Vocabulary
What is vocabulary?
Words that you know and can use to communicate in your everyday life.
What is a noun? Give us an example.
Person, place, or thing.
Ex: Ms. Butler, school, pencil.
What is setting?
Where and when the story takes place.
What is the most likely reason a character would feel disappointed after a birthday party?
The character might feel disappointed because the party didn’t go as planned or they didn’t get the gift they were hoping for.
Purpose of a topic sentence?
Introduces the main idea.
What is the opposite of "noisy"?
Quiet
Identify the subject of this sentence: "The dog barked loudly."
The dog
What is plot?
The events that happen in a story
What is the meaning of "context clues" in reading?
Context clues are words or phrases around an unfamiliar word that help you figure out its meaning.
What is a supporting detail?
Provides more information/tells us important details in a story
What is a synonym for "sad"?
A synonym for "sad" is "unhappy" or "downhearted."
Choose the correct form of the verb: "She (run/runs) every morning."
Runs
Who is the protagonist?
The main character commonly known as the "good guy"
What is the difference between the "main idea" and "details" in a passage?
The main idea is the central point or message of the passage, while details support or explain the main idea.
Difference between fact and opinion in writing?
Fact is proven; opinion is personal.
What does "delicate" mean?
Delicate" means fragile, easily damaged, or sensitive.
What is the adjective in this sentence: "The tall tree swayed in the wind"?
Tall
What is personification?
Giving human qualities to non living things.
Ex: The branches danced in the wind.
What is the role of the antagonist in a story?
The antagonist is the character or force that opposes or creates challenges for the protagonist.
What is a conclusion?
Summarizes the main points of your writing
If you do not know the meaning of a hard word in the text, what can you use to figure out what the word means.
Context clues
When we state evidence we put them in certain marks. What are these marks called and why do we use them?
Quotation marks: We use them because they are not our own words and quotation marks show that we are stating someone else's words.
What is the theme?
The message of the story.
If a character in a story is faced with a difficult decision, how might the author reveal the character's feelings about the choice?
The author might use the character’s thoughts, dialogue, or actions to show their feelings about the decision.
Five steps of the writing process?
Prewriting, Drafting, Revising, Editing, Publishing