Author's Purpose
Making Predictions
Compare & Contrast
Vocabulary
Grammar
100
Author's have three main purposes for why they write something. What are the three types of author's purpose? Explain each one.
Persuade: the author is trying to convince the reader of something by using lots of opinions Inform: the author's wants to give the reader information about a topic by using lots of facts and examples Entertain: the author wants to entertain the reader by making an interesting story that is enjoyable to read
100
Late Saturday night, Stan was itching for a snack. So, he snuck down to the kitchen, moved a stool to the refrigerator, and reached up to the top and into the cookie jar. Just as his fingers snatched a big, chocolate chip cookie, Stan felt the jar begin to tip. Before he could stop it, he heard a loud crash, then 2 sets of footsteps running down the stairs. What do you think will happen next?
I think that Stan's parents will come downstairs to see what happened. I think this because Stan knocked over the cookie car and there was a loud crash.
100
When you contrast two things you are telling how they are _________.
different
100
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: Danielle tried to tell me that chocolate ice cream was better than my favorite kind, vanilla. We __________ for an hour. A) argued B) possessions C) beamed D) giggled
A) argued
100
Which sentence is written correctly? A) Susan is ran faster than Bob. B) Susan is running fast than Bob. C) Susan is running faster than Bob. D) Susan can running aster than Bob.
C) Susan is running faster than Bob.
200
Jim was unable to get to sleep. When he went to bed he cried. Tomorrow is his birthday party and it is going to be ruined. How can we go sledding with no snow? The next morning, when Jim got out of bed and ran to the window, he shouted with glee, "The snow has fallen and we can go sledding!" Jim was happy because now he can have his birthday sledding party. What is the author's purpose? What clues helped you figure it out?
The author's purpose is to entertain.
200
Daniel was playing Wii when his mom called into the house and asked him to come outside to help her carry in some groceries. He reluctantly put down the remote and walked outside to help. Daniel grabbed two bags from the car and began walking back to the house. Daniel's toe hit a rock and he tripped. He felt the bags falling from his arms and toward the ground just as he heard his mom yell back, "Be careful with those bags Daniel, they have eggs in them!" What do you think will happen next?
I think the eggs with break. I think this because Daniel tripped and the bag was falling. Since eggs are fragile, I think they would break.
200
When you compare two things you are telling how they are________.
alike, similar, the same
200
Something that originally lives or grows in a region or country is considered to be __________ to that area. A) sprouting B) native C) autograph
B) native
200
Which sentence is written correctly: A) Joey replied", Yes, you can have ice cream! B) Joey replied, "yes, you can have ice cream." C) Joey replied, "Yes, you can have ice cream." D) Joey, replied "Yes you can have ice cream?"
C) Joey replied, "Yes you can have ice cream."
300
If you want to become a better reader you need to read often. Research supports that children need to read frequently to be able to read fluently and to be able read high frequency words. All students will benefit by reading at least 20 - 30 minutes per day. Make it a point and read more often! What is the author's purpose? What clues helped you figure it out?
The purpose is to persuade.
300
Josh woke up early on Saturday morning and looked outside the window. The sun was out and it was hot. His dad called to Josh and said, “It is a perfect day, don’t forget to bring a towel!” Josh grabbed a towel and they left the house. Where do you think Josh and his dad are going?
I think Josh and his dad are going to the pool. I think this because the sun was shining and it was hot out. The dad said to bring a towel.
300
What are the similarities between apples and oranges? How are they different?
Apples and oranges are both types of fruits. They are both healthy to eat and are both round. Apples come in many colors including: red, yellow, and green. Oranges only come in one color: orange.
300
Read this sentence: I dropped the ball and it rolled down the hill. The word rolled means: A) to move along a surface by turning over and over B) a document of paper that may be rolled up (like a scroll) C) taking attendance D) something like a toilet paper roll
A) to move along a surface by turning over and over
300
The contraction won't means:
Will not
400
Having good manners means being polite and thoughtful to others. Saying a simple please and thank you are examples of good manners. Holding a door open for someone is very polite. Practicing good table manners is being thoughtful. Some good table manners would include placing your napkin on your lap, asking someone to please pass something you would like, and eating neatly. Giving someone a sincere compliment and graciously accepting a compliment by saying thank you are more ways to show good manners. Using good manners is a way to show respect for others and an example of The Golden Rule! What is the author's purpose? What clues helped you figure it out?
The purpose is to inform.
400
Kyle and Steve were walking home from a Boy Scout meeting when Kyle noticed something brown and small on the ground. He picked it up. It was a wallet. Steve grabbed it and opened it. Inside was $52. Steve and Kyle looked at each other, then looked at the money. Kyle thought about a new baseball bat. Steve thought about fixing his broken bike. They stood for a while thinking. What do you think will happen next?
I think Steve and Kyle will try to find a way to split the money. I think this because they are both thinking about the things that they could spend the money on. Kyle wants a baseball bat and Steve wants to fix his broken bike.
400
Compare and contrast baseball and soccer.
Baseball and soccer are both fun sports to play. To play baseball, you will need a baseball, a bat, some bases, and baseball mitts. On the other hand, to play soccer you will need a soccer ball and a net. Both baseball and soccer have rules that need to be followed to make the game fair.
400
My mom wanted to throw my brother a surprise party. I was so excited to have a party, I let the cat out of the bag and the surprise was ruined. My brother knew that we were having the party. What does "let the cat out of the bag" mean?
You told a secret that you shouldn't have said.
400
Which sentence is written correctly? A) Most of the cats seeming sad. B) Most of the cats are seem sad. C) Most of the cats be seeming sad. D) Most of the cats seem sad.
D) Most of the cats seem sad.
500
Where might you find examples of informational writing, entertaining writing, and persuasive writing?
Informational: newspapers, recipes, directions, nonficition Entertaining: picture books, chapter books, jokes Persuasive: advertisements, commercials, speeches
500
Chloe worked all morning on her clay sculpture. She carefully formed the lumpy material into a beautiful elephant. She placed it onto a board on the floor and ran out of the room to get her mom. As she walked back, she saw her brother and three of his friends running from the room, bouncing a basketball. Slowly Chloe entered the room and looked down at the floor where she had left her work of art. What do you think will happen next?
I think Chloe will tell her mom that her brother and his friends ruined her project. She might be really upset because she worked hard.
500
What are some words/phrases that signal you are comparing two items? What are some words/phrases that signal you contrasting two items?
Compare: same, similar, similarly, in the same way, the same as, both, like, in common, as well, also. Contrast: differ, different, difference, however, but, like, although, even though, on the other hand, while
500
I was in the dog house with my parents because I didn't finish my homework like I was supposed to. What does "in the dog house" mean?
"In the dog house" means that you are in trouble.
500
Which sentence is written correctly: A) "Have you seen my hat?" asked Sam. B) "Have you seen my hat," asked Sam. C) Have you seen my hat? "asked Sam." D) Have you seen my hat, asked Sam.
A) "Have you seen my hat?" asked Sam.
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