Unit 6 Week 1

UNIT 6 Think lt Over Diamond in the Rough Dad called it a diamond in the rough, A big, old field outside of town Now just a dumping ground A ton of trash A mile of mess " No way! ” my friends say. But I just shake my head and smile. I know. I can clean it. Make it green. Polish up that diamond in the rough. I go each day, Pick up trash, Haul away sack after sack After sack. My friends follow, Watching, watching, Then roll up their sleeves. They see it too一 A diamond in the rough. Together we yank up weeds, Rake things smooth, Until finally, finally A baseball field. Not the biggest Not the best But OURS A diamond in the rough. -By Maureen Wong The Big Idea How do we decide what's important?

Weekly Concept Treasures Essential Question How do you decide what's important?

WHAT We VaLue Spending time with my grandfather is important. He shares what he knows and helps me learn new things. He values spending time with me, too. Spending time with people and learning new things are valuable to me. Healthy habits and sharing are important, too. Talk About lt Write words you have learned about what's valuable. Talk with a partner about the things that you value.

Vocabulary Use the picture and the sentence to talk with a partner about each word.

Your Turn Pick three words. Then write three questions for your partner to answer.

Genre. Myth/Drama ATHENA AND ARACHNE Essential Question How do you decide what's important? Read a myth that shows why valuing a talent can cause problems.