Reading
What spider does the author think looks friendly, but wouldn't go close to?
The wolf spider
An insect that likes warm weather. There are many in Shenzhen. They like dark places and can be seen usually at night.
cockroaches
What reading skill did we review in today's class?
fact or opinion
In the text about spiders, how does the author feel about spiders?
The author thinks they are terrifying, but they can be useful to stop insects like cockroaches.
A word used to describe something that is very scary.
terrifying
How many genres did we review today?
5 - tall tales, realistic fiction, science journal, magazine article, Q&A book
What has happened in some extreme cases of Australian funnel-web spider bites?
People have died because they weren't close enough to a hospital to get medicine.
When a snake or spider bite you, they inject this into your body. It's dangerous and you might have to go to a hospital if there is too much in your body.
venom
What is realistic fiction?
It is a fiction story with people, places and events that could exist and happen in real life.
Do you think the author will visit Australia? Why?
No, because it's too far away and the Australian funnel-web spider is too scary.
When an animal jumps a long distance. What is this?
leap
Name the five genres we reviewed in today's class.
tall tales, realistic fiction, science journal, magazine article, Q&A book