Poetry
What is the rhyme scheme of this poem?
The time is here
that is the FAST test
that means summer is near
just try your best
A
B
A
B
What helps the reader understand the text better?
Text Features
This is how a character or the author thinks and feels about a topic..
Perspective
Define the following word using your morphology box: biology.
bio= life
ology= the study of
biology= the study of living things
When is your ELA FAST test?
ELA- May 1st
What are three elements in poetry?
Line, Stanza, Rhythm, Repetition, etc.
Author's make ___ in order to convince readers of an idea. The ____ is a statement of the author’s belief about their topic.
Claim(s)
What is the difference between 1st person point of view and third person point of view?
1st- in the story (I, me, my)
3rd- out of the story (they, names, etc)
Define the suffix:
ly-
in a way
What is central idea (identify each part)
Topic + Point = Central idea
Topic- The topic is what the text is mostly about.
Point- The point is what the author is telling the reader about the topic.
Central Idea- The central idea is the most important thought that can be found throughout a text.
Name the type of poem:
Wooden umbrellas
walking toward the mountain
to see pink blossoms
Haiku
List three types of text structures and their definition
*Answers vary*
What are the four points of plot structure and what happens in each?
Beginning- Where the setting and characters are introduced
Rising Action- A series of events that develop the conflict or problem
Climax- Where the problem reaches its peak
Ending/Resolution- Tells how the problem is solved
Define the following using your morphology box: unkindly.
un= not
kind= nice
ly= in a way
unkindly= not in a nice way
“I took one look at my group and felt a black cloud of doom start to gather.”
What is the meaning of the idiom black cloud of doom as it is used in this sentence? (R.3.1)
Ⓐ that a bad storm was coming
Ⓑ that many things would be gathered
Ⓒ a feeling of being tired by something
Ⓓ a feeling that something bad is going to happen
Ⓓ a feeling that something bad is going to happen
The fog comes
on little cat feet.
It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.
How do the lines "the fog comes on little cat feet" add to our understanding of fog?
The fog is being given the quality of the cat. The poem says that it comes on little cat feet.
Little cat feet move very quietly. In the same way, fog moves in very quietly.
Turn to page 94 in your Wonders HARD book, list ALL the text features and their purpose
Photo
Bold Print
Highlight
Caption
Colored Text
What is the theme of this story: Once upon a time, there was a teacher named Ms.M. Ms.M was very stressed because testing was coming up. She was worried that this year was so long that her kids would not remember what they learned. She came up with a plan to get her kids ready and excited for testing. She planned an ice cream sundae party, created fun reviews, and rewarded her kids for their hard work. When testing came, her kids were stress free and excited. The scores came back and ALL of her kids went up in F.A.S.T and passed the 4th grade!
*Answers vary*
Hard work pays off
Believe in yourself
You can do anything if you put your mind to it
Hearing him say that really made me feel uninterested in the day ahead of me.”
What is the meaning of the word uninterested as it is used in the sentence? (V.1.3)
Ⓐ sad
Ⓑ very interested
Ⓒ mad
Ⓓ bored by
Ⓓ bored by
What is the authors perspective: Students in schools should always have opportunities to play organized sports. These activities teach critical life-skills, such as teamwork, determination, and self-discipline.
Students should play sports (positive)
What are the four types of poems and their definitions?
Rhymed verse- Has a pattern of rhyming in the poem. (rhyme scheme)
Free verse- Often uses descriptive words and figurative language. It does not have a regular pattern of rhyme or rhythm.
Haiku- Has three lines and 17 syllables (5-7-5).Does not rhyme.
Limerick- A humorous poem that uses rhyming words.
Name the Text Structure: Monarch butterflies are some of the most well-known types of butterflies. They have distinctive features, such as bright orange wings with black lines and white spots. Because of their color, they are sometimes called common tiger butterflies. The males are bigger than the females, and they have six legs. They often fly with a slow, sailing motion.
Description
Name all the elements that make up a story and explain what they are.
Setting- Where and when the story takes place
Events- A story includes events with problems the characters face and solve.
Conflict- Problem that needs to be resolved
Character Development- How the character changes throughout the story
“His knowledge about electricity was important to the invention of the telegraph. ”
What is the meaning of the word invention as it is used in the sentence? (V.1.2)
Ⓐ The study of inventing
Ⓑ Having qualities of inventing
Ⓒ The result of inventing
Ⓓ A person who is inventing
ion= the result of
Ⓒ The result of inventing
What two other grades has Ms. taught?
Hint: one is in K-2 and one is in 3-5.
1st and 5th