One
Some kinds of bats eat many insects. Some bats can eat up to 600 mosquitos in one hour. Bats are helpful to the environment. They help us by eating insects. Without bats, we would have too many insects.
What is the main idea?
Daily Double
a. bats are mammals
b. bats eat 600 mosquitos in an hour
c. bats eat many insects
c. bats eat many insects
Where the story takes place is called?
Setting
What are two words that sound the same but are spelled differently called?
ex: blue and blew
Daily Double
homophone
What part of speech is the italics word?
The blue car would not start this morning.
adjective
This part of speech is a person, place, thing.
What is a noun?
What is main idea?
what the story is mostly about, the gist
The person telling the story. is called?
narrator
What kind of noun means more than one?
plural
What part of speech is the italics word?
The red car quickly drove by.
Daily Double
adverb
This part of speech is an action.
What is a verb?
What is the lesson of the story called?
moral, theme
What kind of book tells you factual real information?
Daily Double
Non-fiction
It is raining cats and dogs.
What is this an example of?
figurative language
What part of speech is the italics word?
My father worked on the blue car for long time
noun
This part of speech describes a noun.
an adjective
Rachel's friend asked for help on her homework because she did not understand it. Rachel said, "I want to play sorry no." The next day Rachel was in class and did not understand the teacher's assignment and asked her friend for help. Her friend said "I want to play sorry no."
What is the theme of the story?
Help friends and they will help you
Eric gripped the bat in his hands. His palms were sweaty but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate. He had to score a run or his team would lose the game. When the pitcher threw a fastball, Eric’s reflexes took over and he heard the “Crack!” of the bat hitting the ball. His heart raced with excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe!
The main idea of this passage is:
A. Eric plays baseball.
B. Eric scores a homerun.
C. How to play baseball.
D. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.
D. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.
What is called when to words are similar?
ex: cold and chilly
Synonym
What part of speech is the italics word?
My angry father started to yell.
adjective
What type of sentence is this? Simple or Compound
I like to wear sneakers everyday.
Simple sentence
My name is Rosa. I am a third grade student in Texas. It is very hot here, so I like to play in the sprinkler with my friends.
Who is the narrator of the story?
Rosa
What is character's feeling about what is happening in the story called?
Point of View
What is a word that means the opposite of called?
ex: on and off
Antonym
What part of speech is the italics word?
I am going to the mall today.
pronoun
What type of sentence is this?
I like to go to bed early so I feel refreshed for the next day.
Compound sentence