Genre: Realistic Fiction Skill: Draw Conclusions Author’s Purpose: Night Letters Genre: Realistic Fiction Skill: Draw Conclusions Author’s Purpose:
Say It! blade budding dew fireflies flutter notepad patch
More Words to Know nectar scratchy
blade a leaf of grass
budding putting forth small swellings on a plant that will grow into leaves, branches, or flowers
dew the moisture from the air that collects in small drops on cool surfaces during the night
fireflies small insects that give off flashes of light when they fly
flutter to flap the wings
notepad a small book of blank or lined sheets of paper in which you write notes or things you need to remember or learn
patch a small piece of ground that is different from what surrounds it
The small fireflies flashed off and on.
The small fireflies flashed off and on.
An ant crawled up the tiny blade of grass.
An ant crawled up the tiny blade of grass.
We wrote the grocery list on the notepad.
We wrote the grocery list on the notepad.
Steven watched the butterfly flutter across the meadow.
Steven watched the butterfly flutter across the meadow.
The sunflowers were budding in the field.
The sunflowers were budding in the field.
The leaves were covered with dew from the night.
The leaves were covered with dew from the night.
We set up the tent on the dry patch of land.
We set up the tent on the dry patch of land.
Let’s review our words. Watch carefully because they will flash on the screen for just a moment. We will clap as we spell the word.
blade
budding
dew
fireflies
flutter
notepad
patch
Spelling Words
Review Questions p.336-341 When is it time for night letters? What does Lily take with her at night? Who writes her the first night letter? Where is the letter from the hawkmoth written? What did the rock do that day?
Review Questions p. 342-349 Who uses a code to write their letter? What are the happy times the tree knows? What does Lily do for the tree in winter? Who write Lily her last night letter? What does Lily promise to do with the tree tomorrow?
GREAT JOB!