Nonfiction
Fiction
Where is Taro?
Syllables
Spelling
100
What is definition of "nonfiction"
Something that is TRUE, REAL, NOT Fiction
100
What is FICTION?
It is NOT real, fake, made up
100
Who is the main character in the story, "Where is Taro?"?
Taro Yamada
100
How many syllables does this word have: apple
2 (ap-ple)
100
Spell the following word: ________ (1)
quick
200
Name two things that nonfiction books could talk about (main ideas):
Real People Real Animals Real Places Real Things
200
The people or animals in the story are called....
Characters
200
Who is the author of "Where is Taro?"
Elizabeth Claire
200
What is a syllable?
the SOUND a word, or chunks of words, make
200
Spell the following word: _________ (2)
important
300
What text feature tells you what you will be reading about, is at the beginning of the book?
Table of Contents
300
Finish this sentence: Nonfiction has "text features", FICTION has _______.
Elements Elements of fiction
300
What is the setting of the story?
New York City Taro's new school Jackson Heights
300
How many syllables does this word have? yesterday
3 (yes-ter-day)
300
Spell the following word: ______ (3)
potential
400
How does the index of the book help you?
The index can help you find things quickly; it tells you what page to go
400
What is plot?
Plot is the series or sequence of events in the story. What happened first, second, etc. in the story
400
What is main conflict in this story?
Taro gets lost in New York City and he can't speak English to ask for help.
400
How many syllables does this word have? beautiful
3 (beau-ti-ful)
400
Spell the following word: ______ (4)
recuperate
500
Why is a caption important?
A caption explains what the illustration/picture is about.
500
What is theme?
Theme is the message in the story. The "main idea" of the fictional story.
500
What is the theme of the book, "Where is Taro?"
We should know our address in case we get lost. or We need to pay attention in a new city. or We should be able to communicate with others.
500
Why is knowing how to break the words into syllables important?
Because 1.) It helps you pronounce the words better, and 2.) It helps you spell words better
500
Spell the following word: _________ (5)
recommendation
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