Story Retell
This part of a story tells us where and when it takes place.
Setting
If a character in a story is shivering and wearing a coat, what can we infer about the weather?
It is cold; it is winter.
Fix this sentence: "Him go to the store".
He goes to the store; He went to the store; He is going to the store
What word do we use to describe the first thing that happens in a sequence?
First
What is one way to remember a word if you can't think of it?
Describe it
This part of a story tells us who is in it.
Characters
If a boy in a story hides his report card from his parents, what can we infer?
He got bad grades; He is embarrased
Use the word excited in a complete sentence
I am so excited that it is Spring time
If you are making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, what should you do before putting the bread together?
Spread the peanut butter and jelly on the bread
What is a synonym for big?
Large
The problem in a story is also called this.
Conflict
What does it mean to "read between the lines" when making an inference?
The information isn't directly stated; Using hints or clues to come up with a conclusion/ inference
What is the past tense of the word "run"
ran
You wake up in the morning and get ready for school. What are two things you need to do before leaving the house?
Brush your teeth, get dressed, eat breakfast, etc.
What sound does the word "butterfly" start with? Can you name another word with the same sound.
'B'. Big, ball, balloon
What do we call the part of a story where the problem is solved
Resolution
You walk into a room and see backpacks, desks, and a whiteboard. Where are you, and how do you know?
A classroom, because those are things found in a school setting
Give a synonym for the word "frustrated" and use it in a sentence.
Synonym= a similar word
I was annoyed at my sister for taking my clothes
Imagine you are planting a flower. Put these in order: Water the soil, put the seed in the dirt, dig a hole.
Dig a hole, put the seed in the dirt, water the soil
Think of a word related to school and give two clues to help us guess it.
E.g. (pencil) we write with it, it has an eraser.
Retell the four main events of the story we just read
Setting, characters, conflict, resolution
Sarah came inside with wet hair and muddy shoes. What can you infer happened before she came in?
It was raining outside, and she walked through mud before coming in
Create a sentence to describe today's weather
It is sunny and warm; It is rainy and cold
Tell me the steps for tying your shoes in the correct order. ( 6 steps)
1. Put the shoe on
2. Cross the laces
3. Make a loop
4. Wrap the lace around
5. Pull through
6. Tighten
Think of a word related to winter. Give me two clues about it without saying the word, and I will try to guess!
Example answer: "It falls from the sky, and you can make a snowman with it." - Answer: Snow.