5A-Week 1-Introduction to 5A Reading-Ankhlynn

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【Teacher Must Read】
Curriculum structure
1) Step 1- Introduce 5A Reading System
2) Step 2- Guided Reading- Helping the Planet (401-450L)
3) Step 3- Guided Reading- (401-450L)
4) Step 4- Extended reading,Vocabulary explanation, Writing and speech
Key points for part 1
• Introducing student’s to 5A Reading
• Guide students to use the tool bars and learn the function of the system.

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Part 1- Welcome to
5A Reading

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What is 5A Reading?
5A Reading is an AI learning
system that assesses your reading
according to Lexile .
The key is “Lexile ”.

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What can 5A Reading do ?
Assess your Lexile Level and recommand suitable acticles.
It includes reading comprehension questions and provide
scores for record.
Reading comprehension !

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How to use 5A Reading ?
Step 1: Login to your account.
Key in your:
Account: (Phone number)
Password: XXXXXX

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Step 2: Complete your Lexile assessment
Lexile test will measure the reading level of students.
Time: about 30 mins
Questions: 40
No translating or
other help.

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Lexile (蓝思值)
Measure the reading level of
students and identify the
difficulty of books
The range of Lexile is 0L-1700L
The smaller the number, the lower the difficulty of the book or the lower the
reading ability of the reader.

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Lexile of the books that you have read before
Let’s see how Lexile show the difficulty of a book. Take the books that you have
read as example.
Title of
the Book
Henry and
Mudge
Nate the
Great
My weird
school
The BFG
Charlie and
the
chocolate
factory
Lexile
370-600L
230-570L
550L-618L
720L
810L

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Lexile Assessment Questions:
Q20:
Mount Everest is the tallest
mountain in the world. lt'sbetween
Nepal (尼泊尔) and China. lt is
29,032 feet (8,848meters) tall.
Many people climb it. The weather
is tough.
What is Mount Everest?
A. A mountain in Africa
B. The tallest mountain in the world.
C. A hill in Europe.
D. The shortest mountain in the world

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Lexile Assessment Questions:
Q27:
Many dogs love to run and jump.
They like to swim, too.Some pups
are good at sports. Dock diving! lt is
just for dogs! The dog races down a
dock. lt leaps into a swimming pool.
What sport do some dogs enjoy
joining in?
A. Tennis
B. Basketbal
C. Dock diving
D. Soccer

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Lexile Assessment Questions:
Q7 :
The Tower of London is an old castle on
the River Thamesin London, England. lt
was built in 1066 when the Normans
conquered England. Over time, it has been
a royal home, a prison, and a place to keep
valuable items. lt now holds theCrown
Jewels of England and is recognized as a
WorldHeritage Site by UNESCO.
Which of the following roles
has the Tower of London likely
not served?
A. A military fortress
B. A location for housing
criminals
C. A residence for the high-class
D. A place for storing worthy
objects
Be patient and read through long passages to
find the answer.

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You will get your Lexile score!
当前蓝思值 0

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Step 3: Explore the functions of 5A Reading
Let’s see the main page 5A Reading. The functions is on the top bar.

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You must finish your task article.
文章进度
1. You will see the task
article that your
teacher has assigned
to you.
2. There are other
recommand articles
according to your
Lexile.
The best is to read 1 article a day.
At least 3 articles a week

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蓝思值
You will see your Lexile
score and how it
changes through a
period of time.
An improvement of 30-50L per
month is the ideal amount.

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我的成就
Here are some medals
for you if you acheive
certain goals.
I have gotten 2 medals!
What about you? : ))

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数据看板
1. You will see all the
acticles that you have
done.
2. It’s time to review!
Check for your mistakes.

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题型正确率
Learn to analyse how
you are doing in different
types of questions.
Be a smart learner.

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The functions of 5A Reading

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Let’s explore 5A Reading with
a guided reading acticle.

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Part 2- Guided Reading
400-450L
Helping the planet

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Step 1-Before reading
Tips: Before reading,the article will be blurred. Students need to answer the
lead-in question on the right hand side first.

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Step 2-Let’s start reading
Here is a timer, and your teacher
will be able to see it !
Read the article first, you will not see any questions.

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Let’s start reading
The tool bar is on
your left hand side!
Here are some useful
tools for you while you
read !

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Let’s start reading
Highlighter:
Strikeout:
Eraser:
4 colors for you
to highlight key
information.
Strike out the
information that is
not related,or cross
out wrong answers
Erase the highlights
or strike out that
you made.
Broom:
Clear everything.

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Let’s start reading
Play/Stop the
audio:
Each article is
eqquiped with audio.
You can listen to the
audio while reading.
Audio Setting:
Text size:
Adjust the speed of
the audio.
Adjust the size of
the text.

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Let’s start reading
Tips:While you are reading, you cannot
check the words! You can only check it
after reading or before reading.
Click on the word and you will
seethe explaination.

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After reading
Click “Next”, and command on the difficulty of the article..

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Step 3: Reading Comprehension
Tips:There are four to eight questions for each article. You have two chances to
answer each question.
If you get it right.
Only if you get it right
the first time will it
affect your Lexile.
If you get it wrong.

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Step 4: Check the result
Tips:You can check your results after you finish the whole passage.
B= Before you read
A= All the questions

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Step 4: Check the result
Tips:You can check your results after you finish the whole passage.

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Step 5: Learn the new vocabulary
Tips:Build up new vocabulary and understand the meaning of vocabulary
through example sentences.

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Part 3- Guided Reading
400-450L
Helping the planet

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Before Reading
What do you think the
story will be about based
on the title?
Helping the Planet
Do you think Earth Day is important
for raising awareness about
environmental issues?
raise awareness= make
people know/ pay
attention to sth
issue = important things

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Earth Day is on April 22. We enjoy it every year.
lt reminds us to take care of our planet. On this
day, people all over the world think about the
Earth.They remember how important it is to
protect our environment. Here are simple
things you can do every day to help.
Remind makes you think
about it.
E.g In case I forget, please remind
me about the meeting tomorrow.
What is the meaning of “simple” ?

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Vocabulary
environment: is the natural world of land, sea, air, plants,
and animals;
• a new environment
• a safe environment
• natural environment
We can plant more trees to protect the natural
environment.
The natural environment is badly polluted with
plastic bags.

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Let’s discuss
1. When is the Earth day?
Earth Day is on April 22.
2. Why do people celebrate the earth day?
lt reminds us how important it is to protect our
environment.

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What are the simple ways to help the planet ?
Turn off the tap.
Saving water helps the planet. Turn off the
tap
tap while you brush your teeth. You can also
turn off the tap when you wash your hands.
Every drop of water saved is important.
If you save sth, you gradually
collect them by spending less
Turn off the lights.
Don't waste energy . Turn off the lights when
you leave a room.This saves electricity. lt also
electricity
helps reduce pollution. Using less energy
means less pollution from power plants.
Find the opposite word for “save”?

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Vocabulary
energy: is the power from sources such as
electricity and coal that makes machines work or
provides heat;
E.g Wind energy and solar energy are cleaner and greener
compared with coal energy.
pollution: making air, water, soil, etc. dirty;
E.g Cars cause pollution, both smog and acid rain.
Plastice cause pollution to the sea and land.

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set aside = keep
Recycle.
Set aside paper, metal, and plastic. They can be
recycled and made into something new. This
reduces waste. Less trash will end up in oceans
recycle
and landfills. Recycling helps keep the Earth
clean. lt also saves natural resources.
resource, such as coal, oil, or land
Ride a bike.
Cars and trucks cause pollution. Walking and
biking help keep the air clean. Plus, they are
good exercise. Riding a bike is fun. lt also helps
reduce traffic.
reduce=make sth
smaller in size or less
in amount
Do you think riding a bike is a good way of going out?

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trash=rubbish
Plastic and other trash are harming the ocean.
A lot of trash washes up on the beach. People
volunteer to help clean up. Kids can join these
efforts. Picking up trash makes the beach
cleaner. lt also helps sea animals stay safe.
volunteer means do sth without
Plant a tree.
money just because you want to
Trees are very important. They give us
do
oxygen. They provide homes for animals.
Planting a tree helps the planet. lt also
makes your neighborhood beautiful.
4 reasons for planting trees?

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How does plants provide Oxygen?
Oxygen: All plants and
animals need oxygen in
order to live.
eg.
• Oxygen is part of the air we breathe.
• Without oxygen, the brain will be
damaged in four minutes.

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Use reusable bags
re- : again/ one more time
Plastic bags are bad for the environment . They
take a long time to break down. Use reusable
bags when you shop. This reduces plastic
waste. lt also helps keep our planet clean.
reusable can be used
more than once
recycle things = can be
used again
Every little action helps.
review/ renew
When we all do small things, it makes a big
difference. Taking care of the Earth is important.
We need to protect it for future generations.
Earth Day is a reminder. But we can help the
planet every day.
generations=all the
people in a group or
country who are of a
similar age

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Summarize
What are the simple ways mentioned in the passage to help the planet?
Turn off the tap.
Ride a bike.
Plant a tree.
Turn off the lights.
Recycle.
Plastic and other trash are harming the ocean.
Use reusable bags

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New vocabulary
remind
environment simple
save
electricity
1. Plastic will cause pollution to the marine environment.
2. This puzzle looks difficult but is actually quite simple
.
Even a five years-old child could solve it.
3. I'm sorry, I've forgotten your name. Can you remind
me?
4. We are almost late for school, let’s take a taxi to save
time.
5. When there is a power cut, there is no electricity in the house.

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Let’s play a game!

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What is this?
tap
hose
water
switch

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What is it ?
building
trash
clock
beach

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What is it ?
review
circle
recycle
reusable

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What is it ?
air
pollution
river
plastic

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Part 4-Reading Comprehension
400-450L
Helping the planet

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What does the paragraph mainly say?
Earth Day is on April 22. We enjoy it every year. lt reminds us to take care
of our planet. On this day, people all over the world think about the
Earth.They remember how important it is to protect our environment.
Here are simple things you can do every day to help.
Underline the key sentence
1. Which of the following best summarizes the article?
A. The article lists ways to reduce water and energy consumption.
B. The article suggests simple actions to help protect the
environment.
C. The article focuses on the importance of recycling.
D. The article describes the benefits of biking and walking.

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Turn off the tap.
Saving water helps the planet. Turn
off the tap while you brush your
teeth. You can also turn off the tap
when you wash your hands. Every
drop of water saved is important.
2.What does the word "tap" most
likely mean inthe context of this
article?
A. A musical rhythm
B. A type of dance
C. A faucet
D. A light touch
Try to strike out answers that
are irrelevant.

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Turn off the lights.
Don't waste energy . Turn off the
lights when you leave a room.This
saves electricity. lt also helps
reduce pollution. Using less energy
means less pollution from power
plants.
3. According to the article, why
should you turn off the lights when
you leave a room?
A. To prevent fires
B. To save energy
C. To avoid high electricity bills
D. To make the room cooler

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Recycle.
Set aside paper, metal, and plastic. They can be recycled and made
into something new. This reduces waste. Less trash will end up in
oceans and landfills. Recycling helps keep the Earth clean. lt also saves
natural resources.
4. What types of materials does the
article suggest recycling?
A. Only paper
B. Only plastic
C. Paper, metal, and plastic
D. Glass and electronics

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Ride a bike.
Cars and trucks cause pollution.
Walking and biking help keep the air
clean. Plus, they are good exercise.
Riding a bike is fun. lt also helps
reduce traffic.
5.What are the benefits of riding a
bike, as mentioned in the article?
A. lt is cheaper than driving a car.
B. lt reduces pollution and provides
exercise.
C. lt is faster than walking.
D. lt helps you save money on gas.

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Plastic and other trash are harming the ocean.
A lot of trash washes up on the beach. People volunteer to help clean
up. Kids can join these efforts. Picking up trash makes the beach
cleaner. lt also helps sea animals stay safe.
6. Where in the article does it mention the impact of plastic on oceans?
A. At the beginning
B. In the middle
C. At the end
D. lt is not mentioned

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Think and circle
7. Why did the author write this article?
A. To inform readers about the history of Earth Day
B. To persuade readers to participate in beach cleanups
C. To educate readers on simple ways to help the
environment
D. To entertain readers with stories about pollution

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Think and circle
8. Which title best fits the article?
A. "The History of Earth Day’’
B. "Simple Ways to Help the Planet Every Day’’
C. "The Science of Recycling’’
D. "Benefits of Biking and Walking’’

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Post-Reading Discussion
How can we help our planet?
Can you think of some pollutions cause
by man?