Hachiko The True Story of a Loyal Dog

Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog Review Sixth Grade Unit 1 Week 5

Words to Know fixed ruff furious stooped morsel quietly vigil nudge

fixed furious morsel nudge quietly ruff stooped vigil ruff A growth of fur or feathers around the neck of an animal

fixed furious morsel nudge quietly ruff stooped vigil fixed held steady

fixed furious morsel nudge quietly ruff stooped vigil nudge push gently

fixed furious morsel nudge quietly ruff stooped vigil the act or period of watching

fixed furious morsel nudge quietly ruff stooped vigil furious violent or uncontrolled

fixed furious morsel nudge quietly ruff stooped vigil quietly in a manner that makes little or no noise

fixed furious morsel nudge quietly ruff stooped vigil morsel A small piece of food

fixed furious morsel nudge quietly ruff stooped vigil stooped bent forward

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More Words to Know spring right case train

spring right case train right proper; opposite of left; lawful

spring right case train teach; mode of transportation

spring right case train case container; legal situation; to watch a location

spring right case train spring small stream of water; the season after winter; move forward

Comprehension Skill: Literary Elements FACT AND OPINION

Fact and Opinion • A statement of fact can be proven true or false by reading, observing, or asking an expert. • A statement of opinion is a judgment or belief. It cannot be proved true or false, but it can be supported by facts and logic.

Fact and Opinion Sometimes one statement expresses both a fact and an opinion.

Text-Based Response Does Mr. Kobayashi think Hachiko knows that Dr. Ueno died? Look on page 154 to find out. Provide evidence that expresses Mr. Kobayashi’s opinion about why Hachiko waits every day at the station. Use the AEC format.

AEC Format • Answer/Assertion – Use a tag line • Title • Author • Genre • Evidence – Use a PROVE IT statement • On page ___ it says… • Commentary – Explain your evidence • This shows that…