Suki’s Kimono

By: Chieri Uegaki Genre: Realistic Fiction Skill: Compare/Contrast Author’s Purpose:

Words to Know •paces •rhythm •festival •cotton •pale •snug •graceful

More Words to Know •approve •ignored •straightening

paces

steps

festival celebation

rhythm beat

gracefu

l smooth

handkerchief piece of cloth for wiping one’s nose or face

cotton

cloth made from a cotton plant

snug

tight

The jacket was snug around the waist.

The jacket was snug around the waist.

The dancer was graceful as she danced across the stage.

The dancer was graceful as she danced across the stage.

She washed her cotton shirt.

She washed her cotton shirt.

The crowd clapped along with the rhythm of the music.

The crowd clapped along with the rhythm of the music.

The boy’s face was pale because he did not feel well.

The boy’s face was pale because he did not feel well.

The fall festival is held in October at Rush Strong.

The fall festival is held in October at Rush Strong.

Spelling Words

Review Questions p.

Review Questions p.

Let’s review our words. Watch carefully because they will flash on the screen for just a moment. We will clap as we spell the word.

festival

snug

rhythm

paces

graceful

cotton

pale

GREAT JOB!