Spelling Pattern
Spell the word __________
What spelling pattern does it use?
Ditch
TCH comes after a short vowel sound
What is main idea?
What the story is mostly/mainly about.
What is author's Purpose?
PIE
Persuade, inform, entertain
What are the 5 types of context clues?
Synonym, antonym, example, definition, general
What is Theme?
The moral of the story. The lesson the story is trying to teach you.
Spell the word __________.
Lunches
bananas, oranges, lemons, apples
Fruit
Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.
Persuade
Do not disregard your plastic cup. It only costs $0.50 to refill with soda.
What does disregard mean?
Throw away
Can theme also be the main idea?
NO! Theme and main idea are different.
What letters does a word need to end in, in order to use ES instead of S.
Ch, Sh, s, x, z
Benjamin Franklin loved to write. When he was twenty-two, he set up his own printing shop and started a newspaper. He also printed a book called Poor Richard’s Almanac. It had funny stories, information about the weather, and wise sayings.
Ben Franklin loves to write stories and books.
Once upon a time, there was a sad dragon. People were afraid of him because he breathed fire. So, one day, he bought a bid bag of marshmallows, got some sticks, and put up a sign: "Free Marshmallow Roast." No one was afraid if him anymore.
entertain
Everyone else at the party wanted Vegetable pizza but Tim, because he detested vegetables.
What does detested mean?
Does not like/hates
Which of the following is an example of theme?
Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.
Jack risked his life to save Jane.
Don't judge people by outward appearances.
Happiness
Don't judge people by outward appearances.
Spell the word ___________. What Rule.
Stage
ONLY use dge after a short vowel sound.
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
Going to grandparents house
Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way.
Inform
Ms. James thought her students pink hair was very obscure-strange.
What type of context clue did they use to help you understand the word obscure?
Definition
Kevin wasn't worried about his book report. He had three whole weeks to get it done. There was no reason to start right away, because he just got a new video game. Two weeks passed and Kevin still hadn't picked out a book. By the time he finally got to the library, there wasn't enough time to read the book and write the report. Kevin failed the whole assignment.
Dont wait until the last min.
Spell the word _______. What spelling rule?
Ch, sh, s, x, z
It was backward day at school. The students had to do things backward. Some of them wore their T-shirts backward. They took a test before they studied the lesson. Dessert was served first instead of last. They tried to walk home backward, but they bumped into each other and fell down.
It is backwards day.
HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Northwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are fantastic pets and you will enjoy having one! They are only $17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today before they're all gone!
Persuade
As Tommy walked home with the money from the church he had stolen in his pocket, powerful feelings of remorse bubbled in his stomach.
What does remorse mean?
Guilt, to feel bad, not feeling good about what he did
Kara chose a difficult piece to play for her piano recital. Her teacher told her to pick an easier one, but Kara knew she could do it.Kara practiced every day after school. When her friends called to see if she could play, Kara told them she couldn't.The night of the recital arrived. She walked onto the stage and began to play and she knew the piano piece so well. She had played perfectly!
Hard-work pays off.