Grammar
Write the name with proper capitalization.
ms montgomery
Ms. Montgomery
A synonym is a word that means the _____.
SAME
Ms. M read a book that told a story about two girls going to school. What do you think the author's purpose was?
Entertain
Restate and answer this question.
What is your favorite color?
My favorite color is ______.
Which connecting word would be best in this sentence?
Ms. M likes math (??) reading.
a. Ms. M likes math but reading.
b. Ms. M likes math or reading.
c. Ms. M likes math and reading.
c. Ms. M likes math and reading.
Which word best matches the meaning of sink as used in this sentence?
Mary felt her heart sink when she saw her low test score.
a. a kitchen item used to wash things
b. when a boat begins to go underwater
c. something dropping
c. something dropping
Ms. M read a book that taught her about different types of trees. What do you think the author's purpose was?
Inform
How many sentences should a short RACE response be?
2
The bell made a noise at the end of the day.
(Hint: how can you describe the noise?)
The bell rang at the end of the day.
What is the most likely meaning of fly as used in this sentence?
Annie felt excitement as the airplane she was riding in began to fly.
a. a buzzing insect
b. to drive
c. to move through the air
c. to move through the air
List the 3 author's purposes for writing something.
Persuade, inform, entertain
What is our "C" sentence stem when writing a RACE response?
I know this because the story says _______.
How could this sentence be revised to make more sense?
The student moved in a fast way to win the race.
(Hint: how could you describe the way the student moved?)
The student ran/sprinted/dashed/jogged to win the race.
What is the most likely meaning of the word bark as used in this sentence?
Casey moved quietly through the forest, brushing up against the rough bark.
a. noise made by a dog
b. the outer coating of a tree
c. a type of bush
b. the outer coating of a tree
Ms. M read a book that convinced her that she should visit Hawaii on her next vacation. What do you think the author's purpose was?
Restate this question.
What is your favorite school subject?
My favorite school subject is ____ because ____
What is the correct way to write this sentence?
ms montgomery teaches at sunfield elementary school
a. Ms. montgomery teaches at Sunfield Elementary school.
b. Ms. Montgomery teaches at Sunfield Elementary School.
c. Ms. Montgomery teaches at Sunfield elementary school.
b. Ms. Montgomery teaches at Sunfield Elementary School.
What is the most likely meaning of speaker as used in this sentence?
A loud noise buzzed over the classroom speakers.
a. technology that makes sound
b. someone who is talking
c. the whiteboard
a. technology that makes sound
Any time you read a story that is not true (even if it is realistic), and is telling you a story to enjoy, the author's purpose is ______.
Entertain
Write these two sentences as one clear sentence.
Ms. M likes fruit. Ms. M likes coffee.
Ms. M likes fruit and coffee.