Does the word "happy" have a positive or negative connotation?
Positive
the most important point or "big idea" that a story or passage is trying to tell you
How many types of Authors Purpose are there?
3
Events happen in time order (first, next, then).
Chronological/ Sequence
A character has a problem inside (feelings or choices).
Internal conflict
Define connotation.
feeling or idea that comes along with a word, even if it's not the word's exact meaning
What is the lesson of the story?
The theme
What is the "P" in PIE?
Persuade
A problem is introduced, and the story shows how it is solved.
Problem/Solution
A character has a problem with someone or something outside (like another person or a situation).
External conflict
The dictionary definition of a word is called what?
Denotation
the most exciting part of the story when something big happens
Climax
What is the "I" in PIE?
Inform
"Jane likes to swim, but Sara prefers to play soccer. Both enjoy being active, but they do different things." name the text structure
Compare and contrast
A word that has a similar meaning of another word.
Synonym
What is the connotation of the word "bright" in the sentence: "The bright student always helps others in class"?
Positive-intelligence
The time and place is called what
Setting
Shows how things are alike and different
Compare and Contrast
"She was known for her benevolent actions, always helping those in need without expecting anything in return."
What does the word "benevolent" most likely mean?
Kind
How does the word "stubborn" feel in the sentence: "She was stubborn about finishing the project on her own"?
Negative
"Hard work pays off." is an example of what?
Theme
"Did you know that sea turtles have been around for over 100 million years? These amazing creatures live in oceans all over the world. They play an important role in keeping the ocean ecosystem balanced. However, sea turtles are endangered because of pollution and hunting. We need to protect them by keeping beaches clean and following laws that prevent hunting." What is the authors purpose?
To inform
"First, I woke up early. Then, I ate breakfast. After that, I walked to school."
Chronological order/Sequence
"Despite the oppressive heat, the hikers continued their journey up the mountain, determined to reach the summit before nightfall."
What does the word "oppressive" most likely mean?