the bearded man who offers directions and help.

the hard-working mother who weaved a lovely brocade.

the loyal, caring, courageous son, named Ping.

Princess Ling.

When has a plan helped you accomplish a task?

How do we get the things we need?

How can experiencing nature change the way you think about it?

What do good problem solvers do?

I learned, "Sticking with a plan can help you accomplish your goals and it will be rewarding!"

I learned "Magic will save you when life is impossible."

I learned, "Challenges get in the way."

I learned to "Ask and accept help and love your family."

It was an old story, with a clear theme/lesson, repetition of events, and there was a hero, or character that represented good.

It told facts, figures, and information. It included headings and charts. It had a central idea and I knew the author's opinion about a topic.

It is about realistic events that could actually happen in real life. It had a problem and solution. The main character had a conflict.

It gave primary and secondary sources to explain an event from real life. It included a timeline.

"The sea will swallow you up."

"angry flames will leaped out at him."

"The sun danced on top of the mountain."

"The sea touched ping with icy fingers."

"The woman was grief-stricken."

"I've now copied the brocade, so please take it home."

"Ping walked for three days and came to a stone house."

"He wondered if he could see her again and detected a knowing smile on her face..."

suspense and nervousness

excitement and happiness

exhaustion

anger and resentment