Summarizing
Sensory Words
Author's Purpose
Reference Materials
Synonyms/Antonyms
100
True or False
A summary should be long and contain every detail.
False
A summary should be short and include only the main idea and important details.
100
What are sensory words?
words that describe what we see, hear, smell, taste, and feel or touch
100
True or False.
The author's purpose is the same as the main idea.
False the author's purpose is the reason behind their writing.
100
True or False.
A dictionary is to find synonyms and antonyms.
False
A dictionary is used to find the definition/meaning of words
100
what is a synonym?
means exactly or nearly the same as another word
200
What does it mean to summarize something?
To tell, in your own words, what has happened in the story
200
Why do authors use sensory words?
It helps the reader experience what is happening in the story – to “visualize” it with their own senses.
200
What is the author's purpose?
the reason behind their writing
200
What would you find in an encyclopedia?
definition of words, synonyms/antonyms, or more information on things
more information on things
200
what is an antonym?
word opposite in meaning to another
300
What is included in a summary for non-fiction?
*hint our summary cheat sheet from Monday
the main idea and key details
300
Which of these is a descriptive sensory word for the sense of hearing?
dark, moldy, acrid, hush
hush
300
What are the four primary purposes of writing?
to inform, explain, describe and persuade
300
You are working on a story about amusement parks. You have used exciting over and over again. Where can you find a synonym for exciting?
thesaurus
300
Synonym
Copy
duplicate
400
When writing a summary for fiction what writing strategy can you use?
*think of the song
Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then
400
What descriptive word can be used for two DIFFERENT senses, and what TWO senses?
fuzzy, soft, balmy,
fuzzy; sight and feel
400
Kansas is state in midwestern United States. The capital of Kansas is Topeka. The state flower is a sunflower. There are farms in Kansas.
What is the author's purpose?
to inform
400
You are reading a chapter in your social studies book and you find a word you do not know. How can you find the definition to the word?
a dictionary
400
Antonym
artificial
real
500
The dogs fur felt silky and soft as a baby blanket.
Using the sense of touch describe petting a dog
500
My dog Spirit is the best dog in the whole world. He is very pretty with fur as white as snow, and black spots. When we go walking people always compliment him. He is also well behaved, and never barks or chews on the furniture. Spirit really is the best dog!
to persuade you
500
Your class is doing research papers on someone who has made an impact on our country's history. Where can you find information about the person you chose for this report?
encylopedia
500
If refund and reimburse are synonyms, what does reimburse mean?
reimburse: repay