Narrative Writing
Identify the part of a story that introduces the characters, setting, and problem.
Exposition (or introduction).
Choose the correct verb: Yesterday, Maria (run / ran) to the bus stop.
ran
What is the main purpose of an informational paragraph?
To explain or inform the reader about a topic using facts and clear organization.
What is a synonym for "happy"?
Example synonyms: glad, joyful, pleased.
Correctly edit the sentence: Where did you put the markers
Where did you put the markers?
Write a strong topic sentence for a personal narrative about your first day at a new school (one sentence).
Example answer: "My first day at a new school began when my mother dropped me off at the front gate." (Accept similar age-appropriate topic sentences.)
Identify the adverb in the sentence: "He quickly packed his backpack before leaving."
quickly
List two features that help readers find facts quickly in an informational text.
Headings, bold/italic words, captions, bullet lists, charts, subheadings. (Any two.)
Use the word "predict" in a sentence that shows its meaning.
Example: "I can predict it will rain because the sky is full of dark clouds."
Correctly edit the sentence:
my friend and i went to the park.
My friend and I went to the park.
Which narrative element shows how a character changes from the beginning to the end?
Character development/change. Transformation.
Combine these two simple sentences into one correct compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction: "Sam folded the map. He put it in his pocket."
Sam folded the map, and he put it in his pocket. (Or: Sam folded the map and put it in his pocket.)
Read this topic: "Why bees are important." Write one clear topic sentence for an informational paragraph about that topic.
Example: "Bees help plants grow by pollinating flowers and are essential for producing many of our foods."
Choose the correct meaning of the word "observant" from these choices:
(A) forgetful
(B) careful and noticing details
(C) noisy.
(B) careful and noticing details.
For the picnic we brought sandwiches apples juice and chips.
For the picnic, we brought sandwiches, apples, juice, and chips.
Given this sentence starter: "When the rain began, I..." finish with two sentences that show rather than tell the character’s feelings.
Example: "When the rain began, I hugged my coat tight and pressed my face into my collar. My heart hammered like the drumming on the windows." (Accept answers that show feelings through actions or senses.)
Label the italicized word’s part of speech: "The bright moon lit the field."
"bright" = adjective (modifies moon).
Given a short informational passage about recycling (one paragraph), write two supporting facts you could use as evidence.
Example facts: "Bees pollinate many fruits and vegetables." and "Without bees, crop yields would drop." (Accept two clear, text-based facts.)
Identify the prefix and root in the word "unhappiness" and explain their meanings.
Prefix: un- (not). Root: happy (feeling joy). Together "not happy."
Correct this sentence for subject-verb agreement: The group of students (is / are) presenting their project tomorrow.
The group of students is presenting their project tomorrow.
Read this short passage and name the narrator’s point of view (first person, second person, or third person): "I watched the kite drift away as if it carried my Sunday." Explain one clue that helped you decide.
Answer: first person. Clue: use of "I" shows first-person narrator.
Rewrite this sentence to use a correlative conjunction correctly: "You can come with us, or you can stay home."
Either you can come with us, or you can stay home. (Or: You can either come with us or stay home.)
Explain how a concluding sentence should do more than simply repeat the topic sentence. Give one example of a strong concluding sentence for an article about how to take care of a class pet.
A concluding sentence should summarize key points and leave the reader with a final thought or call to action. Example: "By giving our class pet a healthy diet and daily care, we can ensure it stays happy and lives a long life."
Explain the meaning of the idiom "break the ice" and use it in one sentence related to a school setting.
Meaning: to start conversation and make people feel more comfortable. Sentence: "To break the ice at the new student meeting, the teacher had everyone share one fun fact about themselves."
Edit the paragraph below for capitalization, punctuation, and one word-choice error. Provide the corrected paragraph. Original paragraph for editing (student version): "last summer i went to washington dc. we saw the lincoln memorial and it was very impressing. the museums were great but my favorite was the zoo"
Corrected paragraph: "Last summer I went to Washington, D.C. We saw the Lincoln Memorial, and it was very impressive. The museums were great, but my favorite was the zoo."