Phonics
What are the three ways to make the "r" sound?
Which part of speech is a person, place, thing, or idea?
noun, verb, adjective
noun
What does the R in RACES stand for?
Restate the question
What type of genre is real or based on fact, fiction or nonfiction?
nonfiction
What is a character trait to describe someone that won't give up ?
determined, hardworking
What are three ways to make the suffix ed sound?
ed, d, t
Which part of speech shows an action like a movement?
noun, verb, adjective
verb
What character traits does Billy demonstrate in the story?
Billy demonstrates many character traits in the story.
Billy demonstrates character traits in the story.
What is the setting of a story or book?
When and where it takes place
What is a character trait to describe someone that is fearless and willing to do whatever it takes?
brave
What are the ways to make the long e sounds?
y, ee, ea, e-e
Which part of speech describes a noun? It's also called a character trait?
noun, verb, adjective ?
adjective
What does the C in RACES stand for and what do you need to do to get it ?
Cite Evidence from the text by going back into the text.
How is a story divided into sections?
beginning , middle, and end
The word startled is a feeling you get when someone jumps out at you. What is a synonym for startled?
surprised, frightened
What are the ways to make the long a sound?
ai, ay, a-e, a
Ms. Bacci taught the math class yesterday.
Which word is a verb?
taught
Do you use RACES when you are asked to write a story?
no
What is point of view or someones perspective?
Who is telling the story or the way a certain person sees the story/situation
What is a word to describe some that is really tired?
exhausted, sluggish, lifeless, weary, fatigued, drained
established
es-tab-lish-ed
Which word is an adjective?
brave
What do all the letters in RACES stand for?
Restate the Question
Answer the Question
Cite Evidence from the text
Explain the evidence
Sum it up
Give me three examples of non-fiction text features.
diagram, timeline, caption, picture, map, heading, subheading
The word tedious is describes how you feel about having to work through an endless pile of homework.
What is a synonym for tedious?
boring, dull, dreary