Poetry & More
What is a line?
What is a stanza?
A line is a group of words.
A stanza is a group of lines.
What is the text structure for the paragraph below?
Cats and dogs are both popular pets, but they are very different. Cats are usually independent and like to spend time alone, while dogs enjoy being with people and often follow them around. Cats can jump high and land on their feet, while dogs enjoy running and playing fetch. Even though they have different personalities, both animals make wonderful pets.
Compare & Contrast
What are the four paragraphs in an essay?
Introduction
Proof 1
Proof 2
Conclusion
What is a setting?
When or Where the story takes place.
What is a simile?
How is a metaphor similar? How is it different?
A phrase comparing two things using the words, "like" or "as"
A metaphor is similar because it compares two things. It is different because it does not use the words, "like" or "as".
What is figurative language?
Give any examples!
Figurative language is when the meaning of a phrase is not it's literal meaning.
What is the text structure for the paragraph below?
When it rains heavily, the ground becomes very wet. This is because the water falls from the clouds and soaks into the soil. As a result, puddles form on the ground. The wet ground can also cause plants to grow because the water helps them survive. If it doesn’t rain, the soil stays dry, and plants might not grow as well.
Cause & Effect
When you are writing a narrative, what should be included in the beginning of a it?
Characters, Setting, introduction to the problem
What is dialogue?
Dialogue is when characters are speaking to one another in a story or text.
What is a theme?
What is a main idea?
Theme: What the author wants us to learn.
Main Idea: What the author wants the reader to understand.
What is an idiom? And: What does the idiom "It’s a piece of cake" mean?
a) The cake is easy to make.
b) It’s very easy to do something.
c) It’s a type of cake.
A special phrase where the words don't mean exactly what they seem, but instead have a different, figurative meaning. (A type of figurative language)
B
What is the text structure for the paragraph below?
The playground near my house is often very crowded, especially after school. Many kids want to use the swings, but there are only a few available. This sometimes leads to arguments. One way to solve this problem might be to add more swings or set up a schedule so everyone gets a chance to use them. That way, kids can take turns and everyone will be happy.
problem - solution
What does a sentence need to be complete? (4 main things)
Subject, predicate, Capitalization, punctuation.
What does it mean to make an inference?
An inference is when you take what you know (background information) and what you've learned (evidence) to answer a question.
This has two parts and you must get both to get the points!
What is a synonym? Give an example!
What is an antonym? Give an example!
Synonym: A word that has a similar meaning.
Antonym: A word that has the opposite meaning.
What's the difference between prose and poetry?
Prose: Standard (normal) writing. It uses sentences.
Poetry: Does not follow the normal writing conventions. It uses things like lines and stanzas and does not have to be written in complete sentences.
What is the text structure for the paragraph below?
A kangaroo is an animal that lives in Australia. It has strong back legs that help it jump really high. Kangaroos also have a long tail that helps them balance when they jump. Their fur is brown or gray, and they usually carry their babies in a pouch on their stomachs. These amazing animals can jump over 10 feet in a single leap!
Description
Create a focus statement for the following prompt:
You have read Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs. Compare and Contrast the problems in the stories.
There are both similarities and differences with the problems in Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs.
Answer the following by selecting True or False. Be ready to explain your answer choice.
1. True or False: Fiction is a type of writing that is based on real events and people.
2.True or False: Nonfiction books give information about real events, people, or places.
3. True or False: A biography tells the story of someone’s life written by the person themselves.
4. True or False: A narrative story has a beginning, middle, and end, and tells about events or experiences.
5. True or False: A fiction story can include real facts about history or science.
False
True
False
True
False
What is a firsthand account?
What is a secondhand account?
Firsthand: Told from the perspective (P.O.V.) of someone that actually experienced an event.
Secondhand: Told from the perspective (P.O.V.) of someone that knows about an event, but did not expereice it.
Correctly organize the following words into three categories: prose / poem / both
- setting
- dialogue
- rhyme
- paragraph
- meter
- line
- sentence
- rhythm
- stanza
- capitalization & punctuation
- imagery
Prose: paragraph, sentence, dialogue
Poem: rhyme, meter, line, rhythm, stanza
Both: Imagery, capitalization & punctuation, setting
What is the text structure of the paragraph below?
To make a birdhouse, start by gathering all the materials you’ll need, like wood, nails, and a hammer. Once you have everything, measure and cut the wood to the correct size. After that, nail the pieces together to form the walls and roof of the house. Next, create a small hole for the bird to enter, and then attach the birdhouse to a tree. Finally, step back and wait for birds to move in!
Sequence (Chronological)
What are first person, second person, and third person?
What does character motivation mean?
The reason a character says or does something in the story.
Define the following:
Affix
Prefix
Suffix
Root
Affixes are parts of words at the beginning and end.
Prefixes are parts of words before the root.
Suffixes are parts of words after the root.
Roots are the main word within a word.