4th Grade
Reading: Name the Genre
Reading: Name the Genre
What is the genre that has the most sub-genres? This genre is known to not be real.
Fiction
The question states: "What is the best summary of this selection?"
Summary
What should be edited in this sentence?
The beautifulest diamond in the world can be founded in the countrys of japan and germany
The most beautiful diamond in the world can be found in the countries of Japan and Germany.
What are the different types of text structures? (hint: There are 5)
Cause and effect, Problem and Solution, Description, Chronological/time order, Compare/Contrast
What are the elements of Fiction ?
Characters, setting, plot, problem, solution, and theme
What is the genre where the author is making a claim? The author uses reasoning and evidence to back their claim to persuade their intended audience.
Argumentative
The question states: "Use the box below to determine the meaning of the word _____ that is found in paragraph __."
Vocabulary/ Dictionary Skills
Edit this sentence:
The monkeys was swinging in the jungle and they found a delicious bananas.
The monkeys were swinging in the jungle, and they found delicious bananas.
How can you figure out the main idea?
Determine what the WHOLE passage is about.
How does an author support his or her claim?
Through providing evidence and giving their reasoning.
What is the genre that tells a true story about someone's life?
Literary: Non-fiction
The question states: "The main reason the author included paragraph _ to _ is to?"
Author's Purpose
Revise this sentence:
She studied for her test on Monday because she wanted to do well for her test on Monday.
She wanted to do well on her test Monday, so she studied.
When the article is written by someone's personal experience, what is the point of view?
What is first person POV
What is the setting?
Where and when the story takes place
Which genre is organized by stanzas? It usually contains literary devices such as descriptive, sensory, and figurative language. It is read line by line instead of paragraph by paragraph.
Poetry
The question states: "Which idea does the author continue to emphasize in the selection?"
Main Idea
Combine these sentences:
The airplane flew quickly through the air. It had to land because it ran out of fuel.
The airplane flew quickly through the air, but it had to land because it ran out of fuel.
What does it mean to make an inference?
What is to make an educated guess based on the text and prior knowledge?
What are the three main parts of the plot?
Beginning, Middle, and End
Which genre was written with the intention to be acted out? It is divided by acts and scenes. The story is told through the dialogue of all the characters, the stage directions, and with the help of an outside narrator.
Drama
The question states: " In paragraph _, the author states 'long red ladder truck screamed up to the house,' what is the most likely reason the author uses this imagery?"
Figurative Language
What are the 3 types of sentences we use? How do we tell the difference between each?
Must answer both parts of the question to get the points.
Complete: has a subject and predicate
Compound: has a comma and utilizes a conjunction (FANBOYS)
Complex: has a comma but does NOT use a conjunction. It usually starts with a transitional phrase.
What are the types of text features that can identify an informational text?
maps, diagrams, photos, graphs, headings, titles, captions, and bold words
What is the difference between an author's tone and mood?
Tone is how the author's attitude towards the subject, mood is how the reader feels about the author's writing.