Characters and Setting
Who are the characters in a story?
The people or animals in the story
Add -s or -es: box → _______
boxes
What does the word steady mean in this sentence: “He held the cup steady”?
Still or not moving
What clues show you the setting of a play or story?
The stage directions or background details
Fix this sentence: “There was one lions at the zoo.”
There was one lion at the zoo.
What is the setting of a story?
Where and when the story happens
Make "rain" happen in the past
rained
What is the author’s purpose if they want to make you laugh?
To entertain
What does dialogue mean?
The words characters say to each other
Fix this sentence: “The monkey was playing together.”
The monkeys were playing together.
How can you tell who the main character is?
The story is mostly about them or they face the problem
What does the -s in “walks” tell us?
a. It is going to happen
b. It is happening now
c. It happened in the past
b. It is happening now (present tense)
What is the author’s purpose if they are giving you facts?
To inform
How do you know a line is dialogue when reading a play?
It has the character’s name before the line
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. my mom like the dogs.
B. My mom likes the dogs.
C. My Mom Likes the Dogs.
B. My mom likes the dogs.
What kind of clues can help you figure out the setting?
Words or pictures that tell place and time
What does the -est in “stillest” mean?
a. The least still
b. Still
c. The most still
d. Not still
c. The most still
What kind of language helps you see a picture in your mind while reading?
Descriptive language
What elements does a poem often use?
Descriptive and rhyming words
Which word is spelled correctly?
a. foxs
b. foxes
c. fox's
b. foxes
How can a character’s feelings change in a story?
They might feel sad, happy, or proud as the story moves along
Which word is plural?
a. bee
b. beach
c. dishes
d. bug
dishes
What does the word damp mean in this sentence:
“After the rain, the grass felt damp under my feet”?
✅ Answer: Slightly wet
Slightly wet
What can illustrations or visuals help you do while reading?
Understand the text and connect details
What should every sentence begin and end with?
A capital letter and punctuation mark