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The Skunk LadderDay 2Concept TalkHow can we find adventure in ordinary events?Partner ShareHow can a new place youve never been to before, like a desert or a prairie, help you to find an adventure?What jobs might lead someone to have an adventure in the prairie?What hobbies might someone have that take place in a desert?Amazing WordsCarefree- to have no worriesThey lived a carefree life in the mountains.Relish-to enjoy something greatlyI relish chocolate cake.Vanish- to disappear suddenlyThe bunny vanished into the bushes.Teach your partner these wordsPrefix im-Prefix im-is from Latin, and it means notIm + patient= impatientSomeone who is not able to wait without becoming annoyedIm+polite= impolite When someone doesnt use manners in their actions or when they speakPrefix im-im + mortal= immortalSomething that is unable to dieIm + mature= immatureNot showing maturity What does this mean?Im + perfect = imperfect?im + mobile= immobile?Lets get our books1-56-1011-1516-2021-27Latin RootsDent toothDict to say, to speakScrib to writeSub under, belowTract to pullVis to seeGreek RootsAuto selfBio lifeMicro very smallOlogy the study ofPhon sound; voiceScope seeTele farGreek and Latin RootsKnowing the meanings of Greek or Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes can help them understand a word they dont know.We are going to read a story called The Cave in the Cliff. You are going to make a list of all the words you can find that have a Greek or Latin root. Write what you think it means. The Cave in the CliffThis story was about cave drawings. How many of you have seen drawings on the rock walls here in Utah?

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PetroglyphsPetroglyphs are pictures that are carved into the rock

PlotThe plot is in the sequence of events

The four parts of a typical plot on a timeline are:Conflict, Rising action, Climax, resolutionClimaxIn the story The Day of Two Adventures Gram has left the lunch at home and shes very hungry. This is the problem. The climax, or high point, is when Gramps suddenly comes up the mountain, and they smell something good. This signals me that something is about to happen to resolve the problem. CharacterCharacter traits in a storyAn author will sometimes use the characters actions and dialogue to help the reader understand what kind of a person they are. It helps a reader predict events based on a characters traits.

VocabularyAbandoned-gave up onThe house had been abandoned for years.

Attempt- effortHe made an attempt to build a shed

Teach your partner these words. VocabularyBellow- loud yellThe man let out a bellow when he saw the dog in his yard.

Cavern- caveThe kids followed the dog into the cavern.

Teach your partner these words.

VocabularyFeat- act of skill or daringGabbi was amazed at his daring feat of climbing a tree.

Immensely- very greatlyThe water was immensely hot.

Teach your partner these words. VocabularySavage- wildThe dog growled like a savage animal.

Teach your partner this wordContractionsWhat are the two words in these contractions?Shes Theyre

What is the contraction of these words:

Where is

How didNegativesTo make a negative statement, use only one negative word:No: He cant do nothing. Mary didnt do nothing to him.Yes: He cant do anything. Mary didnt do anything to him.

WritingRhyming PoemIncludes rhyming wordsMay include figurative language (such as similes and metaphors)Sensory wordsPoetic techniques such as alliteration and onomatopoeiaGraphic elements, such as capital lettersWritingYou will be writing your own rhyming poem

You are going to write about a funny adventure one might have.