Boom Town.ppt

Boom Town Written by Sonia Levitin Illustrated by John Sandford Skill: Realism and Fantasy Genre: Historical Fiction Author’s Purpose: business work done to earn a living coins round pieces of metal used as money fetched went and got something laundry a room or building where clothes are washed and ironed mendingsewing that repairs a hole or tear Spelling Words Review Questionsp.18-23 What state are they going to? Where do they live? Who tells stories about striking it rich? How does the family keep the house clean? Where do the gooseberries grow? Why are Billy, Joe and Ted laughing at Amanda? Review Questions p.24-35 What did the boys hit the pie with? Why does Pa call Amanda “Queen of the Kitchen”? How much did the miners pay Pa for a slide of pie? Who is having a new baby? What does Peddler Pete decide to open up? Name the businesses have opened up so far in the town at the end of the story. coins fetched laundry mending pick skillet spell * boom business coins fetched laundry mending pick skillet spell Words to Know More Words to Know bustle nuggets prospector boom having fast growth pick a tool with a heavy metal bat pointed at one or both ends, having a long, wooden handle Skillet a type of frying pan Spell a period of time My dad owns his owns business. My dad owns his own business. Grandma told me to sit and stay a spell with her. Grandma told me to sit and stay a spell with her. The miner used his pick while digging for gold. The miner used his pick While digging for gold. Sally’s mother is great at mending torn jeans. Sally’s mother is great at mending torn jeans. The town had a huge boom when many businesses moved west. The town had a huge boom when many businesses moved west. Ma uses a skillet to fry bacon for breakfast. Ma uses a skillet to fry bacon for breakfast. Dad is teaching me how to use the washer so I can do my own laundry. Dad is teaching me how to use the washer so I can do my own laundry. I use coins to buy gum at