Classroom Expectations
Story Elements/ Figurative Language
Author's Purpose/ Main Idea
Word Relationships
Vocabulary
100

What do the five letters of PRIDE stand for?

be PRODUCTIVE, be RESPONSIBLE, show INTEGRITY, DEMONSTRATE RESPECT, EVERY DAY
100

What story element tells us the time and place a story takes place?

Setting

100

When an author just wants you to have fun reading what they wrote, what is their purpose?

To entertain
100
These are words that mean opposites of each other, such as "light" and "heavy" or "hot" and "cold".

Antonyms

100

This is the name of the book (or website) that gives you the definition of words you don't know.

Dictionary

200

What are you expected to do on the days you don't come in-person to school?

Log onto Canvas and check in each class for the day's work

200

What is the name for all of the events that happen in a story?

Plot

200

When an author is giving you facts about something, what is their purpose?

To inform
200

These are words that SOUND the same, but have different spellings and different meanings.

Homophones

200

This is the name of the book (or website) that gives you synonyms and antonyms of words.

Thesaurus

300

Name one positive consequence for choosing good behaviors

1. Fun classes

2. Free time

3. Prizes

4. A positive call home

5. Many more!

300
This figure of speech compares two things to each other, using the words "like" or "as"

Simile

300

When an author is trying to make you feel a certain way about something, what is their purpose?

To persuade

300

These are words that SOUND and are WRITTEN the same, but mean different things. (As if they had the same name)

Homonym

300

What was our word of the day today? What does it mean?

"Independence" - Freedom from outside control

400

When is an appropriate time to use a voice level 3?

When presenting or speaking to the whole class

400

This is the name of the main character of a story, the "hero".

Protagonist

400

"I believe that lizards are the best kind of pet you can own, and you should too. They are cool-looking and easy to take care of. You don't have to take them for walks, but you can hold them if you want! There are many different kinds, and they aren't very expensive. You should buy one today!"

What is the author's purpose in this paragraph?

To persuade
400

Big : Small :: Tall : _____

Short

400

What was the theme of our vocabulary list this week? What did every word have in common?

They were all homophones
500

Who decides whether you receive positive or negative consequences?

You do! It all depends on the choices you make!

500

This is the name of a word that sounds like the noise it means. For example, "bang!"

Onomatopoeia

500

"I believe that lizards are the best kind of pet you can own, and you should too. They are cool-looking and easy to take care of. You don't have to take them for walks, but you can hold them if you want! There are many different kinds, and they aren't very expensive. You should buy one today!"

In your own words, what is the main idea of this paragraph?

You should buy a lizard, because they are good pets.

500

Easter : Spring :: Christmas : _____

Winter

500

This is a word part that comes in front of a word. If you know what it means, it will give you a better understanding of the word.

Prefix