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Was Tarzan a Three-Bandage Man?

Was Tarzan a Three-Bandage Man?. By Bill Cosby (1937- ). Suffix: “- ly ”. usually indicates that a word is an adverb, a word that tells how something is done. Examples:

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Was Tarzan a Three-Bandage Man?

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  1. Was Tarzan a Three-Bandage Man? By Bill Cosby (1937- )

  2. Suffix: “-ly” • usually indicates that a word is an adverb, a word that tells how something is done Examples: carelessly, happily, excitedly, affectionately, laboriously, daily, calmly, sadly, abruptly, hourly, instantly, deadly, endlessly, absolutely, figuratively, glaringly, logically, casually, heartily, absorbingly, newly, barely, enthusiastically,

  3. humorous anecdote • brief, funny stories

  4. techniques to emphasize humor in anecdotes • exaggeration – stressing ridiculous actions or stretching reality to humorous lengths • contrast – creating a difference between what is outrageous and what is more usual

  5. Let’s Read! “Was Tarzan a There-Bandage Man?” p. 88

  6. Analyze it! • With a partner, answer Comprehension (1-3) and Critical Thinking (1-4 and 6)

  7. Act it out! • Get in groups of 3. • Each group = 1 narrator and 2 actors • Construct your own anecdote to demonstrate children (or one adult + one child) imitating heroes. • The narrator must use as many “-ly” words as possible to explain the play. • Use exaggeration to emphasize the silliness of the imitations!

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