Retell/ paraphrase
What does the word "retell" mean?
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Retell means to tell a story again, using the author's words. You must retell the story in order.
Sequence means..
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putting parts of a story in the correct order.
What is the meaning of the word "there" in the sentence?
We went over there to see what was going on?
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A. there means a location
B. there means to belong to someone
C. there means is a contraction of they are
Why do authors use imagery when they write?
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a. to take up space in a story
b. to make a story scary
c. to help the reader understand the feelings in a story
How would you join these sentences?
We walked down the hall. We went to enhancements.
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a. We went down the hall and we went to enhancements.
b. We walked down the hall to enhancements.
c. We went to enhancements.
What are the important parts of a retell?
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A retell must include the beginning, middle and end.
Why is sequence important?
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Sequence is important because stories have to be told in order.
How was the word "fire" used in the sentence?
The manager had to fire the worker after they didn't do a good job.
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a. heat energy
b. to shoot
c. to relieve of duty or job
"As we walked down the snowy, shimmering sidewalk, we saw footprints in the powdery snow."
Why would the author use this imagery?
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a. So the reader will know it's cold.
b. So the reader will know it snowed.
c. So the reader will feel cold.
What change needs to be made to the following sentence:
The dogs were goes crazy in the backyard.
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a. change backyard to Backyard
b. change dogs to dog
c. change goes to going
Paraphrase means...
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to tell a story using YOUR words, not just the author's words.
When sequencing, should you tell EVERY detail?
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No, only the details that are needed to the story.
How is the word bake used in the sentence:
The pasta bake was yummy.
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a. to cook in an oven
b. to cook pottery
c. to get overheated in the sun
What image does the author build in the reader's mind?
The leaves danced across the street as the wind whistled.
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a. Someone is whistling a song.
b. A kid is dancing in the street.
c. The wind is blowing the leaves around in the street.
What is the best way to combine these two sentences?
Our family went to the grocery story. Our parents forgot the list to do the shopping.
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a. so
b. for
c. but
Does paraphrase have to be told in order?
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Yes, just like retell, paraphrase must be done in BME order.
What is the correct sequence:
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First, Carla made her sandwich. Then, her classmates made fun of her. Last, she shared her weird sandwich and the others wanted to be like her.
First, Carla ate her sandwich. Then, Buster ate the sandwich. Next, they went on a picnic.
What does adding -est to the word "hottest" do to the root word?
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a. it makes the word plural
b. it changes the meaning of the root word
c. it makes the word a proper noun
How does the author use imagery in this sentence?
My mouth was on fire after eating the fiery sauce on my taco.
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a. The author likes tacos.
b. The tacos were spicy from the sauce.
c. The tacos were messy.
What does an adverb do?
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It describes a verb.
How would you retell Carla's Sandwich?
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Carla liked to make strange sandwiches. The kids at school made fun of her until one of them needed a lunch. After he tasted it, the kids all wanted to have different sandwiches like Carla.
Sequence is only used in fiction.
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NOT TRUE! Sequence is used in fiction AND nonfiction text.
What does "overlooked" mean in the sentence?
The mess in the kitchen was overlooked by the busy children.
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a. to look on top of something
b. to not see something due to being busy
c. to pay too much money for something
What sensory language does the author use in this sentence?
The cold wind bit my nose and cheeks.
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a. The author uses sight sensory language.
b. The author uses smell sensory language.
c. The author uses touch sensory language.
What change needs to be made to this sentence?
The lions attacked the hyenas when the hyenas got too close.
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a. change lions to Lions
b. change . to ?
c. no change is needed.