Passage Picker

 

  1. P. 16 par.2

 

  1. He was………..silk coat

 

  1. Descriptive

 

  1. This is a descriptive passage because it describes what Moon Shadow’s uncle looks like.

 

  1. What does the author mean when he says “he was built like a rock?”  That he was a strong man.

 

  1. The author included this passage to let the reader know what Moon Shadows uncle looked like.  This was also a way to let the reader know a little about the Tang people in general.

 

 

1. P.1 par.1

 

  1. Ever since………their shores.

 

  1. Informative

 

  1. This is an informative passage because it tells the reader a little about the main characters history.  It lets the reader know that his father is living somewhere else, and he has never seen his father.  The only thing Moon Shadow knows about his father is that he is a kite maker.

 

  1. What important information does this passage give to the reader?  It lets us know that Moon Shadow’s father is gone, it also tells about how his grandfather was lynched by a mob of White Demons.

 

  1. The author included this passage to give the reader an introduction to the history of the main character.  It also gives us a clue what the story is going to be about, and what the main characters goal is.

 

 

  1. P.5 par.2

 

  1. And of……..special kites

 

  1. Descriptive

 

  1. This passage describes the kites his father made.

 

  1. What do you think the author meant when he said “his kites flew themselves.  That they were so perfect that they could even fly themselves.  They are so beautiful and well built that they are easy to use, and anyone could fly them without any problems.

 

  1. The author included this passage to not only describe the kites, but it lets us know a little about Moon Shadow’s father’s character.  He was caring, honest, a good man, and he took pride in all he done, and he was proud of his life and work.

 

 

  1. P.9 par. All of page, first paragraph on page 10.

 

  1. I sat……I said

 

  1. Persuasive

 

  1. This passage is persuasive because cousin Hand Clap is trying to persuade Moon Shadow’s mother, and grandmother to let him go with him to the land of the Golden Mountain to see his father.

 

  1. Why did Moon Shadow’s mother did not want him to go with Hand Clap?  She was afraid the demons would beat him, and she did not want him to leave home.

 

  1. The author included this passage because without it there would be no story.  The whole story is going to revolve around him living with his father.  Also it shows he has a loving, and protective mother because she does not want him to leave.

 

 

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