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Tripping Over the Lunch Lady. Day 2. Concept talk . How do people overcome obstacles?. Partner Share. Have you ever had to confront a predicament? What was it? Were you able to come up with an ingenious way to solve your problem? What was it?
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Concept talk How do people overcome obstacles?
Partner Share • Have you ever had to confront a predicament? What was it? • Were you able to come up with an ingenious way to solve your problem?What was it? • How were you able to be triumphant over your problem or obstacle?
Amazing Words • Application- the act of putting something on • Hank hoped the application of bug spray would stop the mosquito bites • Resilient- able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending • He was resilient after his surgery.
Word Analysis Suffixes change the meaning of the word when added to the word -ly means: in a certain way -ian means: relating to
Literary Terms • We are going to need our books now. • 1-5 • 6-10 • 11-15 • 16-20 • 21-26
hyperbole • Hyperbole is a type of figurative language that uses exaggeration • An author uses hyperbole when he or she overstates something or makes it greater than it actually is • Used to emphasize a point and not to deceive and is found in fiction, especially in tall tales
Story Structure • Climax- • One of the main components of a story is the plot, or the events of the story • One major point in the plot is the climax, the point where the conflict is directly confronted
Climax • The climax is when the conflict is confronted • In “The School Dance” I see that the climax comes when his friend Nadia asks him to dance • Victor has to decide to dance or not
Vocabulary • Dalmatian- certain breed of dog • The spotted dog was a Dalmatian. • sprained- wrenched and twisted • I couldn’t play anymore, I had a sprained ankle. Teach your partner these words.
Vocabulary • promenading- strolling • We spent all of our time promenading down the shopping street. • Frilly- ruffled • She couldn’t stand that frilly dress. • Teach your partner these words
Vocabulary • Substitute- replacement • The kids didn’t like the substitute teacher. Teach your partner this word.
Pronouns and Antecedents • Unclear: • Dad and Amir exercise daily in his room. • Clear: • Dad and Amir exercise daily in Amir’s room.
Daily Fix it Lets take a look at our Daily Fix it
Writing • Persuasive writing; • Introductory paragraph-your position • Each paragraph should focus on your evidence • Describe and then prove the opposing views key points wrong • Restate and reinforce the thesis and supporting evidence
Writing • Your topic is: • Kids should have less homework.