Say: r-controlled vowels are vowels that are paired with r, which changes the sound made by the vowel. Let's read words that have r-controlled vowels and keep brainstorming about other words containing r-controlled vowels. You can also say r-controlled vowel words at random, asking children which list the word should be added to. Discuss and search for words with r-controlled vowels in the text, making a list for the classroom. 

Word Work
Punctuation, quotation marks
Point out a sentence using quotation marks in the text. Ask: What kind of punctuation is in this sentence? Yes, there are quotation marks. What do the quotation marks tell you? They are at the beginning and end of words that someone is saying. Discuss and search for quotation marks in the text, making a list for the classroom. Have each child dictate or write a sentence using quotation marks. 

Synonyms
Discuss synonym with children.
Say: Synonyms are words that have nearly the same meaning. For example, bend and curve mean similar things. Let's look for synonyms or think of synonyms for words in the text. Make a list of words from the text and suggested synonyms. Discuss how word choice can enhance a story. These words can be included in the class word wall or dictionary.


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