Synonyms/Antonyms
Plot Elements
Contraction
Author's Purpose & More
Parts of Speech
100
Give a synonym for the word happy?
Possible Answers: glad, joyful, content
100
What is the plot of a story?
What happens in the story/the storyline
The plot consists of the events that happen in the story. In a plot you typically find an introduction, rising action, a climax, the falling action, and a resolution. Plot is often represented as an arc. The plot is the backbone of the story and provides structure and direction for the narrative.
100
What two words does the contraction can't make up?
can not
100
What are the three main purposes why an author writes a story?
HINT:
Think of a big slice of PIE!
Common purposes for writing are to persuade, to inform, or to entertain readers.
Authors persuade by convincing readers to believe or do something. An advertisement tries to convince readers to buy a product.
100
What kind of punctuation do you use when you are saying something exciting?
Exclamation Point
200
An antonym is the opposite of:
Say the antonym of hot.
Say the antonym of sad.
Hot-Cold
Sad- Happy
200
What is the climax in a story?
Hint: This is usually the "cusp" or thrill before the big drop! (Refer to anchor chart)
The climax is the peak of tension, plot, and character in your story. It's the moment that your reader has been waiting for—so make it exciting!
200
What two words does the contraction don't make up?
do not
200
What's the Author's Purpose of the excerpt below:
Hummingbirds are one of the
smallest birds. They live in the
Western Hemisphere of the
world. Hummingbirds like to
drink nectar from flowers but
they also eat insects such as
mosquitos, spiders, and gnats.
The Author's Purpose is to inform.
He/She is providing information and factual knowledge of a topic.
200
What kind of nouns are always capitalized?
Any three describing words!
Examples:
pretty, funny, nice, blue, big, hot, round
300
What is a synonym?
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language, for example shut is a synonym of close.
"“shut” is a synonym of “close”"
300
Please Explain the definition of Character(s) in a story or play:
A person or animal or really anything personified. There can be one main character or many, and they may have a backstory that has shaped and molded them. Secondary characters may also play a role, though not always. Characters can be described in terms of their physical appearance, personality, background, and motivations. They can also be dynamic (changing) or static (unchanging) throughout the story.
300
Explain in your own words what a contraction is:
What is a contraction in English for Grade 3?
A 'contraction' is any word that's made by combining two separate words. In a contraction word, some letters from the original words are omitted and replaced with an omissive apostrophe. An example of a contraction is 'don't', which is made by combining the words 'do' and 'not'.
300
What's the Author's Purpose of the excerpt below:
You should try to attract
hummingbirds to your yard
because it’s amazing to see
them in person! All you need is
a red hummingbird feeder.
Put sugar water in your feeder.
You will love watching them!
The Author's Purpose is to Persuade/Convince.
He/She is trying to get you to agree with his/her point of view while convincing you to build/set a bird feeder.
300
You should always start your sentences with...
a capital letter
400
What is an antonym?
An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word. For example, hot and cold are antonyms, as are good and bad.
400
Please explain conflict in a story:
Every story must have a conflict, i.e. a challenge or problem around which the plot is based. Without conflict, the story will have no purpose or trajectory. Conflict can take many forms, such as person vs. person, person vs. nature, person vs. society, and person vs. self. The conflict should be well-developed and add tension and drama to the story.
400
What two words does the contraction aren't make up?
- aren't → are not.
400
What's the Author's Purpose of the excerpt below:
Darren and his friends had
decided to play tag at recess
today. Since they couldn’t
decide who would be “it” first,
Darren sang eeny, meeny,
miny, moe while he pointed at
his friends. He ended up being
the last one!
The Author's Purpose is to Entertain.
He/She is mainly just telling a story for simple enjoyment and entertainment.
400
Please say a few adjectives:
Hint: Adjectives are words that describe a noun!
Any three describing words!
Examples:
pretty, funny, nice, blue, big, hot, round
500
The Antonym of Talkative is:
Quiet or other alternate word such as shy, reserved etc.
500
Please explain/define point of view:
“Who” is telling the story? First person (“I”) or third person (“he/she/it”). Limited (one character’s perspective), multiple (many characters’ perspectives) or omniscient (all knowing narrator). Second person (“you”) is not often used for writing stories. The choice of point-of-view can greatly impact the reader’s experience of the story, and can affect how they relate to the characters and events.
500
- What two words does the contraction couldn't make up?
- couldn't → could not.
500
What's the Author's Purpose of the excerpt below:
Rock, paper, scissors is the
best way to decide who will
go first. It’s fair. Most people
know how to do rock, paper,
scissors. It’s quick and easy to
do. You shouldn’t waste your
time with anything else!
The Author's Purpose is to Persuade/Convince.
He/She is trying to get you to feel a certain way and agree with his/her point of view while convincing you that Rock, Paper, Scissor is the fairest way to choose go goes first.
500
What kind of nouns are always capitalized?
Proper nouns (people's names, place names, very important things)