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ℹ Parts of Common Tools • Structure & Purpose
• Naming Parts: Every tool has specific parts that perform different work. The handle is for holding, and the blade is for cutting.
• Writing Specific Statements: Formulate clear, precise statements naming parts and materials without leaving out essential details.
✦ Tool Study • The Knife
Observe the knife: Notice the sharp steel blade made for cutting and the sturdy wooden handle made for holding.
Part 1: Inquiry Questions
Write a complete statement to answer each question.
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Name two parts of the knife.
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What part of the knife is sharp?
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For what do we use the knife?
Part 2: Tool Materials & Synthesis
Observe how the tool is made and combine your ideas.
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Materials: Write a sentence stating what the blade and the handle are made of.
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Sentence Synthesis: In one sentence using 'and', state what part of the knife is sharp and what we use it for.