Lesson 21: Walk Two Moons
Assignment 1
Super Sentences
Use the definition and graphic organizer to plan and write Super Sentences for poise and tense. 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.
poise vowel team
Poise is a noun that means either calm and confident or holding still and balanced.
| Verb | When | ||||
| Subject | poise | Where | |||
| How | Why | ||||
tense closed
Tense is an adjective that means pulled tightly, unable to relax.
| Verb | When | ||||
| Subject | tense | Where | |||
| How | Why | ||||
Assignment 2
Written Response
What does it mean to say, “we never know the worth of water until the well is dry”? Why does the author use figurative language here?