Commas
Where does the comma belong?
I bought apples oranges and grapes.
I bought apples, oranges, and grapes.
Identify the nouns:
The cat slept on the couch.
Cat and Couch
Which sentence shows personification?
A) The wind howled outside.
B) The wind blew hard.
A
What does the prefix un- mean in unhappy?
Not
What text feature tells you the name of a chapter or section?
Heading or Title
Add the missing comma:
After lunch we went to recess.
After lunch, we went to recess.
What is the pronoun in the sentence?
She gave him the book.
She and Him
Identify the sense:
The cookies smelled sweet and buttery.
Smell
Use context clues to figure out what tranquil means:
The lake was tranquil; the water looked like glass.
Calm or Peaceful
What is the purpose of a caption?
To explain a picture or illustration.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
A) My dog, who loves treats is barking.
B) My dog, who loves treats, is barking.
B
Emma saw Emma's reflection in the mirror.
Emma saw her reflection in the mirror.
Write a sentence that shows the sense of touch.
Example:
The sand felt rough between my toes.
What does the prefix pre- mean in prefix?
Before
Why might an author include a bolded word?
To show it's important or defined in the text (vocabulary).
Identify the reason for the comma:
My mom made dinner, and my dad set the table.
The reason for the comma is to separate two independent clauses.
Replace the underlined words with a pronoun:
Liam and Ava forgot Liam and Ava's homework.
They forgot their homework.
Explain the personification:
The tired moon hid behind the clouds.
The moon is given the human quality of tired or hiding.
Use context clues to find the meaning of famished:
The small kitten was famished after not eating all day.
Famished means very hungry.
What does a table of contents help a reader do?
Find topics or chapters quickly
Fix this sentence using commas:
Yes I would like to go but no I can't today.
Yes, I would like to go, but no, I can't today.
What does the underlined pronoun refer to?
The kids lost their ball at recess.
The kids
Revise this sentence to add sensory details (use at least two senses):
The cafeteria was noisy.
Example:
The cafeteria buzzed with chatter, clattering trays, and the smell of pizza.
Identify the meaning of the prefix and the whole word.
The scientist used a microscope to study the tiny cells.
Micro means small.
A microscope is a tool to see small things.
How is a glossary different from an index?
Glossary: defines key terms
Index: lists topics with page numbers