Lesson 23: Starry River of the Sky
Assignment 1
Super Sentences
Use the definition and graphic organizer to plan and write Super Sentences for persist and plaintive. 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.
per · sist r-controlled, closed
Persist is a verb that means to continue saying or doing something in a firm, steady way, even though it is difficult or might fail.
| Verb | When | ||||
| Subject | persist | Where | |||
| How | Why | ||||
plain · tive vowel team, suffix
Plaintive is an adjective that means sounding sad or sorrowful.
| Verb | When | ||||
| Subject | plaintive | Where | |||
| How | Why | ||||
Assignment 2
Written Response
When we finished reading today, Rendi had just decided to enter the cave. Think about what we know from Madame Chang’s stories, and what Rendi was worried about as he approached the cave. Then make a prediction. What will happen when Rendi enters the cave, and why do you think that? Be sure to give at least two reasons for why you think your prediction is correct, and use evidence from the text to support your response. You can think about what he might see, what might happen, and what he might do.