Week 17 Adelina's Whales

Week 17 PPT

This week, A2 will be completing our Reading Street Unit and preparing for the upcoming Unit Test and Final Exam. Students should focus on reviewing vocabulary, story comprehension, grammar skills, and written summaries. Your support at home is greatly appreciated as we work toward a successful finish to the semester.

Week 17 Learning Focus

Reading Street – Adelina's Whales

                                                                                        

Students will:

• Review key vocabulary words and definitions.
• Practice story comprehension skills.
• Identify the main idea and supporting details.
• Distinguish between facts and opinions.
• Practice sequencing important story events.
• Review the setting, characters, and author's purpose.

Grammar and Conventions

Students will:

• Review main verbs and helping verbs.
• Complete grammar practice activities.
• Apply grammar skills in writing and reading exercises.

Writing

Students will:

• Write story summaries.
• Answer comprehension questions using complete sentences.
• Practice organizing ideas clearly and accurately.

Homework Reminders

Monday

• Complete the Week 17 story vocabulary practice sheet.
• Review and practice the Main and Helping Verb handout.

Tuesday

• Complete comprehension activities in the Homework Bubble Book.
• Practice Adelina's Whales weekly sentence exercises.

Wednesday

• Bring home all Reading Street textbooks and RWN materials.
• Review for the Unit Test.

Thursday

• Write summaries and comprehension responses for all three unit stories.

Friday

• Begin the Final Exam Conventions Practice Packet.

Upcoming Assessment Information

The Unit Test and Final Exam review materials have been distributed. Please encourage your child to:

• Review vocabulary daily.
• Read each story several times.
• Practice grammar skills.
• Complete homework carefully and neatly.
• Ask questions when they need clarification.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child's learning.

Adelina's Whales – Story Summary

Adelina is a ten-year-old girl who lives in the small fishing village of La Laguna in Baja California, Mexico. Every winter, gray whales travel thousands of miles from Alaska and Russia to the warm waters of Laguna San Ignacio. Adelina loves watching the whales and learning about them from her father and grandfather. Her grandfather tells stories about the first friendly whale that approached his fishing boat many years ago. Visitors from around the world come to see the whales because they are known for being gentle and curious around people. Adelina learns many facts about whales and dreams about helping and studying them when she grows up. When spring arrives, the whales leave for their journey north, but Adelina always remembers her special friends and looks forward to their return each year. The story shows the special friendship between Adelina, her community, and the gray whales that visit their lagoon every year.