Vocab/Word Meaning
What does the word "migrated" most likely mean in this sentence: "The birds migrated south for the winter"?
Moved to a different place
What are the three main parts of a story?
Beginning, middle, end
What is a fact?
A statement that can be proven true
What is dialogue?
Conversation between characters; what characters say to each other
What is a noun?
A person, place, or thing
Which word is a synonym for "happy"?
B) Joyful
What is the theme of a story?
The main lesson or message of the story
What is the main idea of a text?
The most important point the author is trying to tell you
What are transition words? Give three examples.
Words that connect ideas; examples: first, then, next, because, also, finally
What is an adjective?
A word that describes a noun
What does the prefix "un-" mean? Give an example
Not; examples: unhappy, unfair, undo
In the story "Charlotte's Web," what is the setting?
(Use any book/movie the group knows)
A farm
Name two text features that help you find information in a nonfiction book.
Any two of: headings, table of contents, index, captions, diagrams, charts, bold words
What should you include at the end of a story you write?
A conclusion that wraps up what happened
What is the difference between a proper noun and a common noun? Give examples.
Proper nouns name specific people, places, or things and are capitalized (Sarah, Florida, Monday); common nouns are general and not capitalized (girl, state, day).
What is a simile?
A comparison between two things using "like" or "as"; Example: "She was as quiet as a mouse."
What is the difference between a character's external and internal traits? Give examples.
External traits are physical (how they look); internal traits are personality (how they act/think). Example: A character might be tall (external) and brave (internal).
How do authors support their claims in informational text?
With evidence and reasons; examples, facts, statistics, quotes, or expert opinions
What is sensory detail? Give an example
Details that describe what you see, hear, smell, taste, or feel; Example: "The chocolate was smooth and melted on my tongue."
Fix this sentence: "She don't like pizza."
"She doesn't like pizza." (use doesn't with she/he/it)
What is the difference between a metaphor and an idiom? Give an example of each
A metaphor compares two things without using "like" or "as" (e.g., "Time is money"). An idiom is a phrase that means something different from the literal words (e.g., "raining cats and dogs").
How can you tell the difference between a story told in first person and one told in third person?
First person uses "I" and "me"; third person uses "he," "she," "they," or the character's name.
What is the difference between a cause and an effect?
A cause is WHY something happens; an effect is WHAT happens as a result.
How can you use dialogue and description to make a character come alive in your writing?
Show what they say (dialogue) and what they do/think/feel (description); don't just tell the reader about them.
What is the difference between formal and informal language? When would you use each?
Formal language is polite and correct (use in presentations, essays, school); informal language is casual (use with friends, in conversation).