Parts of Speech
Person, place, or thing
a) noun
b) verb
c) adjective
a) Noun
Fictional stories about science and technology of the future.
a) Biography
b) Non-Fiction
c) Science Fiction
C) Science Fiction
A story that includes characters, setting, problems and conflicts, solutions and resolutions:
a) Persuassive text
b) Informational text
c) Narrative text
c) Narrative Text
Courage, Friendship, and Happiness are examples of:
a) Theme
b) Mood
c) Tone
b) Theme
What is Cause and what is Effect?
Cause states WHY.
Effect is WHAT HAPPENED.
A word that describes a person, thing, idea, or living being:
Adjective
What is the difference between Biography and Autobiography?
Biography: non-fiction information written about real people by someone else.
Autobiography: non-fiction information written by him or herself.
Any writing that is factual or true
Non-Fiction Text
The _________ is how the text makes the reader feel.
a) Theme
b) Mood
c) Main Idea
b) Mood
"I walked into a dark room and everyone shouted, "Happy Birthday!" I was so surprised I fainted.
What is the Effect?
Effect: I was so surprised I fainted.
A word that shows action or being (ex. Jump)
Verb
Narrative fiction that uses verses, rhythm, rhyme, hyperboles, idioms, symbolism, similes, and metaphors
Poetry
When the writer states an opinion and tries to convince readers of an idea or point of view using reasons and supporting details.
Persuasive Writing or Opinion Writing
The ______ is the author's attitude.
a) Theme
b) Poem
c) Tone
c) Tone
I left the bathtub water running to go answer the telephone. The water covered the bathroom floor. What is the Cause?
Cause: I left the bathtub water running to go answer the telephone.
A word that takes the place of a noun (He, she, it, they)
Pronoun
Fiction that uses magic or other supernatural elements as a main plot element, theme, or setting. Stories take place in imaginary worlds where magic and magical creatures are common.
Fantasy
Any writing that is not true or realistic stories that never actually happened
Fiction or Fictional Text
The message or the big idea of the text is called:
a) Theme
b) Alliteration
c) Stanza
A) Theme
I was playing Monopoly when my mom said it was time for bed. I left my game pieces lying on the floor. I heard my mom scream as she stepped on the pieces. What is the cause? What is the effect?
Cause: I left my game pieces lying on the floor. Effect: Mom screamed as she stepped on the pieces.
A word that describes when (yesterday), how (easily), where (outside), how often (rarely)
Adverb
Folktales that teaches a moral or lessons. Uses animals, mythical creatures, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature as characters.
Fable
Text that is written to give the reader factual (true) details.
Informational or Expository Text
What kind of stories have a moral or a lesson?
a) research writing
b) advertisements
c) Folktales
c) Folktales
My mom got a call from the nurse today. I had a horrible stomachache. I ate 2 pieces of cake, cotton candy, and 3 hot dogs at the school carnival. What is cause? What is the effect?
CAUSE: I ate 2 pieces of cake, cotton candy, and 3 hot dogs at the school carnival.
EFFECT: I had a horrible stomachache.