Big Idea
Why is gratitude important?
Gratitude is important because it helps us appreciate everything that we have.
Name the 4Ps of Prediction
Prior knowledge, pattern, Picture, Prove.
Define Worthy
Worthy means having value. Being deserving of something.
Name another way you can stay hydrated other than drinking plain water.
eating fruits that contain water.
Why is it important to stand up for what you believe in?
- helps you stay true to yourself
- shows others what’s important to you
- helps make the world a better place by encouraging everyone to do the right thing!
What kind of QAR question is this?: Do you think that someone is selfish and who treats people poorly is worthy to be a queen? Why or Why not?
On my own: Connect!
Define Point of View
Point of view is what someone thinks or feels about something- it’s their own opinion.
Why did Luis not want to perform in the talent show? What did he do instead?
He was shy and didn't want to perform on stage with carlos. He made a poster instead.
Why is it important to learn about other cultures?
promotes understanding, respect, and empathy towards others.
What are text features? Give me 4 examples.
Text features are clues that help readers better understand the text.
Examples: Headings, subheadings, captions, diagrams, maps, etc.
Define character trait. Give me three examples.
A character trait is words used to describe a person based on their actions.
Examples: Honest, courageous, kind, genuine, helpful, smart etc.
Who did Adana help in the story?
Adana helped a poor old man, a young boy, and an elderly woman in need.
What is culture? Name 3 different parts of culture.
Culture is how a group of people live
Examples: dress, food, art, language, traditions, and beliefs.
List at least 4 of the 6 steps in the writing process
The six steps are: Analyzing the Prompt, Prewriting, Drafting, Revising, Editing & Publishing.
What is nonliteral language? Give me 2 examples.
Speech that uses words or phrases in a way that's not literally true, but still meaningful.
Examples: Its raining cats and dogs, that's a piece of cake, i'm so hungry i could eat a horse!
Name 3 aspects of the Moon Festival
It celebrates the harvest and the moon goddess and includes eating mooncakes.
Why it is important to surround yourself with people who have a different point of view than you.
- expands your understanding of the entire topic
- helps you better understand your own point of view
List all 4 QAR questions and elaborate on at least 2 of them**
The four QAR (Question-Answer Relationship) questions are: Right There, Think and Search, Author/writer and You & On My Own.
Right There: The answer is directly stated in the text.
Think and Search: Requires the reader to find the answer from different parts of the text.
Author and You: Requires going through the text AND reflecting on your own thoughts and experiences
On my Own: The answer is NOT in the text. It requires you to reflect on your own thoughts and experiences.
What is an informational, literary, and opinion text?
Informational text: Provides factual information about a topic. Teaches you something.
Literary text: Tells you a story. Created for entertainment.
Opinion text: Expresses the writer's opinion.
Name 3 out of 6 harvest festivals celebrated around the world AND where each is from.
Thanksgiving (US/Canada), Pongal (India), homowo (Ghana) Moon Festival (China) Sukkot (Israel) Crop Over (Barbados)