Nouns
A noun that is only one is called...
Singular Noun
What are the four conjunctions we have practiced in class?
AND, OR, SO, BUT
When do we use context clues?
AND
How do they help us?
We use context clues when we are reading and don't know a word. The words around the unknown word are the clues to help us figure out what the unknown word is.
What do we call the "things" that help us to know the main idea of the passage?
supporting details
What plural ending would you add to the word...
lunch
-es
lunches
I am going to my cousin and best friends birthday ___ next weekend.
a. partys
b. parties
c. partyes
What is a conjunction?
A conjunction is used to combine sentences or phrases together.
My mom glared at me after hitting my sister.
What does glared mean?
a. yelled/screamed
b. stare in angry
c. laughed
B. stare in angry
red, yellow, blue and orange - What is the main idea?
Colors
I went to Target ___ Giant Eagle on Saturday for groceries.
What conjunction should be used?
AND
A concrete noun is .....
A noun you can touch. (5 senses)
I bought a fish at the pet store.
I need to buy a fish tank.
What conjunction would be used to combine these two sentences?
so
My grandma likes to go for a stroll in the park.
What does stroll mean?
a. drive
b. hunt
c. walk
C. walk
What is the main idea of "7x9=Trouble"
The main idea is that multiplication is hard for Wilson.
When a plural noun has its own bossy rule and spelling, what do we call it?
Irregular Plural Noun
PROPER NOUN - Use a proper noun in a sentence.
Answers Vary
Use the word "or" in a sentence.
Answers will vary
Besides reading a story or passage in class or at home in a book. When else may you use context clues
magazine, newspaper, etc
Answers will vary
What is the main idea?
My school had a fall festival this weekend and it was so fun. I got my face painted. I got to play games. I even won a prize at one. I had a great time.
The fall festival was fun.
BONUS: WRITING
What do we think of when writing a paragraph? Explain each part.
Hamburger or sandwich
Bun - intro/topic sentence
Meat - Supporting details
Bun - Closing/ conclusion
Give an example of a noun that is abstract?
Answers will vary. EX) joy, sadness,jealousy
BONUS X2
I don't like mushrooms on my pizza.
I don't like anchovies.
What conjunction can combine these sentences?
NOR
We will have dinner on the veranda since it is nice outside.
What does veranda mean?
A. Porch B. chair
AND What clues helped you?
b. porch
outside
What is the main idea?
This summer Joe worked hard to save his money. He wanted to buy a bike. He mowed lawns and washed cars to earn money. Finally, at the end of summer Joe had enough money to buy his bike. He loves it.
Joe works hard to save his money for a bike.
I saw ten ____ out in the pond.
a. goose
b.gooses
c. geese
C. geese