Lesson 41: Half and Half
Assignment 1
Super Sentences
Use the definition and graphic organizer to plan and write Super Sentences for rising action and juxtaposition. 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.
ris · ing ac · tion VCe, suffix, closed, suffix
Rising action is a two-word noun that means a series of events leading up to the most exciting part of a story.
| Verb | When | ||||
| Subject | rising action | Where | |||
| How | Why | ||||
jux · ta · pos · i · tion closed, irregular, VCe, irregular, suffix
Juxtaposition is a noun that means placing two things close together to compare and contrast them
| Verb | When | ||||
| Subject | juxtaposition | Where | |||
| How | Why | ||||
Assignment 2
Written Response
“I guess our folks see what they want to see.” What does Fiona mean by this? How can you tell? Use text evidence to support your thinking.