Vocabulary
Text Structures
Things to look for
The Legend of the Blue Ridge Treasure
Mercury and the Woodcutter
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a guess

What is an inference?

100


Christmas reminds me of family, the laughter and loved we shared, and the gifts we gave to each other.  remember waking up on Christmas day with a huge smile on my face, heart full of joy, and my stomach barking. I can smell all the spices cooking down stairs.

What is descriptive?

100

The H

What is How?

100

Where did Beale hide the treasure?

Bedford, Virginia

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The Greek god that carries messages for other gods. Has a cap with silver wings, and shoes with smaller silver wings.

Who is Mercury?

200

To repeat the words exactly as they are written

What is a quote?
200

I like eating charismas ham more than eating fruit cake. Unlike fruit cake, Christmas ham is savory, Like fruit cake Christmas ham can be sweet.  

What is Compare and Contrast?

200

Who, What, When, Where, Why?

What are the 5 W's?

200

Based on paragraph 2, what can you infer about Beale?

He worked long hours outdoors

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A Person who cuts wood for a living

A Woodcutter

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Something that is used around what you are quoting

What are quotation marks?

300

If you are good all year, then Santa will give you presents. But because some kids misbehave, they will get coal. 

What is Cause and Effect?

300

Text that says exactly what it means. Text that is clear.

What is explicit?

300

What does paragraph 11 tell you about life in 1820?

Men would dig and find gold

300

What are the two kinds of axes that Mercury first shows the Woodcutter?

Gold and Silver (will also accept wood)

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To quote evidence

What is cite?

400
  1. Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl.
  2. Beat the margarine and sugar in another bowl, then beat in the eggs and vanilla.
  3. Chill the dough in the fridge.
  4. Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes.
  5. Bake the cookies on prepared baking sheets until the edges are golden.

What is Chronological?

400

Fact or proof from the text to prove an inference

What is evidence?

400

Is paragraph 2 implicit or explicit?

explicit

400

What word in paragraph 16 tells the reader that the second Woodcutter is dishonest?

Sly

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To suggest or hint about something without saying it

What is implied?

500

Santa wanted to show off his moves at the Christmas dance. But a few days before, he broke his foot. "Sorry there will be no dancing for you", his doctor said. Santa was disappointed, but then he thought "I can still dance using my arms". Santa had found a way to still have fun. 

What is problem-solution text structure?

500

Text that is not clearly explained. You need to read closely to figure out what the text says.

What is implicit?

500

Reread paragraphs 4-6. Make an inference as to why Beale has very little to say. 



He is being secretive about finding gold

500

What lesson can be learned from the story?

Honesty is the best policy

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