Informational
What is main idea?
What the text is mostly about.
If a character helps others and shares, what trait does that show?
Kindness, caring
What is a synonym for the word "certain"
sure, positive, convinced
How many syllables are in the word sunset?
Two; sun and set
This type of writing tells a story.
Narrative
What do you need to support a main idea?
Key Details
How can setting affect what happens in the story?
What is an antonym for "messy"?
Tidy, clean, organized
In the word "cat" the vowel is short, why?
Because it is a closed syllable.
Name the type of writing:
Amy wants to write an essay explaining what she learned about the 50 states.
Informative or explanatory.
How do text features help the reader?
To understand the information in the text.
"The boy shivered under his large coat." What can you infer?
It is cold, the boy is cold.
Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word "rattled" in this sentence:
"The players were rattled by the quick goal scored against them and took time to settle down."
to be confused or upset
Which words have the long vowel sound: crape, cap, cart, cable
crape, cable
This type of writing states what you believe and supports it.
Opinion writing
What are the 5 text structures?
Descriptive, Cause & Effect, Sequence, Problem & Solution, Compare & Contrast
What is the theme of a story that shows others working together to solve a problem?
Teamwork is important; teamwork can help make things easier...
If you add "re-" to the word "play" what does the new word mean?
replay - to play again
What is the difference between a diagraph and a blend?
A blend has two sounds and a diagraph has 1.
What should you always include to support your answer?
text evidence, examples, facts, etc.
What is author's purpose and the three types?
Why the author writes the text; persuade, inform, entertain.
What is point of view and the name 2 kinds?
Point of view is which perspective the story is told; 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person pov
How can context clues help readers?
They can help you understand unfamiliar words and their meanings.
Decode the word: fantastic
fan/tas/tic; all closed syllables
Which strategies can you use to plan your writing?
RACES and BME