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Heat Wave !

Heat Wave !. By Helen Ketteman Illustrations by Scott Goto. Genre: Tall Tale. Characters with exaggerated qualities and abilities perform fantastic feats. Key Concept:. Heat waves. Affected Horizon Miscalculated. Singe Temperature Weather vane. Key Vocabulary.

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Heat Wave !

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  1. HeatWave! By Helen Ketteman Illustrations by Scott Goto

  2. Genre: Tall Tale Characters with exaggerated qualities and abilities perform fantastic feats.

  3. Key Concept: Heat waves

  4. Affected Horizon Miscalculated Singe Temperature Weather vane Key Vocabulary

  5. Affected- v. caused a change in The hot sun affected the temperature of the earth.

  6. Horizon- n. line along which the earth and sky seem to meet Heat can make the horizon appear blurry and wavy.

  7. Miscalculated- v. figured incorrectly I miscalculated the amount of money I need to pay for the tickets.

  8. Singe- v. to burn slightly The fire was so hot that my marshmallow started to singe.

  9. Temperature- n. measure of heat or coldness The temperature began to rise as soon as the sun appeared.

  10. Weather vane- n. movable pointer that shows wind direction The weather vane pointed to the south when the strong wind blew.

  11. Now let’s take a look at some of the reading skills we will practice as we read Heat Wave…

  12. Strategy Focus: Evaluate What amazing things happen when a heat wave strikes a Kansas farm? Evaluate how the author and the illustrator make this story funny and incredible.

  13. Comprehension Skill Focus: Fantasy and Realism As you read the story, decide which details are made up and which ones can really happen. Then you can record your findings on a fantasy/realism chart.

  14. Fantasy/Realism Chart

  15. Enjoy Selection 3: Heat Wave Check out www.eduplace.com for more activities relating to Heat Wave.

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