Author's Purpose
What is the author's purpose?
Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor ever! It is so sweet and delicious. Other flavors of ice cream are boring and do not taste as good. You should go get yourself some chocolate ice cream soon!
Persuade
I read a book about natural disasters, and it reminded me of seeing Hurricane Ida on the news.
What type of text connection did I make?
Text-to-World
Synonym for "happy"
A. Miserable
B. Nervous
C. Joyful
D. Angry
C. Joyful
It's raining cats and dogs!
It is raining really hard outside.
I ___ you are a great artist!
NO or KNOW
know
When Jack finally reached the summit of the mountain, he was amazed at the beautiful view!
(what does summit mean?)
a. top
b. middle
c. bottom
a. top
"Happy birthday!" Sam screamed as she pushed her brother's face down into his birthday cake!
With his face covered in icing, he chased Sam around the kitchen.
Entertain
I read the book, Charlotte's Web, and it reminded me of a time when I was a child and went to a petting zoo. I saw lots of animals and got to pet 2 pigs.
Text-to-Self
Synonym for "mean"
A. Nice
B. Rude
C. Worried
D. Helpful
B. Rude
I am in the school play, and my friends told me to "go break a leg tonight!"
What do they mean?
They want you to do a good job in the play!
Today is her birthday! She is turning _____!
ATE or EIGHT
eight
It is not prudent to go swimming during a hurricane.'
(what does prudent mean?)
a. expensive
b. safe
c. foolish
b. safe
Did you know that Orcas, often called "Killer Whales," are actually not whales at all? They happen to be the worlds biggest dolphins and are members of the Delphinidae family which also includes species such as Bottlenose Dolphins and Pilot Whales.
Inform
After reading the book, "The Can Man," it reminded me of another book called, "Under the Lemon Moon." In both books, there was a man who was less fortunate and needed to sell things to make money.
Text-to-Text
My grandma's buttermilk tastes disgusting!
What is an antonym for "disgusting?"
A. Delicious
B. Gross
C. Upset
D. Happy
A. Delicious
The old man is not very nice. He has a "heart of stone."
He shows no feelings.
To make the cookies, I need to buy some ______.
FLOUR or FLOWER
flour
I invited Sarah to my party, but she is such a solitary person that she probably will not come.
(what does solitary mean?)
a. rude
b. alone
c. annoying
b. alone
The thick scent of warm, sweet, maple syrup filled my nostrils and lured me to the kitchen. I saw a big, fluffy stack on pancakes on the table waiting for me. The pancakes and syrup almost melted in my mouth as I devoured my breakfast.
Describe
I once read a book about the ocean. It reminded me of when my family and I went on a cruise to Mexico. We got to go snorkeling and I saw so many colorful fish, just like the fish in the book!
Text-to-Self
When I do my chores, the house is spotless.
What is a synonym for spotless?
A. Messy
B. Dirty
C. Large
D. Clean
D. Clean
I can't go to work today because I'm feeling "under the weather."
Sick
The ____ is beaming down today! It is hot!
SUN or SON
sun
The hotel is so luxurious! I feel like a queen when I am here.
(what does luxurious mean?)
a. fancy
b. tiny
c. huge
a. fancy
If you want to make hot cocoa, here are the steps:
First, you will need to open the cocoa packet and pour it into a cup.
Then, you will need to pour hot milk into the cup and stir it well.
Next, you will need to add marshmallows or whipped cream.
Now you are ready to enjoy your hot cocoa!
Explain
After reading a book about The Civil Rights Era, it reminded me of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have a Dream" Speech.
Text-to-World
What is an antonym for the word, "hyper?"
A. Lazy
B. Energetic
C. Crazy
D. Funny
A. Lazy
It is expensive!
Can I please have a ______ of pie?
PEACE or PIECE
piece
The thought of going to school on the weekend is absurd. I am glad we have weekends off!
(what does absurd mean?)
a. silly
b. expected
c. ridiculous
c. ridiculous