Theme
What does theme mean?
A lesson the reader can learn from the story.
My family loves walking the dogs in the woods. We all think it is so much fun.
First person
What does perspective mean?
The authors thought or feelings about the topic.
When I want a peanut butter and jelly sandwich I start by getting all of my ingredients together. Next, I put the peanut butter on one slice of bread. Then, I put the jelly on the other piece of bread. Finally, I put the two pieces together and eat my sandwich.
Sequence
What is a primary source?
Any document from the time period or event being studied, created by a participant or a witness
What is a theme we can learn from the boy who cried wolf?
It is not good to lie.
When the test started Laura was relieved because she knew all of the answers.
Third person limited
Cats can be very destructive pets. They are very hard to train and have sharp teeth and claws. If you have carpet in your home, a cat will tear it up.
What is the authors perspective about having a cat as a pet?
The author thinks cats are destructive and not a good pet.
There are many differences between monkeys and apes. Monkeys are smaller than apes and have different dynamics within their communities...
What is the text structure of this text?
Compare and contrast
What is a secondary source?
Any document written or made after the time period or event by someone who was not there
What is the theme of the three little pigs story?
Hard work pays off.
Something Josh said to me when we were children led me to believe that he would one day change the world.
First person
Sitting around a campfire is a classic summer camping tradition. Before you can tell scary stories, though, you will need to build your fire.
What is the authors perspective about camping?
The author likes camping and thinks it is a tradition.
Tell a story with a chronological text structure
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Speeches, photos, diaries, and letters are what kind of source?
Primary Source
What is the theme of little red riding hood?
Don't talk to strangers.
Be careful.
She unlocked her door and walked into her house. The door was bright yellow.
Third person objective
Students in grades 4 and older should not be required to walk in a single file line to get from one location to the next around campus. Students at this age start to show maturity and can handle the responsibility of being more independent. Starting in grade 4, teachers should begin training students how to walk around the school’s campus in a quiet, calm manner. After a few short weeks of modeling expectations, the teacher should be able to pull back his/her duty and let the students prove they can handle this type of responsibility.
What is the authors perspective on students walking in a line?
Tell me a story with a problem and solution text structure
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Essays, articles and research papers are what kind of source?
Secondary source
The angry customer stomped up and slammed the bag of food on the counter in front of James. The bag split down the side and french fries poured out of the rip. The man barked at James about how the restaurant had messed up the order. James smiled at the man and offered to make him a new lunch. He even offered to throw in a free dessert. James stepped out from the counter and handed some kids meal toys to the angry man’s children. He apologized again to the red faced man and offered to get him a soda while the family waited on the new order. The customer just crossed his arms and huffed. James smiled again and offered the children free milkshakes. The man’s frown finally began to turn, and he calmly smiled at James, apologizing for overreacting. James smiled to himself. He was proud that he had done just as his father had told him. “Kill them with kindness.” It worked every time.
What is the theme of this story?
Treat others with kindness.
Treat others how you want to be treated.
Amy was looking forward to girls' night out, but the others in her group of friends were secretly hoping that the monthly outing would get cancelled.
Third person omniscient
Over the past year, school officials have been considering changing the school hours from 8:15 am-3:15 pm to 11:15 am-6:15 pm. There could be benefits to this change. One, students would be less tired coming to school, as they would get to sleep in. They would also have more time in the morning to get homework done or to study. Kids could even get some relaxation time in before boarding a bus to school in the afternoon. However, there could be drawbacks, too. There would be less time to participate in after school sports. Also, certain families would not be able to spend as much time together with a late dismissal time.
What is the authors perspective about changing school hours?
The author thinks there would be more benefits to changing school hours to later in the day.
Name 5 different text structures
Chronological
Compare and contrast
Problem and solution
Sequence
Description
Cause and effect
Is this an example of a primary or secondary source?
August 4, 2006
Dear diary,
Over the summer I moved in with my grandparents. Tomorrow I start my first day of 4rd grade in a new school. I am excited, but I am also very nervous. My old school was pretty small and my new school looks huge. I hope I can make some new friends there.
Primary source