ELAR 5th

Expository

100

A Biography is structured this way. 

What is chronological order? (sequence)

200

Part of an informational text that organizes information to help explain something to the reader. 

What is a text feature?

300

The signal words for this text structure are if-then, reasons why, as a result, since, so that, due to, and this led to.

What are signal words for cause and effect structure? 

400

The signal words for this text structure are for example, characteristics, for instance, such as, is like, including, and to illustrate. 

What are signal words for description? 

500

What is the relationship between your health and sleep? (Sleep Tight, question 3)

Getting enough sleep helps your bodily systems rest and fight sickness. 

or 

Not getting enough sleep can lead a person to be irritable and emotional. 

Narrative

100

These elements make a story map.

What are characters, setting, rising action, climax, falling action, and conclusion?

200

Three types of genres for narratives. 

What are Personal narrative, adventure stories, folk tales, fables, realistic fiction, fantasy, legends, myth?

300

These make the setting.

What is when and where? 

400

This is what we learn from the story. 

What is theme? 

500

What is the mood of the poem? (Winter is a White Owl, question 3)

chilly, dark, quiet, creepy

Author's Purpose

100

The author tries to change your mind about a thing or topic. 

What is a persuasive text? 

200

A strategy to help you find Author's Purpose.

What is P.I.E.?

300

Katrina and her brother, Jesse, were playing with he water hose outside one day. Jesse ran to the house to hide from Katrina so she wouldn't squirt him with the water. The backdoor opened, and Katrina pointed the water hose toward the door ready to squirt Jesse. To Katrina's surprise it was Mom who was now dripping wet!

What is the Author's Purpose?

Entertain. 

400

HAMSTERS FOR SALE. Humble Pet Store, in the Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets, and you will enjoy having one! They are only $17.99 this week! Come and buy yours today. 

What is the author's purpose?

Persuade. 

500

Calligraphy is a form of handwriting. A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Most old documents were written in this from. Diplomas, certificates, and other awards are often written in calligraphy.

What is the Author's Purpose?

Inform.

Inference

100

These two things make an inference.

What do "I read" (text evidence) and "I know" (schema) allow you to make?

200

Joe walked up to the new boy in the class and said, "Welcome; I hope you like it here."

He is kind and friendly. 

300

Sonya stood at the front door a long time, gathering the courage to join the party. 

Sonya is shy. 

400

The water felt so good on such a hot day. I heard the other children laughing and yelling across the way. The concrete was wet from a group of teenagers splashing each other in the corner. The lifeguard watched closely to keep children from running. 

They are at the pool. 

500

As we entered, a large blast of water hit the windshield. Huge flopping sponges began to slap at the good as we slowly moved forward. Soon, there were suds spilling over the sides. I was glad the windows were rolled up!

They are at the car wash. 

Inference

100

I ad finally gotten used to being weightless. It became a comfortable feeling. I especially liked floating by the window to see the planet Earth from below. 

I am a bird.

200

My father did not like to wear his crown. He said it was heavy and made his head hurt. While I did not have a crown, my parents made sure I had a silk dress with gold thread to wear for the coronation. 

I am a princess. 

300

The crowd began to roar as I made a few practice swings with the bat. The umpire called to me sharply to hurry. I was not in any hurry to face the most famous pitcher in history. 

I am a baseball player. 

400

I often work in the early morning when the light is best. The canvas has had time to dry over night. When I start, I make sure all of my brushes are clean. 

I am an artist/painter. 

500

I sat on the bench while mother and Pablo went into the room. I was a little worried about Pablo, but I knew that he would get good care. As I waited I watched a tiny puppy wander toward the lady with a cat in the crate. The lady at the desk talked to a man with who was buying medicine. 

They are at the Vet.