Lesson 1.1
Novel #1: Dear Mr. Henshaw
1.1 Vocabulary & Literary ElementsÂ
Novel #1: Dear Mr. Henshaw
1.1 Vocabulary & Literary ElementsÂ
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.
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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