| A | B |
| casting | The act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel. |
| poncho | A large piece of cloth with a slit in the middle for your head to go through. |
| reel | To draw in or wind on a roller or spool. |
| rhythmic | Having rhythm or a regular beat. |
| sheath | Case or covering for the blade of a sword, knife, and the like. |
| squished | To press somthing soft and wet, or to move in a soft, wet, oozing way. |
| whiz | A very clever person |
| Author's Purpose | The reason or reasons an author has for writing. |
| 4 common author's purposes | Persuade, inform, entertain, and express |