Reading
Who is Tamara hiking with in the story?
Her mother, father, and brother James
Topic Sentence, Three Details, Closing Sentence
Write a question that includes one noun and one verb
Answers will vary
What is a homophone?
Two words that sounds the same but have different spellings and meanings.
Write an interrogative sentence
Any question is correct
What point of view is "The Big Hike" written in? How do you know?
Third Person- characters names, pronouns (her, they, she...)
When you have read a passage and have to respond, what type of writing are you to write?
A paragraph (burger)
Identify the following noun as many ways as possible:
Mrs. Kroon
Singular, Proper, Concrete
Give the meanings of the homophones pear and pair
A pear is a fruit you eat. A pair is two of something, like a pair of shoes.
What are the three reasons an author might write a text?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
What was the author's purpose for writing "The Big Hike?"
To Entertain
What type of words should you use to begin your details when writing?
Transition words (first, second, next)
Use three adjectives that describe the device you are using to play this game
Answers will vary
Pain is a feeling of hurt. Pane is a separate area like a window pane.
What are the three points of view called and what does each mean?
1st person- the character is in the story
2nd person- the author is talking to you
3rd person- narrator is speaking
What character trait could you use to describe James and why?
Answers will vary- helpful, encouraging
What is most important when writing a topic or closing sentence?
TTQA, include key words from prompt, no details or reasons
Change the following question into a statement:
How many days will school be closed for?
School will be closed for many days.
Use the homophones sale and sail each in a sentence.
The store was having a sale on cleaning supplies.
The sail of the boat flapped in the wind.
answers will vary
Give an example of where you would find 2nd person point of view?
advertisements, instructions, cookbook
Give a brief summary of the story "The Big Hike"
Tamara was excited for her first hike with her family. When the hike begins she gets tired. Her brother encourages her to continue. Tamara continues on and enjoys seeing the plants and animals. At the end of the hike is a waterfall where her family has a picnic. Tamara decides that she likes hiking after all.
Name one other type of writing you learned this year
Identify all of the parts of speech in the following sentence.
Sarah climbed the tall tree in her backyard.
Nouns: Sarah, tree, backyard
Verbs: climbed
Adjectives: tall
Pronouns: her
Use the homophones rain and reign each in a sentence.
The rain fell loudly on the tin roof.
The queen reigns over her land.
What is the difference between character traits and physical traits? Give an example of each for yourself.
Character traits describe how someone acts.
Physical traits describe how someone looks.