Look up the following words in the dictionary Look up the following words in the dictionary. Write down the word, definition, and page number. been believe caught finally today tomorrow whatever
Been (vb) past participle if BE To equal in meaning or identity pg. 57 I have been shopping at the grocery store.
Believe (vb) To have faith or confidence in the existence or worth of pg. 61 I believe that you can achieve anything you set your mind to.
Caught (vb) past and past participle of CATCH To capture and hold pg. 105 I caught the biggest fish of my life!
Finally (adj) Coming or happening at the end. pg. 259 I finally bought a puppy.
Today (adj) On this day. pg. 711 Today we will learn about astronomy.
Tomorrow (adj) On the day after today. pg. 712 Tomorrow will be Superbowl Sunday.
Whatever (pron or adj) Anything or everything that you need. pg. 771 I want whatever you want.
FOLKTALES
What is a Folktale? A story that has been handed down over many years. Based on the traditions and beliefs of a people. Usually teaches a lesson. Often uses animal characters to symbolize or represent a human. What is a Folktale?
Examples of Folktales Johnny Appleseed The Gingerbread Boy Hansel and Gretel Goldilocks and the Three Bears Chicken Little The Little Red Hen Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Play a Game of Telephone Noisy Ned needs nuggets Ghostly gum tastes gooey Scarecrows steal soft sandwiches Junie B Jones likes Jamba Juice Dracula drinks dark drool Ms. ________ makes math mash-ups (fill in your child’s teachers name ) Moody Mummies munch on moldy mothballs Walking in a Winter Wonderland Snowflakes will slide softly soon Leaves like loose piles Teachers take tons of toadstools Recess rocks restless roosters Counting cars quietly Lightening McQueen likes loaded lunches Classmates climb cars for cash
Anansi Goes Fishing
Fun Links Vocabulary Practice Vocabulary Practice 2 Construction of a Wheel Web Coloring Pages Everything Spiders
Extra Reading Why Anansi Has Eight Thin Legs The Greedy Spider One Good Meal Deserves Another