Vocab
The sequence of events in a story (The story arc)
Plot
She crept as quietly as a mouse.
Simile
Mrs. Boone and Lisa stared out across the field. It had been more than two days since Mr. Boone left for the market in town.
"Look Mama!" Lisa pointed in the distance. "I think that's Papa's horse!"
Enertain
noun
FINAL JEOPARDY- What is the text structure?
Mount Tambora is a volcano in Indonesia. Due to an enormous eruption in 1815, a huge amount of dust was sent into the air. The dust was incredibly thick, so it actually blocked the light from the sun. This led to several years of colder, rainier weather in the Northern Hemisphere. Crops died in China and Ireland because of the cold and rain. The cold also made crops freeze in the fields of New England.
A story’s lesson or moral.
Theme
Molly is such an angel.
Metaphor
During hot summer days, protect your skin from the sun. Remember to wear sunscreen, long sleeves, and a hat. Everyday choices make a difference!
Persuade
walk
verb
The beginning of any writing that tries to catch the reader's attention.
Hook
A main point that the author is making.
CENTRAL/MAIN IDEA
The green grass grew on the ground.
Alliteration
To make a peach smoothie, first cut up some peaches. Then put the peaches, ice, and milk into a blender. Cover the blender and blend until smooth.
Inform
slowly
adverb
This type of writing is to entertain. The author develops a plot by using characters and dialogue.
Narrative writing
The way an author organizes information in a text.
Text Structure
The line is going to take forever.
Hyperbole
Thirsty? Don't reach for fruit juice or energy drinks, which are often high in sugar. Reach for water, the healthier choice.
Persuade
funny
adjective
What type of writing do these fall under?
Science reports, recipes, writing about the American Revolution
Informational
To draw a conclusion based on evidence
Infer
The mountain looked down at me.
Personification
The men looked over the edge of the cliff. "How in the world are we going to get down there?" one asked.
Entertain
for
conjunction
This is the sentence in the introduction paragraph that tells us what the essay will be about.
Thesis