Vocabulary
I think we should _____________ 3C devices from the class because we need to pay attention.
eliminate
Which is a VCe word?
march
glove
bannerglove
1. we will
2. are not
3. could not
we'll
aren't
couldn't
Name one reason the author gives for reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone.
Wolves bring balance
Wolves improve biodiversity
Wolves bring ecotourists
What are the three main categories an author's purpose could be?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain.
The benefits of studying for the test ___________ the cons.
outweigh
Make a sentence using a VCe word.
Teacher judges
1. would've
2. shouldn't
3. they're
2. should not
3. they are
What is an ecotourist?
An ecotourist is a person who travels to see nature.
What is the purpose of the following?
The boy got into the rocket ship and flew to Mars. Maybe he will see an alien!
Entertain
I really _________ my parents because they work hard and take care of me.
admire
Correct the sentence
I cute the paper into cut little stars.
I cut the paper into cute little stars.
Change the sentence so it uses contractions.
They will go to the store tomorrow but they cannot buy too many things because there will not be enough money left.
They'll go to the store tomorrow but they can't buy too many things because there won't be enough money left.
Why does the author of Wolves Don't Belong say that wolves increase the grizzly bear population?
Grizzly bears are scavengers. They eat the prey wolves leave behind.
What is the purpose of the following:
You should always brush your teeth before bed. This can prevent tooth decay.
Persuade
The birds __________ for leftover food.
scavenge
Which word can you change using the VCe rule to make a long vowel?
1. lid
2. slip
3. slid
slide
Student has 30 seconds to write as many correct contractions as they can.
At least 3 = 100
At least 5 = 200
At least 7 = 300
more than 7 = 400
Teacher judges
Compare and Contrast the reasons given for wolves being good or bad for biodiversity.
Wolves keep the food chain stable.
Wolves scare cattle into eating less.
Teacher can judge reasonable response.
Name the purpose of the following:
1. Zootopia
2. A book about what to do in an earthquake
3. An AD for Coca Cola
1. Entertain
2. Inform
3. Persuade
The farmer is worried about wolves harming his ___________.
livestock
Which word uses the VCe rule and has a long "a" sound?
caves
stained
dreamed
caves
What are the contractions? You must say the full two words that make it.
She'd go to work and she'd sit there for a long time. They've never noticed that she isn't really working. No one would've believed she was a spy.
She would x2
they have
is not
would have
What type of text are the stories Wolves Don't Belong and Welcome Back Wolves? How do you know?
They are persuasive texts. Both authors are trying to get the audience to think like they do.
What are key words or phrases to show something is a persuasive text?
Did you know..
We must do something....
What if I told you.....
There isn't much time