186 Early Asian Civilizations: Supplemental Guide 10 | The Magic Paintbrush
Use information gained from the illustrations and words in “The Magic
Paintbrush” to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting,
or plot (RL.2.7)
With assistance, categorize and organize facts and information about
ancient Chinese writing onto an Early Asian Civilizations Chart (W.2.8)
Create a painting or drawing in response to the story, “The Magic
Paintbrush” (SL.2.5)
Identify real-life connections between words—stroke, scowl, and
praise—and their use (L.2.5a)
Identify examples of antonym—criticism—to core vocabulary word
praise (L.2.5a)Core Vocabulary
beggar, n. A poor person who asks for food or money
Example: Many people ignored the beggar on the street as he asked
for spare change.
Variation(s): beggars
cork, n. A stopper made out of the bark of a cork oak tree
Example: The cork floated easily on the water because it was
lightweight.
Variation(s): corks
praise, n. Congratulations or admiration
Example: Gilly received much praise for her science project.
Variation(s): praises
scowl, n. A frown of anger or disapproval
Example: Chris’s mother gave him a scowl when she saw him being
mean to his sister.
Variation(s): scowls