Rules
What does it mean when Mr. Pierson says, "Red Light!"
To stop talking and to be quiet
After weeks without sustenance, the plants were parched. Their leaves drooped toward the dusty ground. Mr. Lee carried several buckets of water into the garden.
What does parched most likely mean?
Extremely thirsty
The author’s purpose for writing a recipe for a PB&J would most likely be to…
Inform
What is an inference?
An educated guess, using what you know to guess about what you do not.
What is Rule #1 that leads to all of the other rules being followed?
Treat classmates, the teacher, yourself, and class supplies with respect
At lunch, Sofia noticed a new student sitting alone. Sofia waved and moved her backpack off the empty chair beside her. She introduced the student to everyone at the table and explained the rules of their favorite card game.
What can you infer about Sofia?
She is welcoming and thoughtful.
The author’s purpose for writing a fantasy novel about dinosaurs would most likely be to…
Entertain
What is an author's purpose?
The reason why an author writes something
"Listen the first-time instructions are given" is what number rule?
Rule #2
When Devin and his mother entered the grocery store, several shelves were empty. Customers filled their carts with bottled water, batteries, and canned food. The streets outside were already looking white and powdery.
What is most likely happening?
A snowstorm is coming through, and people are stocking up on supplies.
The author’s purpose for writing an ELA textbook would most likely be to…
Inform
What does expectation mean?
A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future
Without looking what are the 5 things you are supposed to give Mr. Pierson when he says, "Give me 5"?
1. Look at teacher
2. Quiet
3. Be Still
4. Hands Free
5. Listen
A man walked into a restaurant after a long day teaching English. He sat down at his seat and ordered food on the restaurant's app. As he pressed on the red icon with a yellow "M" he wondered if he really had the money to be eating out again.
What can you infer about this story?
Mr. Pierson is ordering McDonalds
If a politician wrote and presented a speech urging voters to vote for him, the author's purpose would be to...
persuade
What does persuade mean?
To convince
What is Rule #6?
Get PERMISSION before speaking out or before getting out of your desk.
A woman ran to the elevator and pressed the button several times. After just a few moments of waiting, she sprinted to the stairs instead.
What can we infer about this woman?
She is in a hurry.
Name all 3 author purposes discussed in class...
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
What does route mean?
A way to go somewhere