How My Family Lives in America

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How My Family Lives in America

• By Susan Kuklin
• Genre Narrative Nonfiction
• Skill Fact and Opinion
• Authors Purpose

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Fact and Opinion

• A statement of fact can be proved true or false.
• A statement of opinion gives someones thoughts
  or feelings about something.

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Say It!

• famous
• popular
• public
• custom
• overnight
• mention
• admire

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More Words to Know

• heritage
• patient
• traditions

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famouswell-known
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popularwell liked
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publicsomething that can be used by anyone
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custom practice
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overnightuntil the next day
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mentiontalk about
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admirethink highly about
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Playstation 3 is a popular video game system.
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Playstation 3 is a popular video game system.
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Please dont mention the secret to anyone.
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Please dont mention the secret to anyone.
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Drake and Josh is a famous T.V. show.
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Drake and Josh is a famous T.V. show.
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She can check out a book at the public library.
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She can check out a book at the public library.
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It is my familys custom to eat a big
Thanksgiving meal.
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It is my familys custom to eat a big
Thanksgiving meal.
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Her sister stayed at the camp overnight.
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Her sister stayed at the camp overnight.
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People admire those who are always kind.
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People admire those who are always kind.
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Lets review our words. Watch carefully because
they will flash on the screen for just a moment.
We will clap as we spell the word.
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popular
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public
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admire
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famous
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custom
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mention
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overnight
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Spelling Words
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Review Questions p.234-243
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Review Questions p.244-251
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GREAT JOB!