Inferencing
If Eric keeps eating junk food, then I can infer that...
He will gain weight.
He will be unhealthy.
He will get cavities.
He will get sick.
Ja'Vion was moving as fast as lightning.
Simile
Dear Governor Abbott, I think you should send more money to my school to help us buy some new computers for our classroom. We would be able to learn more and have fun.
Sincerely,
Ms. Atchison's Class
What is the author's purpose?
Persuade
We went to the store today to get some ingredients for dinner.
First person
The passage has characters, a setting, problem, and solution (the plot).
Author's purpose is to entertain.
Fiction
Darren and his mom waited in line with the rest of the passengers. His mom handed the lady their tickets. The lady smiled at her and said, "Have a great flight!" Where are Darren and his mom?
Airport
The sun smiled at me when I woke up this morning.
Personification
If you want to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, you need bread, jelly, and peanut butter. Put the peanut butter on one side and the jelly on the other. Last, put the two sides together to make your sandwich.
What is the author's purpose?
You need to ask for permission before you go outside.
Second person
The passage is divided into stanzas. There is always a theme. The different types are: rhyming, free verse, narrative, and lyrical.
Poetry
Kaylin was so proud of her garden. She planted the seeds early in the spring and watered the plants every morning. Last Friday, her mom called and asked her to come over for the weekend because she was feeling sick. When Kaylin came back home, her plants were bent and drooping. Why were the plants drooping?
She did not water her plants while she was with her mom.
Arianna ate apples at her aunt's apartment.
Alliteration
The American Civil War began on April 12, 1861. It was a war between the Northern states and the Southern states. Abraham Lincoln led the North to victory.
What is the author's purpose?
Inform
Brooklyn and Frida wondered if they could go to Starbucks together. When they got there, their moms would let them get a treat with their allowance money. Brooklyn was worried she didn't have enough money for her treat, but she did. Frida smiled as she thought about how yummy her treat was going to be.
Third person omniscient
The passage has facts about the topic.
The author's purpose is to inform.
Nonfiction
Beep! Beep! It was raining hard and some of the drivers were losing their patience. "I wonder why there is so much traffic", Valerie thought. As she drove, she saw an ambulance and police cars. What is causing the traffic? How do you know?
There was an accident.
Life is a rollercoaster which every one has to go through.
Metaphor
What does PIEED stand for?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Explain
Describe
The week had finally arrived for the big game. Demetri and Dae'ron discussed who they thought would win. Demetri was worried his team would lose, but he had faith in them. Thankfully, Dae'ron didn't notice the nervous look on Demetri's face.
Third person limited
These are two passages that have a common topic.
Paired passage
I am big and green but not mean. I carry a torch for freedom. I can stand in water, but I cannot swim. People travel from miles around to visit me. What am I?
The Statue of Liberty
Idiom
Kaiden walked home on Monday, and opened the front door as usual. All of the sudden, he heard, "Surprise!" and all his friends jumped out with presents. His birthday was still a week away! Boy, was he surprised!
What is the author's purpose?
Entertain
What is the difference between third person omniscient and third person limited?
Limited- we only know one character's thoughts and feelings.
Omniscient- we know the thoughts and feelings of all the characters.
The passage is a play. It has a cast of characters, lines, acts, scenes, and stage directions.
Drama