writing
What are the two types of writing have we have done so far this semester?
Persuasive and explanatory
Which vocabulary words are these related words describing? able to, succeeded, difficult, struggled
managed
Use these words to make a sentence with an adverb that compares: Miss Forman, Ms. A, hop, easily
Miss Forman hops more easily than Ms. A. or Ms. A hops more easily than Miss Forman.
What is the name of the fish that migrates to both fresh and salt water?
Salmon
Put these events in order: Brush your teeth. Wake up. Do homework during homework time. Eat lunch. Go to school.
Wake up. Brush your teeth. Go to school. Eat lunch. Do homework during homework time.
What is the purpose of persuasive writing? What is the purpose of explanatory writing?
persuasive: get someone to agree with your opinion/persuade them
explanatory: to tell how to do something/informational
Which vocabulary word are these related words describing? terrifying, scary, monsters, ghosts, Halloween
frightening
Use these words to make a sentence using an adverb that compares: rabbit, swim, carefully, tiger
The rabbit swims more carefully than the tiger. or The tiger swims more carefully than the tiger.
What types of water do fish live in?
Fresh water and salt water
Give three holidays in the order that they happen in the year.
answers may vary
How many paragraphs do you need for your explanatory writing?
Two paragraphs
Which vocabulary word do these related words describe? want to do better, amazing, great test score, scientist, doctor, idea, persuade
inspired
Change the following into a possessive noun: the bag of the teacher
the teacher's bag
When does "Dog of the Future" take place?
the future
Who is someone you would use informal language with?
friends, parents, people you know very well, teachers (during lunch or break time)
List the two parts of an explanatory writing you need to include in your first paragraph.
1. introduction (hook)
2. command
Which vocabulary word do these related words describe? expressive, movie, actor, over the top, angry, excited, loud
dramatic
Change the following into a possessive plural noun: the food of the dog
the dog's food
Why didn't Paco like Joe?
He preferred real dogs.
Who would you use formal language with?
Your boss, people that you do not know very well, teachers (during class), your principal
Give an example of a command.
1. time order words
2. steps
3. command
Command: Example: Go build a sand castle now!
Which vocabulary word do these related words describe? hard, no air inside, not hollow, thick, desk
solid
Change the following into a plural possessive noun: the books of the children
the children's books
Name two people or animals that found Ursus.
the mover, Jewelann Darling, Casey Throckleton, Byron Leezling, the eagle, the cat, Lowell's mom
Why would an author choose to use adverbs, adjectives, and figurative language in their writing?
To make the writing more detailed and more interesting