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Open Court Vocabulary for. “They Thought They Saw Him”. Word Knowledge. Build Background. Genre : Fiction 1. The story is about things that did not really happen. 2. The a uthor invents the action in the story
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Open Court Vocabulary for “They Thought They Saw Him”
Build Background Genre: Fiction 1. The story is about things that did not really happen. 2. The author invents the action in the story 3. The author’s imagination is the most important thing in a work of fiction.
Build Background This story is about a little chameleon and all the predators. Predators are animals who capture and feed upon other animals. These predators almost catch the chameleon. They all end up saying, “I thought I saw him.”
Build Background This story does show some true facts about how a chameleon protects himself.
ReviewFour Types of CamouflageProtective Coloration: blending in for protection or to surprise prey Mimicry: pretending to be something else to hide (like the walking stick) or to frighten other animals (like the moth)Changing Colors: to match surroundings (like the chameleon or octopus) Costumes: wearing a disguise (like some crabs
Build Background Chameleons are like lizards that change colors to match their surroundings. Chameleons eat insects they catch with their long tongues. Chameleons are found around the world – in Africa, Europe and Asia
glistened Rain on the back of the chameleonglistenedin the sunlight. ( sparkled )
wakeful The chameleon felt the joy in the first wakeful night it had. ( restless; not able to sleep )
gripped His feet gripped the branch as he hung there. ( held on tightly )
swooped The barn owl swooped down to catch the chameleon. ( rushed down suddenly )
ridge Little tan chameleon crawled up on a ridge of the limb. ( the edge of something )
Comprehension StrategiesGood Readers… • Monitor and Clarify • STOP and reread to determine the meaning of words and more difficult ideas or passages. • “Wait a minute! I didn’t understand that. Let me stop and reread for clarity.” • “I am confused by that. I need to clarify. Asking Questions Good readers ask questions that may prepare them for what they will learn • “I wonder why that happened…” • “Why did…” Make Predictions Guess what will happen next based on what you have read or heard. • “I predict that ___ will happen…” • “I think ______ will happen…”
They Thought They Saw Him Problems Page ___- Page ___- Page ___- Wonderings Page ___- Page ___- Page ___- Clues Page ___- Page ___- Page ___-