suffixes
what suffix do you put to show the action is happening now?
ing
Name a pronoun that is always capitalized.
I
Name a book that is a fantasy
Cinderella
What is the meaning of the word nonfiction?
true information
Should you pay attention to punctuation? Why?
yes, using the proper voice and stopping for periods improves your understanding of text.
What suffix do you use to show the verb happened in the passed?
ed
So all pronouns such as he, she they..
get capitalized in a sentence?
No, only in the beginning of a sentence
Most fairy tales begin with what words?
Once upon a time.
Why do we read nonfiction texts?
To learn information about a topic.
What should a reader do when he gets to a word he doesn't understand?
Read on and see if you can find meaning in the text.If not, ask someone.
What suffix do you add to a noun to show plural?
s or es
Which statement is true when you capitalize a title? 1,2,3 or all three
1. Capitalize the first word in the title.
2. Capitalize verbs and other important words.
3. Lowercase unimportant words, such as a, an, the
all three
Does a fairy tale always have a problem and a solution?
yes
Name two text features of a nonfiction text
maps, photographs, captions
What should a reader do at the end of a paragraph?
What is a suffix?
Letter or letters added to the base word that changes the meaning.
Does the word bridge need to be capitalized in a sentence? Explain
We don't capitalize the word "bridge" unless it starts a sentence because it is the name of a specific bridge such as the Brooklyn Bridge
How are the stories Cinderella and Cinderllo similar?
The main character is treated poorly by the family
or
The main character has to be home by a certain time.
What is compare and contrast?
The author uses this strategy to show how things are the same and different.
Should readers stop and ask questions? Why?
Yes, This strategy helps you understand what you are reading.
What suffix is added to a word that ends in x to make it plural?
es
Name three categories that get capital letters no matter where they are in a sentence?
days, months, holidays
Name one major element of a fairy tale.
magic or magical
What is cause and effect?
It explains why something happened (cause) and what happened as a result (effect)
Is it important to look at illustrations in a book and why?
Yes, illustrations give us information that helps us understand the story.