Author's Purpose
Which of the following best describes the author's purpose (PIE) for writing a text that is intended to provide the reader with information about a topic?
A. Persuade
B. Inform
C. Entertain
B. Inform
Monkey, Elephant, Zebra, Lion, Tiger
Give ONE word to describe the TOPIC of the words listed above.
Animals
A one sentence description that tells an overview of what the text is mostly about?
Main Idea
According to Boystown, when an adult at school directs you to do something, what should your response be? (As long as it is not endangering yourself or others)
OK
What is the author's purpose (PIE) in a text that is intended to convince the reader to agree with his/her opinion?
Persuade
What is the main idea (one sentence) of the following text?
Elephants are huge in size. They have big, flat feet that can be dangerous if you’re stepped on. They long trunks can be used for drinking water and for protecting themselves and their loved ones. Their ears are also quite large and are used to help keep them cool in the hot sun.
a.) elephants have very large ears
b.) elephants can be dangerous
c.) elephants are very large animals
d.) elephants use their trunks in different ways
c.) elephants are very large animals
A brief retelling of the most important points in a text
Summary
Name the NFL football player who is currently dating Taylor Swift
OR
Name the TEAM that the player who is dating Taylor Swift plays for.
Travis Kelce
OR
Kansas City Chiefs
What is the author's purpose (PIE) in a fiction text, intended to provide enjoyment for the reader and keep them interested?
Entertain
What is the main idea of the following text?
Space is one of the most mysterious places in our world. There is so much out there that we don’t know about. Satellites take pictures for us of objects in space. There are planets, solar systems, and so much more waiting to be discovered.
Space is a place we know little about and are trying to learn about.
What does RACE stand for?
Restate
Answer
Cite
Explain
What does the word "lampoon" mean?
To make fun of publicly
What does the acronym PIE stand for when discussing author's purpose?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Which detail best supports the main idea, Space is a place that we know little about and are trying to learn about?
a.) the biggest satellite is the Hubble
b.) space is one of the most mysterious places
c.) there is so much more waiting to be explored.
c.) there is so much more waiting to be explored.
When asked to support an answer with evidence from the text, you should use what writing format?
RACE
What are fiction and nonfiction?
Fiction - fake, imaginary
Nonfiction - not fake, real, factual
Name at least 2 of the Kardashian grandkids.
Mason, Penelope, Reign, Stormi, Aire, True, Tatum, Chicago, North, Dream, Saint, Psalm
Write the main idea AND one supporting detail from the text below.
How do you know when a fly is nearby? It’s that terrible buzzing sound! But why do flies make that sound? The buzzing noise is caused by the fly’s wings. The flies flap their wings up and down and the vibrations of their wings against the wind creates a buzzing noise. Sometimes the buzzing is a high sound or a lower sound because of how quickly the wings are flapping. The faster the flap, the higher pitched the buzz.
The buzzing sound a fly makes is caused by it's wings flapping.
"The buzzing noise is caused by the fly's wings"
What does it mean to annotate?
Mark up a text to help to understand better
What date is considered "Star Wars Day"?
May 4