Two Bad Ants By: Chris Van Allsburg Genre: Animal Fantasy Skill: Plot and Theme Author’s Purpose:
Plot and Theme The important events in a story make up the plot. The plot has a beginning, middle, and an end. The “big idea” of the story is called the theme. The theme can be stated in a single sentence.
Say It! discovery crystal journey unaware disappeared joyful scoop goal
More Words to Know hovered twilight violently
discovery find
crystal clear shiny stone
journey trip
unaware did not know
disappeared vanished
joyful happy
scoop large spoon
goal something that is desired; aim
He wanted one scoop of ice cream in his cone.
He wanted one scoop of ice cream in his cone.
The finding of the fossils was a great discovery.
The finding of the fossils was a great discovery.
Everyone felt joyful on Christmas morning.
Everyone felt joyful on Christmas morning.
The man returned home with a sparkling crystal.
The man returned home with a sparkling crystal.
The man was unaware he was being followed.
The man was unaware he was being followed.
Hank disappeared behind the curtain.
Hank disappeared behind the curtain.
The hikers made the long journey to the top of the mountain.
The hikers made the long journey to the top of the mountain.
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.
joyful
crystal
scoop
unaware
journey
discovery
disappeared
goal
Spelling Words
Review Questions p.342-351
Review Questions p.352-359
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