ELA/Winter Break
Across
- 1. A time of rest and relaxation away from work or school
- 3. A creamy winter drink typically made with milk, eggs, sugar and spices
- 5. Joyous social events or celebrations
- 8. A struggle between opposing forces, ideas or interests
- 12. A made up story that comes from imagination
- 14. A tree or shrub that stays green throughout the year
- 15. The main character of a story
- 16. A feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
- 18. The underlying message or big idea of a story
- 19. Using an object or action that means something beyond its literal meaning
- 20. The satisfying conclusion to a story's conflict
- 21. An unexpected day off school due to snowy weather
- 23. Customs, beliefs or practices handed down through generations
- 24. Long, careful consideration or thought
Down
- 2. A bonding between people through shared interests or activities
- 4. The act of observing a joyous occasion with festive activities
- 6. A character in opposition to the protagonist
- 7. The qualities or features that make up and distinguish a character
- 9. A day of festivity or celebration
- 10. A conclusion derived from logical reasoning or evidence
- 11. The act of resting, refreshing and taking things easy
- 13. Communication by exchanging letters or messages
- 17. The words and ideas surrounding a word or event that help give it meaning
- 22. Factual prose writing that gives information or describes real events