4th Grade Writing
What does the beginning of every sentence need to start with?
A capital letter
What does retreat mean?
a. fall into
b. search for
c. go back into
d. remain close by
c. go back into
What is a simile?
Comparison using like or as
What is a noun?
A person, place, thing.
What is the problem and solution?
Sarah missed the bus. Her mom had to take her to school.
Problem: Sarah missed the bus.
Solution: Her mom had to take her to school.
Choose the hyperbole.
A.) The kite soared like an eagle.
B.) Bang went the hammer.
C.) The sun shines like a diamond.
D.) I'm drowning in homework.
D.) I'm drowning in homework.
Ideally, how many sentences are in one paragraph?
About 5 sentences
What do the words compare and contrast mean?
Compare: What is the same/similar
Contrast: What is different
What is Alliteration?
Phrase which each word starts with the same letter/sound.
What must you do at the beginning of every new paragraph?
Indent
Once their prey is at hand, Komodo dragons eat incredibly quickly. They may eat up to 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg) of meat in a single minute. They have amazing appetites as well. Some Komodos have been known to eat 80 percent of their body weight in a single feeding. Because they eat so much at one time, Komodos don’t have to eat very often. Some only eat about once a month.
What is the main purpose of this paragraph?
A. to describe how Komodo dragons grow so large
B. to explain the feeding habits of Komodo dragons
C. to show the places where Komodo dragons find their meals
D. to identify why people should be cautious near Komodo dragons
B. to explain the feeding habits of Komodo dragons
What is the difference between simile and metaphor?
Simile uses like or as and metaphor does not.
What is a verb?
A word describing an action.
Choose the onomatopoeia:
A). Eat
B). Hop
C). Sizzle
D). Touch
C). Sizzle
What is personification?
Giving non-living things humanlike qualities.
How do you make this word plural
Penny
Change the y to an I and add es
PENNIES
Example of adjective:
A). Truck
B). Yellow
C). Dog
D). Running
B). Yellow
What does explain mean?
To connect evidence with the claim or idea that the evidence supports.