Vocab
Tell me about an adventurous activity you have done before or want to try in the future.
Example: An adventurous activity I have done is snowboarding.
In the story "Ginger's Fingers" what is Ginger doing with her fingers?
She is communicating using sign language.
What is the theme of a story?
The main message or lesson a story.
What is the largest mammal in the world?
The blue whale.
What’s bright orange with green on top and sounds like a parrot?
A carrot!
Give me an example of a rhyme and tell me one place where rhymes are used.
Example: Cat and bat rhyme. Rhymes are often used in songs.
Why is it weird that the second story is titled "The Giant"? Why is it called "The Giant"?
It is weird because the player says he is as small as a flea. It's called "The Giant" because the player is small but mighty.
Give me an example of a metaphor.
What color is a flamingo?
Usually, flamingos are pink.
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What kind of poem is Captain's Log? Why?
It is a narrative poem because it tells a story.
In the story "Captain's Log" where did the sailors begin their journey?
They began in a port in Spain.
The boy in "The Giant" sizzles on the court. What else is something that sizzles?
Example: bacon sizzles while you're cooking it.
What is the process called when a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly?
Metamorphosis
If you drop me, I’m sure to crack, but smile at me and I’ll smile back. What am I?
A mirror.
What are two synonyms for weird?
Strange, odd, unnatural, mysterious, etc.
In "Captain's Log" what happened around 12:00 p.m.?
Thunder started rumbling and a storm came in.
What is a stanza?
A stanza is a group of lines in a poem.
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin is the largest organ!
What has a head and a tail but no body?
A coin
Why do poems use repetition?
To make the reader focus on a certain word or idea. To emphasize a word.
How could Ginger be inspirational to someone?
She could inspire someone to learn sign language. She could give confidence to deaf people by showing how much she can express herself with sign language.
What do strong, descriptive words do in a story?
They help make the writing interesting and clear.
What is the imaginary line that separates the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere?
The Equator.
What has four fingers and a thumb but isn’t alive?
A glove