Vocabulary
What does the word fluttering mean?
To wave rapidly back and forth or up and down.
What is a central message?
The main lesson, message or moral of the story that the author is trying to teach.
What is the literal meaning of a word or phrase.
Saying exactly what you mean.
No hidden meaning
What is an r-controlled word?
A word that has an "r" after the vowel. This changes the sound of the vowel.
What is the comparative form of the word happy?
happier
What word goes with this definition?
To give an order.
Command
What is a key detail?
Important pieces of information that describe, support or explain the central message.
What is the nonliteral meaning of a word or phrase?
Using different words to say what you mean.
Hidden meaning
The burger I ate was so big, I couldn't finish it.
What is the r-controlled word?
burger
What is the superlative form of the word good?
best
What word means to wave or shake in a threatening manner?
Brandishing
Why are key details important?
They help support your central message and make it so no one can doubt your central message.
What does "lightning licking the navy blue sky" mean?
It means that there is lightning that you can see going through the night sky.
These three words share the same r-controlled sound, what is it?
shirt dirt twirl
ir
How can one character transmit knowledge, wisdom or experience to another character?
Through telling stories, leading by example and asking and answering questions.
What are mutterings?
Low grumbling or to speaking in a low voice with your lips partially closed.
If you are having trouble finding a key detail, where should you look?
The beginning, middle and end of a story.
Important parts of the story that stand out.
What does "clap of thunder" mean literally?
Thunder that sounds like a clap of your hands.
Which word does not belong?
Nerd
Fern
hut
jerk
hut
Why did Grandfather think that the man was 7 feet tall?
He was young and afraid. He felt like the man was bigger than he actually was.
If your mom says that you are interrupting her, what are you doing?
You are causing her to stop what she is doing or saying.
What is the central message of Storm in the Night?
(various answers)
What does "the storm was spent" mean nonliterally?
It means that the storm was ending and calming down.
Which is not an example of an r-controlled word?
church
surf
perch
rookie
rookie
How did Grandfather help Thomas?
Grandfather told Thomas a story about how he used to be afraid of storms too. He showed Thomas that is it ok to be afraid.