Writing Tools
(Writing skills like sensory details, structure, and letter parts)
(Writing skills like sensory details, structure, and letter parts)
What are the five parts of a friendly letter?
Date, greeting, body, closing, signature
What kind of story is a legend?
A traditional story that explains something in nature or teaches a lesson.
What should you do when you don’t understand a word?
Use context clues or ask for help.
What is a stereotype?
An unfair idea that all people from a group are the same.
What is a title supposed to do?
Tell the reader what the writing is about and make them want to read it.
What should always be included in the beginning of your story to help the reader understand what's happening?
You should include the setting and introduce the characters.
What is one thing nonfiction books teach us?
Real facts or information about a topic.
What do you do when you're reading nonfiction and want to remember important facts?
Take notes or use text features to help you find facts.
What is one way we can solve a conflict at school?
Use “I feel” statements or Peace Talks to solve it respectfully.
What are sensory details, and why do authors use them in their writing?
Sensory details describe what something looks, sounds, smells, feels, or tastes like. Authors use them to help the reader imagine the scene better.
What is a “setting” in a story?
The time and place where the story happens.
What makes a mystery story a mystery?
There is a problem to solve, clues, and someone who solves it.
What do we call it when we look for who, what, when, where, and why?
Asking questions to understand the text better.
what are some ways to describe a character in narrative (story) writing?
By showing what they look like, how they act, and what they say.
Why is punctuation important in writing?
Punctuation helps the reader know when to stop, pause, or understand feelings. Without it, writing can be confusing or hard to read.
What are three things we include when writing a strong opinion?
A clear opinion, reasons with evidence, and a closing sentence/paragraph.
What kind of writing did we do during the Family Unit?
A personal narrative about a family memory or experience.
What is one strategy you can use if you’re getting confused while reading a nonfiction text?
You can stop and reread, look at the text features (like headings or diagrams), or ask yourself questions to check understanding.
What do characters often learn by the end of a legend?
A life lesson or a moral about how to treat others or the Earth.
Why do writers include text features like bold words, captions, or diagrams?
To help the reader understand information more easily.
What should you do before writing your final draft? Name two steps.
Revise and edit for spelling, punctuation, and ideas.
In the Musician Unit, what kind of nonfiction did we read?
Biographies about real musicians and their lives.
Why do good readers visualize while they read?
To create a picture in their mind that helps them understand the story better.
What does it mean when a character changes in a story?
They learn something, grow, or act differently by the end.
What is a “hook” in writing and why is it important?
The beginning of a story that grabs the reader’s attention.