Parts of Speech
What is a noun? Give an example.
A noun is a person, place, or thing. Example: dog.
Who is the main character in a story?
The main character is who the story is mostly about.
The punctuation that ends a question.
A question mark (?)
What does happy mean? What is a synonym?
Happy means feeling good or glad. Synonym: joyful, glad etc.
What do you call the person who writes a book?
The author
What is a verb? Act one out!
A verb is an action word. Example: run, jump.
What is the setting of a story?
The setting is where and when the story takes place.
What is wrong with this sentence: “he went to the park”
The first word should be capitalized: “He went to the park.”
What’s the opposite of big?
Small
What do you call the person who draws the pictures?
The illustrator
What is an adjective? Give 2 examples.
An adjective describes a noun. Examples: funny, red.
Name 3 things that can happen in the beginning of a story.
Characters are introduced, the setting is shown, and the problem might begin.
Fix this sentence: “my dog like to run fast”
My dog likes to run fast.
Use the word amazing in a sentence.
Answers will vary.
Why is it important to read every day?
Reading helps us learn new words, understand the world, and become better readers.
Which word is a noun: jump, cat, blue?
Cat
What is the problem in a story called?
The conflict
What are contractions? Give 2 examples.
Contractions are shortened words. Examples: don’t (do not), I’m (I am)
What does brave mean?
Brave means not being afraid to do something hard or scary.
What do you do if you don’t understand a word in your book?
You can sound it out, look at the pictures, or ask an adult for help.
Name one noun, one verb, and one adjective in a sentence.
Example: The happy (adj) dog (noun) barks (verb).
Create a short story idea with a character, setting, and problem.
Example: A boy (character) at the zoo (setting) loses his backpack (problem).
What are proper nouns? Name 3.
Proper nouns are specific names. Examples: Sarah, New York, Monday
Guess the word: “It means the opposite of quiet. It starts with L.”
Loud
What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?
Fiction is made-up stories; nonfiction is real and gives facts.