Comparing Characters
Name 3 characters from "The True Jack."
Host, Mom, Giant, Giantess, Cow, Butcher
Name three strategies you can use to annotate a text?
Underline, highlight, star, write comments, mark sequences of events, write questions marks, make exclamation points, ask questions
What is the stepmother's opinion of Cinderella in "Cinderella, Too Much for Words?"
Example: She is lazy and mean.
Give an example of a four-syllable word.
Example: "activity"
What is the difference between an opinion and a fact?
A fact is something that can be proven. An opinion is a belief, thought, or feeling.
Based on the stories we have read, would you rather have Jack's stepmother or Cinderella's stepmother? WHY?
I would rather have Jack's stepmother because she believes in her son. Cinderella's stepmother talks about her negatively.
What are two strategies you can try when you are stuck on a question about reading?
Re-read questions and text. Use context clues. Look at your annotations. Look up words in the dictionary. Ask your teacher.
How does Cinderella feel in the story "Cinderella's Very Bad Day?"
She feels like she can't do anything right.
Give an example of a simile.
Example: "Third grade is as fun as jeopardy."
Tell me a sentence starter you can use in an opinion writing piece.
Example: "In my opinion.." "I believe.."
What is one thing Jack and the Giant have in common?
Example: They believe opposite things, they disagree with each other, they are both the bad guy in each other's stories.
What is a Venn Diagram and what is it used for?
A Venn Diagram is two circles the overlap each other. It is used for comparing and contrasting two things.
How does the giant view Jack in "The True Jack?"
The Giant thinks he is small and a thief.
Give an example of a comparative adjective, AND use it in a sentence.
Example: "Miss Mitchell is older than her students."
What does OREO stand for?
Opinion, reason, example, opinion