Vocabulary in Context
The reporter inquired about the evidence found at the crime scene.
To question or ask about
What is the definition of theme?
The message or lesson of a story
What are genres?
Genres are categories that texts can be sorted into based on similar characteristics.
Marcus is reading an article where the author discusses the steps to making a PB & J.
What text structure is the article?
Sequencial/Chronological
Bam! The door slammed behind me.
Onomatopoeia
The street light illuminated the dark alley as the cat crawled along the trash.
To make something bright
A cat caught a mouse in the yard. The mouse begged to be released, promising it would repay the debt. The cat released him and went on its way. Later that day, the cat got its foot caught in a rope. The mouse found the cat and chewed the rope, freeing the cat.
The theme is good deeds are always rewarded.
Myra is reading a book about a girl who befriends a dragon and learns how to save her kingdom from an evil wizard.
What genre is the book?
Fantasy
Riley is reading a book where the author talks about climate change and how to prevent it from getting worse.
What text structure is the book?
Problem & Solution
My teacher wrote as fast as lightning.
Simile
My teacher told me to make my writing more succinct so I wasn't just rambling in my essay.
clear or brief
A new boy came to school who was very quiet. He wouldn't talk to anyone, so no one wanted to work with him or be his friend because they thought he didn't know anything. That afternoon, Malia was paired with him for a science lab. She was upset, and didn't do any of the work. The next day, she was shocked when the new boy received a 100% and she received a zero.
The theme is to never judge a book by its cover.
Javon is reading a book where the main character is trying to figure out who stole her best friend's phone.
What genre is the book?
Mystery
Knuri is reading a text where the author talks about why kids shouldn't have a cell phone until they're 12 years old.
What text structure is this?
Cause & Effect
I was so tired I thought I was going to die.
Hyperbole
Evil
When leaving a store, Naomi found a $100 bill on the ground. She pocketed it, happy that it was her lucky day. A few days later, Naomi went back to that same store and saw a woman at the counter asking the clerk if anyone found $100. The clerk said no, and the woman started crying, saying that she needed the money for her child's medicine. Naomi, who had the money in her pocket, felt guilty and gave it to the woman. The woman thanked Naomi and gave her a big hug, which made Naomi happier than the money ever could.
The theme is to have integrity
Jamir is reading a book about a family trying to survive during WWII in Europe.
What genre is the book?
Historical Fiction
Euri is reading a book where the author explains the similarities and differences between China and Japan.
What text structure is this?
Compare & Contrast
Suhayla was a butterfly floating across the stage as she danced.
Metaphor
I knew my little sister's story was facetious because her face was getting red and she kept looking to the left.
false or made up
Jazia and Tyron were best friends and did everything together. One day, when they were at school, Jazia had an idea. She told Tyron that they could steal the test answers in math so they wouldn't need to study, and no one would ever know. When the teacher wasn't looking, Tyron took the answers and put it in his backpack. Jazia and Tyron memorized the answers, and when they took the test, they were the first two done. The next day, their teacher asked to see them after class. She asked them if they stole the test answers, and they said no. The teacher then explained that she was disappointed because she knew they stole the answers because they were caught on camera. Jazia and Tyron were suspended and got a zero on the test.
The theme is that the truth will always come out.
Journee is reading a book where a boy is learning how to deal with his parents' divorce and what it means to be a family.
What genre is the book?
Realistic Fiction
Jrew is reading a book where the author describes the characteristics of various dinosaurs.
What text structure is this?
Descriptive
The wind whistled through the trees in the forest.
Personification