Sentence Variety
What is 1 of the FANBOYS words?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
What is a "RIGHT THERE" question?
The answer is in one place in the text. You can point to it.
List 3 words used to compare.
similar / similarly / similarity
in the same way
as well as
alike / like
in common
both, same
also, too
Microbes are very small living things, such as bacteria.
What are microbes?
very small living things
Which bathrooms are open during lunch?
Only the first floor
What is a Run-On sentence?
A run-on sentence has two (or more) complete ideas that "run" together. More than likely, those ideas are continuously connected with words like "and", "then" or "because".
What is a "THINK AND SEARCH" question?
The answer is in the text, but it is in multiple places, not just one place.
List 3 words used to contrast.
different / differ / difference
on the other hand
even though / although
conversely / contrary to
however
as opposed to
while / but / unlike
While young people’s muscles are stronger, older people’s muscles begin to deteriorate.
What does deteriorate mean?
weaken
What is the principal's name?
Ms. Erica Barlow
Short? Medium? Long?
I like to be outside because the fresh air feels good.
This is a "long" sentence because it has two subjects, two verbs and is connected with the word "because".
What is one strategy to find the answer to a comprehension question?
Reread, skim and scan, search for keywords, etc.
Make a sentence comparing regular pencils and mechanical pencils. How are they the same?
Example:
Regular pencils and mechanical pencils are similar in that they both have lead and erasers.
Although Erick was fatigued, his sister, Alma was energetic this morning.
What does fatigued mean?
tired
What is the dean's name
Simple? Compound? Complex? Why?
Our classroom gets cleaned after school.
This is a simple sentence because it only has one subject, one verb and does not have any special connector words.
What subjects have "right there" questions?
EVERY SUBJECT!
Make a sentence contrasting regular pencils and mechanical pencils. How are they different?
Example:
When a regular pencil gets dull, you have to sharpen it. In contrast, when a mechanical pencil starts to run out of lead, you have to either click the eraser or add more lead.
She must be vigilant, or alert, when crossing a street downtown.
What does vigilant mean?
Alert
What are BOTH assistant principal's names?
Mr. David Freeburg
Dr. Ashley Schaefer
Which type of sentence uses a comma?
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound
(and sometimes complex)
Where might you see "right there" or "think and search" questions?
Examples:
Reading assignment in ANY class
MCA / MAP / ACCESS test
What were the 4 paragraphs we wrote in our Compare/Contrast essay?
Introduction
Compare
Contrast
Conclusion
When you miss school often it is called truancy.
What does truancy mean?
missing school often
How many classrooms are on the second floor?
20