5th Grade
Reading
Reading
What is a character trait?
An adjective to describe a character in a story!
What can you use to help you answer an essay response?
T E E
What are the 5 text structures?
sequence/chronological, cause and effect, problem and solution, compare and contrast, description
Name two story elements of a fiction story.
A. Character
B. Setting
C. Plot
Lily was shy and didn't like talking in front of the class. But when it was her turn to share her project, she spoke clearly and smiled. Her classmates clapped, and she felt happy.
How did Lily change?
She became more brave and confident speaking in front of others.
What are some transition words you can use when writing an essay?
First, Second, Next, Last,
Finally
What is the figurative language phase?
Croaking frogs sound as loud as a marching band
What is a simile?
An informational text will give you
What are facts?
What are the people or animals that have dialogue in a story called?
Characters
Emma saw a new student sitting alone at lunch. Even though she was nervous, Emma walked over and asked if he wanted to sit with her and her friends. The new student smiled and said yes. They talked and laughed the rest of lunch. Emma was glad she had been kind.
What is the theme in this paragraph?
Being kind to others and making new friends is important.
To the retell a story's main events and characters, presented in your own words
What is a summary?
Mom hit the roof when I told her I didn't pass the Georgia Milestones.
What does hit the roof mean?
What is became upset, angry, or mad?
If the story is written by someone IN the story, what is the point of view?
First person Point of View
What is conflict?
What is the problem in a story?
I believe recess is one of the most important parts of the school day. It gives kids time to play, get fresh air, and take a break from sitting in class. Recess helps students feel ready to learn again.
What is the author's claim?
The author believes that recess is important because it helps kids play, relax, and learn better.
Is a lesson about life that an author wants the reader to learn or know.
What is a theme?
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
A. I read the book about snakes, birds and dogs.
B. First, you need to stir the ingredients.
C. He studied for the spelling test so, he made a hundred.
What is sentence B
Every year, many birds fly thousands of miles to find food and warmer weather. This journey is called migration. Birds leave colder places in the fall and return in the spring. They use the sun, stars, and even Earth’s magnetic field to help guide them.
Why is it important for birds to fly south?
What is to to find food and warmer weather?
Read the text :Tuck did not want Winnie to drink the spring water in the novel Tuck Everlasting.
Which statement is the best summary of how Tuck felt about drinking the spring water?
a. Because he viewed immortality as a curse, not a blessing
b. Living forever outside the "wheel of life"—never changing, growing, or dying
c. He feared she would be trapped in eternal childhood, unable to mature or experience a natural existence.
d. All of the above
What is D?
Football is a popular sport that many people love to play and watch. Players wear helmets and pads to stay safe. The goal of the game is to get the ball into the end zone to score points. Football teaches teamwork, because players have to work together to win the game.
What is the central idea of the paragraph?
A. football is a popular sport
B. Football is about teamwork
C. Football is a popular sport that teaches teamwork and has rules to help players stay safe and score points.
D. Football is a safe sports that help people come together.
C. Football is a popular sport that teaches teamwork and has rules to help players stay safe and score points.
What can you use to figure out the meaning of an unknown word when reading
Context Clues
When writing a multi paragraph essay in response to the writing prompt, what should you include in the introduction?
-Restate the question
-Mention the passages/titles
-Hook
What is an example of an informational text?
a. diary
b. the novel, Hoot
c. biography
What is C?
What is another way to say "All will be shown for its true worth in time" from paragraph 3?
What is Everything will be become/ made clear/ or you will understand soon
I think WWE is the most exciting sport to play. I love wrestling people and showing off my moves. It's also fun to hear the crowd cheer me on. Every match feels like a movie!
What is the author's perspective about football?
The author thinks WWE is exciting and enjoys wrestling.