Story Detectives
What is the main idea of a story
What is- the most important point the author is trying to make?
What is 45 + 37?
What is- 82?
What do plants need to grow?
What is- sunlight, water, air, nutrients?
What is a complete sentence?
What is- has subject and predicate and expresses a complete thought?
What does showing respect look like?
What is- listening, kind words, following rules?
The sky grew dark and thunder rumbled. Mia grabbed her umbrella.
What can you infer?
What is- a storm is coming?
What is 6 × 8?
What is- 48?
What state of matter is air?
What is- gas?
What is the purpose of an opinion writing?
What is- to share what you think and why?
What is empathy?
What is- understanding how others feel?
What is the meaning of a word using context clues?
What is- using words around it to figure it out?
A number has 3 hundreds, 4 tens, and 2 ones. What is it?
What is- 342?
What is a habitat?
What is- where an animal lives?
Name one transition word.
What is- first, next, then, finally, etc.?
What should you do if someone is upset?
What is-listen, help, be kind?
Why do authors include dialogue?
What is- To show what characters say and to reveal feelings/events?
Solve: 72 ÷ 8
What is- 9?
What force pulls objects toward Earth?
What is- gravity?
What should be included in a conclusion?
What is- wrap-up or restate main idea?
What does teamwork mean?
What is- working together toward a goal?
How does a character’s actions help you understand them?
What is- Actions show traits, motivations, and personality ?
A rectangle has length 9 and width 4. What is the area?
What is- 36 square feet (sq. ft.)
How are solids and liquids different?
What is- solids keep shape; liquids take shape of container
Why do writers revise their work?
What is- to improve clarity, organization, and details?
Why is self-control important?
What is- helps you make good choices and solve problems?