Naming The Baby

Naming the Baby

SJ P2 N4 2009

Re-read your book with a buddy in your group.

Answer these questions in blue.

Remember to use capital letters and fullstops.

Try to use the question to start the answer.

1.  What is a glossary?

A glossary is a place at the end of a book where you can go to find words in the story that you don’t know the meaning to.

2.  Highlight whether these sentences are FACT or OPINION:

Charlotte is a spider’s name. FACT / OPINION

Sara is a name from the bible. FACT / OPINION

Maria is a good name for a baby. FACT / OPINION

Filemu means peace. FACT / OPINION

3.  Use the define tool to find out what peace is.  Highlight the word peace, two finger tap and select define. Write it here: Freedom from disturbance quiet and tranquility “you can while away an hour or two in peace and seclusion".

4. Why did Grandpa have to lean on Jane when they walked to the living room?

Grandpa had to lean on Jane because he wanted to see the baby.

5.  Explain why they chose the name Filemu Taimane.

They chose the name filemu taiman because it’s a samoan name.

Early Finishers:

Read the poem Sky Waka on the last page.  What is the sky waka?

A sky waka is navigating the night.