Vocabulary
What does the word “reluctant” most likely mean in this sentence? “She was reluctant to leave the party.”
Unwilling or hesitant
Which sentence is correct?
A) He don’t like pizza.
B) He doesn’t like pizza.
B) He doesn’t like pizza.
What is the main idea/central idea of a story?
What the story is mainly about
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A) I like apples bananas and grapes.
B) I like apples, bananas, and grapes.
What do you call the person telling the story?
Narrator
What is a synonym for “generous”?
Kind or giving
Identify the noun in the sentence: The dog barked loudly.
Dog
What is a conclusion you can draw from this sentence: The ground was wet, and the sky was cloudy.?
It probably rained
Combine the sentences: The sun is bright. It is warm.
The bright sun is warm.
What is the setting of a story?
Where and when the story takes place
What is an antonym for “ancient”?
Modern or new
What type of sentence is this: Can you help me?
Interrogative
What is the author’s purpose if they are trying to convince you?
To persuade
What’s a better word than “said” in this sentence: “I’m ready,” she said.
Replied, shouted, whispered, etc.
What is a character trait?
A quality that describes how a character thinks, feels, or acts
What does the prefix “un-” mean in “unfair”?
Not
Fix the sentence: me and my friend is going to the park.
My friend and I are going to the park.
What text feature helps you find a page number quickly?
Table of contents
Identify the topic sentence: Dogs are loyal pets. They follow you everywhere and love unconditionally.
Dogs are loyal pets.
What is the conflict in a story?
The problem or struggle the character faces
What does “optimistic” mean in this sentence? “Despite the cloudy sky, he was optimistic about the picnic.”
Hopeful or positive
What is the past tense of “run”?
Ran
What is a theme of a story?
The lesson or message the author wants to share
Fix the run-on sentence: I went to the park I played on the swings.
I went to the park, and I played on the swings.
What is the climax of a story?
The most exciting or turning point of the story