Genre
Tell me about expository text.
It is a kind of nonfiction that gives information through facts and details.
What is a sentence?
Answers will vary, but it should be close to this:
It is a complete thought.
What does it mean to re-read, and why is it important?
Read again.
We do it to make sure we understand a text more fully. We catch more details on the second read.
What is a noun?
A noun is a person, a place, a thing, or an idea
Everyone, give me an example of a sequence word.
First, then, next, last...
What is a fairy tale and give me an example of one?
A fairy tale is a kind of fiction. It entertains the reader with impossible characters and events.
(An example is Cinderella.)
What is a paragraph?
It is a group of sentences that are grouped together to tell one idea.
What does it mean to look for context clues?
You look for context clues when you come across a word you don't understand. You look at the words around it to give you clues about its meaning.
What is the difference between a singular noun and a plural noun?
Singular means 1.
Plural means more than 1.
Everyone give me an example of a metaphor.
Compare two things together. There is no like or as.
You are a wise owl. She is a messy tornado.
What is a biography? Give me an example of a biography.
A biography is the story of someone's life written by someone else.
(Answers will vary.)
Why do teachers say that you need a "strong opening"? What does that mean?
A strong opening is the first sentence in a paragraph or essay. It should catch the reader's attention.
Give me an example of a problem and a solution.
Turn these singular nouns into plural ones:
sister
man
church
puppy
sisters, men, churches, puppies
Everyone give me an example of a simile.
Compare two things together using like or as
(You are as mighty as a lion. She is as strong as a horse.)
Define a folktale, and you'll get an extra 100 points if you can think of why they are important to a culture.
A folktale is a fictional story that is passed down through the generations in a culture. It usually teaches a moral.
It is important because it teaches a culture's values.
What is a supporting detail and how many should you have in a paragraph?
A supporting detail is a detail that is necessary in a paragraph for the paragraph to make sense.
There must be at least 3 supporting details in a paragraph
Define character, setting, and plot.
character: The people or animals the story is about
setting: Where and when a story takes place
Plot: What happens in the story
What is the purpose of these nouns?
The boy's coat
The dog's bone
The woman's purse
They show ownership or possession of something.
Everyone give me an example of different themes stories can have.
Be kind, Be a good friend, Forgive, Bad choices have consequences, Be the change you want to see in the world...
What is the purpose of poetry?
Poetry expresses feelings about something.
Name at least 4 elements that should be present in an excellent paragraph.
Topic sentence, 3 details, sequence words, conclusion sentence, strong verbs, colorful adjectives, indentation at the top...
Compare and contrast two things together.
(It must be two things we have not yet compared and contrasted in class before now.)
Answers will vary.
Give me an example of a prepositional phrase.
On the moon, at the park, in the daytime, over the bridge...etc
Everyone give me an example of personification.
The flowers smiled brightly at me.
The wind shoved me to the side.
The seagulls laughed at me as I fell on my face.
The trees bent over with old age as they swayed in the breeze.