Verbs
The group had stayed close all day until Ava found the bat cave.
What is the tense of the following verb phrase?
"had stayed"
past perfect tense
What type of sentence is the following? What type of corrections need to be made?
Going for a sled ride.
Fragment; add a subject/noun to the sentence.
Add the correct punctuation to the following sentence.
Yes I would like a caramel apple
Yes, I would like a caramel apple.
Kari and John ran back to their house.
Which word functions as the preposition above?
back
Which word below is a SYNONYM for preserve?
Marie wanted to preserve her photos for as long as possible.
paint
neglect
destroy
save
save
Trey has said he wants to go bowling for his next birthday.
What is the tense of the following verb phrase?
"has said"
present perfect tense
A complete sentence must have a _____________.
1. subject
2. predicate
3. capital letter at the beginning
4. punctuation at the end
5. One complete thought
Add the correct punctuation to the following sentence.
On October 31 2016 we will go trick-or-treating
On October 31, 2016, we will go trick-or-treating.
The snowball rolled faster, whizzing down the hill.
Which word functions as the preposition above?
down
What does R.A.C.E.S. stand for?
Restate the question
Answer the question
Cite Evidence
Explain Evidence
Summarize
The water from the creek ______(splash) down the rocks and trickles softly to the bottom.
Fill in the blank with the correct verb tense for the word in parenthesis.
The water from the creek splashes down the rocks and trickles softly to the bottom.
What type of sentence is the following? Why? Identify all the parts of the sentence.
Dogs are eager to please, and they like to work for treats.
compound sentence; it has two simples sentences, a comma, and a coordinating conjunction.
Add the correct punctuation to the following sentence.
After the party we went to dinner
After the party, we went to dinner.
The snowball plopped in the water.
Which word functions as the preposition above?
in
How many squares will you find on a TDA graphic organizer?
What are they called?
5 squares; introduction, 1st body, 2nd body, 3rd body, and conclusion.
Last year we _____ (spend) our vacation in the Caribbean. We relaxed under the sun on the beach.
Fill in the blank with the correct verb tense for the word in parenthesis.
Last year we spent our vacation in the Caribbean. We relaxed under the sun on the beach.
Use the following two sentences to make a compound sentence.
We are sad that Mr. Petruska retired.
we welcome a new teacher in his place.
We are sad that Mr. Petruska retired, but we welcome a new teacher in his place.
Add the correct punctuation to the following sentence.
Your costume is so cool said Tom
"Your costume is so cool," said Tom.
Emily walked around the deep mud puddle.
Which word functions as the preposition above?
around
Identify the main idea and two supporting details.
Plants have many different parts. They have roots. The roots grow into the ground and help keep the plant from blowing away. They also suck up water from the soil for the plant. Plants have stems too. The stems have leaves attached to them. The leaves catch sunlight and turn it into food for the plant.
Main Idea: The many different parts of plants.
Supporting Details: Roots to help them from blowing away and for sucking up water.
Stems that hold that leaves that catch the sunlight for food.
Which sentence below is correct?
1. My mom had washed the carrots before she cooked them.
2. My mom has washed the carrots before she cooked them.
3. My mom had washed the carrots before she cooks them.
My mom had washed the carrots before she cooked them.
What type of sentence is the following? Why? Identify all the parts of the sentence.
Since I love pizza, I ate two slices.
Complex Sentence; It has a subordinating conjunction, an independent clause, and a dependent clause.
Add the correct punctuation to the following sentence.
This weekend I am going to Chicago Illinois
This weekend, I am going to Chicago, Illinois.
I put my pencil box under my desk.
Which word functions as the preposition above?
under
What are the 8 strategies for comprehension?
1. Skim
2. # paragraphs
3. Highlight questions.
4. Highlight Main idea
5. Highlight Details
6. Ask questions
7. Answer questions
8. Reread passage