Theme
What does theme mean?
A lesson the reader can learn from the story.
My family loves walking the dogs in the woods. We all think it is so much fun.
First person
What transition word or phrase would best fit this sentence?
First, I will mix all the ingredients together. _______, I will put the brownie mix in a pan. Finally, I will put the pan in the oven.
A) As soon as
B) Next
C) Finally
B) Next
What type of sentence is this?
I want to go to the store, and I want to buy cookies.
compound
What is a primary source?
Any document from the time period or event being studied, created by a participant or a witness
What is a theme we can learn from the boy who cried wolf?
It is not good to lie.
When the test started Laura was relieved because she knew all of the answers.
Third person limited
What is the transition word in the following sentence?
I love cooking, in fact I made three dishes for my family last night.
in fact
What type of sentence is this?
Are you going to the store today?
simple
What is a secondary source?
Any document written or made after the time period or event by someone who was not there
What is the theme of the three little pigs story?
Hard work pays off.
Something Josh said to me when we were children led me to believe that he would one day change the world.
First person
What transition word or phrase would best fit this sentence?
The mountains are beautiful, _________________ the beach has more fun activities.
A) additionally
B) however
C) as a result
B) however
I studied for my test all night, which is why I made a 100!
Complex
Speeches, photos, diaries, and letters are what kind of source?
Primary Source
What is the theme of little red riding hood?
Don't talk to strangers.
Be careful.
She unlocked her door and walked into her house. The door was bright yellow.
Third person objective
What is the transition word in the following sentence?
The author states "Spencer Silver was trying to design a strong adhesive that could be used to build planes ".
The author states
Go home!
simple
Essays, articles and research papers are what kind of source?
Secondary source
The angry customer stomped up and slammed the bag of food on the counter in front of James. The bag split down the side and french fries poured out of the rip. The man barked at James about how the restaurant had messed up the order. James smiled at the man and offered to make him a new lunch. He even offered to throw in a free dessert. James stepped out from the counter and handed some kids meal toys to the angry man’s children. He apologized again to the red faced man and offered to get him a soda while the family waited on the new order. The customer just crossed his arms and huffed. James smiled again and offered the children free milkshakes. The man’s frown finally began to turn, and he calmly smiled at James, apologizing for overreacting. James smiled to himself. He was proud that he had done just as his father had told him. “Kill them with kindness.” It worked every time.
What is the theme of this story?
Treat others with kindness.
Treat others how you want to be treated.
Amy was looking forward to girls' night out, but the others in her group of friends were secretly hoping that the monthly outing would get cancelled.
Third person omniscient
What transition work would best fit in this sentence?
There are a number of improvements; ___________, the picture is clearer.
A) however
B) as soon as
C) for instance
C) for instance
What type of sentence is this?
If I go with you, I won't have any fun, and I might leave early.
compound complex
Is this an example of a primary or secondary source?
August 4, 2006
Dear diary,
Over the summer I moved in with my grandparents. Tomorrow I start my first day of 4rd grade in a new school. I am excited, but I am also very nervous. My old school was pretty small and my new school looks huge. I hope I can make some new friends there.
Primary source