Word Detective!
“The tiny kitten looked frail and weak.” What does frail mean?
Weak
What does un- mean in unhappy?
not
What is a theme?
The lesson or message of a story
What does text evidence mean?
Details from the text that support your answer
What is a simile?
A comparison using like or as
“He felt uneasy before the big test.” What does uneasy mean?
Nervous
Add -ly to quick
Quickly; means ‘in a quick way’
Friends saying sorry
Forgiveness
How do you show a character is brave?
Use details/actions from the text
“Her smile was as bright as the sun.”
Compares smile & sun
“The stars were scattered across the sky like glitter.” What does scattered mean?
Spread out
What does -y mean in sunny?
Full of / having
Character helps someone who hurt them
Kindness / Forgiveness
How many details are in RADD?
Two details
What does it mean when someone says “He ran like a cheetah.” ?
He ran very fast
“After the long race, Maya was exhausted.” Which descriptive noun word helps you understand exhausted?
race
Meaning of inactive?
Not active
Why is it important to forgive others?
helps us move on and be kind
Why use two pieces of evidence?
To make your answer stronger
Create a simile about school
Your answer includes "like" or "as"
"The old book was fragile, so it had to be handled carefully.” Define fragile and explain which clue helps.
Fragile = easily broken; ‘handled carefully’
Use a word with un- and -ly in a sentence.
Example: She was unusually quiet.
How can theme teach readers about life?
Shows what we can learn from characters
How to find the best evidence?
Pick details that directly support the question
Why use similes?
They make writing more interesting