Text Features
What is the name of the text feature that shows where places are?
Map
What does it mean to compare two things?
To show how they are alike
What is the theme of a passage?
The message or lesson the author wants you to learn from the story.
What is the story element that shows who the story to about?
Characters
What is a noun?
A person, place, thing, or idea
What is the name of the text feature that tells the reader the name of the story?
Title
What does it mean to contrast two things?
To show how they are different
What is the theme of this passage?
Once upon a time, a little bird was trying to fly. She flapped her wings as hard as she could, but she could not get off of the ground. She tried and tried, but every time she fell back down. She felt frustrated and sad, but she didn't give up. She kept flapping her wings and eventually, she felt herself rising up. She was fly! She felt so happy and proud of herself for staying persistent.
Never give up!
What is the story element that shows where the story takes place?
Setting
A word that describes a noun.
What is the name of the text feature that describes what's going on in a picture?
Caption
According to this story, how are dogs and cats SIMILAR?
Dogs and cats are both pets. They can be fluffy and fun to play with. However, dogs like to go on walks and play fetch, while cats prefer to lay around and nap. Dogs also bark, while cats meow. Despite their differences, both dogs and cats can make great companions.
- Both pets
-Can be fluffy
-Fun to play with
-Make great companions
How did the actions or thoughts of the character help you determine the theme?
Once upon a time, a little bird was trying to fly. She flapped her wings as hard as she could, but she could not get off of the ground. She tried and tried, but every time she fell back down. She felt frustrated and sad, but she didn't give up. She kept flapping her wings and eventually, she felt herself rising up. She was fly! She felt so happy and proud of herself for staying persistent.
The little bird kept flapping her wings.
What are the story elements that describe how something is wrong in the story and then how it gets fixed?
Problem and Solution
Write the book title correctly.
rattlesnakes slither in the south
Rattlesnakes Slither in the South
What is the name of the text feature that introduces sections of text?
Heading
According to this story, what are some differences between cats and dogs?
Dogs and cats are both pets. They can be fluffy and fun to play with. However, dogs like to go on walks and play fetch, while cats prefer to lay around and nap. Dogs also bark, while cats meow. Despite their differences, both dogs and cats can make great companions.
Dogs: like to go on walks, play fetch, and bark to communicate.
Cats: like to lay around and nap, and meow to communicate.
What are some themes related to friendship?
Always support your friends.
True friends are hard to find.
Be there for those who are there for you.
Rain poured out of the sky onto the sandy beach as gray clouds hovered over us. The sun hasn’t been seen at all today.
Which story element does this passage most focus on?
Character
Setting
Problem
Solution
Theme
Setting
micro, small, tiny
micro, tiny, small
What is the name of the text feature that is a picture taken with a camera?
Photograph
According to this story, do cats and dogs have the same hobbies and interests? Why?
Dogs and cats are both pets. They can be fluffy and fun to play with. However, dogs like to go on walks and play fetch, while cats prefer to lay around and nap. Dogs also bark, while cats meow. Despite their differences, both dogs and cats can make great companions.
No, dogs like to go on walks and play fetch, while cats prefer to lay around and nap.
What type of texts usually have a clear theme?
Fables, folktales
Todd noticed that there was a new boy in his class named Aidan. Aidan looked scared and nervous. He was quiet and didn’t talk to anyone. Todd felt bad and asked him if he wanted to eat lunch together. This helped Aidan feel more comfortable and happier.
Which story element does this passage most focus on?
Character
Setting
Problem
Solution
Theme
Solution
Correctly place the commas in the addresses below.
The new zoo is located at 102 Lion Drive Seattle WA 29083.
The new zoo is located at 102 Lion Drive, Seattle, WA 29083