4.2.7 Suffixes, "The Veldt," Pronouns as Adjectives

Suffixes, "The Veldt," Pronouns as Adjectives

Lesson 4.2.7

Word Work: Suffixes

Learners can:

• sort words based on suffixes

• pronounce multisyllabic words correctly

Suffixes

Categorize

Options (16)

childish

selfish

stylish

feverish

customize

harmonize

polarize

modernize

closure

nature

structure

temperature

Mammalia

insomnia

euphoria

trivia

Sort the following words based on their use of the suffixes ‑ia, ‑ize, ‑ish, and ‑ure.

-ia

-ize

-ish

-ure

Reading: "The Veldt" Close Read Day 2

Learners can:

• explain the symbolism in “The Veldt” and how it supports the story's theme, using text evidence 

• defend their interpretation of the theme of “The Veldt”

• Symbolism is a literary device where objects, characters, actions, or settings are used to represent abstract ideas or concepts, adding depth and layers of meaning to a narrative.  

• While some symbols are commonly known and recognized others may differ from reader to reader based on their experiences and reading of the text

  • Example: symbol for wifi is widely recognized

Review: Symbolism

• Theme subjects are words and phrases that identify an idea throughout a work

• Thematic statements are sentences that expand on the theme subject

• Example: a theme subject might be types of families, while a thematic statement might be “The bond between guardians and children goes beyond blood ties, encompassing bonds forged through shared experiences and chosen connections.”

Review: Theme

Close Read

​Theme Annotation Example:

The phrase "soft automaticity" also supports the thematic message that relying too much on technology is detrimental to humanity's survival. Life is too easy. Even the lights going on and off is a smooth and automatic process. The characters do not have to think or do anything.

​Style and Theme Annotation Example

The line where Bradbury lists things the home does for them is stylistically interesting because instead of listing each item with a comma, Bradbury includes and between each item. This emphasizes the exhaustive list.

Thematically, this line helps support the message that relying too much on technology is detrimental to humanity's survival. It takes care of everything for them and is "good to them." Without their technology, the characters would have a difficult time taking care of their basic needs.

​Symbolism Annotation Example:

The symbol of the HappyLife Home represents the family's dependency on technology and lack of true purpose.

WRiting: PRonouns as adjectives, Thesis statements

Learners can:

• identify pronouns as adjectives  

• develop a thesis statement

• Pronouns: take the place of a noun

• Adjectives: describe or modify nouns or pronouns

• ​Pronouns can also be used as adjectives when they add information that describes a noun or another pronoun.

Grammar Time!

Multiple Choice

What sentence uses a pronoun as an adjective?

• He likes exploring the veldt.

• Peter is also the name of a character in the story Peter Pan.

• He does not want to grow up.

• His parents said Peter has a high IQ.

• A thesis statement is a strong claim that you make and is supported by the information you find through research.

• A strong thesis statement:

  • identifies the topic

  • is specific

  • is based on evidence

  • is interesting and important

Thesis Statements

• Today we will be writing the thesis statement for your Informational Writing Project

• If you would like a refresher on how to write a thesis, check the slides on page 6 of your edio lesson

• We will use the Brainstorming section from the Informational Writing Notes to create a thesis

how to write a thesis

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• Open your Informational Writing Notes that we have worked on in class, you will be using it to guide your work

• If you need a blank copy, it is on page 8 in your edio lesson or on the Informational writing Project Padlet

• Today you are only completing the Thesis Statement section

• After you finish your thesis statement, the rest of class is choice time. You can be working on iReady practice, silent reading, get help from Mrs. Massack, or overdue edio lessons

Time to work!