Read and write words with the -ough- spelling and learn about reducing, reusing, and recycling plastic in order to help prevent pollution.
I can decode words with short vowel sounds. I can recognize familiar short vowel spelling patterns. I can decode words with long vowel sounds. I recognize familiar long vowel spelling patterns. I can decode words with common prefixes and suffixes. I can identify common prefixes and suffixes. I can decode words by breaking them into parts. I can recognize words with common spelling patterns (anchor words/word families). I can read words with irregular spelling patterns (rule breakers/dolch words) without having to sound them out.
Identify words with inconsistent but common spelling-sound correspondences.
I can identify historical events. I can identify scientific ideas or concepts. I can identify the steps in a process. I can explain how historical events connect. I can explain how scientific ideas or concepts connect. I can explain how the steps in a process connect.
I can identify words and phrases that are specific to a the topic of a text. I can use information in a text to determine the meaning of words and phrases about the topic of the text.
I can identify and give examples of text features. I can explain how text features help locate key facts or information. I can locate key facts or information about a topic using text features.
I can explain how the images add meaning to words. I can use images and words in a text to help me understand what I am reading.
I can identify specific points the author makes in a text. I can describe the reasons the author uses to support each point.
