Lesson 23: The Westing Game
Assignment 1
Super Sentences
Use the definition and graphic organizer to plan and write Super Sentences for timid and paralyze. 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.
tim · id closed, closed
Timid is an adjective that means lacking self-confidence.
| Verb | When | ||||
| Subject | timid | Where | |||
| How | Why | ||||
par · a · lyze closed, irregular, VCe
Paralyze is a verb that means that someone cannot move certain parts of his or her body for medical reasons.
| Verb | When | ||||
| Subject | paralyze | Where | |||
| How | Why | ||||
Assignment 2
Written Response
Think about what the author has done to develop the plot. Describe how the events kept us interested and let us meet the characters.