Concept Question: What do the actions and motivations of the character(s) in this story tell you about what the author thinks about this story's topic?
Lesson 5 Grab-And-Go Resources
From Journeys:
Theme As you read "Elisa's Diary," look for the theme, or central message, of the story. The main character's behavior often provides clues to the theme. Use this graphic organize to record Elisa's qualities, motives, and actions. These details will help you determine the theme.
In "Elisa's Diary," the main character, Elisa, faces a conflict. The beginning of the story shows her first attempt at handling her problem. By the end of the story, she has a completely different response. How do her actions show her change of heart? How does this change reveal the theme of the story?
The only way you will ever need to teach theme
How to find a theme
Realistic Fiction
Realistic fiction includes characters and events that are like people and events in real life. As you read, look for: challenges and conflicts that might happen in real life and characters’ feelings that seem believable.
Spelling
List 12 – Unit 1 Lesson 5
Word
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Verb
Root
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Part of Speech
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Definition
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opponent
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n.
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A person or group that opposes another in a
battle, contest, controversy, or debate.
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brutal
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adj.
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Cruel; ruthless.
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supposedly
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adv.
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Seemingly.
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gorgeous
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adj.
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Dazzlingly beautiful or magnificent.
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embarrassed
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embarrass
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v.
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To cause to feel self-conscious or ill at
ease; disconcert.
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obvious
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adj.
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Easily perceived or understood; evident.
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typically
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adv.
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In a way that is usual for a kind, group, or
category.
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preliminary
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adj.
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Prior to or preparing for the main matter,
action, or business; introductory.
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sweeping
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adj.
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Moving in, or as if in, a long curve.
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officially
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adv.
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By or in a way relating to an office or post
of authority.
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