READ ALOUD : “Another Op’nin’, Another Show” READ ALOUD : “Another Op’nin’, Another Show” GENRE: Song Lyrics GENRE: Song Lyrics Often considered a form of poetry and are meant to be sung Often considered a form of poetry and are meant to be sung Written in lines, like a poem Written in lines, like a poem Usually rhyme and usually include a refrain, or set of repeated lines Usually rhyme and usually include a refrain, or set of repeated lines Often contain figurative language and other imagery Often contain figurative language and other imagery

FOCUS ON VOCABULARY op’nin’ulceroverture

op’nin’ The man said, “The op’nin’ went well even though the hound dogs got loose.” The man said, “The op’nin’ went well even though the hound dogs got loose.” op’nin’– a short form of opening, refers to the first night of a new show What op’nin’ night would you like to participate in? Why? What op’nin’ night would you like to participate in? Why?

ulcer The ulcer was cured by antibiotics. The ulcer was cured by antibiotics. ulcer– a sore often caused by stress What stressful events might cause an ulcer? What stressful events might cause an ulcer?

overture The overture made us feel excited about the show. The overture made us feel excited about the show. overture- the music that is played before a show begins. Why might a musician write an overture? Why might a musician write an overture?

Vocabularyfor “The Frog Prince”

selfish The boy was too selfish to share his snack with the birds. selfish– concerned mainly with themselves What are some things people do that seem selfish? What are some things people do that seem selfish?

cranky The baby was cranky because she needed a nap. cranky– irritated easily What is an antonym for cranky? What is an antonym for cranky?

commotion When the batter hit a home run in the ninth inning, there was a commotion in the stands. – great noise and activity commotion– great noise and activity Where and when have you heard a Where and when have you heard a commotion?

exasperated He was so exasperated at the way the show ended, he turned off the television. exasperated– having no patience and being annoyed What is a reason that someone would get exasperated? What is a reason that someone would get exasperated?

specialty The specialty of our favorite restaurant was lasagna. specialty– something that you do or know very well What is a specialty of yours? What is a specialty of yours?

famished After our hard work cleaning the beach, we were famished. famished – to feel extreme hunger How are the adjectives famished and hungry alike and different? How are the adjectives famished and hungry alike and different?