amuse - to cause to laugh or smile

diorama - a model to show

duplicated - to make an exact copy of something

enclosure - a document or object placed in an envelope together with a letter

duplex - a house split into two houses

bandanna - a large colored handkerchief

loner - someone who lives or prefers to live alone

Literary Elements (Character, Setting, Theme)

Characters are the people or animals the story is about.

Setting is when and where a story takes place. A story does not have to include both, however.

Theme is the lesson or central message of the story.

Search for these skills to practice within the iXL website/app (if available) by typing the green code into the iXL search box:

Grade 2 Activities (Used for remediation)

Reading:: S.1 Choose the picture that matches the setting or character ZSQ

R.1 Determine the themes of myths, fables, and folktales VES

Grade 3 Activities (Used for practice & strengthening)

Reading: N.1 Identify story elements CXN

G.1 Determine the themes of myths, fables, and folktales 7T9

Grade 4 Activities (Used for enrichment)

Reading: I.1 Identify story elements SRQ

B.1 Determine the themes of myths, fables, and folktales 6PW