1. Think about size as an attribute. Characteristics or qualities, such as size, parts, color, function. What are Attributes? What is the size of a pencil?

2. What is the size of a windmill? Fits in your hand

3. So why is size an attribute? Because size is a quality of an object (or thing) that tells us more about it. Size, like all attributes, also helps us build associations between words. tall

4. See how SIZE builds associations… A skyscraper is bigger than a house which is bigger than a shack. That’s one set of associations in your head that’s based on your understanding of the size of these things. What about animals? Polar bears are bigger than….which are bigger than…..?

5. Think about function as an attribute. The function of something is WHAT IT DOES. What is the function of a pencil? It is used to write or draw.

6. What is the function of a windmill? So why is function an attribute? Because function is a quality of an object (or thing) that tells us more about it. Also, just like an object’s size, an object’s FUNCTION, also helps us build associations between words. It catches wind energy to make electricity.

8. What is an attribute for… A circle? Electricity? A paragraph?

9. Degrees of Meaning

10. Expression of the Day “ Do you think Mom will drive us to the dance?” asked Elisa. “Fat chance!” Ramon replied.

12. An interrogative sentence asks a question. The end punctuation is a question mark. Would you like to go for a walk? An imperative sentence gives a command. The end punctuation is a period. Go get your toy.

17. Try it out; it’s easier than you think! Here are 2 independent clauses: These poems make me think about life. They help me see things differently. Combine them using a semicolon. Did you get this?.... These poems make me think about life; they help me see things differently. The ideas in the two sentences are closely related. The semicolon signals this relationship.