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“My diary” L esson 22 4 th Grade. Day 3. How would you feel if someone who hadn’t seen you in a long time recognized you right away?. Question of the Day. Character, Setting, and Plot. Comprehension:.
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How would you feel if someone who hadn’t seen you in a long time recognized you right away? Question of the Day
Character, Setting, and Plot Comprehension:
Stories contain three main elements: character, setting, and plot. The characters and setting work together to shape the plot. Each event in a story affects the events that follow it. The plot often includes several events that reveal a conflict or problem. At the end of most stories, the conflict or problem is resolved.
Character, Setting, and Plot: What makes Amada realize that she is stronger that she thought in the story “My Diary from Here to There”?
Amada realized she would always hold memories of Mexico and the love of her friends and family inside her heart. She also realized she had been able to get through difficult times on the journey to the United States. Both of these were sources of strength for her.
Character, Setting, and Plot Practice: Open your Practice Book to page 129. Read the paragraph and complete the story map.
Use Story Structure Practice: Look in your reading books on Pages 580 and 581.
What new settings are introduced on these pages? Desert highways; Mexicali
What is the importance of the new settings to the story? The new settings show that Amada is getting farther from her old home and closer to her new home.
burst When a person feels ready to burst if he or she doesn’t say something, it means that the person is very excited and cannot wait to say that thing. What kind of situation might make you feel like you could burst?
opportunities Opportunities are chances to do something you want to do. What opportunities for fun activities are there after school?
huddle When people huddle together, they gather close to each other in a tight group. What are some reasons for people to huddle together?
comforted If a person comforted a friend, he or she helped that friend feel better about something. When might a person need to be comforted?
recognizes If someone recognizes you, it means they know who you are when they see you. How do you think people recognize each other if they have not seen one another for many years?
journey A journey is a trip from one place to another that usually takes a long time. What journey would you like to make?
Fluency : Intonation Partner Reading Your intonation is the way the pitch of your voice rises and falls as you speak. Turn to page 584 in your Reading Book. Read aloud as your partner listens. Your partner will give you feedback on your intonation.
Fluency : Intonation Partner Reading Read the selection again keeping in mind the feedback your partner gave you. Then switch roles and repeat the activity.
Spelling: Word Parts: in, out, down, up • incomplete • indirect • indent • instead • include • inexact • infamous • outbid • outbreak • outcast • outdated • outdoor • downfall • downhill • downpour • downstairs • update • upfront • uphill • upwind Challenge Words: • inexpensive • involuntary • outpatient • upstage • downplay T31