Genre Skills
What kind of story is a true story?
Fiction or nonfiction
nonfiction
Where does the prefix go on a word: at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end?
At the beginning
What is an action verb? Give me an example of one.
An action verb shows the action in a sentence.
run, jump, read, fly...etc.
Why would it be helpful to reread a story?
You reread to make sure you understand a story clearly.
Tell me the difference between an illustration and a photograph.
An illustration is drawn or painted. A photograph is taken with a camera.
Would I probably use photographs or illustrations in a fiction story?
Illustrations
What is the most important part of a word?
The root word
How should I complete this sentence?
Ann (want or wants) two apples.
Ann wants two apples.
Give me an example of three sequence words. Why are they important?
First, next, then, later, finally...etc.
They are important because they tell us when things happen in a story.
What is the purpose of a caption?
A caption describes the details of a picture.
Tell me three things about expository text.
1.) It is nonfiction.
2.) It gives facts and details about one topic.
3.) It uses text features.
What is the simile in this sentence and what does it mean?
Her face was as red as a tomato.
"As red as a tomato" means that she was angry or embarrassed.
Complete these sentences properly:
Tomorrow, I ____ walk to the store.
Yesterday, we (jump or jumped) into the big pool.
Tomorrow, I will walk to the store.
Yesterday, we jumped into the big pool.
What is the plot of a story?
Plot is what happens in a story.
What is a map, and how is it helpful?
A map tells you where something is in relation to something else.
It is helpful because it can make the details of a story more clear.
Tell me three things about narrative nonfiction.
1.) It is nonfiction.
2.) It tells a true story.
3.) It has characters, a setting, and a plot.
Find the three words in these sentences that have prefixes. Then, tell me what the words mean:
I have to redraw my picture.
Will you preview my dance routine so I can practice?
That food is untouched. Do you want to eat it?
redraw -- draw again
preview -- view before
untouched--not touched
Combine these two sentences together:
John walked the dog. John fed the dog.
John walked and fed the dog.
What do you think is the author's purpose in the story of "The Hardworking Ant and the Lazy Grasshopper."
We should work hard and prepare for the future.
What is a diagram, and why is it helpful?
A diagram is a picture that shows the different parts of something.
It's helpful because it makes things more clear in a story.
Name three different genres for me, and explain them to me.
Expository text, narrative nonfiction, biography, folk tale, poetry, autobiography, historical fiction...etc.
What is a compound word? Give me two examples.
A compound is two small words that are squished together to make a new word.
rainbow, sailboat, popcorn...etc.
Complete these sentences properly:
I (have or has) three apples to eat.
He (have or has) one hour before he will get on the airplane.
The dog (have or has) a dish for its food.
We (have or had) so much fun yesterday!
I have three apples to eat.
He has one hour before he will get on the airplane.
The dog has a dish for its food.
We had so much fun yesterday!
What are the key details in the story of "The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf," and what is the main idea?
The teacher will decide if the answer is sufficient.
Name four text features, and tell me how they are helpful to understanding a story more clearly.
The teacher will decide if the answer is sufficient.