Key Details
True or false: we always want to look for the 5W's when you read a text for the first time.
True! Finding the 5W's is the best way to start finding those key (most important) details.
True or false: Literature is only made up on fictional stories.
False! Literature can be nonfiction too. Remember our nonfiction narratives where we wrote a story about a time we used our imagination? That's literature!
True or false: informational texts do not have a narrator because they are nonfiction.
FALSE. Every text has a narrator, including informational nonfiction texts.
BONUS: what type of point of view is informative text usually written in?
True or false: you are expected to be in a seat, with your materials prepared, and silent when the bell rings or you will receive your first strike.
True! If you are out of a seat or speaking for any reason when the bell rings (including to get a pencil or paper), you WILL receive a strike. Just don't do it, y'all.
BONUS: In the three strike system, what does each strike earn you?
What is the procedure for dismissal?
Hint: there are 3 steps.
1. When dismissed, collect your backpack from the back of the room.
2. Push your chair in, clean up your desk, and stand behind it.
3. Wait until Ms. Raybon calls you out.
BONUS: What is the automatic consequence for leaving the room without permission?
What is the difference between the setting and the conflict of the story?
The setting is where and when the story takes place. The conflict is the main problem in the story.
What are descriptive details?
Details the author includes in the story to help you imagine it and make you feel like you're experiencing it yourself. They usually relate to the five senses.
What does the word "relevant" mean?
Example: Before you can locate the key details that are relevant to the topic, you have to first figure out what the topic of the text is.
What are the OKMS school values?
O: On time, on task.
K: Know your values.
M: Move with purpose.
S: Show respect.
BONUS: what does this look like in Ms. Raybon's classroom? Give an example for each letter.
What should you do if you have a thought, question, or concern you'd like to share?
Raise your hand silently and wait to be called on.
True or false: the author will clearly state exactly what the central idea of the text is.
False! Authors rarely state the central idea.
BONUS: How do you find the central idea of a text?
What is the definition of the word "theme"?
The lesson, moral, or "big idea" of the story.
What is the definition of the term "central idea"?
The main point or "big idea" that the author most wants you to understand from the text.
What are the rules about food/eating?
Only in the cafeteria (unless given permission) and NO sharing or smacking.
What should you do if you need to borrow or sharpen a pencil?
Raise your hand and wait to be called on.
What am I asking you for if I say "support your response with details from the text"?
Textual evidence.
What is the difference between poetry and prose?
Poetry uses line breaks and stanzas and does not have to follow the rules of punctuation or grammar.
Prose is regular written language in the form of paragraphs with specific punctuation and grammar rules.
Name all of the types of informative text structures.
1. Chronological
2. Compare/contrast
3. Problem/solution
4. Description
5. Cause/Effect
6. Sequence/Process
BONUS: why do authors use these structures?
What can you do if you feel yourself getting overwhelmed, angry, or just needing a break?
Hint: think about Ms. Raybon's classroom values (which are posted around the room...)
COMMUNICATE. Tell Ms. Raybon!!! She will do her best to give you the support you need to keep yourself and everyone else safe.
How do we ask to use the restroom?
Silently by raising our hand with the sign language signal for "bathroom." Make an L with your hand, then place your thumb down over your middle finger and your pointer finger on top of your thumb.
What are the differences between literature (stories) informational texts?
Literature can be fiction or nonfiction, it tells a story with characters, events, conflict, setting, and solution, and it uses narrative writing techniques like dialogue, descriptive detail, and figurative language to keep readers interested in the plot.
Informational text is always nonfiction and uses informative writing techniques like facts/statistics, structure, direct quotes, and events to keep readers interested in the topic.
Name all five fingers in a five-finger summary of a literature text.
1. Setting
2. Characters
3. Events
4. Conflict
5. Solution
Name all five fingers in a five-finger summary of an informational text.
1. Relevant places
2. Relevant people
3. Relevant events
4. Relevant facts
5. Relevant ideas
Name all three of Ms. Raybon's classroom values.
1. Kindness: Use kind words/thoughts/actions.
2. Effort: Effort leads to excellence; do your best.
3. Communication: Communicate calmly, quietly, and clearly.
What is the process for entering the classroom each day? Hint: there are five steps you must take from before you come inside to the moment the bell rings.
1. Line up along the lockers.
2. Enter class quietly once Ms. Raybon greets you at the door.
3. Place your backpack down on the back wall.
4. Gather any materials you need and sharpen your pencil BEFORE the bell rings.
5. Be in your seat silently waiting for instructions by the time the bell rings.