Students identify wordplay (alliteration and onomatopoeia) in "The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name" (skateboard spins, name explosions) and analyze non-verbal gestures of friendship.
Students identify precise action verbs (stretch, shrink, spin) and compose a final descriptive reflective diary entry about Elnim's journey.
Students write contrast sentences using "yet" and explore Elnim's home customs (swirling curry, wearing a sari, sweet coconut ada).