Reading
How did Catfish Carlos get his nickname?
The river fish catfish was his favorite food.
What is the name of today's story?
Catfish Carlos and the Sitting Contest
This is part of the face above the eyes and eyebrows.
forehead
How could you win the sitting contest?
You have to sit down longer than all the other people.
What is today's text type?
a tall tale
This is land next to a body of water. Where the land meets the ocean.
shore
Where was the group of people when Carlos saw them?
They were on the shore.
What is character's motivation?
It is their actions and behavior in a story. Why they do the things they do.
I have a spelling _____________ at school tomorrow. The student who can spell the most words correctly will win.
contest
Why do you think the townspeople were grumpy and tired the day after the contests?
They were tired because hey had to run and swim. They were grumpy because Carlos won both contests.
What is a nickname?
a familiar or humorous name given to someone instead of their real name, used by friends and family
When the male lion roared, it ______________ across the jungle.
thundered