DOK 1
Name the main parts of speech that we use to describe words
Noun, verb, adjective, adverb, pronoun, preposition, conjunction, interjection
Describe the difference between a need and a want. Give an example of each
A need is something necessary for survival (food, water, shelter, clothing). A want is something you would like to have but can survive without (toys, games, candy).
How would you organize information from a story to create a beginning, middle, and end summary?
First, identify the main characters and setting (beginning). Then identify the main problem or challenge (middle). Finally, explain how the problem was solved and what the characters learned (end).
Design a new community that would be a good place for families to live. What would you include and why ?
Answers will vary but should include thoughtful planning of homes, schools, parks, businesses, transportation, and safety features with clear reasoning for each choice based on community needs.
What are the four main directions on a map?
North, South, East, West
Explain how to determine if a word is a synonym or antonym of another word.
Synonyms have similar meanings (happy/glad), while antonyms have opposite meanings (happy/sad).
Why do communities change over time? Provide evidence to support your reasoning
Communities change due to factors like population growth, economic changes, natural disasters, or new technologies. Evidence might include: new housing developments being built, businesses opening or closing, roads being expanded, or changes in how people work and live.
Create a new ending to a familiar story that changes the lesson or moral. How does your new ending change what readers learn?
Answers will vary but should show understanding of how plot changes affect theme/moral, with specific changes to events and outcomes that logically lead to a different lesson.
What is the difference between a common and proper noun?
A common noun names any person, place, thing, or idea. A proper noun names a specific person, place, thing, or idea and is capitalized.
How do maps and globes help us understand our world differently?
Maps show flat views of areas with details like roads and boundaries. Globes show Earth's true shape and help us understand the relationships between continents and oceans more accurately.
What strategies could a character in a story use to solve their problem? Justify your answer
A character could ask for help, create a plan, use a special skill they have, learn from past mistakes, or face their fears. The justification should connect to how the strategy addresses the specific problem and the character's traits.
How might your community be different 100 years from now? Develop and defend your prediction based on current trends.
Answers will vary but should connect current community changes (technology, environment, transportation) to logical future outcomes with supporting reasons.
Name three types of communities we learn about in social studies.
Urban, suburban, and rural communities
How can you determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word while reading?
Look for context clues in surrounding sentences, break down the word into prefixes/suffixes/roots, use a dictionary, or substitute another word to see if it makes sense.
How might the geography of a place affect how people live there? Develop an explanation with examples
Geography affects what homes are made of, what foods people can grow, what jobs are available, and how people travel. For example, people living near oceans might fish and build boats, while people in mountains might mine or build homes with steep roofs for snow.
Analyze two different versions of the same fairy tale. What important differences do you notice and why might the authors have made these changes?
Answers should compare specific elements (characters, settings, problems, messages) and explain how cultural context, audience, or time period might have influenced these differences.
What are the three main punctuation marks that can end a sentence?
Period (.), question mark (?), exclamation point (!)
Compare and contrast two different types of communities (urban, suburban, rural)
Urban communities have many buildings, businesses, and people in a small area. Rural communities have fewer buildings and people spread over a larger area with more farmland. Suburban communities are in between, usually near cities with houses, neighborhoods, and some businesses.
How does an author's choice of words influence how readers feel about a character? Use evidence from texts you've read.
Authors use descriptive words, dialogue, and actions to shape how readers perceive characters. Evidence might include examples of how positive words make readers like a character, or how suspicious actions make readers distrust a character.
Imagine you're creating a museum exhibit about your community's history. What artifacts would you include and why are they important to telling your community's story?
Answers will vary but should include thoughtfully selected items that represent different time periods, diverse perspectives, and significant events, with explanations of how each contributes to understanding the community's development.