Informational
What can "Main Idea" also be called? (3 different ways)
Key Idea
Controlling Idea
Central Idea
First Person - The narrator is the main character and they are a part of the story.
Third Person - The narrator is NOT a part of the story. On a cloud look down at the story.
The MOOD/TONE of a poem is the feeling of the poem. It's what the reader is feeling as they read the poem.
When the bell rang for lunch, Marcus rushed to the cafeteria. He was famished, having skipped breakfast that morning. His stomach growled loudly as he grabbed a slice of pizza and ate it in just a few bites.
What does famished mean?
Suffering from starvation, very hungry.
Context clue: stomach growled, skipped breakfast, ate quickly
last friday, our class went on a field trip to the zoo. We saw lions, elephants, and giraffes.
Last Friday, our class went on a field trip to the zoo. We saw lions, elephants, and giraffes.
Capitalization Error
Explain the difference. between topic, main idea, and supporting details.
Topic - One/two word(s) of what the passage is about.
Main Idea - One sentence explaining in detail what the passage is about.
Supporting Details - Evidence from the passage that support the main idea.
What are the different types of conflict and why is it so important to the story?
Internal = Man v Self
External = Man v Man, Society & Nature
It is important to the story because it creates the story. Without a conflict, you have no story.
What is the difference between dialogue and stage directions?
Dialogue is what the actors say out loud. Stage direction is what the actors do.
The puppy was very timid when it arrived at the shelter. It stayed in the corner of the cage, avoiding eye contact and flinching whenever someone walked by. Slowly, it began to relax as the volunteers spoke gently to it.
What does timid mean?
Shy, lack of confidence, easily frightened.
Context clue: stayed in the corner, avoided eye contact, flinching
Before we left the school we lined up in the hallway. Everyone was excited for the trip.
Before we left the school, we lined up in the hallway. Everyone was excited for the trip.
A comma is needed to separate ideas!
Students should be allowed more time for recess during the school day. Taking breaks to play outside helps students release energy, which makes it easier to focus during lessons. When students return to class feeling refreshed, they behave better and learn more. For these reasons, schools should increase recess time for all students.
Why did the author most likely write this passage?
To PERSUADE the readers that students should be allowed more time for recess.
What is this question REALLY asking you?
"How does Jeremiah's decision in paragraph 3 move the plot forward?"
How did his decision CONTINUE/MOVE the story forward!
Humorous - Silly and funny poems
Lyrical - An upbeat, whimsical poem that rhymes and sounds musical.
Narrative - A poem that tells a story with the elements of a story (Characters, Setting Conflict etc)
Free Verse - A poem that has no rules. It can be whatever you want it to be.
During the group project, Lena became reluctant to share her ideas. She had spoken earlier and been interrupted several times, so now she hesitated and stayed quiet even when she knew the answer.
What does reluctant mean?
Unwilling to do something.
Context clue: hesitated, stayed quiet, had been interrupted
Yesterday, Maria walks to the library after school and checked out a book.
Yesterday, Maria walked to the library after school and checked out a book.
Use the correct verb tense!
When going over author's purpose, we covered the acronym PIEED. Explain what each letter stands for.
Persuade - To convince the reader to do/think something
Inform - To inform the reader on facts.
Entertain - For the pure enjoyment of the reader.
Explain - To explain a step by step process or instructions.
Describe - Using any one of the 5 sense to describe something in detail.
Explain what an inference is.
To infer (make an inference) something is to make an educated guess based on your background knowledge and the facts given.
"What can you infer about the conflict"
What can you guess about the conflict.
What are the 7 types of Figurative Language and what do they do?
Simile - Compare two things using "like" and "as".
Metaphor - Compare two things without using "like" and "as".
Personification - Giving human characteristics to non-living things.
Hyperbole - An over exaggeration
Onomatopoeia - Sound Words
Idiom - Common phrases not to be taken literal.
Alliteration - Repetition of sound.
The old photograph was dilapidated, with torn edges and faded colors that made it hard to recognize the faces. It had been stored in a damp attic for decades, slowly breaking down over time.
What does dilapidated mean?
An object that is in a state of ruin due to neglect and old age.
Context clue: torn edges, faded colors, breaking down over time
The bell rang the students rushed out of class they were excited for lunch.
The bell rang, and the students rushed out of class because they were excited for lunch.
Missing different conjunctions.