Sentences
What conjunction would you use to combine these two sentences?
I like singing.
I like dancing.
and
Mia packed up the car. She made sure to bring her sunscreen, a towel, and her sunglasses. She wore her brand new bathing suit.
Where is Mia going? How do you know?
Mia is going to the beach.
Clues: Sunscreen, towel, sunglasses, bathing suit
What is a synonym?
A pair of words that have the same or similar meanings.
What is a setting?
The setting is where and when the story takes place.
Expected or unexpected?
Shaking hands with a person when you are introduced.
Expected
What conjunction would you use to combine these two sentences?
Do you want ice cream?
Do you want cake?
or
There are some students at the computers doing a research project. A woman is putting books back on the shelves. I am reading quietly.
Where am I? How do you know?
I am at the library.
Clues: Computers, students, librarian, reading quietly
What is an antonym for the word simple?
Complicated
What WH- word would you use when asking about characters?
"Who"
What are 2 things you can do if you are stuck inside during the pandemic and feel sad or isolated from your friends?
Call on the phone, Facetime, play online games, write letters, talk to family, etc.
Is this a complete sentence? (YES/NO)
When I go to the doctor.
NO. This is a fragment.
Ms. Castillo told everyone to clear their desks and to get ready. She made sure that everyone had a pencil. I felt so nervous. Did I study hard enough?
What am I doing? How do you know?
I am taking a test.
Clues: Ms. Castillo (teacher), clear the desks, pencils, feeling nervous, studying
What is a synonym for the word ill?
Sick
Why do you go to a doctor?
*Answer in a complete sentence!
You go to a Doctor because you are sick.
Name 2 things you could do to become friends with a student in your class.
Do nice things, introduce yourself, ask what they are interested in, ask them to hang out, ask them for their phone number, etc.
Is this a complete sentence? (YES/NO)
I am going to a party after school today.
YES.
Outside, the thunder cracked as the rain poured. Max stared out the window, trying to ignore his feelings. He threw his kite on the floor. "We will find something else to do," said his mother. She unpacked the food that was in the basket.
How does Max feel? Why? How do you know?
Max feels disappointed/upset/sad because he and his mom were going to go on a picnic, but can't because it is raining.
Clues: thunder and rain, threw his kite, mom unpacked the lunch basket
What two words below are synonyms?
It took me so long to search for my history book. I ripped my whole room apart. I looked for hours.
Search and Look
Name 4 WH- question words.
WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY
How might someone feel if they have done something wrong and they know it was wrong?
Guilty
What conjunction would you use to combine these two sentences?
I am going to my aunt's house.
It is her birthday.
because
Sam stuffed another piece of chocolate into their mouth. There were wrappers all over their bed. "Ugh..." they groaned. Sam's mom knocked on the door. "Sam! Time for dinner. I made your favorite, mac and cheese!" Sam felt really guilty.
Why did Sam feel guilty? How do you know?
Sam feels guilty because they ruined their appetite for dinner.
Clues: Sam eating chocolate, groaning
What two words below are antonyms?
It took a lot of courage to admit that she was wrong. It would have been easier to deny it by saying she never cheated.
Admit and Deny
What word should you always include in your answer to a 'why' question?
'Because'
Give an example of nonverbal communication.
Eye contact, body language, facial expressions, gestures, posture