Journeys
Invasion from Mars: What genre is this selection?
(radio) Play : a story that can be performed for an audience. The story is told through dialogue
Something that is too extraordinary to say in words
indescribable
What are linking verbs?
A linking verb tells what someone or something is, or what someone or something is like. Most linking verbs are forms of the verb be (e.g., was, are, becomes, appears, is, seemed, etc.)
All the living and non-living things in an environment form a(n)
ecosystem
What is the largest canyon in the world?
The Grand Canyon is the largest canyon in the world. Located in Arizona, it is massive, with an elevation of 2,600 feet and a length of 277 miles.
Invasion from Mars: What is the author’s purpose for writing this selection?
P. I. E.
To entertain
Boldly courageous, fearless
daring
What are main verbs?
What is a helping verb?
Main verb - most important
Helping verb - goes before the main verb
(e.g. Ryan is writing a science fiction story)
What is mimicry?
When one living thing imitates another in color or shape....
What is the hottest desert in the world?
The hottest desert in the world is the Sahara desert. Located in Africa, the average temperature is around 30°C (86°F), but the hottest temperature ever recorded is 58°C (136.4°F).
Invasion from Mars: What is the setting of this story?
New Jersey , Grover’s Mill, and on a farmer's field that caught fire
To meet in order to discuss something together
conferring
*What are action verbs?
An action verb tells what a person or thing does.
Examples:
A strange object lands near the school.
It came from the sky.
What are air bladders?
Balloon-like structures that help algae float
What is the largest active volcano in the world?
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa is the largest active volcano in the world.
Invasion from Mars:L What happens after the top of the cylinder falls off?
After the top of the cylinder falls off, a creature starts to crawl out.
To act in response to something
reacted
What is a suffix? Give 3 examples of "-y" or "-ous" suffixes!
- end of a word
- adventurous, handy , wondrous, glamorous
What is adaptation?
a body part or feature or a behavior that helps a living thing survive and function better in its environment. adaptation.
How long does it take to get to space if you go straight into the air?
It would only take one hour to drive to space if you could go straight up in the air.
Invasion from Mars: The material the cylinder is made from is described as “extraterrestrial”. What does this mean?
Extraterrestrial means not from this world, so they meant that the materials were something not found on Earth.
A feeling of wonder, fear, and respect
awe
Why should we use exact nouns?
Word choices are important to help the reader understand what you're saying.
What are three characteristics that make Earth's ecosystems different from one another? Give an example of each characteristic.
How many beats does your heart pound each day?
Your heart beats about 115,000 every day.