3rd Grade Writing
What is dialogue?
When a character is speaking in a story.
The people and animals who are in a story are called the ________ .
A. setting B. plot C. characters D. conclusion
characters
Spell: The sun is very ________.
bright
What is a noun?
What is a prefix? Give an example
letters at the beginning of a base word that change the meaning of the base word.
Fix the dialogue.
My mom is going to pick us up at school he said.
"My mom is going to pick us up at school," he said.
What is the setting in a story?
Where and when the story happens (must have both)
Spell: you use this to wash your hair
shampoo
What is an adjective?
A describing word?
What is a suffix? Give an example.
Letters at the end of a base word that changes the meaning of the word.
What are the 3 types of writing?
Narrative, Opinion, Informational
What does fiction mean?
Made-up, fake, unreal.
Spell: the name of the building where we are right now
school
Give an example of a verb.
run, kick, hit, smile, etc.
What does the prefix dis- mean?
not
What is narrative writing?
A story
What is the central message of a story?
The big idea of a story.
Spell: this goes on the top and bottom of a sandwich.
Bread
What is a pronoun?
A word that replaces a noun
What does the suffix -less mean?
Without
What is opinion writing?
We state our opinion and reasons to support out opinion.
What do we call the lesson of a story?
Example: The fable "The Dog and the Bone" taught us a lesson. Not to be greedy.
Moral
Spell: part of your body where your arm bends.
elbow
Fix this sentence.
I ate chicken potatoes and corn for dinner.
I ate chicken, potatoes, and corn for dinner.
What does the prefix pre- mean?
Before
What is informational writing?
Writing facts about a certain topic.
Sally was so upset that she got a D in Math. She decided to practice her facts at home every night. She also asked the teacher for help with the problems she didn't understand. Sally even watched Math videos on YouTube to help her learn the skills she needed.
Which character trait describes Sally? A. smart B. dishonest C. hardworking D. sad
C. hardworking
Spell: the plural of wolf
wolves
Fix this sentence. There are 5 mistakes.
my brother bobby went to target on sunday
My brother Bobby went to Target on Sunday.
What does the suffix -ful mean?