Plurals
What is the plural form of the word box?
boxes
maize
This type of writing tells a made-up story with characters, setting and plot.
Narrative
Many pioneers traveled in these covered vehicles pulled by horses or oxen.
wagons
What is one thing we should never do when lining up at the door?
run
Change this word to its plural form: baby.
babies
This part of the corn plant grows above ground and supports the leaves and ears of corn.
This kind of writing gives facts, explains, or teaches the reader about a topic.
informational writing
This law of 1862 gave free land to settlers if the lived on and farmed it for 5 years.
The Homestead Act
Where can you find a bandaid if needed in the classroom?
top drawer
What is the plural form of deer?
deer
This part of the plant grows below the soil and absorbs water and nutrients.
roots
This writing style tries to convince the reader to agree with an opinion.
opinion writing
Families who moved west often faced this treeless, flat region with harsh weather. What was this region called
The Great Plains
Where should you go to immediately after coming inside from recess?
your seat
The plural form of leaf is not leafs. What is it?
leaves
At the very top of the corn plant is this structure that produces pollen.
tassel
A poem is an example of this type of creative writing that often uses rhythm and figurative language.
Poetry
The army forced __________ off western land desired by farmers and mining companies.
American Indians
What is the expectation of every student when somone is reading in class?
follow along with your finger
What is the plural form of the word mouse?
Mice
Each ear of corn contains a cylinder called a ______.
cob
When an author writes about their own experiences, like in a diary or memoir, it is this type of writing.
personal narrative
This is a tax that is placed on goods that are brought into one country from another.
tariff
If Mrs. Golden has asked a student a question during class, what should the other students be doing?
Looking in the text for the answer.