Home Plan - [ME-L7-U6-LC3-9 My First Summer in the Sierra]

The document covers learning goals, critical nature vocabulary, and activities to improve vocabulary skills, drawing from “My First Summer in the Sierra.” It explores the author’s encounters with wildlife and landscapes, reflecting on John Muir’s exploration of the Sierra Nevada. Pages 36-40 focus on “Free Talk,” prompting readers to consider connections with family and personal influences, encouraging self-reflection and growth.

Contents

• Pages 1—35: Nature vocabulary activities
• Pages 36—40: John Muir reflection

The section discusses learning goals, critical vocabulary related to nature (such as vegetation, bloom, sloping), and activities to enhance vocabulary skills like pre-tests and compound words exercises. It also includes excerpts from “My First Summer in the Sierra” depicting the author’s experiences in nature, observations of wildlife, and descriptions of the Sierra Nevada landscape. The author uses poetic language to describe nature, and there are discussions on compound words, forming sentences, and understanding adjective clauses. The text reflects on John Muir’s exploration of the Sierra Nevada and prompts readers to think about the context and language he used.

The section of the document on page 35,39 is a “Free Talk” section. It refers to John Muir, who used writing to share his experiences in the Sierra Nevada. The text prompts readers to think about how they have connected with their family and if those connections have influenced them. It ends with a reference to self-reflection and personal growth.