Word Power
What does “generous” mean in the sentence: “The generous neighbor gave out extra candy on Halloween”?
Willing to give or share; kind and giving.
The most intense or exciting part of the story.
What is the climax of a story?
The purpose of this text is to convince the reader of a viewpoint.
What is the author's purpose in a persuasive text?
Using a comma + and.
What does “scampered” mean in the sentence: “The squirrel scampered up the tree”?
Ran quickly with small, light steps.
In the story they disagreed about how to solve a problem.
What is the conflict?
This text structure shows how one event leads to another.
What is the cause-and-effect structure?
Use quotation marks around spoken words.
How do you punctuate dialogue?
What does the word “reluctant” mean in the sentence: “She was reluctant to speak in front of the class”?
Unwilling or hesitant.
This type of story often includes a moral or lesson.
What is a Folktale?
A diagram or chart.
What is a Text Feature?
Use context clues from the sentence.
What is one way to find the meaning of an unfamiliar word?
What does “soared” mean in the sentence: “The eagle soared above the mountains”?
Flew high or quickly through the air.
The part where the conflict is resolved.
What is the resolution?
The narrator is a character in the story and uses 'I'.
What is first-person point of view?
What is one way to improve word choice in a sentence?
Replace general words with more specific or vivid vocabulary.
What does “timid” mean in the sentence: “The timid kitten hid behind the couch when guests arrived”?
Shy or easily frightened.
It introduces challenges that lead to the climax.
What is the rising action?
The author uses this text feature to emphasize important information.
What is bold text?
How can you revise a paragraph to improve understanding?
Rearrange sentences so ideas flow logically and use transitions.