PARTS OF A STORY
What do we call the place and time where a story happens?
The setting
Without being asked, Judy shared her snacks with everyone at the table. She was a generous person.
What does it mean to be generous?
to share with people
What is a synonym of happy?
A) sad B) joyful c) angry
B) joyful
When you use clues from the text to make a guess, you are making an...
inference
What does it mean when an author's purpose to inform?
To educate the reader, teach the reader, or give facts
What do we call the person telling the story?
The narrator
The students were asked to observe the ants and write down what they noticed.
What does observe mean?
to watch
What is antonym of the word angry?
A) furious B) calm C) funny
Meena came to school dripping wet. She forgot her umbrella at home.
What inference can you make about the weather outside?
It was raining.
Squidward played the clarinet at home. He practiced every day, hoping to become a famous musician.
What point of view is this? First, second or third?
Third point of view
What do we call the lesson or message of a story?
The moral or the theme
She tried to avoid the mud by walking on the sidewalk.
What does avoid mean?
to stay away
What is a synonym for the word sad?
A) gloomy B) weird C) warm
A) gloomy
Squidward punched Patrick. Patrick started crying.
What can you infer about Squidward's feelings?
Squidward was mad at Patrick or Squidward doesn't like Patrick.
Why does the author write to entertain?
To make the reader enjoy the text
When an author uses something like a color, animal, or object to represent an idea or feeling, what is that called?
Symbolism
“Foxes are solitary animals. We are used to being alone, we don’t have real friends,” said Nick.
What does it mean to be solitary?
to be by yourself
What is an antonym of ordinary?
A) boring B) angry C) special
C) special
Ayan and his team practiced together every day after school. They went to the court behind the school and passed the ball to each other. Whenever someone scored a basket, everyone would cheer.
What sport did Ayan play?
Basketball
When an author is telling you to buy something, the author's purpose is...
To persuade
When an author gives hints about what will happen next or later in the story, what is that called?
Foreshadowing
Fresh water was scarce in the desert, so Gumball and Darwin had to share the water.
What does it mean when something is scarce?
there's a little amount, it's rare
What is a synonym for the word slowly?
A) bravely B) quietly C) sluggishly
C) sluggishly
Jaya has to get to work early because a lot of creatures, big and small, are counting on her for their breakfast. Later in the day, she will make sure their habitats are clean.
Where does Jaya work?
The zoo
You walk down the dark street, your heart pounding, wondering if you should turn back or go into the unknown.
What point of view is this? First, second, or third?
Second point of view