Vocabulary
What does the word "rewrite" mean?
to write again
What does the beginning of every sentence need to start with?
A capital letter
What does SRCA stand for?
Salve Regina Catholic Academy
What are the 5 senses?
Taste, touch, sight, smell, hearing
Describe how to compare and contrast
Find the similarities and differences between two topics
What is an adjective? (provide examples)
a word that descibes a noun.
big, tall, red, nice, round
what is a noun (4)?
A person, place, thing or animal
What state do we live in?
New York
Name the 4 seasons of the year?
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
True or False: All poems have to rhyme
False- some poems do but not Free Verse
What the name of a book called?
Title
What type of punctuation do you use at the end of a sentence to express excitement?
Exclamation point.
Who is your ELA teacher?
Ms.Espejo
What does the Earth rotate around?
the Sun
What is the main idea of a story?
The main topic.
What does the word "kid" really mean?
Baby goat
What should always go at the end of a sentence?
Punctuation. (.!?)
What is a sentence?
A complete thought.
How many planets are in our solar system?
8
Who is the main character in the Little Mermaid?
Ariel
What is a hen?
A female (lady) chicken.
What is a verb?
An action word
What is tall tell?
A made-up story.
What is a habitat?
What is Point of View?
A person's opinion
What is the difference between a CAUSE and an EFFECT ?
The cause is why it happened, and the effect is what happened.
It's raining outside, so I used my umbrella.
What does "narration" mean?
To tell a story or explain an event.
Why is it good to read the questions before the story?
to know what to look for as you read.
What is another word for gossip?
A rumor
What does it mean to "vent" with someone?
Share your opinions or feelings with that person.