Text Structure
The rain provides the flowers nourishment.
What is cause and effect.
I love you more each day.
What is 1st POV.
Charlotte came home after school frustrated. It was almost the end of 4th grade, and she still didn't know all of her multiplication facts. Usually Charlotte would practice her facts as soon as she got home, but she wanted to give up today. Instead of giving up, Charlotte picked up a multiplication table and began practicing.
Choose the THEME:
Honesty
Kindness
Friendship
Perseverance
What is Perseverance.
We searched for days through the rumble, but found nothing promising. The storm devastated our town.
What is a 1st hand account.
Cellphones are phones that are used for more than making calls. People count of them for getting directions and finding information on the internet. People also have fun listening to music, taking pictures, and playing games.
What is the different uses of cellphones.
What is problem and solution.
They constantly fight with each other. It is so frustrating.
What is 3rd POV.
Sunni watched as her teacher talked sternly to a girl. She saw her teacher pointing to a hole in the ground that Sunni had dug. The girl whined, "I didn't do that," but Sunni's teacher shook her head and made the girl sit on the fence. Sunni signed and walked up to her teacher. She said, "Mrs. Baker, that girl didn't dig that hole, I did. I am sorry."
Determine the THEME:
Honesty
Friendship
Kindness
Perseverance
What is HONESTY.
Based on feeling and emotions. A person experienced the story.
What is a 1st hand account.
A good magic trick makes people believe they are seeing something amazing. But magic doesn't have to be hard to look real. One trick is to "bend" a spoon. First, hold the spoon's handle under your thumbs. Push the spoon's bowl down on the table. Next, let the handle slide down inside your hands. Since your hand is covering part of the handle, it will look like the spoon is bent.
What is how to "bend" a spoon.
First, I turned the alarm off. Then, I jumped out of bed.
What is sequential or chronological.
He is going fishing this weekend.
What is 3rd POV.
Blake tried to tear up as he said good-bye to his classmates. This was his last day at school before his family moved to Chicago. Blake was going to miss everybody, but he was particularly sad about leaving his buddy Dax. As Blake gave Dax a hug, Dax slipped him a piece of paper that said "I'll write you every week," and then had Dax's email address on it. Blake smiled through his tears.
Select the THEME
Honesty
Friendship
Kindness
Perseverance
What is Friendship
The asian elephant is one of the largest land mammals. Poaching has become an extremely large problem.
What is a 2nd hand account.
In 1848, a few builders discovered gold in California. Hearing the news, many people rushed out West in a hurry. This push west for gold was called the Gold Rush. Thanks to the Gold Rush, small towns grew into big and busy ones almost overnight.
What is the Gold Rush.
The ash from the volcano covered the streets. Making the streets terrible.
What is cause and effect.
"They are going to be great," I said.
What is 1st POV.
As Darren's teacher was introducing the new boy to the class, Darren heard giggling behind him. He looked back and saw his friend Time laughing at the new boy. Darren had to admit, the new boy did look funny. His hair was long and tangled, and he had a hole in his shirt. the boy walked and sat down at the table next to Darren. Darren tapped him on the shoulder and said, " Hi! Welcome to our class!"
Select the THEME
Honesty
Friendship
Kindness
Perseverance
What is Kindness
Based on facts and research. The author was NOT present--written after the fact.
What is a 2nd hand account.
Why should you exercise? When you exercise, you lower your chances of getting sick. For example, exercise makes your heart healthier and your body stronger. It improves your mood and can make you feel calm. Regular exercise helps you think more clearly.
What is "Why it's important to exercise."
If you are allergic to shrimp you should eat crab legs. The iodine will cause an allergic reaction.
What is cause and effect.
"I cannot deal with you anymore," he told Shelia.
What is 3rd POV.
At recess, Bianca and her friends would always hang out under the tree together. Whenever Cheryl would come over to the tree, Bianca told her friends to head back to the playground. When Cheryl walked over to the playground Bianca and her friends would head back to the tree, giggling at Cheryl. They did this all year long until Cheryl finally stopped trying to hang out with them.
Determine the THEME:
Anger
Bullying
Fear
Regret
What is bullying
Hurricane Katrina was a catastrophic event that took place in the early 2000s. It shook New Orleans to its core. This storm left many people displaced.
What is a 2nd hand account.
Gravity is the force that makes things fall to Earth. You can't see or touch it, but without gravity, life on Earth would be quite different. Everything would simply float away. If you jumped up, you would fly off into space. If you threw a baseball, it would never come down.
What is "importance of gravity"