Amigo Brothers building background

Amigo Brothers building background

Wednesday 2/3/2021 Independent Practice

Today's Lesson Agenda

• What is a summary?

• Vocabulary Practice

What is a summary?

When you write a summary, you are briefly retelling the text in your own words and including only the most important details.

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of summary?

• The answer you get when you add two numbers together.

• A brief retelling of a text in your own words.

• An argument you make about a topic

• A five paragraph essay that proves a point.

Vocabulary Practice

Sometimes when we read, the author will include a word and we may not know what it means. As a strategic reader, use context clues to help you determine the meaning of the unfamiliar words. Let's practice with a few words found in our story, "Amigo Brothers".

Vocabulary Practice Instructions

Directions: Read each sentence on the next 4 slides. Use context clues to determine the meaning of each word. Record your answers in the answer space provided on the slide

Multiple Choice

Antonio had a longer reach and was a better boxer, but Felix was a more powerful slugger.

In this sentence, what do you think "slugger" means?

• A person who throws hard punches.

• A specific type of shorts worn specifically for swimming or boxing.

• The part of the body containing the digestive organs; the belly

• Walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.

Multiple Choice

Antonio dropped, then staggered to his feet.

In this sentence, "Staggered" means -

• A person who throws hard punches

• A specific type of shorts worn specifically for swimming or boxing

• The part of the body containing the digestive organs; the belly.

• Walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.

Multiple Choice

He trapped Antonio against the ropes and smashed his abdomen.

In this sentence, "abdomen" means -

• A person who throws hard punches.

• A type of shorts worn specifically for swimming or boxing.

• The part of the body containing the digestive organs; the belly.

• Walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.

Multiple Choice

Felix wore light blue trunks, red socks and white shoes.

In this sentence, "trunks" means -

• A person who throws hard punches.

• A type of shorts worn specifically for swimming or boxing.

• The part of the body containing the digestive organs; the belly.

• Walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.