Westlandia Day 3

How do people adapt to difficult situations?

Wesley’s exploration of the garden helped him to appreciate nature’s gifts. What other ways that exploration can lead to adaptation? Think about how Wesley managed to customize his wardrobe with a lightweight robe woven from plant fibers. How else could people customize their clothing in order to adapt their location?

o Flexibility- easily bent or shaped o The wires flexibility came in handy during the project. o Transformation- a great change in appearance or form o Frank underwent a huge transformation that helped him become successful. o TEACH YOUR PARTNER THESE WORDS

Blunders- mistakes His blunders cost him the race. Strategy- planning The coach had a strategy for winning the game. Teach your partner these words.

Complex- hard to understand The math problem was very complex. Envy- jealousy She was filled with envy over her sisters new car. Teach your partner these words.

Fleeing- escaping The rats were fleeing the sinking ship. Inspired- caused them to create Everyone was inspired by the view to paint. Rustling- making a soft sound He heard a rustling in the bushes. TEACH YOUR PARTNER THIS WORD

Subject pronouns: I, you, he, she, it, we and they Object pronouns: Me, you, him, her, it, us and them

Theme The setting of a story is the time and place in which events take place The theme is the main message of the story BY4 BY4

Mary came into the house. She got a book and sat down. Mary said, “Now I can read. Now I can have some fun.” You can tell that: A) Mary goes to school B) Mary likes to read

Betty had a red wagon. She wanted the wagon to be green. Betty worked all day. That night, her wagon was green. You can tell that: A) Betty got a new wagon B) Betty painted her wagon

Lets take a look at our Daily Fix it

Picture book Focused narrative Carefully ordered plot Strong dialogue Very descriptive Good sentence variety