Projectable 26.1 The Dot Writing Write to Respond: Opinion Sentences Writing Model Topic Sentence and Detail Sentences The topic sentence tells your opinion, or what you think. Detail sentences tell the reasons for your opinion. The Best Pet I think cats make the best pets! They are cute and playful. They like to sit on laps. Talk About It 1. What is the job of the topic sentence? 2. What is the job of the detail sentences? 3. Does the first sentence tell a fact or an opinion? Explain. 4. How does the writer show his or her feelings? Writing
Projectable 26.1 The Dot Writing Write to Respond: Opinion Sentences Writing Model Topic Sentence and Detail Sentences The topic sentence tells your opinion, or what you think. Detail sentences tell the reasons for your opinion. The Best Pet I think cats make the best pets! They are cute and playful. They like to sit on laps. Talk About It 1. What is the job of the topic sentence? to tell your opinion or what you think 2. What is the job of the detail sentences? to tell the reasons for your opinion 3. Does the first sentence tell a fact or an opinion? Explain. an opinion; everyone might not agree that cats are the best pets 4. How does the writer show his or her feelings? the exclamation point and the word best Writing
Projectable 26.2 The Dot Introduce Comprehension Compare and Contrast Compare and Contrast marker paintbrush Compare and Contrast Use the Venn diagram to show how the marker and the paintbrush are alike and different. marker both paintbrush Introduce Comprehension
Projectable 26.2 The Dot Introduce Comprehension Compare and Contrast Compare and Contrast marker paintbrush Compare and Contrast Use the Venn diagram to show how the marker and the paintbrush are alike and different. one color marker used for drawing have to put the cap on after using felt tip both art tools things we use in school paintbrush many colors used for painting have to wash after using bristles Introduce Comprehension
Projectable 26.3a The Dot Comprehension Compare and Contrast Venn Diagram The Dot Both Comprehension
Projectable 26.3a The Dot Comprehension Compare and Contrast Venn Diagram The Dot Vashti at the beginning thinks she can t draw Both Vashti at the end doesn t like to make art angry and discouraged Comprehension
Projectable 26.3b The Dot Comprehension Compare and Contrast Venn Diagram The Dot Vashti at the beginning thinks she can t draw Both Vashti at the end doesn t like to make art angry and discouraged Comprehension
Projectable 26.3b The Dot Comprehension Compare and Contrast Venn Diagram The Dot Vashti at the beginning thinks she can t draw doesn t like to make art angry and discouraged Both can make a dot can sign her name Vashti at the end thinks she is a good artist likes to make art a lot excited and proud of her work Comprehension
Projectable 26.4 The Dot Grammar Exclamations What Is an Exclamation? A sentence that shows a strong feeling is called an exclamation. An exclamation begins with a capital letter and ends with an exclamation point (!). I love your painting! Draw a line under each exclamation. 1. Pablo draws a picture. I can t wait to see it! 2. Is that your picture? You are the best artist! 3. That flower looks so pretty! Maxie will draw it. 4. No one draws like you! Can you make another picture? 5. We learn how to mix colors. We have a great time! Grammar
Projectable 26.4 The Dot Grammar Exclamations What Is an Exclamation? A sentence that shows a strong feeling is called an exclamation. An exclamation begins with a capital letter and ends with an exclamation point (!). I love your painting! Draw a line under each exclamation. 1. Pablo draws a picture. I can t wait to see it! 2. Is that your picture? You are the best artist! 3. That flower looks so pretty! Maxie will draw it. 4. No one draws like you! Can you make another picture? 5. We learn how to mix colors. We have a great time! Grammar
Projectable 26.5 The Dot Writing Write to Respond: Voice Showing Strong Feelings Finish these sentences that tell your opinion about Vashti s teacher. Write one exclamation that shows a strong feeling. Topic Sentence I think Vashti s teacher is Detail Sentence One reason is Detail Sentence Another reason is Writing
Projectable 26.5 The Dot Writing Write to Respond: Voice Showing Strong Feelings Finish these sentences that tell your opinion about Vashti s teacher. Write one exclamation that shows a strong feeling. Possible responses shown. Topic Sentence I think Vashti s teacher is wonderful! Detail Sentence One reason is she is nice to Vashti. Detail Sentence Another reason is she helps Vashti learn to enjoy making art. Writing
Projectable 26.6 The Dot Fluency Accuracy: Self-Correct Take Two! Good readers do not skip words. Learn words that you do not know. Read each sentence until you learn all the words. 1. Dad was sleepy, but Henry gazed up at the stars. 2. Henry was surprised to hear a hissing sound. 3. Dad shined a light toward the grass. Fluency
Projectable 26.6 The Dot Fluency Accuracy: Self-Correct Take Two! Good readers do not skip words. Learn words that you do not know. Read each sentence until you learn all the words. 1. Dad was sleepy, but Henry gazed up at the stars. (sound out sleepy and gazed) 2. Henry was surprised to hear a hissing sound. (sound out surprised and hissing) 3. Dad shined a light toward the grass. (sound out shined) Fluency
Projectable 26.7 The Dot Deepen Comprehension Compare and Contrast Compare and Contrast Writing Both Painting Deepen Comprehension
Projectable 26.7 The Dot Deepen Comprehension Compare and Contrast Compare and Contrast Writing pencil or pen writer letters, words, and sentences; stories Both on paper from imaginations and experiences use sight and touch Painting paintbrush and paint painter or artist pictures of people, animals, or things; anything we want Deepen Comprehension
Projectable 26.8 The Dot Grammar Exclamations Writing Exclamations An exclamation begins with a capital letter. It ends with an exclamation point. You have so many paintings! Write each exclamation. Begin and end the sentences correctly. 1. art class is always fun 2. our art teacher is the best 3. she thinks of great ideas 4. all the children like her Grammar
Projectable 26.8 The Dot Grammar Exclamations Writing Exclamations An exclamation begins with a capital letter. It ends with an exclamation point. You have so many paintings! Write each exclamation. Begin and end the sentences correctly. 1. art class is always fun Art class is always fun! 2. our art teacher is the best Our art teacher is the best! 3. she thinks of great ideas She thinks of great ideas! 4. all the children like her All the children like her! Grammar
Projectable 26.9 The Dot Writing Write to Respond: Opinion Sentences Planning My Sentences Do you think Vashti is a good artist? Write sentences that tell why or why not. Write your opinion. Then write reasons that tell why. My Opinion First Reason Second Reason Writing
Projectable 26.9 The Dot Writing Write to Respond: Opinion Sentences Planning My Sentences Do you think Vashti is a good artist? Write sentences that tell why or why not. Write your opinion. Then write reasons that tell why. Possible responses shown. My Opinion good artist First Reason uses many colors Second Reason dot paintings are in art show Writing
Projectable 26.10 The Dot Vocabulary Strategies Idioms Idioms Read each item and write true or false on the line. Example: My plans are up in the air. I have plans that are floating in the air. False My plans are up in the air. I have plans but they are still uncertain. True 1. The fun story keeps John glued to his chair. John is stuck to his chair with lots of glue. 2. Kelly is glued to her chair during the show. Kelly really likes the show. 3. Ben has a heart of gold. Ben s heart is made of gold. 4. A person with a heart of gold is a very nice person. Vocabulary Strategies
Projectable 26.10 The Dot Vocabulary Strategies Idioms Idioms Read each item and write true or false on the line. Example: My plans are up in the air. I have plans that are floating in the air. False My plans are up in the air. I have plans but they are still uncertain. True 1. The fun story keeps John glued to his chair. John is stuck to his chair with lots of glue. false 2. Kelly is glued to her chair during the show. Kelly really likes the show. true 3. Ben has a heart of gold. Ben s heart is made of gold. false 4. A person with a heart of gold is a very nice person. true Vocabulary Strategies
Projectable 26.11 The Dot Writing Write to Respond: Opinion Sentences Drafting My Sentences Do you think Vashti is a good artist? Write sentences that tell why or why not. Title: The Topic sentence tells your opinion. Detail sentences tell the reasons for your opinion. Writing
Projectable 26.11 The Dot Writing Write to Respond: Opinion Sentences Drafting My Sentences Do you think Vashti is a good artist? Write sentences that tell why or why not. Title: Vashti the Artist The Topic sentence tells your opinion. Vashti is a great artist! She uses MANY bright colors. Another reason is her dot paintings are in an art show! Detail sentences tell the reasons for your opinion. Writing
Projectable 26.12 The Dot Writing Write to Respond: Opinion Sentences Revising Jill s Draft Read Jill s draft. Then help Jill think of ways to make her sentences better. A Great Artist really great! I think Vashti is a good artist. One reason is she thinks of lots of ways to paint dots. Her paintings are very colorful. Talk About It Did Jill use exclamations to show her strong feelings? Did Jill write reasons that explain her opinion? Did Jill use the correct end marks? Writing
Projectable 26.12 The Dot Writing Write to Respond: Opinion Sentences Revising Jill s Draft Read Jill s draft. Then help Jill think of ways to make her sentences better. A Great Artist really great! I think Vashti is a good artist. One reason is she thinks of lots of ways to paint dots. Another reason is that Her paintings are very colorful. Talk About It Did Jill use exclamations to show her strong feelings? Did Jill write reasons that explain her opinion? Did Jill use the correct end marks? Writing