Subject and Prtedicate
Is the small portion the SUBJECT or PREDICATE?
Golf Carts are fun to drive.
Predicate
You just read a magazine article about volcanoes. It said that volcanoes are found in many places around the world and can be active, dormant, or extinct.
What is the Authors purpose?
To inform you about volcanoes.
Nico was supposed to feed his dog, Bo, every morning. But today he was running late for school. As he hurried to get dressed, he forgot to ?fill Bo’s bowl. When he got home that afternoon, he discovered that Bo had tipped over the trash can and eaten some of the garbage. There was trash everywhere, so Nico cleaned up the mess and led Bo’s dish with food. “Sorry Bo,” Nico said as he patted him on the head.
What is the problem?
Forgot to feed his dog.
A biography of him reveals that he was born in 1785, worked for his uncle, was given the title of professor of mechanics, and even worked on an early version of the typewriter.
The word biography comes from two Greek roots, bio and graph. Bio means “life.” The root graph can mean “write.” What does biography mean?
A writing about ones life
Definition: to move forward or progress in development
Word: advance
Is the small portion the SUBJECT or PREDICATE?
The entire family showed up for the banquet.
Subject
What was the Authors viewpoint on Lincoln? Provide Text evidence.
The 18th president of the US was Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was born in Kentucky. Lincoln was one of the best presidents of our country. Lincoln ended slavery with the Emancipation Proclamation. He was a great president.
Lincoln was a great president.
"Lincoln was one of the best presidents of our country"
When Maria turned 10, her abuelita gave her a very special gold bracelet. It had been in the family for many years. However, a week after her birthday, Maria lost the bracelet. She knew her family would be disappointed in her. Since she didn’t know where to start looking, Maria decided to hang up posters around town. She drew a picture of the bracelet and promised a $10 reward if anyone found it. Luckily, a neighbor found the bracelet and returned it to Maria. She was so happy to have it back!
What is the solution?
Maria decided to hang up posters around town. She drew a picture of the bracelet and promised a $10 reward if anyone found it.
The root of chronological is chron, meaning “time.” What does chronological mean?
A importance
B interest
C when things happen
D why things happen
C. When things happen.
Definition: to mention proof or support
Word: Cite
Is the small portion the SUBJECT or PREDICATE?
The turtle beat the hare in the race.
Predicate
What is the Authors POV on Christmas? Provide text evidence.
Christmas is a magical time of year. Everyone puts lights and decorations on their houses and there is a chill in the air. On Christmas morning, presents are opened and a big breakfast is eaten. However, the best part of Christmas is spending time with family. That is why its the best holiday.
It is the best holiday.
"That is why Christmas is the best holiday."
On Monday, June’s teacher announced that there would be a math test later in the week. June wasn’t worried. She was great at math! After school, she played video games instead of studying. However, when the teacher handed out the test on Friday, June realized that she didn’t know anything about geometry. After school, she asked her teacher for some extra math worksheets. She knew that if she practiced, she would be prepared for the next test.
What is the Solution?
After school, she asked her teacher for some extra math worksheets. She knew that if she practiced, she would be prepared for the next test.
The origin of the word automobile comes from the Greek roots auto meaning “self” and mobile meaning “capable of moving.” What does this suggests about the automobile?
A It can only be used by one driver in a family.
B It is available to any independent person.
C It is large enough to move smoothly on bad roads.
D It can move without being pulled by an animal.
D
Definition: an opposing opinion or viewpoint
Word: Counterpoint
Is the small portion the SUBJECT or PREDICATE?
None of the children slept during nap time.
Subject
What is the Authors POV on Baseball? Provide Text evidence.
Baseball is a sport played with a ball and bat. You can play baseball on a team or for fun with your friends and family. Each team needs 9 players. The teams take turns playing in the field and batting. Baseball is a fun sport to play and watch.
Baseball is fun
"baseball is a fun sport to play and watch"
Garrett and Jeffrey took turns at the hoop practicing their free throws. Usually Garrett sunk his free throw shots with no trouble, but something was off today. He had not made a single shot. Jeffrey was on fire, though! He made every single free throw shot from the line. Coach McElroy noticed and came to talk to Garrett. “If you adjust your feet,” he said, “your shot will go straight.” To Garrett’s surprise, he made the rest of his free throws!
“If you adjust your feet,” he said, “your shot will go straight.” To Garrett’s surprise, he made the rest of his free throws!
The word photography comes from Greek roots meaning “light“ and “draw, write.“ What is the meaning of photography?
A making a picture using light
B making a picture using paints
C making a picture using a laser
D making a picture using a pencil
A
Definition: The process of drawing conclusions from facts; clear and sensible thinking.
Word: Reasoning