Academic Vocabulary
This refers to the people in a story. The people in the story are called the _________?
Characters
Some dinosaurs were huge. An adult T-Rex grew to be 40ft long, and 20ft tall. Full grown T-Rex dinosaurs weighed over 5 tons.
What is the main idea?
The T-Rex dinosaur was huge.
(1) Dale carefully picked up a mug, stared at it, and frowned. (2) He thought to him, “this is not good enough.”
What change should be made in sentence 2?
change him to himself
I wanted to go swimming, but my grandma said it was too cold.
What Point of View is this?
First Person
(11) Tabichi wanted to help these children. (12) He decided to become a teacher at their school.
What is the best transition to add to the beginning of sentence 12? - However, Therefore, Overall, or Finally
Therefore
This tells about where a story takes place, describes the environment, or the room a character is in.
Setting
Rainforests are full of life. They are thick forests with lots of vegetation. They are also very warm and wet. Rainforests are home to a large variety of plants and animals.
What is the main idea?
Rainforests are full of life.
(3) He also had looked at cards, flowers, and candy. (4) Dale finded nothing that would be a wonderful gift for his favorite teacher, Mrs. Smith.
What change should be made in sentence 4?
change finded to found
This aquifer is a source of drinking water for over two million people. It also provides water for agriculture.
What is a synonym for the word provides? - clean, gives, moves, or wastes
gives
The science teacher was given a very big award at the gathering, the Global Teacher Prize.
What phrase should replace a very big in this sentence? - one large, an important, some huge, or this certain
an important
“as quiet as a mouse,” “as strong as an ox,” and “as fit as a fiddle.”
These are all examples of ________.
simile
I have a pet bird named Gonzo. He likes to eat seeds, nuts, and fruit. His favorite fruits are strawberries and bananas. Gonzo also enjoys eating bread.
What is the main idea?
My pet bird likes to eat a variety of things.
(5) Nothing was special enough for someone whose words always encouraged him. (6) Suddenly Dale had a bright ideas.
What change should be made in sentence 6?
change ideas to idea
The dragon was furious when she returned to find her cave ruined. She began to plan to her revenge.
What Point of View is this?
Third Person
(17) Tabichi began using his own salary to purchase food for his students. (18) He purchased supplies for his students too.
Combine these sentences to create one clear and effective sentence.
Tabichi began using his own salary to purchase food and supplies for his students.
This word refers to the sequence of events within a story/a description of what happens and why it happens.
Plot
The _______ is one to two words that explains the subject being talked about in a paragraph or section of writing.
Topic
At first I was nervous about riding a horse, and luckily Pepper seemed very gentle.
What change should be made to the sentence?
change and to but
It started raining on my way to the store.
What Point of View is this?
First Person
Baxter had a lot to say, so most mornings I just listened and a giggle.
Revise and restate this sentence.
Baxter had a lot to say, so most mornings I just listened and a giggled.
David drew a drawing of a detailed dreaded dragon.
This is an example of _________.
alliteration
__________ details support the main idea of a paragraph or section of text.
Supporting details support the main idea of a paragraph or section of text.
As we made our way up a hill, we past rocky cliffs, patches of low cactus, and tall juniper trees.
What change should be made to the sentence?
change past to passed
"In all science, error precedes the truth, and it is better it should go first than last."
What phrase helps the reader understand the meaning of the word precedes?
go first
He started describing and telling me about his new house, and I tried to act interested.
What is the best way to revise this sentence to avoid repeating an idea?
He started describing his new house, and I tried to act interested.
(remove and telling me about)