4.4.1 houdini

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Author: Brian SelznickGenre: Historical FictionBig Question: Can you always believe what you see?

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Vocabulary Words appeared bustling crumbled escape magician monument vanished engraved unexplainable invisible pretending judge

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MondayQuestion of the DayCan you always believe what you see?

Today we will learn about:Build ConceptsCompare and ContrastPredictBuild BackgroundVocabularyFluency: Model EmotionGrammar: Singular and Plural PronounsSpelling: ContractionsPerception

FluencyModel Emotion

Fluency: Model EmotionListen as I read The Emperors New Clothes. As I read, notice how I use emphasis, pauses, pitch, and tone of voice to convey characters emotions and make the story more enjoyable.Be ready to answer questions after I finish.

Fluency: Model EmotionHow is the child different from the other characters in the story?How is the emperor at the beginning of the story the same and different by the end of the story?

Concept Vocabulary invisible no visible; not capable of being seen pretending making believe judge form an opinion or estimate about

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Build Concept Vocabulary invisible, pretending, judgePerception

Compare and Contrast, Predict

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Magic TricksHow Theyre Done

Prior KnowledgeRecord your ideas about how magicians do their tricks.

Prior KnowledgeThis weeks audio explores illusions created by a magician. After you listen, we will discuss what you found out and what surprised you most about a magicians tricks.

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Vocabulary Words appeared was seen; came in sight bustling being noisily busy and in a hurry crumbled fell to pieces; decayed escape to get out and away; to get free magician person who entertains by art or skill of creating illusions, especially a sleight of hand

Vocabulary Words monument something set up to honor a person or an event. A monument may be a building, pillar, arch, statue, tomb, or stone. vanished disappeared, especially suddenly

More Words to Know engraved cut deeply in; carved in; carved in an artistic way unexplainable without apparent cause or reason(Next Slide)

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GrammarSingular and Plural Pronouns

whens the magic showWhens the magic show?bill think its at seven oclockBill thinks its at seven oclock.

Singular and Plural PronounsVictor and his mother met Harry Houdini. They met him.The underlined words in sentence 2 are pronouns. They replace the underlined noun phrase and proper noun in sentence 1.Him is a singular pronoun and they is a plural pronoun.

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Singular and Plural PronounsPronouns are words that take the place of nouns. Pronouns that take the place of singular nouns are singular pronouns.I, me, he, she, him, her, and it are singular pronouns.Pronouns that take the place of plural nouns are plural pronouns. We, us, they, and them are plural pronouns.

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Singular and Plural PronounsThe man met the magicians at the train station.He met them at the train station.Always capitalize the singular pronoun I. When you talk about yourself and another person, name yourself last. The pronoun you can be singular or plural.

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Singular and Plural PronounsFind the pronoun in each sentence.I want to learn more about Harry Houdini. I He was a famous magician. HeTell us about Houdinis tricks. us

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Singular and Plural PronounsFind the pronoun in each sentence.Houdini got into a crate and had it lowered into the ocean. it People were amazed when they saw Houdini escape. theyYou would enjoy reading about Houdini. You

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Singular and Plural PronounsChoose a pronoun to replace each underlined noun or nouns.Mother did not know what to do with Victor. (She, We) SheVictor was always getting into trouble. (They, He) He

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Singular and Plural PronounsChoose a pronoun to replace each underlined noun or nouns.She even had to remind Victor to breathe in the bath. (him, us) himMother and Victor went to see Victors Aunt Harriet. (They, He) They

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Singular and Plural PronounsChoose a pronoun to replace each underlined noun or nouns.Victor made Aunt Harriet very upset. (her, you) herLater, Victor visited the Houdinis at home. (they, them) them

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TuesdayQuestion of the DayWhy is Houdini able to escape, but Victor cannot?

Today we will learn about:Word Structure: Antonyms and SynonymsCompare and ContrastPredictContext CluesVocabularyFluency: Echo ReadingGrammar: Singular and Plural PronounsSpelling: ContractionsTime for Science: BreathingPerception

Vocabulary Strategy: Context Clues

Pages 394 - 395.

The Houdini Box

Pages 396 -403.

FluencyEcho Reading

Fluency: Echo ReadingTurn to page 402, paragraphs 2-3.As I read, notice how I express Victors excitement and impatience.We will practice as a class doing three echo readings of this paragraph.


he pulled a rabbit out of a hat and then putted them back againHe pulled a rabbit out of a hat and then put it back again.harry houdini perform on stage, she also performed in moviesHarry Houdini performed on stage. He also performed in movies.

Singular and Plural PronounsPronouns are words that take the place of nouns. Pronouns that take the place of singular nouns are singular pronouns. I, me, he, she, him, her, and it are singular pronouns.

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Singular and Plural PronounsPronouns that take the place of plural nouns are plural pronouns. We, us, they, and them are plural pronouns.You can be used as both a singular and a plural pronoun.

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WednesdayQuestion of the DayWhy do people enjoy doing and watching magic tricks so much?

Today we will learn about:Compare and ContrastConfirm PredictionsWord Structure: Antonyms and SynonymsVocabularyFluency: Model EmotionGrammar: Singular and Plural PronounsSpelling: ContractionsTime for Science: IllusionsPerception

The Houdini Box

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FluencyModel Emotion

Fluency: Model EmotionTurn to page 405, paragraph 1.As I read, notice how my voice drops with disappointment at the end of the first sentence and the strong emotion in my voice as I read Victors vow.Now we will practice together as a class by doing three echo readings.


people was amazed by houdinis incredible escapesPeople were amazed by Houdinis incredible escapes.a century ago he will perform magic on stage. With his wifeA century ago, he performed magic on stage with his wife.


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Singular and Plural PronounsUsing pronouns can make sentences smoother and less wordy.Wordy: Dave will show you Daves card trick when Dave has learned the card trick.Not Wordy: Dave will show you his card trick when he has learned it.

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Singular and Plural PronounsReview something you have written to see if you can tighten it by replacing any nouns or noun phrases with pronouns.

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ThursdayQuestion of the DayWhat are some things you would and wouldnt like about being an illusionist?

Today we will learn about:Expository NonfictionReading Across TextsContent-Area VocabularyFluency: Partner ReadingGrammar: Singular and Plural PronounsSpelling: ContractionsScience: Dai Vernon

So You Want to Be an Illusionist

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FluencyPartner Reading

Fluency: Partner ReadingTurn to page 405, paragraph 1.Read these paragraphs three times with a partner. Be sure to read with emotion and offer each other feedback.


pick a card and tell me what they isPick a card and tell me what it is.i thinks you chosed the ace of spadesI think you chose the ace of spades.


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Singular and Plural PronounsTest Tip: If you are writing about yourself and another person and are uncertain about whether to use the pronoun I or me, say the sentence without the other persons name. The correct form of the pronoun generally becomes clear.

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Singular and Plural PronounsExample: He gave the rabbit to John and ____.He gave the rabbit to I. (That doesnt sound right.)He gave the rabbit to me. (That sounds right.)He gave the rabbit to John and me.

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FridayQuestion of the DayCan you always believe what you see?

Today we will learn about:Compare and ContrastSteps in a ProcessWord Structure: Antonyms and SynonymsGrammar: Singular and Plural PronounsSpelling: ContractionsInstruction ManualPerception

Compare and ContrastWhen you compare and contrast, you tell how two or more things are alike and different.A chart can help you compare and contrast. You can compare and contrast two things you read about or something you read about with something you already know.

Compare and ContrastAlikeDifferentTwo things in the testOne thing in the text with something I already know

Steps in a ProcessSteps in a process are the steps involved in making or doing something. When following the steps to make a craft project, cook a dish, or do a magic trick, it helps to use these strategies:

Steps in a ProcessRead all the steps to make sure you understand the process.Think about the final result.Look at any illustrations and match them to the written steps.

Context Clues: Synonyms and AntonymsA synonym or antonym may be a context clue you can use to figure out a words meaning.When a sentence includes an antonym, it may also contain a word that shows contrast, such as not or but.

Sentences with Synonyms or Antonyms Victor was diligent and not at all lazy about learning how to escape.Victor breathed in, but he had to exhale long before he counted to five thousand.

Sentences with Synonyms or Antonyms Houdini, the worlds most famous magician, could not remain anonymous in the crowd.The congested train station was as crowded as hed ever seen it.

Instruction ManualProcedures and instructions are directions for using or doing something. A manual is a written set of instructions, usually published in booklet or book form.An index or table of contents helps readers find specific information.

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Instruction ManualStep-by-step directions listed in order make it easy for readers to see what to do. Steps are often numbered.Photos, illustrations, and diagrams make directions clearer and easier to follow.

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Instruction ManualLabels show the working parts readers need to identify.Warnings tell about special hazards.

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i seen a circus performed hang from her teethsI saw a circus performer hang from her teeth.has you ever try a magic trickHave you ever tried a magic trick?


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