THE TARANTULA SCIENTIST

THE TARANTULA SCIENTIST

THE TARANTULA SCIENTIST I can identify key details. I can make inferences about a person from his or her actions. I can demonstrate an understanding of figurative language.

VOCABULARY Examine (pg. 33) Excavate (pg. 37) These words are part of our weekly vocabulary WE WILL READ CHAPTER 4 QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT What details illustrate tarantulas neat, tidy habits? What details in the text show that much is unknown about tarantulas, even for a tarantula scientist like Sam?

CLOSE READING What do we learn about Sam from the methods he uses to get the spider to come out of its burrow? What does nightcrawler mean? What clues from the text tell you the meaning?

READING ANALYSIS: AUTHOR S WORD CHOICE An author s word choice helps the reader visualize what is being said and helps to understand the author s attitude towards the subject. What are descriptive sentences that the author uses to help us visualize what is happening in the book?

THINK ABOUT IT! Do you think it was right for Sam to dig into the Goliath s burrow? Why or why not?

REVIEW: RELATIVE PRONOUNS Fill in the correct relative pronoun: The spider, Sam tried to trick out of its burrow, was too smart! It would not come out. The student tarantulas! was interested in spiders liked reading the book about Identify the relative clause. The relative clause begins with the relative pronoun and gives more information about the noun mentioned earlier in the sentence. If removed, the sentence will still make sense. who whose that which whom

REVIEW: RELATIVE PRONOUNS What noun does each relative clause provide more information about? The spider, whichsam tried to trick out of its burrow, was too smart! It would not come out. The student tarantulas. who was interested in spiders liked reading the book about whose that whom

REVIEW: COMMON/PROPER NOUNS COMMON NOUNS PROPER NOUNS continent Sam tree South America Indiana Ohio spider stick

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from their literal meaning. Simile: A comparison between two unlike things using like or as The silk spun by the spider was like a little welcome mat. What two things are being compared?

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from their literal meaning. Simile: A comparison between two unlike things using like or as The tarantula was as furry as a puppy. What two things are being compared?

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from their literal meaning. Metaphor: A comparison between two unlike things The spider s fangs were sharp knives. What two things are being compared? It is not a simile because it does not use like or as. It is a metaphor.

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from their literal meaning. Metaphor: A comparison between two unlike things He smiled big when he saw the spider crawl out. His teeth were white, shiny pearls. What two things are being compared? It is not a simile because it does not use like or as. It is a metaphor.

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from their literal meaning. Idiom: An expression used with a meaning that is only known through common use. I know you re excited to read the book, but hold your horses! The kid knew all about arachnids. He was one smart cookie!

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from their literal meaning. Idiom: An expression used with a meaning that is only known through common use. Sam studied tarantulas in the rainforest. Sometimes Florida reminds me of the rainforest when it s raining cats and dogs outside! I would want to travel to the rainforest, too, but it costs an arm and a leg to fly there.

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from their literal meaning. Idiom: An expression used with a meaning that is only known through common use. It was almost time for his speech. Break a leg! his mom called out to him.

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from their literal meaning. Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate sounds Boom! Boom! Boom! The mighty tarantula stomped across the rainforest floor. The fly buzzed by the spider s web, not knowing it was about to be its dinner! Plop, plop, plop. The rain drip-dropped down the leaves of the trees.