Central Idea/ Author's Purpose
What are the components of author's purpose? (hint: PIEED)
Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Explain, Describe
What is a simile?
Comparing two things that are not alike using the words "like" or "as"
Words like first, next, last signal the story is most likely written in:
Chronological order
How do you make the word scarf plural?
scarves
What is the word that describes the time and place something is taking place within the story?
The setting
If the author is telling jokes, their most likely is to ________ the audience.
entertain
The author creates imagery by using what to create a mental image?
The 5 senses: taste, touch, smell, sight, sound
What does it mean to compare two stories to each other?
To search and find similarities between both stories.
What type of noun is: Chalmers Elementary
Proper
The most exciting part of the story. Also known as the turning point:
Climax
In order to determine the central idea of a passage, you should look for:
key details, repeated words, first and last sentence
What type of figurative language is the following sentence?
Life is a journey.
A metaphor.
What does it mean to contrast two stories to each other?
To search and find differences between both stories.
How could you make the following sentence a compound sentence?
My mom went to the store. My dad went work.
My mom went to the store, and my dad went to work.
A struggle between two opposing forces. Crucial tension in any story and is used to drive the narrative forward is defined as:
Conflict
The purpose of a text that is telling us about why cats act the way they do, and where their claws came from is most likely to:
Inform us
The sentence below helps explain the classroom was (in literal terms):
The classroom was a zoo.
A mess. Wild. Out of control.
Therefore, Effects of, Result of, Caused by are all signal words for which type of text structure:
Cause and Effect
What is the definition of an antonym?
A word opposite in meaning to another
What occurs during the "resolution" phase of a story?
Problem is solved. The end of the story. The conclusion that reveals the solution to the problem.
What is the main idea of the paragraph below:
Summer is a wonderful time to spend at West Beach. It is a beach with light- colored, soft sand. Many people enjoy walking along it. Children like to play in the surf and walk. This is a fun beach for people of all ages.
Summer is a wonderful time at West Beach for all ages.
Read the lines from the poem below:
What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?
What two things is the author comparing?
A dying dream to a dried up raisin in the sun.
Differs from, similar to, same as, in contrast are all signal words for which type of text structure:
Compare and Contrast
Where should the common be placed in COMPLEX the sentence below?
My sister is crying because she didn't make the dance team.
In between crying and because.
After crying. Before because.
My sister is crying, because she didn't make the dance team.
What is the order of plot elements that take place? (hint: the plot rollercoaster)
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution