Definitions
Summary Practice
Non Fiction
Plot
Figurative language
100

What is the definition of summary

Briefly restating the main idea and key details of a text, in your own words.

100
Goosebumps happen when your body gets cold or when you have a strong feeling, such as fear. Nerves carry a signal to tiny muscles in the skin. The muscles tighten. The muscles then make the hair on the body stand up. Summarize this paragraph in ONE sentence.
Goosebumps are tiny bumps that are caused by your muscles making the hair on your body stand up.
100

What is nonfiction?

A story that is true; based on real facts

100

What is the most intense part of the story

Climax

100

What is an onomatopoeia

the naming of a thing or action by imitation of sounds (buzz or hiss)

200
What is the Main Idea?
What the text is "all about"
200

Sometimes wild animals and people cause trouble for each other without meaning to. Wild animals often have a great sense of smell. They can smell our garbage, barbecue grills, pet food, and bird feeders. If wild animals find this food without getting scared away, they may come back. They might eat things they shouldn't. They can also cause damage. We can help wildlife by taking care of our food and garbage. By keeping things out of reach, we can prevent trouble. Summarize this paragraph in ONE sentence.

People can keep food and garbage out of reach of animals to avoid trouble with wildlife.

200

WHICH OF THESE TEXTS WOULD BE CONSIDERED NONFICTION? 

A. A BIOGRAPHY ON ABRAHAM LINCOLN 

B. A TRADE BOOK ON WILDLIFE IN THE RAINFOREST 

C. THE FABLE OF THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE D. MAPQUEST DIRECTIONS

A, B, & D

200

What is the beginning of the story called?

The exposition 

200

What is "that news hit me like a ton of bricks"

simile

300
What are Key Details?
Specific information that helps support the main idea of a text.
300
A valley is a low area of land. It usually has mountains or hills around it. A valley may have rivers and streams flowing through it. These rivers and streams carry water toward the ocean. The bottom of the valley is called the floor. The soil there is often rich and good for farming. Summarize this paragraph in ONE sentence.
Valleys are low areas that may have rivers and rich soil.
300

THE TYPE OF TEXT FEATURE THAT SHOWS US EXACTLY WHAT SOMETHING LOOKS LIKE

Diagram or picture

300

What is the ending of the story called?

The resolution 

300

Why do we use figurative language?

to build insight and deeper meanings for the audience

400

What are the five questions you need to ask yourself when summarizing a passage? (hint: What are the 5 w's)

Who, What, When, Where, & Why

400
Giraffes are the tallest animals living on Earth today. They have long necks that help them reach the leaves of tall trees. Their favorite leaves are the acacia tree. This tree has very thorny branches. Giraffes have long tongues that help them hold the branches. Their tongues help them avoid the thorns and strip off the leaves to eat. Summarize this paragraph in ONE sentence.
Giraffes' long necks and tongues help them get food.
400

TEXT FEATURE THAT HELPS US IDENTIFY WHERE SOMETHING IS LOCATED IN THE WORLD

Map

400

What happens when the story starts settling down, and problems start being resolved?

The falling action

400

What is alliteration?

two or more words in close proximity began with the same consonant sound

500
What is an Informational Text?
Text that includes factual information.
500
In the U.S, many fourth graders study all about their home state. They learn about the first people to live in the area. They learn how their state was settled and developed. Students also study the land, climate, government, and jobs. They may learn about famous people from their state. State studies can be especially fun. Students see how history connects to their own lives. Summarize the paragraph in ONE sentence.
In the U.S, many fourth graders study their home state and connect their own lives to history.
500

A story about a girl who can talk to animals. 

(Fiction or Non Fiction)

Fiction

500

What part of the story is where the story gets complicated with lots of problems

The rising action

500

Define personification?

Giving human qualities to nonhuman things.

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