Vocabulary
What is surface water?
Water that we can see
What is the first step in the writing process?
Planning
What are the two genres of a text that we have learned about?
Fiction, non-fiction (informational)
Correct or incorrect
The boy's shoes are red.
Correct
What is a central idea?
What the text is mostly about
What is ground-water?
Water that you can't see
What are the different parts of an informative essay?
Introduction, focus statement, proof paragraphs and conclusion
What can you find in a fiction text?
characters, setting, problem/conflict, solution
Correct or incorrect
Lets eat grandma! "I said".
incorrect
"Let's eat, grandma!" I said.
Describe how to compare and contrast
Find the similarities and differences between two topics
The flock of birds was flying south for the winter. What does word flock mean?
Group of birds
What are three adjectives you can use to describe our classroom?
What can you find in a nonfiction text?
Point of view, teach, topic
Correct or incorrect
I like the colors blue red and green.
incorrect
I like the colors blue, red, and green.
Name two common themes we usually find in reading.
Friendship, Family, Courage, Overcoming challenges, Kindness
Whoever picks the winning ticket will win a bundle of prizes. What does the word bundle mean?
a group of things that are together
What are the things you can include in a story's beginning?
Character (who), setting (where), when, what is happening
How many siblings does Ms. Newball have?
2
Identify the verb in the sentence, "The dog barks loudly."
barks
What is the difference between central message and central idea?
Central idea is what the text is mostly about, central message is the lesson learned
What does the word infer mean?
to make a guess based on evidence
What does it mean to revise your writing?
To reread to make sure your writing makes sense and to add more interesting words.
What are Mrs. Henriquez kids names?
Emilia (Emi) and Matias (Mati)
What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: "Can I go to the park"
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Name the 3 types of Author's Purpose
Entertain, Persuade, Inform