Reading, Vocabulary and Grammar for this Lesson

Read:

  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3

Write:

  • As you are reading, write down any sentences or paragraphs that you like or have special meaning to you in your journal.
  • Pay attention to any words or phrases that you don't understand and write them in your journal. Look up the meanings of these words.

Vocabulary:

While you are reading, look for the following words. Write them in your notebook and use a dictionary to find the definitions.

  • personage
  • ridiculous
  • reference
  • foreign
  • dreadfully
  • nuisance

Spelling and Grammar:

You may choose a passage from the reading that you think may be important and use it as your copywork or you can use the selection below.

Once upon a time, many years ago--when our grandfathers were little children--there was a doctor; and his name was Dolittle--John Dolittle, M.D.

  • Write it in neatly your journal.
  • Be careful to punctuate and capitalize the way the author did and watch for spelling. If you make any errors, correct them.
  • Study this passage this week until you are asked to dictate it to your teacher.
  • To learn more about semicolons that are used in this passage, watch the video below.

Share your favorite passage so far in the comments below.

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