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Whenever you read a “just right” book you’ll come across words that you can “say” but don’t really understand what they “mean.” In times like these it is important to determine what the word means by using context clues. However, sometimes you’ll have the convenience of using a dictionary to define the unfamiliar word. Today, you’ll do both…
“Desire says that Simon is not the miller’s son at all. She says he’s the child of the Devil,” said Lucy.
“Desire and her notions!” Mother said.
Stay Away from Simon – p. 55-56
o Define “notion” using the context clues.
o Define “notion” using a dictionary.
On page 55, Lucy’s Father said to Lucy that Simon “seems he put himself to a lot of trouble for you.” Explain what you think Father meant by this? Use text-relevant support to explain your thinking.
In preparation for group, think about whether or not you believe Father’s story about Simon trying to help the Tilton boy who fell in the pond.
