Vocabulary 1
What does the "Blubber" mean?
The fat of sea mammals, especially whales and seals.
What is an "informational Text"?
a type of nonfiction writing that aims to inform the reader about a specific topic.
What does the word "waddle" mean?
walk with short steps
How do you identify a plot structure?
By telling what happened in the beginning, middle and end of a story.
How do you find the central idea in a story?
By looking for the overarching theme or message that ties all the supporting details together
What does the word "habitat" mean?
the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
What does fiction mean?
describes imaginary events and people. (made up stories)
What does the word "flock" mean?
a number of birds of one kind feeding, resting, or traveling together.
By asking yourself what the story is teaching you about behavior or life choices by examining the character's choices and their outcomes.
How do you find the theme in a story?
By looking for patterns and deeper meanings beyond the surface story.
What does the word "huddle" mean?
crowd together
What's an example of non-fiction?
writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people, such as biography or history
What does the word "searchlights" mean?
a powerful outdoor electric light with a concentrated beam
How do you identify the lesson of a story?
By looking for recurring themes or messages that the author is trying to say.
How can you find the plot of a story?
By identifying the sequence of events that make up the narrative, focusing on the central conflict and how the characters navigate it.
What does the word "scurried" mean?
Moves quickly
Whats an example of Realistic Fiction?
a genre of writing that features believable characters, settings, and events that could actually happen in real life
What does "natural resources" mean?
powered by nature
How do you compare a story?
By finding things that are similar (same) between both.
What are some key words used when comparing a story?
similarly, likewise, also, both,
What does the word "scolding" mean?
Speaking Angrily
What are Fables?
a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.
What does the word "might" mean?
Strength
How do you contrast in a story?
You find the difference between the stories.
What are some key words used when contrasting a story?
in contrast, unlike, whereas, on the other hand, difference, different.