Grammar
What is a noun?
A person, place, thing (animal or idea)
What is a prefix?
What is the main idea of a story?
What the text is mostly about
What is a topic sentence?
What is plot?
The action that takes place in a story (beginning, middle, end)
What is a verb, and can you provide an example?
An action word (Examples include: walk, run, jump, play)
What does the word "anticipate" mean?
verb: to expect or predict
How do you find the theme of a text?
Find the message or lesson that the author wants you to take away from the story.
What do we use in our writing when we find exact words from the text?
Quotation marks ""
What is the "setting" of a story?
Where the story takes place
What punctuation mark shows excitement?
An exclamation point!
What is a synonym for "happy"?
cheerful, joyful, content, merry
What type of text structure is used when describing events in order?
Sequencing
How do transition words improve your writing?
They help change from one idea to the next
What is a conflict in a story?
The problem or obstacle a character faces
What part of the sentence says who the sentence is about?
the subject
Define the term "metaphor."
A type of figurative language that makes a comparison without using "like" or "as"
What can you infer about a character that is always helping others?
The character is helpful.
What does RACES stand for?
Restate, Answer, Cite Facts, Evidence, and Sum It Up
How are character traits different than feelings?
Traits make up who that person is and feelings change often
What is an adverb?
A word that describes a verb (quietly, loudly, softly, happily)
What is figurative language?
Non-literal language that does NOT mean exactly what it says, but implies something else.
What does PIE stand for when finding the author's purpose?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
Name ONE element of narrative writing.
Possible answers: dialogue, characters, setting, conflict, descriptions using 5 senses
What are the 3 points of view and name an example of each.
First: I, me, my, we
Second: you, yours
Third: he, she, they, them, a name