Grammar
Identify the proper noun:
My dad Bob isn't going to the craft fair.
Bob
Give an example of a common noun.
Various answers
Give an example of an adjective
The fat cat sat on the mat
What is a narrator?
The person telling the story
What is a simile?
A comparison using LIKE or AS
Mr. Spencer is as tall as a house
What is a noun?
a person, place, thing or idea
Give an example of a homophone pair.
See-->Sea
Find the adverb
The red dog quickly drank his water.
quickly
This is the sequence of events in a story
plot
What is figurative language?
Language that describes in detail what something looks like
What is a verb?
An action word
Find the adverb
The pen wrote smoothly.
smoothly
The slimy fish swam away.
Find the adjective
Slimy
What is an antagonist?
the character or thing which causes problems in a story
What is a setting of a story?
Where the story takes place
These words or phrases help connect pieces of writing so that the flow sounds good.
transition
Is the statement below a simile or metaphor?
I was as lazy as a cat in the sun.
simile
Find the adjective
The turtle was very slow as it waddled away
slow
What are the two major types of conflict?
internal and external
What is the climax of a story?
the part with the highest amount of action or suspense
What is an adverb?
a word that describes a very
Provide an example of a metaphor.
will vary
Find the adjective
The old man loved to read ancient books.
old
What are the five parts of a story's plot?
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, conclusion/resolution
What is a metaphor?
a type of figurative language where something is made to be something it is not (transforms)
ex: he had a heart of stone
she is a ray of sunshine!