Author's Purpose
Theme
Context Clues
Corrections
Riddles ;)
100
What are the 3 types of author's purpose?
Inform, persuade, entertain (in any order)
100
What is the theme of a story?
The theme of a story is the lesson or moral that the author wants us to remember and apply in our own lives.
100
The girl had a very distinct way of dressing. She did not dress like the rest of the crowd. What does "distinct" mean?
different
100
The boat are blew.
The boat is blue. The boats are blue.
100
What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
The letter M
200
The fourth novel in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer
Entertain
200
We read a short Native American story about a stork getting caught in a net with some crows who were stealing a farmer's corn. What is the theme of this story?
You should be careful when choosing your friends. If you choose friends who are not trustworthy, you might be judged as untrustworthy too, just because you are friends with them.
200
The auditorium looks like it is filled to capacity. I don't think we will find an empty seat. What does "capacity" mean?
The largest amount possible
200
Were is the new books.
Where are the new books?
200
What has to be broken before you can use it?
An egg.
300
The instructions for the board game, Monopoly.
Inform
300
Tim hated his old baseball glove. He wanted to play with a new glove, but he didn’t have any money, so he decided to steal it. But when Tim got caught stealing the glove, his parents said he couldn’t play baseball all summer.
If you want something, you should work for it.
300
The continuous pounding of the hammers gave me a headache. It seemed like they had been working on the new ramp for days. What does "continuous" mean?
non-stop
300
I play soccor yesterday
I played soccer yesterday.
300
I am taken from a mine and shut up in a wooden case, from which I am never released, and yet I am used by almost everybody. What am I?
A lead pencil.
400
The story of a young man who learns to resist the influences of drugs and gangs
Entertain
400
We read a story about a selfish emperor who hired some tailors to make him some special clothes that would be invisible to stupid people. The tailors cheated him and stole his wealth. What is a theme for this story?
We should treat all people with respect and not act like we are better than others.
400
The gymnast was so agile. I was amazed at the graceful way she moved during the floor routine. What does "agile" mean?
flexible, able to bend and move in many ways
400
The cars is red.
The car is red. The cars are red.
400
There was a green house. Inside the green house there was a white house. Inside the white house there was a red house. Inside the red house were lots of babies. What is it?
A watermelon
500
A note to a teacher where a student asks if her seat can be switched because of a conflict
Persuade
500
What is the difference between the main idea of a story and the theme of a story?
The main idea is mostly what the story is about (a short summary). The theme is the life lesson or moral that the author wants us to remember. It may have nothing to do with the details of the story itself.
500
Keep your speech concise to save time. We have many students who need to present their reports. What does "concise" mean?
short
500
Today was tuesday.
Today is Tuesday.
500
There are four brothers in this world that were all born together. The first one runs and never wearies. The second eats and is never full. The third drinks and is always thirsty. The fourth sings a song that is never good. Who are they?
Water, fire, earth, wind
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