Reading
What is a character trait?
An adjective to describe a character in a story!
What does the beginning of every sentence need to start with?
A capital letter
What are the 5 text structures?
sequence/chronological, cause and effect, problem and solution, compare and contrast, description
Name two parts of a fiction story.
A. Character
B. Setting
C. Plot
Lily was shy and didn't like talking in front of the class. But when it was her turn to share her project, she spoke clearly and smiled. Her classmates clapped, and she felt happy.
How did Lily change?
She became more brave and confident speaking in front of others.
What are some transition words you can use when writing an essay?
First, Second, Next, Last,
Finally
What is a noun?
A person, place, thing, or idea
How can you figure out the main idea?
Look at repeated words, subheadings, title, pictures, captions
What are the people or animals that have dialogue in a story called?
Characters
Emma saw a new student sitting alone at lunch. Even though she was nervous, Emma walked over and asked if he wanted to sit with her and her friends. The new student smiled and said yes. They talked and laughed the rest of lunch. Emma was glad she had been kind.
What is the theme in this paragraph?
Being kind to others and making new friends is important.
When Fido had a juicy bone, a cozy place to lie, and me petting him, he was in paradise. What does paradise mean?
A place of extreme happiness
An adjective is
A word that describes a noun
If the story is written by someone IN the story, what is the point of view?
First person Point of View
What is the setting?
Where and when the story takes place
I believe recess is one of the most important parts of the school day. It gives kids time to play, get fresh air, and take a break from sitting in class. Recess helps students feel ready to learn again.
What is the author's claim?
The author believes that recess is important because it helps kids play, relax, and learn better.
Cathryn carried the delicate china to the table very carefully. What does delicate mean?
fragile, easily breakable or damaged
A verb is
An action word
Why is it important to look at the text features?
The author gives information about the topic in the text features.
What is the conflict?
The problem in a story
Football is a popular sport that many people love to play and watch. Players wear helmets and pads to stay safe. The goal of the game is to get the ball into the end zone to score points. Football teaches teamwork, because players have to work together to win the game.
What is the central idea of the paragraph?
A. football is a popular sport
B. Football is about teamwork
C. Football is a popular sport that teaches teamwork and has rules to help players stay safe and score points.
D. Football is a safe sports that help people come together.
C. Football is a popular sport that teaches teamwork and has rules to help players stay safe and score points.
My friend and I will PART company after dinner. I won't see him until he returns from vacation. What does the word part mean in this sentence?
leave
Every sentence has to end with a..
punctuation mark
When is Ms. Atkins birthday?
Extra 500 points if correct!
lose 500 points if the answer is wrong!
December 8th
Solution
I think WWE is the most exciting sport to play. I love wrestling people and showing off my moves. It's also fun to hear the crowd cheer me on. Every match feels like a movie!
What is the author's perspective about football?
The author thinks WWE is exciting and enjoys wrestling.