Ellie's Emotions
At the beginning, Ellie is peaceful and untroubled. She is _______.
CALM
How do you know that Ellie is not afraid?
She walks alone to the pier.
What is the weather and time of day of this story?
“One hot moonless night.”
What kind of person is Ellie most of the time-excited or calm?
Calm.
What adjective describes the pier?
Wooden.
Ellie becomes very interested and happy. She feels _________.
EXCITED
How do you know Ellie is excited?
She found her heart racing.
How is the ground described?
“Solid, steady, reassuring.”
How does Ellie feel when she looks at the stars?
Excited.
What 3 adjectives describe the sky?
brilliant, spangled, black
Ellie begins to think that something bad will happen. She feels_______.
WORRIED
How do you know she is worried or overwhelmed?
She has to feel for the ground
How quickly is the Earth moving?
“Ridiculously fast.” or “An unbelievable speed.”
What does Ellie do when she's nervous?
She has to touch something.
What 3 adjectives describe the stars?
bright, steady, bluish
Ellie is careful and slow. She feels _________.
CAUTIOUS
How do you know she is cautious?
She sits up cautiously.
She sits up cautiously.
Where in her body could she feel the Earth turn?
“In the pit of her stomach.”
If she thinks of something and fills it with wonder, what ability does she have?
A good imagination.
What 2 words describe her body?
tiny, tumbling
The movement of the Earth is too much for Ellie. She feels________.
OVERWHELMED
Why is she sick and dizzy?
She imagines the world spinning.
Find a simile in the text.
“Like descending in a fast elevator.”
If Ellie's thoughts are overwhelmed by emotion, what do we call her?
Sensitive.
What word describes the patch of grass?
Soft.