Vocabulary
When you are a prodigy, you have a...
A special talent
What perspective is the story "Two Kinds" being told in
1st person
"School, paper, pencils, and scissors" are examples of what kind of nouns?
Common
In "Two Kinds" what does the mother want her daughter to be?
Prodigy
Lamented
What perspective is this paragraph being told in?
Goldilocks was a proud and defiant little girl who’d been told many times by her mother to stay out of the woods, but she didn’t listen. One day, just to show that she could, she wandered deep into the center of the forest, farther from home than ever before. In a clearing she noticed a small cottage, smoke issuing from the chimney. She thought it was quite an ugly little cottage, but she also thought it might be a place where she could get a little something to eat and drink.
Third person limited
"Fremont Middle School, Nebraska, and Katie" are examples of what kind of nouns?
Proper
Why does the daughter give up trying on her mother's tests?
She sees herself continuing to disappoint her mother
What vocabulary word does this sentence represent/show?
"Joel and Maria loudly fight over whether or not a hot-dog is a sandwich."
Squabbling
What are the key words in the paragraph that tell you this paragraph is being told in second person point of view.
First, wash your hands and gather all of your materials. Once you’ve done that, follow all of the directions in your cookbook. Put the crispy treats in the oven and cook for 30-35. While your treats cook you might want to clean your workspace. When you take the treats out of the oven, pour the honey and lemon sauce on immediately. Once treats are cooled, you and your friends can enjoy.
Your and you
What are the common nouns in this sentence?
"Keith and I went to the store for milk, cookies, and ice cream. "
Store, milk, cookies, and ice cream
Which theme (lesson) best fits the story "Two Kinds"
a. Accepting oneself can be more important than success
b. You can't be anything you want to be so just give up
c. A happy family is dependent on obedient children
d. A parent's expectations (goals) inspire a child's achievements (success)
a) Accepting oneself can be more important than success.
Which situation would cause someone to be devastated?
A. Winning and award
B. No one shows up for your birthday
C. You get a B in math
D. Playing basketball with your friends
B. No one shows up for your birthday
What perspective is this paragraph being told in and what are the key words that helped you find the POV?
I’m scared. My feet are cold and my stomach cries for food. From the darkness of the garage I strain my ears to pick up the slightest sound of Mother’s bed creaking as she rolls over in the bedroom upstairs. I pray I still have more time. Just a few more minutes before another awful day begins.
First person
I'm/I, and my
What is the possessive pronoun in this sentence:
"Kayla lost her book again."
Her
What character trait does the mother and daughter share
1. Happiness
2. Stubbornness
3. Empathy
4. Devastation
Stubbornness
What does the prefix "in" mean?
Not
What perspective is this paragraph being told in and what are the key statements that helped you find the POV?
“Annabel,” said Jimmy, “give me that rose you are wearing, will you?” She wasn’t sure if she had heard him right, but she unpinned the flower from her dress and placed it in his hand. Jimmy Valentine put on his coat and walked outside the railing toward the front door. As he went he thought he heard a faraway voice that he once knew.
Third person omniscient
"She wasn't sure"
"He thought he heard"
We know more than one person's thoughts
What is the personal pronoun in this sentence?
"Oliver had his Chromebook taken away from him because he wasn't using it correctly."
he
Name one reason the daughter plays badly at the talent show
She does not try to learn her selected piece
She has not been taught well by her teacher