Nouns
What is a noun?
A person, place or thing
What is activating background knowledge?
When you remember something about the topic because you learned it before.
Who was Malala?
A girl fighting for girls to get to go to school and get an education?
What is a Cognate?
A word that means the same in Spanish and English.
What is a Proper noun?
The name of a person, place or thing.
What is Looking for Context Clues?
When you figure out what something is by studying the words around it.
Where does Judica live?
In the Amazon jungle
What is a false cognate?
A word that looks the same in both languages, but means something different.
Which nouns are always capitalized?
Proper Nouns
What is GRIT?
Never giving up.
Effort and a Growth Mindset
Why didn't the Paper Bag Princess marry Prince Roland?
He was a bum and did not appreciate her.
How can recognizing Cognates help you read in English?
You already know the words in Spanish.
Complete the sentence. The word desk is a _____________noun.
common
Give an example of Avoiding Distractions
When someone is bothering you when you are trying to work.
What did Martin trade his gun and knife for?
He traded them for a pen so that he could write instead of fight.
How can listening for Cognates help you understand people who are speaking English?
You recognize some of the words and it can help you figure out what they are saying?
Why do you capitalize Doctor, Professor, Cadet and Mrs.?
They are titles.
Give an example of Setting a Goal.
When you want to learn English so you practice every day.
How did Junot get over his fears?
He faced them.
Name 5 cognates
city, attention, sofa, telephone, apartment....