Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation
Grammar: What is wrong in this sentence?
She don't like the way he talks, and the dog are barking loudly.
She doesn't like the way he talks, and the dog is barking loudly.
How many cats does Ms. T. have and what color(s) are they?
4 boy cats and they are black.
What is characterization?
The way an author reveals and develops the personality, traits, and motivations of a character in a story.
What is the exposition in a story?
Exposition introduces the setting, characters, and basic situation, providing essential background information for the reader.
What are context clues?
Hints within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Spelling: What is wrong with this sentence?
The cat is very cutte and playfull, and it loves to chas toy mice. The tale of the mouse is lose, so it falls off a lot.
The cat is very cute and playful, and it loves to chase mice. The tail of the mouse is loose, so it falls off a lot.
How many kids does Mr. K have?
One son and one daughter.
What is conflict in a story?
A struggle between opposing forces that drives the story.
What is the rising action in a story?
Rising action consists of a series of events that build tension and develop the main conflict, leading up to the climax.
How can you use context clues to determine the meaning of a word?
By looking at the surrounding words and sentences to infer meaning.
Punctuation: What is wrong in the sentence?
Lets eat Grandma, she said that she would join us.
Let's eat, Grandma; she said that she would join us.
Based on the syllabus, what is the revision policy?
If you turn your work in on time by the deadline and it is completed, you can make ongoing revisions until you are happy.
What is the central idea of a story?
The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to convey in a story.
What is the climax of a story?
The climax is the turning point where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity, often resulting in a change for the protagonist.
What was one type of context clue we learned about so far?
Synonym
Fix this sentence:
I love too read books they help me escape into diferent worlds and I can learn knew things My favorite book are the hunger games
I love to read books. They help me escape into different worlds, and I can learn new things. My favorite book is the Hunger Games.
What are some examples of annotations we have done in class on excerpts?
Circling, highlighting, color-coding, summarizing, underlining (if they name three of the five, that is fine)
How does the central idea differ from the theme of a text?
The central idea is specific to the text, while the theme is more general and can apply to various texts or life situations, like the moral lesson or underlying message.
What is falling action in a story?
Falling action includes events that follow the climax, leading to the resolution and showing the aftermath of the conflict.
How can visual context clues, like pictures or diagrams, aid in understanding a text?
They provide additional information that complements the written content, helping to clarify meanings and concepts.
Fix this sentence:
i love hiking in the mountains it gives me a sense of freedom i often go with my friends we enjoy exploring knew trales together sometimes we even camp overknight.
I love hiking in the mountains. It gives me a sense of freedom. I often go with my friends. We enjoy exploring new trails together. Sometimes, we even camp overnight.
Florida and Chicago.
What is the difference between internal and external conflict?
Internal conflict occurs within a character's mind and involves a struggle with their own thoughts, emotions, beliefs, or desires and External conflict takes place between a character and outside forces, which can include other characters, society, nature, or fate.
What is resolution in a story?
Resolution is the conclusion where conflicts are resolved, and the story comes to a close, often revealing the characters' futures.
Explain how understanding context can improve reading comprehension.
It allows readers to make educated guesses about unfamiliar vocabulary, enhancing overall understanding of the text.