Vocab
Philosophy
A set of beliefs or principles
Brian was traveling to this location
To his father in the northern Canadian wilderness
Tri
Three
This structure uses lots of words to explain the characteristics of something
Descritpion
The true name of "..."
Ellipsis
Altimeter
A device that measures altitude above the ground
Brian's delicious snack that he had to use self control to conserve
Turtle eggs
Heli
To spin
This text structure explains how one event leads to another
Cause and effect
The true name of "&"
Ampersand
Slew
To slide uncontrolled
The real name of the "gut cherries" that made Brian sick
Choke cherries
Dis-
Unable or not
This text structure asks a question and provides solutions
Question and Answer
This insect tastes with its feet
Butterfly
Keening
A sharp pain
The three things that fire needs to survive
Oxygen
Fuel
Heat (ignition)
il-
Not (illegal=not legal)
This text structure looks at similarities and differences between two or more things
Compare and Contrast
The true name of "#"
Octothorp
Elucidate
To explain or make clear
The amount of days Brian was in the wilderness on his own
54
-er or -or
A person who (does something)
Instructor
Teacher
This text structure is related to the Greek or Roman god of time, Kronos
Chronology or sequence
The only word in English that rhymes with "silver"
Chilver