Reading Day 5

condition (noun) State or appearance of something or someone. I have a fever. In my condition, I should be resting. condition (noun) Ail, ailment, disease.

seafaring (adjective) Relative to the sea for travel or transportation. The seafaring men are on board the ship. seafaring (adjective) Maritime, nautical, naval.

Let’s read!

Let’s answer! 1.- What does the story of soaping the ship explain? How the white cliffs of Dover came white. 2.- Has stormy been successful in finding a home for himself? Yes, Stormy is famous and loved by sailors all over the world, and now he has a ship that is big enough for him. He still seems sad. Maybe he feels alone because of his giant size.

Let’s answer! 3.- What do the funeral and the song that the sailors sing tell you about Stormy? People remember Stormalong’s funeral. He is admired and respected by many sailors. 4.- How do you know this? Thousands of sailors attended the burial and sang his praises.

EXIT CARD: Quick Write Did you enjoy reading this Tall tale? Why or Why not?

Reading Day 6

Character Traits: Character traits are characteristics of the personality that someone has. They are unlikely to change, and help to make an individual into the kind of person that he or she is.

Examples of Character Traits: