Use the Clues!
“It bears the finest blossoms and the finest apples,“ he declared.
Which dictionary definition of bear is used in the sentence above? A) An animal with a massive body and fur. B) To produce from natural growth. C) To suffer or tolerate. D) To carry in the heart.
B) To produce from natural growth.
A piece of writing that tells a story. It has characters, settings, and a plot.
A narrative or fiction
What the story is mainly about
Main idea
I was so tired this morning when my alarm went off. I hit snooze and rolled over. Because I slept extra, I was late for school!
Cause and effect
When you have checked over your test and are ready to submit, what should you do?
Raise your hand
“Using a leaf to flag a promising snack, a mouse in the wild may come back to dine at leisure.” Which word is a synonym for the word flag as it is used in the sentence above?
A) hide. B) spoil. C) crush. D) mark
D) mark
This type of writing convinces the reader to do something or to agree with something.
Persuasive
These “back up” the main idea
Supporting details
Chronological or Sequence
Before you raise your hand to submit, you should go back and ___________ your work.
Check or reread
One foal sold for $10,500. That set a new record price for the auction.
What definition of record is used in the sentence? A) a written copy. B) the highest or lowest mark. C) history. D) something that holds music.
B) the highest or lowest mark
This type of writing provides facts and explains something.
Nonfiction or Informational
Tells what the story is about by retelling with only the most important information.
Summary
I love my brand new pair of shoes and I have been planning to wear them all week. However, it is really rainy out today and I don’t want to ruin them. I think I’ll wear my rain boots on my walk to school and change in to my cute new shoes when I get there.
Problem and Solution
It is very important to read and follow these.
The directions
The diamond will do to whichever of you accomplishes the noblest deed in a week’s time. Go now. Return in a week to tell me what you have done.
What words or phrases from the selection help define the word accomplishes? A) Go now B) Return in a week C) noblest deed D) what you have done
D) what you have done
The first paragraph, where you let your reader know what you are writing about.
Introduction paragraph
The message or lesson of a story
Theme
The beach is so beautiful. The blue water rolling over the white sand is so peaceful. If you are lucky, you can find unique seashells long the shore. We even caught a bunch of little white ghost crabs.
Description
The fewest number of paragraphs your essay should have
Three
Some bands may have as few as two ponies. The adult male Pony is called the stallion. It is his job to protect the band.
What definition of band is used in the sentence above? A) a ring of elastic. B) people making music. C) a group. D) a stripe
C) a group
To correctly sight evidence, what punctuation must be used?
Quotation marks
Point of view when the character is telling the story
1st person
While both cats and dogs offer companionship, their personalities and needs are very different. Cats are independent and often prefer quiet playtime and solitary naps. Dogs on the other hand love human attention, walks and games. They demand more of their owners' time and energy.
Compare and Contrast
On your essay, make sure you respond to the _____.
Prompt