Lesson 8
Study Guide
The Great Ball Game
Reading Skill: Identify and Analyze Story Plot
Writing Skill: Proper Nouns
Basic Rules of
Punctuation
~Story Vocabulary Words and Definitions~
accept- to receive something from someone
fair- even for both sides
though- a reason; another idea
clear- not blurry
half- one of two equal parts
ago- a period of time in the past
~Robust Vocabulary Words and Definitions~
clutched—held tightly
clambered- climb with both hands and feet
clumsy- not moving easily; may trip and fall
ached- feel sore or are in pain
feud- having a big argument with someone
superior- to be the best
refuse- to not want something
insult- to say something mean