Bananas
the same for all
universal
to stay alive
survive/survival
compel
great destruction
devastation
to call forward
summoned
something difficult
challenge
moving with jumps and leaps
bounding
stories important to a community
literature
a public display, an event in front of a crowd
public spectacle
an important idea or lesson in a story
theme
to be very hungry
ravenous
From who's perspective is the story told in A Watery Escape
a fish
has its parts very close
dense
to eat it quickly
devour
priorities
What was the setting of "Brushfire?"
Southern California
How was Meg and Androcles similar (or the same)?
They both did what they needed to do to survive.
Jamal walked in the classroom with wet hair and a big umbrella. He shook water of his jacket and said, "I'm glad I wore boots today!"
What can we infer?
It is raining outside.
Ed goes to grab the hose, aims it at the flames. All that comes out is dust.
Lily tiptoed into the kitchen early in the mourning and carefully wrapped something in colorful paper. She hid behind her back when her mom walked in.
It might be her mom's birthday or she has a special surprise.
Who were the three characters in "Brushfire?"
Ed Acosta, Meg Acosta, and Mike Peters
What is an inference?
An inference is a smart guess you make by using clues from the text and what you already know.
What is the lesson or theme or "Brushfire!"?
Be prepared for life's challenges
How were Meg and Ed different?
Meg was frantic and worried, packing things up to evacuate. Ed seemed unbothered and insistent about staying with his piano.
What is the lesson or theme of Androcles and the Lion?
Show compassion or kindness it can lead to positive outcomes