Lesson 3: Starry River of the Sky
Assignment 1
Super Sentences
Use the definition and graphic organizer to plan and write Super Sentences for silhouette and kowtow. 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.
sil · hou · ette closed, vowel team, irregular
Silhouette is a noun that means a dark shape or outline seen against a lighter background.
| Verb | When | ||||
| Subject | silhouette | Where | |||
| How | Why | ||||
kow · tow vowel team, vowel team
Kowtow is a verb that means to kneel and touch your forehead to the ground as a sign of worship or deep respect.
| Verb | When | ||||
| Subject | kowtow | Where | |||
| How | Why | ||||
Assignment 2
Written Response
Yesterday, in Chapter 3, Peiyi told Rendi “The Story of the Man Who Moved a Mountain.” Today, in Chapter 5, Madame Chang told Rendi and Peiyi “The Story of the Six Suns.” Tell at least one way the stories are similar, and one way they are different.