Subject Verb Agreement
The girls joyfully _____ to the store on Tuesday afternoon. (Run or Runs)
Run
What made Danny realize he was in the gardens?
The boy casually sauntered to the front of the room when it was time for his presentation.
Sauntered means to stroll or walk with confidence.
What is theme?
The message or lesson the author wants you to learn.
The carnival music _____ so loud that I can barely hear my friends talking. (is, are)
is
Our neighbors are always so noisy, we hear them ____ multiple times a day. (Yells or yell)
yell
Where did Danny go to write his haiku?
The bridge.
The thunder rattled the house, petrifying the small child. He clung to his mother in fear.
Petrified means scared.
DAILY DOUBLE
As Ruby walked into her classroom Monday morning, she noticed a new student sitting by the window. She was a new student last year and knew it could be kind of scary, so she went over to talk to him. He kept quiet and his head down as she asked where he was from. He didn’t talk to anyone for two more weeks. Ruby made sure to smile at him every day. Finally, one day after school the new kid smiled back and asked her name. They began to walk together to school, do homework after school, and hang out on the weekends. Ruby was so glad she could help a new student and gain a new friend.
Always be kind. Be a friend.
My parents were infuriated with my brother when he got in trouble at school.
To make angry
Sat
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!!
What was Danny's haiku about?
Danny's haiku was about the words of poetry that the students were trying to write.
Samantha wanted to stop going to the gym, so she terminated her membership.
Alice goes to camp every summer. She loves seeing her friends that don’t go to her school. This is the only time of year they get to see each other. They swim, workout, and play games for three weeks straight. Every summer, while at camp, Alice’s parents send her several care packages. They usually include anything from cookies to a new tablet. Some of the other campers don’t get anything during their time there. Most campers in Alice’s bunk just roll their eyes when she brings in a new package because they want one too. Alice always brags about the gifts she gets. Others now avoid Alice because they just can’t stand her.
Don't brag. Consider the feelings of others.
What is a verse?
A section of a poem or song.
John and Joe ____ best friends, they always do everything together! (is, are)
Mary ___ at Wilson every time he stomps on her feet when they are coming back into the classroom from recess. (hollers, holler)
1) are 2) hollers
How did Danny change from the beginning of the text to the end?
In the beginning, Danny wanted to go home. He misses his friends and did not want to learn. In the end, Danny realized that learning about his new home and culture could be good. He had a more positive attitude.
The meager dessert that was put in front of Edwin made him so upset. He looked around and saw everyone else had ginormous pieces of cake.
Meager means small or not of great quantity.
Jacob works as a farmer but has to overcome many obstacles to do so every day. He served the US Army and was stationed in Iraq. During his time there Jacob was involved in a bombing and lost his right leg. He loved to run. While in high school, Jacob was a star athlete. He couldn’t picture life as being the same without being able to run. The loss of his leg devastated him. Jacob didn’t want to believe his doctors. He got a prosthetic leg and practiced and practiced every day. It took him several years of practice and determination. Life isn’t the same as it used to be but Jacob can run again.
Don't give up. Be determined.
What does pondered mean?
What does melancholy mean?
Pondered means to think about carefully.
Melancholy means a deep sadness.
The ocean's waves _____ onto the shore. (crash, crashes)
The two dogs ____ loudly when their owners pull into the garage every evening. (bark, barks)
My students ____ the very best. I love them all! (is, are)
2) bark
3) are
What is the theme of "17 Syllables"?
Have a positive attitude. Don't be negative.
The defiant children were being the exact opposite of the children seated across from them who were perfectly following directions and doing what they were told.
Defiant means fighting against, not listening, refusing to do what they're told.
Austin had been playing baseball his whole life. He started when he was in first grade and loved every minute of it. Last year, Austin was up to bat when he was hit in the head with the baseball. He was hit so hard he had to go to the hospital because he suffered a concussion. This scared Austin so he decided not to play again. The team was so disappointed. They begged him to come back After several weeks of convincing, Austin decided to give baseball another try. He was so nervous his first time up to bat that he was shaking. Despite his fear, he planted his feet and hit a homerun!
Don't let fear stop you from doing what you love.
How do the Japanese feel about art? You must find text evidence that supports your answer!!!!
The Japanese people feel that art is very important and they value it. The Japanese have gardens devoted to poetry, it's printed daily in the newspaper, and it's widely discussed.