- Understanding of Informational Text, "Cougars"
- Understanding and Application of vocabulary
mature
available
keen
detecting
vary
unobserved
particular
contentment
ferocious
resemble
- Vocabulary strategy: shades of meaning: identify different meanings of particular words. For example, secretive has several synonyms with similar meanings, slithers has several synonyms
- Grammar Skill: correct use of quotations and commas in dialogue (direct quotes) and proper use of interjections. Refer to Interactive Notebook in ELA binder.
- Look back and write available on page 309.
- Target Skill: Identifying the main idea and supporting details throughout the anchor text