Unit 6
Rabbits twitch their noses to improve their sense of smell.
jerk
Most children make messy scribbles before they learn to draw well.
doodle
Adults often give good advice. They have ideas about solving problems.
guidance
It is very rude to talk during a movie or a play.
impolite
Although Einstein acted silly, he was known for his genius.
intelligence
How does Bat see in the dark?
echolocation
How do pictures help to tell a story?
They help us understand the story better.
Why do you need to use commas?
A comma tells a reader where to pause.
Jiichan is a kamishibai man. What is a kamishibai man?
A kamishibai man sells candies and tells stories.
What is an important trait for an inventor?
perseverance
What is a verb?
It tells what people or things do. It's an action.
What are the three verb tenses?
past, present, future
Put commas in the sentence below.
The kids picked washed and ate the vegetables.
The kids picked, washed, and ate the vegetables.
Why might the people years ago have preferred television to kamishibai?
People prefer moving pictures and is is more convenient.
What did Thomas Edison invent?
phonograph, lightbulb, kinetoscope
Are bats birds? Explain.
No. They are mammals. They have furs. They don't lay eggs.
Why does the illustrator often make the cover of the book last?
It is the most important part of the book. People choose to read if they like the cover.
Why did Juan decide to see Grandpa Chon? What did they agree to do?
Juan visited Grandpa Chon to borrow some land. They agreed if Juan failed he would work for Chon for free.
A noun names a person, an animal, a place, or a thing. What is an abstract noun?
It names an idea, a feeling, or a quality.
What is a pronoun?
It can take the place of one or more nouns in a sentence.
What is a narrative nonfiction?
It gives information about a topic but is told as a story.
What are the steps in making an illustrated book?
1. plan
2. make a dummy
3. check with designer and editor
4. make illustrations
5. make cover
How does Juan teach readers about the importance of following a dream? Do you agree with Juan’s point of view? Explain.
Do not give up on your dream.
How does Jiichan feel about the city?
He doesn't like the changes. He thinks the drivers are rude. He also feels that there are too many restaurants.
What were some of the ways that Thomas Edison learned about the world around him?
He read many books. He also asked many questions.