Main Idea
Many people don’t like peas. They think that the texture is strange. They also don’t like the flavor or the color. I love peas because they are good for you.
What is the main idea?
Many people don't like peas.
What is the best topic sentence?
__________________. They are the best time of the year for many reasons. First, you have delicious food. Second, you spend time with family. Finally, you decorate your house. I am always excited when there is a holiday.
a. There are many holidays each year.
b. I love the holidays.
I love the holidays.
Recess should be 30 minutes instead of 15 minutes because you get a longer time to talk to your friends about all sorts of stuff. You also get a longer time to play the activities you're playing. We kids would get more exercise from being outside for a longer time. The teachers would get a longer break from teaching us and we would get a longer break from all that learning. That is why I think we should have a longer recess.
Authors Purpose?
Entertain - Persuade- Inform
To Persuade
Jeff filled up a big bowl with fresh, cold water and set it on the floor. He brought out a big comforter and put it on the floor next to the low window. He opened a package, took out a big bone and placed it on the floor next to the comforter. Then he opened the window so that the gentle breeze could blow into the room. What was Jeff doing?
Getting a space ready for a dog.
What was the name of the story where the man goes into the Yukon?
Describe the setting.
To Build a Fire
Yukon, 50 below zero, rough terrain
Some people think that pets aren’t a lot of work. I’ve come to know that they actually are. For example, you need to feed them and make sure they have water. You also need to give them love and attention.
What is the main idea?
Some people think that pets aren’t a lot of work.
Choose the best Topic Sentence.
__________________________ It teaches you how to build things. It also helps you learn different math skills. Many other schools let their students play. Minecraft has educational benefits.
a. Kids should be able to play Minecraft in school.
b. All kids love Minecraft.
Kids should be able to play Minecraft in school.
In Tarpon Springs, Florida, there are people who work underwater. These people are called sponge divers. The kind of treasure they look for is called sponges. Sponge diving is not an easy job. The diver has to breathe under the water, and be careful of extreme water pressure.
Author's Purpose? Entertain- Persuade- Inform
To Inform
Lisa carefully examined the bug sitting on the leaf. She noticed that it had six legs and a hard shell. Lisa had never seen a bug like this before. She grabbed her magnifying glass and camera.
What is the MOST LIKELY conclusion you can draw about Lisa?
A. She is helpful. B. She is afraid of bugs.
C. She is very curious. D. She likes to play soccer.
She is very curious.
A) What is a catacomb? (Hint: Cask of Amontillado)
B) What is something that happened in the story?
A) Underground Cemeteries
B) answer vary
The Great Lakes are five freshwater lakes in North America. They formed thousands of years ago as glaciers melted. The Great Lakes contain most of the fresh water in North America. They are also important shipping routes, fishing sites, and sources of drinking water. Because of this, it is very important to keep the lakes clean.
What is the main idea?
It is important to protect the Great Lakes.
Choose the best topic sentence
______________They can breathe under water, and they have gills. They also swim using fins. There are over 30,000 known species of fish. Did you know that fish feel pain? Learning about fish is really cool.
A) Fish make great pets.
B) Fish are interesting creatures!
Fish are interesting creatures!
Beauty Company has just completed trials on its new facial cream, No Age. No Age will soon hit the shelves at all major retailers. This product has the promise to be one of the best creams to prevent wrinkles. Hopefully people will discover its amazing abilities to make skin look better. Give it a shot. It just might turn you into your old self
Author's Purpose? Persuade- Inform- Entertain
To Persuade
Lauren looked at her watch, grabbed her books and ran to the bus stop. When she got to the bus stop, she realized she forgot her lunch. Lauren ran back to the house and grabbed her lunchbox. When Lauren got back to the bus stop, she realized she missed the bus.
A) Where is Lauren going?
B) How would you describe Lauren?
A) To School
B) Disorganized
A) What does General Zaroff hunt and why?
B) Where does the story take place?
A) Humans, because he got bored hunting animals (he was too good at it).
B) Ship Trap Island
Baseball is a game played by teams of nine people. The Cardinals are a great baseball team. The team that is playing defense is on the field, while the team that is playing offense sends one batter up at a time. The batter tries to hit the baseball and then run to one or more bases before he/she is thrown out. Once three batters have been put out, the team that is batting switches.
Which sentence does not belong?
The Cardinals are a great baseball team.
No one likes to eat with a dirty knife, fork, or spoon. It is important to completely wash all utensils before using them. Clean utensils won’t transmit germs and bacteria. They also are more pleasant to eat with.
What is the topic sentence?
It is important to completely wash all utensils before using them.
Grandpa went out for a walk, and it started to rain. He didn’t bring an umbrella or a hat. His clothes got soaked, but not a hair on his head was wet. How is this possible?
Author's Purpose - Entertain- Persuade- Inform
To Entertain
(Grandpa is bald by the way)
The shelves were piled high with boxes of every size and shape. Each group had a different picture and different bright colors. There were so many people – men and women, mothers with little children, teenagers putting more boxes on the shelves. Some of the people were talking together as they chose the boxes and cans that they wanted. Jeff was having a hard time remembering which one to buy. He knew that Tooli wouldn’t be happy if he brought home the wrong brand! He also knew that Tooli was probably getting very hungry! Where was Jeff?
The Grocery Store
Of Mice and Men
A) Describe Lennie.
B) What do George and Lennie dream of doing?
A) Big and strong. Doesn't know his own strength. Likes soft things. Has a learning disability.
B) Owning a ranch/farm of their own.
Who is the Principal of FZN (not assistant principal)?
Dr. Entwistle.
What country do you live in?
USA
How many credits to you need to graduate from FZN?
24 credits
What county do you live in?
St. Charles County
What has to be broken before you can eat it?
(Hint: it's a breakfast food)