Lesson 21: Blood on the River
Assignment 1
Super Sentences
Use the definition and graphic organizer to plan and write Super Sentences for smoldering and enthusiastic. You can choose to capture key details from today’s reading, or you can choose to write your sentences using a different topic. Make sure each sentence has a subject and verb and at least two additional details.
smol · der · ing irregular, r-controlled, suffix
Smoldering is an adjective that means still burning, but not brightly. Smoldering anger is a noun that means anger that is still there, but not showing itself.
| Verb | When | ||||
| Subject | smoldering | Where | |||
| How | Why | ||||
en · thu · si · as · tic closed, open, open, closed, suffix
Enthusiastic is an adjective that means excited to participate.
| Verb | When | ||||
| Subject | enthusiastic | Where | |||
| How | Why | ||||
Assignment 2
Written Response
When the fire comes, the settlers work hard to save the palisade. Make an inference about why they did this. Be sure to explain your thinking with reasons and details from the text.