Lesson 27: Starry River of the Sky
Assignment 1
Super Sentences
Use the definition and graphic organizer to plan and write Super Sentences for contentment and sacrifice. 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.
con · tent · ment closed, closed, suffix
Contentment is a noun that means a state of happiness and satisfaction.
| Verb | When | ||||
| Subject | contentment | Where | |||
| How | Why | ||||
sac · ri · fice closed, irregular, VCe
Sacrifice is a verb that means to give up.
| Verb | When | ||||
| Subject | sacrifice | Where | |||
| How | Why | ||||
Assignment 2
Written Response
Sometimes authors try to give readers hints about something important in their story by writing an emotionally intense scene between two characters. On pages 252–253, Madame Chang and Peiyi are in such a scene. Reread page 252 starting at “‘Yes,’ Madame Chang said” through page 253 ending with “…into a peaceful stillness.” Think about what has happened here. What might Madame Chang be trying to help Peiyi understand? Give at least two reasons for why you think that.