Vocabulary
to give a short version of a story or article by only sharing the most important parts
Summarize
What is wrong with this sentence?
The girl went to the store with her Mom.
Mom should not be capitalized.
Even after the powerful thunderstorm broke several branches, the resilient tree began to grow new leaves just a few weeks later.
Based on the sentence, what does resilient mean?
Able to recover quickly
"I strapped on my helmet and took a deep breath. I could hear the crowd cheering, but all I could focus on was the goal line in front of me. This was my chance to win it for the team."
From what point of view is this story told?
First Person
Bees fly from flower to flower spreading pollen. This helps farmers grow the fruits and vegetables we eat. Without bees, we wouldn't have much food!
Bees are essential for growing our food.
the life lesson or the message of the story
Theme
What is wrong with this sentence?
What day are we going to finish testing.
During the long summer drought, there was a scarcity of water, so the town leaders asked everyone to stop watering their lawns until it rained.
Based on the sentence, what does scarcity mean?
a shortage/small amount
"Leo wondered if his sister would like the gift he bought her. Meanwhile, across the house, Maya was hoping Leo hadn't found the surprise she hid in the closet. Both siblings were excited for the party to start."
This narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of both characters. What type of point of view is this?
Years ago, letters took weeks to arrive. Now, we use emails and texts to send messages in a split second. Communication is much faster today.
Technology has made sending messages much quicker.
"hints" found in a sentence that help you figure out the meaning of a word you don't know
Context Clues
What is wrong with this sentence?
How many peopel are in our class?
People is spelled wrong.
While the puppy ran headfirst into the tall grass, the cautious cat stayed back and watched quietly before moving an inch.
Which words in the sentence is an antonym (opposite) that helps you understand what cautious means?
Ran headfirst
"The explorers hacked through the thick vines. They didn't realize that a jaguar was watching them from the branches above. It was a humid afternoon, and the mosquitoes were buzzing loudly."
What is the point of view of this passage?
third person
Emperor Penguins have thick blubber and waterproof feathers. They also huddle in groups to share heat. These tools help them survive the freezing cold.
Penguins have special features to stay warm.
"big point" or the most important thought the author wants you to understand about a topic
main idea
What is wrong with this sentence?
The students left there backpacks in the hallway before going to lunch.
It should be their not there
The immense elephant towered over the safari jeep, making the vehicle look like a tiny toy in comparison.
Using the clues in the sentence, what is the definition of immense?
extremely large
"First, you should preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Next, you will crack two eggs into the bowl and whisk them until they are fluffy."
What is the point of view of this recipe?
The neighbors met at the park on Saturday. Some picked up trash, while others painted benches and planted flowers. Together, they made the park beautiful.
A community worked together to fix up their park.
the facts, examples, reasons, or descriptions that explain and "back up" the main idea
supporting details
What is wrong with this sentence?
I love to play soccer it is my favorite sport to play with my friends.
This is a run-on sentence. It should be:
I love to play soccer. It is my favorite sport to play with my friends.
The toddler did not want to relinquish his favorite shovel, but his mother said he had to give it back to his friend before they left the park.
What does the word relinquish mean in this story?
to let go of
"You grip your flashlight tightly as you step into the dark cave. You can feel the cold air on your face, and you wonder if you should turn back or keep exploring."
How can you tell this is Second-Person point of view?
The story says "you"
Pencils started as sharpened rocks. Later, people used graphite wrapped in string, and finally, wood. It took a long time for the pencil to become the tool we use today.
The pencil has evolved and changed over many years.