Reading Literature (RL.4)
Focus: Theme, Character Traits, and Plot
Focus: Theme, Character Traits, and Plot
"The ant worked all summer while the grasshopper sang. In winter, the ant had food while the grasshopper was hungry." What is the theme?
Hard work and preparation are important.
Honeybees pollinate 1/3 of the food we eat, including apples and almonds." What is the Main Idea?
Honeybees are vital to our food supply.
The sky was gloomy; dark clouds covered the sun and rain began to fall." What does gloomy mean?
Dark, dim, or sad.
The cat puffed out its fur, hissed, and arched its back when the dog entered." Inference: How does the cat feel?
Threatened, angry, or scared.
Maya's heart raced as she stepped onto the stage. Her hands shook, and she swallowed hard before speaking." What trait describes Maya?
Nervous or Anxious.
A text says: "I believe everyone should recycle to save the Earth." Is this first-person or third-person point of view?
First-person (uses "I" and "my").
The classroom was a zoo during the indoor recess." Is this a simile or a metaphor?
Metaphor (it does not use "like" or "as").
The recipe called for 2 cups of sugar, but Jan only added 1/2 cup. The cake came out tasting bland." Evidence: Why was it bland?
Because she only used 1/2 cup of sugar instead of 2.
In the myth of King Midas, everything he touched turned to gold—even his food and his daughter." What lesson did Midas learn?
Greed can lead to losing what truly matters.
First, the seed germinates. Next, a sprout appears. Finally, the plant grows leaves." What is the text structure?
Chronological / Sequence.
What is the root word in "unhappily" and what does the prefix "un-" mean?
Root: happy. Prefix "un" means "not."
The polar bear's thick blubber keeps it warm in freezing water." Inference: Why might a polar bear struggle in a desert?
It would overheat because its blubber traps heat.
What is the main difference between a story and a play? (Hint: Think about how characters speak).
A play uses a Cast List and Dialogue/Stage Directions; a story uses narration
The author thinks video games are great for reflexes, but some parents worry about screen time." How does the author's point of view differ from the parents?
The author focuses on benefits; parents focus on risks.
The athlete was exhausted after the marathon; he could barely keep his eyes open." Use context clues to find a synonym for exhausted.
Tired, weary, or spent.
Scientists found fossils of sea shells in the middle of a dry desert." What can you infer about the desert's past?
It used to be covered by an ocean or water.
I walked down the hallway, wondering if I would ever find my new classroom. Everyone else seemed to know exactly where they were going." Identify the POV.
1st Person (uses "I" and "my").RL.4.6
Some volcanoes are dormant, meaning they haven't erupted in a long time. Others are active and can erupt at any moment." What is the main idea?
There are different types of volcanoes based on their activity. RI.4.2
The lightning danced across the sky during the summer storm." What type of figurative language is this?
Personification (giving human traits to lightning).L.4.5
The hiker looked at the dark, swirling clouds and quickly began to unpack his rain gear and find a cave." Inference: What does the hiker expect to happen soon?
A heavy storm or dangerous weather is coming.RL.4.1