Thursday, September 6, 2012

Itchier Than Ever (week 2)

Mrs. Whimbrel checked off James Vireo's name.  P. Martin glanced at James, who seemed perched on his seat.  His small, round eyes reminded him of the black pearls his mother wore on special occasions.  A white line ran across the side of his face straight back to his ear.  This could only mean one thing:  his mother forced him to wear sunglasses -- all summer long.  

When James had said, "Here," his voice almost warbled.  He-er, he-er.  P. Martin wondered if he had bubbles in the back of his throat.  Now, that would be a trick, just like the time he had partially swallowed jello and brought it back up; it was still jello, only juicier.  He-er, he-er.

Mrs. Whimbrel coughed.  "P. Martin?"


Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Vocabulary

VOCABULARY & FUN SOUNDING WORDS

For the week of September 3rd, try using the word fluttery in  P. Martin's Itchier Than Ever story.

Fluttery is an adjective.  
An adjective is a part of speech that describes a noun.  

And a noun refers to a person, place, thing, or idea.

For example:  After the teacher called out, "James Vireo," P. Martin knew he was next.  His hands and arms grew itchier than even and a fluttery sensation bubbled inside his stomach.