Bamboo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl76OeEnotQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl76OeEnotQ
Video - Bamboo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl76OeEnotQ
True or False - Bamboo is a strong grass that has many uses?
True
The Crocodile
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpkFnWlZ7no
What is the meaning of the word scale in the poem?
A) to climb c) a set of music
b) a tool to weigh things d) a part of skin
d) a part of skin
Lived near a rock on the beach
and
The next day they returned to the beach
What does unharmed mean?
to not be harmed or to not be hurt
The tree _______ high into the sky.
reach
reaches
reaching
are reaching
reaches
What does regrow mean?
Which 2 words are adjectives?
crocodile waters
shining golden
pour
shining and golden
What lesson about kindness does the turtle story teach?
Kindness can help make up for a mistake.
What is the meaning of the word vowed? Hint think of a wedding "vow".
A) never be hurt
B) I promise
c) you can hided
d) danger approaches
I promise
The Authors Lesson or Message
Which word is an adjective?
bamboo
grow
many
hours
MANY
What is the setting of the poem?
a) a river
b) a tree
c) a house
d) a desert
A) a river
In the story Nanabozho is kind. What actions infer this?
A)He falls on the Turtle
B) He thinks as he walks near the sand
C) He puts shells around the turtle
C) He puts shells around the turtle
What does retraced mean?
Example: I lost my math book I need to retrace my steps.
to go back again
What is an Adjective?
Example: strong, gold, shiny, tall
What can you infer about bamboo?
A) It does not grow well in dry areas.
B) It is expensive to buy
C) It will be gone from the forest soon.
D) It does not need sunlight to grow
A) It does not grow well in dry areas.
Which words rhyme?
a) crocodile and tail
b) tail and scale
c) scale and grin
d) grin and claws
b) tail and scale
How could you infer that the turtle may have been nervous?
a) she lives near a rock
b) She walks near other people
c) She wipes sand from her eyes
d) She just stares at the other character
d) She just stares at the other character
Sea turtles _________ to land to lay eggs.
a) travels
b) was traveled
c) travel
d) was traveling
c) travel
What is an Adverb?
A word that describes a verb.
Hint: Usually ends in "ly"
Example: quickly, gently, quietly
What is the main idea about bamboo?
A) Paper can be made from bamboo
B) Bamboo has many purposes
C) Bamboo is used to make floors
D) Pandas eat bamboo
B) Bamboo has many purposes
What is the theme of The Crocodile Poem?
a) Something can look nice but be dangerous
b) It is important to be loyal
c) Something difficult can help you learn to be brave
d) It is important to be honest
a) Something can look nice but be dangerous
Then he gently picked up the Turtle.
Which word is the adverb?
gently
An alligator ___________ in that lake.
a) lives
b) live
c) living
d) were living
a) lives
What is an inference?
Clues to figure out what the author is not saying.