US Government
How many branches of government does the U.S. have?
3
Where and when the story takes place
setting
Is this written correctly? Why or why not.
North Port, Florida
Yes
You capitalize the first letters of a place
What is the author's purpose?
cookbook
inform
What is the cause?
I missed my bus.
I over slept.
Which branch of government has the power of taxing and printing money?
The Legislative branch
The people who interact in the story
characters
Is this written correctly? Why or why not.
Cranberry elementary school
No
You need to capitalize the first letter in a place
What is the author's purpose?
car manual
inform
What is the effect?
The clouds get darker and darker.
It rains.
Which branch of government is the head of the running the government?
The Executive branch
The problem the characters must overcome.
conflict
Is this written correctly? Why or why not.
eagle
Yes, it is not a proper noun
What is the author's purpose?
funny story
entertain
What is the effect in the book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie?
He will want a glass of milk.
Which branch of the U.S. government makes sure that laws are fair?
The Judicial branch.
The way the characters solve the problem in the story.
resolution
Is this written correctly and why or why not? George Washington
Yes, you capitalize the first letter in a name
What is the author's purpose?
an advertisement for a toy
persuade
What is the effect?
I did not get any sleep last night.
I am tired.
What are the three branches of the U.S. government?
Executive, Legislative, and the Judicial
The overall message the author communicates through the story.
theme
What is the rule for capitalization?
The first letter of a sentence and all proper nouns.
What is the author's purpose?
a tv commercial
persuade
What is the cause?
I did poorly on a test.
I did not study.