to follow.

You have three minutes.

Share what you’ve learned about Transition devices with a partner.

Discuss how transitional devices make your writing clearer and easier to follow.

You have three minutes.

Today’s Writing PromptToday’s Writing Prompt

Write a composition about what Paul Revere did during the war, explaining why it was important.

Use the Timed Test Strategies to help you.

You have fifteen minutes to complete the assignment.

I will give you a five minute warning at the end.

Write a composition about what Paul Revere did during the war, explaining why it was important.

Use the Timed Test Strategies to help you.

You have fifteen minutes to complete the assignment.

I will give you a five minute warning at the end.

Timed Test StrategyTimed Test Strategy1. Read the entire prompt. Circle the direction for

writing the paper, and underline each thing you are asked to write about.





Grammar, Usage and Mechanics

Grammar, Usage and Mechanics

The coat in the window is for sale. What is the prepositional phrase in

the sentence?

The coat in the window is for sale. What is the prepositional phrase in

the sentence?

_______________

Prepositional phrases usually work like adjectives and adverbs. Here in the window describes something about the word coat.

One way you can tell if the prepositional phrase is working like an adjective or adverb is by asking “What does this phrase give me information about?”

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