Revise/Edit
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Which sentence should end with a question mark instead of a period?
sentence 1
What kind of insect is Ruby?
What is a bee?
What was the queens opinion of Ruby in the BEGINNING?
At first the queen was impatient, not special, not helpful, not nice.
What is the POV in "Ruby the Bee"?
3rd Person
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Karen wants to combine the ideas in sentences 4 and 5. Write a new sentence that combines these ideas in a clear and effective way.
(4)Dan gave me the set. (5)It was also from Julie.
Dan and Julie gave me the set.
What does Ruby the Bee collect from flowers?
What is Nectar?
What information from the text did you use to support the queens opinion at the beginning?
(What paragraph and sentence)
Paragraph 8 or 11
In "Ruby the Bee" who is telling the story?
A narrator
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What is the best way to write sentence 7?
(7)Things to remember when you put on a magic show.
There are a few things to remember when you put on a magic show.
Where does Ruby live?
What is a hive?
What was the queens opinion of Ruby in the END?
She saw that Ruby was brave, helpful, kind.
Read paragraph 4.
“Excuse me, don’t mind me,” Ruby said as she sprang off one bee and then another. She was like a ball flying from side to side.
What is the meaning of sprang as it is used above?
Bounced quickly
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Which is the best way to write sentences 9 and 10 as one sentence?
(10)You should cover it with a blanket.
A small table works well, but you should cover it with a blanket.
Which sentence about the point of view of the story is true?
It is told in third person.
What was the hardest part of writing your ECR?
*Answers will vary. Team will only get points if their response is written with capitals and punctuation*
Read the sentences from paragraph 13.
A large piece of the hive had broken off the top. She couldn’t believe she had been so careless.
Think about the suffix –less. What is the meaning of careless above?
Acting without care
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Which is the best way to write sentences 13 and 14 as one sentence?
13)Don’t tell people how you do the tricks. (14)Your audience will be surprised.
Don’t tell people how you do the tricks, and your audience will be surprised.
What two lessons did Ruby learn?
What is
Everyone contributes in their own way.
There is a special place for each member in a group.
What is the theme of "Ruby the Bee?"
Believe in yourself and be brave.
Why does the author most likely use all capital letters for some words in the story?
To show strong feelings in the characters