Lunar Eclipse and Solar Eclipse

Lunar Eclipse and Solar Eclipse

A ReadWorks article taken from NASA Space Place

What am I learning today?

• I am learning how to analyze a text and compare and contrast topics while studying eclipses,

• so that I can better identify quality literature and become a stronger reader.

• I will know that I have learned these things when I can find subtle differences and similarities when comparing two or more things and when I can summarize what I read.

Vocabulary

Poll

How familiar are you with the word absorb?

• Don't know it

• Have heard of it but

  not sure of its

  meaning

• Know something about its meaning

• know it well and can use it in a sentence

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How familiar are you with the word cast?

• Don't know it

• Have heard of it but

  not sure of its

  meaning

• Know something about its meaning

• know it well and can use it in a sentence

Poll

How familiar are you with the word portion?

• Don't know it

• Have heard of it but

  not sure of its

  meaning

• Know something about its meaning

• know it well and can use it in a sentence

Poll

How familiar are you with the word tilt?

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• Have heard of it but

  not sure of its

  meaning

• Know something about its meaning

• know it well and can use it in a sentence

verb

definition: to take in or soak up.

A paper towel will absorb the spilled milk.

forms: absorbed, absorbs, absorbing

​​absorb

absorber

verb
definition: to give forth; direct or project.

The tree cast a long shadow on the grass.

This book casts light on the history of our nation.

forms: casting, casts, casted

cast

proyectar, poner, derramar, verter, dirigir

noun
definition: A portion is a part of a whole. When you read a portion of a book, you read part of the whole book.

Dimitri did a good portion of his homework before taking a break.

​​portion

porción, parte

verb

definition: to move or place so that one side is higher than the other; tip.

He tilted the chair against the wall.

The dog tilted its head in curiosity.

forms: tilted, tilting, tilts

​​tilt
inclinar, ladear, recostar

Categorize

Options (12)

soak up

digest

throw

piece

part

shed

angle

slope

tip

division

understand

direct

Place the synonyms under the correct word.

absorb

cast

portion

tilt

Multiple Choice

What is an eclipse?

• An eclipse is when the moon blocks the Earth's orbit.

• An eclipse is when the Earth casts a shadow on the sun.

• An eclipse is when a planet or moon blocks the sun's light.

• An eclipse is when the sun shines on the moon.

Open Ended

How are solar and lunar eclipses different?

Open Ended

How are solar and lunar eclipses the same?