Main Idea
Turkeys are large birds that live in the woods and on farms. Wild turkeys can run fast and even fly short distances. Farm turkeys are raised for their meat and are often seen around Thanksgiving. Both wild and farm turkeys have shiny feathers that can change color in the sunlight. A male turkey is called a tom, and he spreads his tail feathers to show off. Turkeys make many sounds, but the most famous one is the “gobble” that toms use to call other turkeys.
Turkeys are interesting birds with special feathers, sounds, and habits.
This text describes characteristics of something.
Descriptive
What are the 3 main purposes that authors write?
PIE - Persuade, Inform, Entertain
Which 2 words are synonyms?
toasty
chilly
cool
comfortable
chilly
cool
Which word is something you walk down to get to the basement?
stairs
stares
stairs
Maya and her little brother Leo didn’t always get along. Sometimes they argued about toys or who got the last cookie. But when their dog, Max, ran out into the yard and hid under the porch, they had to work together. Maya held the flashlight while Leo crawled under to call Max’s name. Finally, Max came out wagging his tail. Maya and Leo laughed and hugged him tight.
That night, Maya smiled and said, “We make a pretty good team.” Leo grinned back. Even though they didn’t always agree, they both knew being siblings meant helping each other when it really mattered.
Siblings may argue sometimes, but they can work together and care for each other.
This text describes a series of events or a list of something.
Chronological Order
You should try
a Hershey’s
kiss. It’s the
best candy!
Persuade
Which 2 words are antonyms?
toasty
hot
cold
warm
Which word is a color?
blew
blue
blue
Winter is a cold and snowy season. The air feels crisp, and sometimes snowflakes fall from the sky like tiny white stars. Many animals look for warm places to sleep through the cold months. People wear coats, hats, and gloves to stay warm. Some kids love to build snowmen or go sledding down hills. Even though it’s chilly, winter can be a fun and beautiful time of year.
Winter is a cold season, but it can also be fun and full of beauty.
This text discusses similarities and differences between two or more things.
Compare and Contrast
a book about
the life of
George
Washington
Inform
Give an antonym for BEST.
worst or another appropriate word
A word that means
1. to bend down and get out of the way of a ball
2. an animal that swims on water
Fall had arrived, and colorful leaves covered the yard. Mia grabbed a rake and began to sweep the crunchy leaves into a big pile. Her brother, Ben, helped by holding the bag open. Together, they laughed as the wind blew a few leaves back onto the grass. When they were done, the yard looked neat again. Mia felt proud of their hard work.
Mia and Ben worked together to rake the leaves and clean the yard.
This text explains events and the results of those events.
Cause and Effect
One of the most famous symbols of
Valentine’s Day is Cupid. This winged
boy uses a bow and arrow to pierce the
hearts of people to make them fall in
love. Did you know, however, that this
cute cherub is the ancient god of love?
According to Greek and Roman myths,
Cupid was the son of the messenger
god and the goddess of love. He served
as a matchmaker for both humans and
gods. One story of Cupid is that his
mother tried to use him to get revenge
on her human enemy, but her plan
backfired. Cupid fell in love with the
human and married her.
Inform
My bedroom is usually very CLEAN.
Give a synonym for the word CLEAN.
tidy
nice
well kept
Which word means:
1. a body part of an elephant
2. a part of a tree
trunk
Lena sat at her desk, staring at the math test in front of her. The questions looked tricky, and her hands felt a little sweaty. She took a deep breath and remembered how hard she had studied all week. Slowly, she started to solve one problem at a time.
Halfway through, Lena got stuck on a question. Instead of giving up, she skipped it and came back later. When the teacher said, “Five minutes left,” Lena checked her work and fixed a small mistake.
When she turned in her test, she felt proud. It wasn’t easy, but she had tried her best.
Even when something is hard, doing your best and not giving up helps you succeed.
Problem and Solution
I remember the funniest Valentine’s Day ever. My teacher held a contest for the
most original Valentines box. I worked on that box every night after school for a
week, stopping only to eat, sleep, and go to school. Finally on the day of the party, I
was ready to show off all my efforts. When the teacher announced the winner, my
stomach was in knots. Then, I heard my name. I won! Everyone congratulated me
and told me how great my box was. I stared at my box and smiled. After the
contest, my teacher told us to take out the Valentines we had made for our
classmates. My smile quickly faded, and I felt sick to my stomach. After all that
hard work on my box, I had forgotten to make Valentines for my classmates!
Entertain
Are those words synonyms or antonyms?
Antonyms
Give a word that could mean both:
1. a tool you use for cutting things
2. something you did with your eyes yesterday
saw