Mae Jemison: Space Scientist

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Mae JemisonSpace Scientist

• Author Gail Sakurai
• Biography Includes Photographs
• Ms. Sheida
• Calahan Elementary
• 4th Grade

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Multiple-Meaning Words

• Multiple-Meaning words are words that have more
  than one meaning or definition. Some words have
  different meanings in different sentences.
• Examples
• park
• change
• coat
• tag

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Following Directions

• Each person must think of a riddle with an
  answer that rhymes. You may write it on a
  post-it.
• Im thinking of something you write with that
  rhymes with den. (The answer is pen).
• Im thinking of something you use to wash you
  hands that rhymes with hope. (The answer is
  soap).
• You have 3 minutes to write your riddle down!

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Long Vowel Spelling Patterns

• Underline the long vowel patterns.
• lake 9. heal 17. few
• complete 10. see 18. hue
• mice 11. story 19. radio
• rode 12. field 20. oats
• rule 13. maybe 21. snow
• aim 14. high 22. toe
• nail 15. tried 23. flow
• birthday 16. my 24. flight

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Long Vowel Spelling Patterns

• Find and circle the words that have a long vowel
  sound in each sentence.
• The space shuttle Endeavour thundered into the
  morning sky.
• Maes dream didnt come true overnight.
• On Earth, the force of gravity keeps us from
  floating off the ground.
• Dr. Mae Jemison earned her place in the history
  books as the first African-American woman in
  space.
• Mae encourages youngsters to follow their dreams.
  

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R/W Wkbk p. 45 46Long Vowel Spelling Patterns

• Notebook Activities (Unit 1 Workbook)

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Word Knowledge

• 1 transportation transaction transatlantic
• 2 atomic heroic scenic
• 3 personal professional musical
• 4She is able to translate English into Spanish.
• 5 Did you see this scenic view?
• 6. She is a professional basketball player.

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Word Knowledge These words begin with the
prefix trans-. A prefix is attached at the
beginning of a word. The Latin prefix trans- adds
the meaning across to the root.
transport transaction transatlantic
-to take from one place to another
to carry
across
-exchange/a thing done between two or more
people
a thing done
across
-across the Atlantic Ocean
across
Atlantic Ocean
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Word Knowledge
These words have the suffix ic, meaning having
to do with. The suffix changes each word from a
noun to an adjective.
atomic heroic scenic
Match the pictures with the correct word by using
the meaning of the root word and the meaning of
the added suffix ic.
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Word Knowledge
These words end the suffix al. The suffix
changes each word to an adjective.
personal professional musical
person al
profession al
music al
Identify each root word. Which word had a
spelling change before the suffix was added?
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Word Knowledge
These words from the story contain the long i
sound spelled i, i_e, and igh.
decide science overnight might wired
Identify other words with the long i sound.
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Word Knowledge - Sentences

• How do farmers
• transport food to
• the market?

transport
Identify the word with the prefix trans-. What is
the root word? Name another word with a prefix
plus port.
port
export, import, deport
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Word Knowledge - Sentences
Did you see this scenic view?
scenic
Which word has the ic suffix?
Identify the root word.
scene
What part of speech is scene?
noun
What part of speech is scenic?
adjective
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Word Knowledge - Sentences

• A survival kit is necessary in case of an
  emergency.

survival
Identify the word with the al suffix.
Survival is most often used as a noun, but in
this sentence it is used as an adjective.
Identify other words with the al suffix.
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Word Knowledge - Sentences

• We can learn
• about nature
• through science.

Identify the word with the long i sound.
science
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How can we figure out the meaning of a word?

• apposition the definition of a word is found
  between two commas.
• prefix
• base word (Show word structure posters)
• suffix
• context clues help you figure out the meaning
  of a word, by using the other words in the
  sentence as clues.
• The magicians amazing trick of disappearing
  before our eyes, was unbelievable.

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Story vocabulary astronaut excelled specialized q
ualified applicants simulates techniques

THREE TWO ONE LIFTOFF!!
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astronaut
Use context clues
Mae Jemison knew that she wanted to be an
astronaut.
The astronaut walked along the moon to gather
rock samples.
astronaut- a person who travels in space (p. 77)
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astronaut

• Definition a person who travels in space
• Synonym cosmonaut, rocketeer
• Part of Speech noun

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excelled
Use context clues
In high school, Mae was an honor roll student and
excelled in math and science.
Sam studied hard and excelled in science.
excelled- did better than others (p. 80)
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excelled

• Definition did better than others
• Base Suffix excel led (words that end with a
  vowel and l, change when a suffix is added).
• Synonym surpass, master, outshine
• Antonym inferior, fail
• Part of Speech verb

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specialized
Use context clues
At Stanford, she specialized in African and
Afro-American studies and chemical engineering.
Stanford University
Although Jimmy loved to study different types of
science, he specialized in biology.
specialized- concentrated on one activity or
subject (p. 80)
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specialized

• Definition concentrated on one activity or
  subject
• Suffix -ed
• Synonym particular, pursue, study
• Part of Speech adjective

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qualified
Use context clues
Mae was one of only fifteen people chosen from
nearly two thousand qualified applicants.
The Olympic swimmer was qualified to teach
swimming to young children.
qualified- skilled or experienced at doing
something well (p. 82)
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qualified

• Definition skilled or experienced at doing
  something well
• Base Suffix qualify ed
• Synonym capable, competent
• Antonym unqualified, incompetent
• Part of Speech adjective

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applicants
Use context clues
Mae was one of only fifteen people chosen from
nearly two thousand qualified applicants.
There were four applicants for the new drama
teacher position.
applicants- people applying for or requesting
something (p. 82)
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applicants

• Definition people applying for or requesting
  something
• Base Suffix applicant s
• Synonym candidates, seekers
• Antonym boss, owners
• Part of Speech noun

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simulates
Use context clues
She flew in a special training jet that simulates
zero gravity.
Mary brought in a science project that simulates
an erupting volcano.
simulates- imitates (p. 89)
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simulates

• Definition imitates
• Base Suffix simulate s
• Synonym imitates, mimics, copies
• Part of Speech verb

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techniques
Use context clues
To carry out the space-sickness experiment, Mae
had been trained in the use of biofeedback
techniques.
The doctor had several techniques for treating a
sick patient.
techniques- ways of handling something (p. 93)
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techniques

• Definition ways of handling something
• Base Suffix technique s
• Synonym methods, skill, approach
• Part of Speech noun

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Vocabulary Review
astronaut - a person who travels in space
excelled- did better than others
specialized- concentrated on one activity or
subject
qualified- skilled at doing something well
applicants- people applying for something
simulates- imitates
techniques- ways of handling something
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Vocabulary Quiz
simulates
specialized
techniques
astronaut
excelled
_____- a person who travels in space
_____- imitates
_____- concentrated on one activity or subject
_____- did better than others
______- ways of handling something
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Vocabulary Review

• astronaut a. ways of handling
  something
• excelled b. imitates
• specialized c. skilled or
  experienced at
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  doing something well
• qualified d. people applying
  for or
• 
  requesting something
• applicants e. concentrated on
  one activity
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  or subject
• simulates f. did better than
  others
• techniques g. a person who travels
  in space

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• Mae Jemison is a non-fiction story.
• The genre is biography.
• A biography is a true story written about a
  persons life by another person.
• A biography tells important information about a
  persons life in chronological order.
• It tells how a person felt, talked, and what
  they thought.
• A biography might tell about a persons whole
  life or just a specific part of their life.

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Mae Jemison Space Scientist

• Genre- Biography
• Point of View- 3rd Person
• Authors Purpose- Inform
• Mae Jemison took risks in order to achieve her
  goals.
• Mae Jemison was the first African-American
  woman astronaut to travel in space. As a child,
  Mae Jemison wanted to be a scientist and an
  astronaut. Her family encouraged her to pursue
  this goal, while others couldnt imagine Mae ever
  reaching her goals.
• Mae has always lived by the motto, Dont be
  limited by others limited imaginations.

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Clues, Problems, Wonderings

• Lets browse the biography Mae Jemison Space
  Scientist and look for clues about the story,
  problems you may have while reading the story,
  and wonderings you have about the story.
• Nonfiction stories can be browsed in their
  entirety. Look for main ideas (which are usually
  in the first sentence of a paragraph). Look at
  the title, authors name, and the photographs
  taken by different people.
• We want to write our findings in note form.

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CLUES PROBLEMS WONDERINGS

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Big Ideas

• The story of Mae Jemison shows the benefits of
  taking risks and seeing where they may lead. Many
  people told Mae that she would not be able to
  achieve her goals of becoming a scientist and
  astronaut, but she believed otherwise and worked
  hard to reach her goals.
• The risks that people like Mae Jemison have
  taken can inspire others to pursue their dreams.
• Important accomplishments often involve
  calculated risks.

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Main Idea and Details Fact and Opinion

• A main idea is the most important point the
  writer makes. It is what the paragraph (or story)
  is mostly about!
• details provide more information. They support
  the main idea.

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Writing a Paragraph(or how to build a big
Mac)Dont forget the main idea!
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Big Mac Cheeseburger
What are the ingredients of a Big Mac
Cheeseburger?
TOP BUN Lettuce Tomato Cheese Pickles Special
Sauce Meat BOTTOM BUN
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A good paragraph is like a Big Mac.

• The top and bottom bun hold the stuff inside
  together.
• Just like the topic sentence (with the main idea)
  and the closing sentence hold together all of the
  details.

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The top bun of a paragraph is a topic sentence.
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The topic sentence introduces the main idea of a
paragraph.

• Although most people believe that mans best
  friend is a dog, I think it should be a cat.
• Cats have been used as pets since the time of
  the pharaohs in Egypt. They have been found in
  countries all over the world. Obviously, cats
  have been the favorites of man for hundreds of
  years. I suppose cats are so well liked because
  they are gentle, friendly, and easy to take care
  of.

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Imagine a cheeseburger without a top bun?!?!
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What is missing?

• He collects books that were written over a
  hundred years ago. But he is also interested in
  the best sellers of today. If I ever need to get
  him a present, I know I can always please him by
  buying him a book.

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He collects books that were written over a
hundred years ago. But he is also interested in
the best sellers of today. If I ever need to get
him a present, I know I can always please him by
buying him a book.

• Which of the following topic sentences is the
  best one for the above paragraph?
• A. Reading is fun.
• B. Books are my fathers hobby.
• C. My father was a main influence in my life.

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What is missing?

• The most beautiful flower is the rose because
  it comes in so many different colors. Another
  beautiful flower is the daisy which sometimes
  grows wild. Spring flowers like tulips,
  daffodils, and crocuses are also very pretty.

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One of the most beautiful flowers is the rose
because it comes in so many different colors.
Its petals are soft and vibrant. Another
beautiful flower is the daisy which sometimes
grows wild. Spring flowers like tulips,
daffodils, and crocuses are also very pretty.

• Which of the following topic sentences is the
  best one for the above paragraph?
• A. Dont you just love spring?
• B. The rose is the most loved flower the world
  over.
• C. There are many lovely flowers to consider for
  your garden.

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What is missing?

• First, Canada has an excellent health care
  system. All Canadians have access to medical
  services at a reasonable price. Second, Canada
  has a high standard of education. Finally,
  Canadas cities are clean and efficiently
  managed.

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First, Canada has an excellent health care
system. All Canadians have access to medical
services at a reasonable price. Also, Canada has
a high standard of education. A large majority
of Canadians attend college or university.
Finally, Canadas cities are clean and
efficiently managed.

• A. Canada is our friendly neighbor to the north.
• B. There are three reasons why Canada is one of
  the best countries of the world.
• C. Choose Canada as a great place to vacation.

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Main Idea and Details Fact and Opinion

• A main idea is the most important point the
  writer makes. It is what the paragraph (or story)
  is mostly about!
• details provide more information. They support
  the main idea.

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R/W Workbook p. 41 42 Main Idea and Details
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• Brainpop and Brainpop Jr.
• Main Idea and Details
• Notebooks Files (Unit 1 Workbook)
• Main Idea Video Clip

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• Mae Jemison is a non-fiction story.
• The genre is biography.
• A biography is a true story written about a
  persons life by another person.
• A biography tells important information about a
  persons life in chronological order.
• It tells how a person felt, talked, and what
  they thought.
• A biography might tell about a persons whole
  life or just a specific part of their life.

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• Think about all the stories we have read
  together and you have read on your own. What are
  some biographies?
• 1. Teammates (Jackie Robinson)

Genre - Biography
R/W p. 43 - 44
Brainpop Jr. - Biography
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Types of Sentences

• What is a telling sentence? What punctuation does
  it end with?
• What is an asking sentence? What punctuation does
  it end with?
• What is a sentence that shows strong feeling?
  What punctuation does it end with?

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• There are 3 types of sentences
• Statements/Telling sentences (ends with a .)
• Asking sentences (ends with a ?)
• Sentences that show strong feeling (ends with a
  !)
• 1. Mae graduated from Stanford . ? !
• 2. She was ready for new challenges . ? !
• 3. Endeavour was in orbit around earth . ? !

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Fill in the punctuation

• 1. What is your name
• 2. Yesterday, I bought a bouquet of yellow roses
• 3. Can you tell me what time it is
• 4. I LOVE reading
• 5. I am in the fourth grade

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R/W Wkbk p. 47 48Types of Sentences

• Brainpop and Brainpop Jr.
• Notebook files (Unit 1 Workbook)

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People Who Must I painted on the roof of a
skyscraper. I painted a long while and called it
a days work. The people on a corner swarmed and
the traffic cops whistle never let up all
afternoon. They were the same as bugs, many bugs
on their way- Those people on the go or at a
standstill And the traffic cop a spot of blue, a
splinter of brass, Where the black tides ran
around him And he kept the street. I painted a
long while And called it a days work.
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The Acrobats Flying high on silver
bars Ladies spangled like the sun Turn just
so, and then let go- And catch another
one! And smile when they come down, and
wave, And are not proud of being brave.
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astronaut

• Definition a person who travels in space
• Synonym cosmonaut, rocketeer
• Part of Speech noun

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excelled

• Definition did better than others
• Base Suffix excel led (words that end with a
  vowel and l, change when a suffix is added).
• Synonym surpass, master, outshine
• Antonym inferior, fail
• Part of Speech verb

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specialized

• Definition concentrated on one activity or
  subject
• Suffix -ed
• Synonym particular, pursue, study
• Part of Speech adjective

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qualified

• Definition skilled or experienced at doing
  something well
• Base Suffix qualify ed
• Synonym capable, competent
• Antonym unqualified, incompetent
• Part of Speech adjective

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applicants

• Definition people applying for or requesting
  something
• Base Suffix applicant s
• Synonym candidates, seekers
• Antonym boss, owners
• Part of Speech noun

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simulates

• Definition imitates
• Base Suffix simulate s
• Synonym imitates, mimics, copies
• Part of Speech verb

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techniques

• Definition ways of handling something
• Base Suffix technique s
• Synonym methods, skill, approach
• Part of Speech noun