Fiction
What is a setting?
Where a story takes place
What is non-fiction? AND give an example
A book that is not-fake or true. Filled with Facts.
Examples: Biography, Book about Country or Animal
What is a Sum
The answer to an addition problem
Leather, wool, silk
What is Ms. Gillis afraid of?
Birds
What is Fiction? Give an example
Fiction is fake or a made up story
Example: Fantasy, Magic, something that didn't happen
Why do some Non-fiction books have bolded words?
To show you that word is important
What is the difference between 60 and 20?
40
Name a material used to make building.
Brick, metal, glass, stone, wood
Who is Ms. Gillis' favorite superhero?
Captain America DUH
What is the part of a story that makes it interesting?
The problem or challenge the main character has to face/overcome
What is an example of Non-fiction we have read in this classroom?
Polar bears, any of the trip around the world information, biographies, etc.
What time is Quarter to 6?
5:45
name 3 landforms
Volcano, Glacier, Iceberg, island, plateau, mountain, plain, ocean, lake, river, hill, etc.
How old is Ms. Gillis?
26
If a story has the problem of: my dog is lost
What could be a solution?
The dog is found. The dog is returned, The dog finds it way home
We spent 7 weeks studying the continents, what are the names of all 7 continents?
Asia, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, North America, South America and Europe
How many inches are in a yard?
36 inches
We learned how animals adapt to survive in the cold.
Name one way polar bears adapt to survive in the Arctic
Blubber, thick fur, black skin, etc.
What kind of Pet does Ms. Gillis have and what is its name?
A dog named Colt
Authors ALWAYS have a purpose to write something. What is the purpose of writing a fictional story.
AND What are the other types of Authors purpose?
To entertain
To persuade
To inform
What are 4 text features that we see in nonfiction books that we don't see in fiction books?
(Hint: one is bolded words)
Bolded words, captions, real pictures, index, glossary, time lines, table of context
Name ALL the strategies we have learned for adding
(HINT there are 7 and you need to guess at least 6 out of 7 correct)
There are 3 things plants need to survive: what are they?
When plants/trees grow in really weird ways (A tree growing sideways then up) why does it do this?
The tree is looking for sunlight
What is Ms. Gillis job in the summer time?
Lifeguard/ Works at a pool