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Lesson 13: The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg

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Assignment 1

Super Sentences

Use the definition and graphic organizer to plan and write Super Sentences for ruffian and tormentors. 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.

ruff · i · an closed, irregular, suffix

Ruffian is a noun that means a violent person often involved in crime.

VerbWhen
SubjectruffianWhere
HowWhy



tor · ment · ors r-controlled, closed, suffix

Tormentors is a plural noun that means people who tease or bully others.

VerbWhen
SubjecttormentorsWhere
HowWhy



Assignment 2

Written Response

Write a journal entry telling about the events on the ship. You decide whose point of view to use.