ELA 4
When and where of a story
The setting of a story.
What is a synonym for big?
Large, huge, etc. (TBD)
A type of text that includes fairy tales, legends, short stories, and novels
Fiction texts
This is what a story or passage is mostly about and it helps you understand the passage better.
The main idea.
A type of text that includes textbooks, encyclopedias, newspapers, and biographies
Non fiction texts
Justin was angry. He had his bike stolen. His friends did not talk to him at lunch. On the way walking home from school, his book bag got hooked on a tree and was broken. Now, he had to lug all his books and walk home in the hot, hot heat of the afternoon. Which word is synonym for lug? A. log B. rug C. carry D. walk
C. Carry
When something happens, something else happens as a result
Cause and effect
A comparison of two things that does not use "like" or "as"
Metaphor
A word that describes a noun (person, place, or thing)
Adjective
Which sentence is a fact? A. All of the prettiest people live in California. B. California is warmer than any other state. C. California has the best looking mountains. D. California is the most populated state in the United States.
D. California is the most populated state in the United States.
An educated guess based on prior knowledge and information provided
Different words that mean the same thing
Synonyms
Misha lost all ____ money when she left _____ wallet on the bus. What pronouns should go in the blanks?
A. her, her
B. you, my
C. it, we
D. he, his
Use context clues to define the word "Seldom" Since professional athletes have to stay in peak physical shape, most athletes seldom eat junk food.
Seldom means rarely.
Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.
Homophones
When an author tries to convince the reader to believe in something.
Persuade
Joe had been fishing for over two hours without a single bite. Suddenly there was a nibble at the end of his fishing line. He stood up on the boat and leaned out too far. Just then there was a sharp yank on the line. Joe fell overboard and landed head first into the water. Joe and his friends laughed and laughed. The author's purpose is to?
When an author wants you to know something or teach you about something.
Inform
Katie Clean invited Messy Missy to her house to work on their biology project, but Katie Clean had no idea what a visit from Messy Missy entailed. First of all, it was raining and Messy Missy neither bothered to take her boots off nor thoroughly wiped them on the doormat. Then Messy Missy ate a bag of hot chips on Katie Clean’s white bedspread without asking, and Messy Missy is a sloppy eater, so hot chip powder got all over the bedspread. Katie Clean tried to be polite and ignore Messy Missy’s sloppy behavior, but then Messy Missy threw her chip wrapper on the floor. Offended, Katie Clean pretended that she was sick and asked Messy Missy to leave. The next day Katie Clean asked the teacher if she could work by herself. After explaining her situation, the teacher allowed Katie to work alone. Messy Missy would have finished the assignment by herself, but she spilled grape soda all over her assignment. What is the theme of the story?
The theme of this story is to be respectful and courteous of other people's belongings, space, house, life, etc.
Define "Coax" using context clues: After the bird escaped, Chris tried to coax it back into the cage with treats.
Coax means to lure, ease, trick to get back into.
When people do this, he or she retells the story by highlighting the key events and important details only.
Summarize
The message, lesson, moral of the story.
In his sophomore year of high school, Michael Jordan tried out for the varsity basketball team at Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina. But at five feet and eleven inches tall, the coach believed that Jordan was too short to play at that level, so Jordan was cut from the team. Jordan didn’t let this obstacle defeat him. In fact, it pushed him to work even harder. He trained vigorously and grew another four inches the following summer. When he finally made the varsity squad, Jordan averaged 25 points a game and went on to become one of the greatest basketball players in history. What is the theme of the story?
The theme of this story is to never give up. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
The giant panda is a bearlike animal that has thick white fur with black markings on its ears, limbs, shoulders, and around its eyes. The giant panda feeds on bamboo forests at high altitudes in western China. It also eats bulbs, roots, eggs, and some small mammals. The cubs are born in late winter. The giant panda is an endangered species and is protected by the Chinese government. What is the author's purpose?
The author's purpose is to inform.
Define "Earnest" using context clues: Jeremiah joked around so much that when he told the others about the accident that had occurred, they didn’t believe that he was being earnest.
Earnest means truthful, honest.