Language and Literacy

Read on Your Own

Focus on Genre

Legend A legend is a story that is told by older people to younger people. No one knows if a legend is true or make-believe. This legend is about Native American calendars.

Focus on Words

Multisyllabic Words When you read and come to a longer word you don’t know, look for familiar parts. Then divide the root word into syllables. Blend the syllables to read the entire word.

telescope

telescope

Multiple-Meaning Words and Homophones Look for these words as you read.

Multiple- Meaning WordsHomophones
showby / buy
rightno / know
closehere / hear
watchfor /four
kindright /write
photograph of a Native American teepee