Parts of Speech
"The dog ran fast." What part of speech is the word dog?
NOUN- A person, place, thing, or idea
The classroom was as quiet as a mouse.
simile
First, you mix the ingredients. Next, you pour the batter into a pan. Finally, you bake the cake.
Sequence, chronological
After reading the story, write a new ending that continues from where the author left off.
story- characters, setting, problem, solution
The sky grew dark and gloomy. Soon, rain began to pour.
What does gloomy mean?
dark and sad
"She is happy."
what part of speech is the word happy?
Adjective- a word that describes a noun
Her smile is sunshine.
metaphor
Cats like to sleep during the day, but dogs are usually more active. Cats are independent, while dogs need more attention.
compare and contrast
After reading the story, write a narrative from another character’s point of view.
Story- characters setting problem solution
What is a synonym for big?
large huge enormous gigantic ect
"They jumped over the log."
what part of speech is the word "jumped"
Verb- an action
The alarm clock screamed at me this morning.
personification
The students were struggling with multiplication, so the teacher gave extra practice and small group lessons to help them improve.
problem solution
After reading two texts about recycling, explain why recycling is important using information from both texts.
What does light mean in this sentence:
The box is light enough to carry.
not heavy
"She wore a red dress."
What part of speech is the word "she"
Pronoun
Buzz! The bee flew by my ear.
Onomatopoeia
The power went out during the storm. As a result, the house became dark and quiet.
cause and effect
After reading the passage, describe the main character and use details from the text to support your answer.
ESSAY- R-A-C-E-A-C-E-A-C-E-S
What does bat mean in this sentence:
He swung the bat and hit the ball.
👉 Answer: a piece of sports equipment
"The small puppy barked loudly."
what part of speech is the word "loudly"?
Adverb- describes a verb
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Alliteration
Whales are the largest animals on Earth. They live in the ocean and can grow to be over 80 feet long.
description
Based on A Grand Old Tree and “How the Forest Grew,” write a paragraph that explains how trees are important to animals. Support your response with important details from the story and the passage
paragraph
What does infer mean?
to make an educated guess based on facts