Synonyms
Enthusiasm
Excitement, eagerness, energy
Where am I?
As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time.
Candy Store
# 1 - Get the Point When you’re scribbling a note with a pencil, do you ever wonder what this handy tool is made from? To get right to the point, a pencil is made of a number of materials. The inside is made of graphite that is made stronger with clay. Its wooden outside comes from cedar trees. The yellow paint on the wood is made from minerals, while the metal brand at one end is aluminum. Should you make a mistake while writing, use the eraser. Is main materials are soybean oil and latex.
The Author’s main purpose for writing this passage is to
a) Inform readers about how clay can be used to write with.
b) Persuade readers that the best tool to use for writing is a pencil.
c) Inform readers of what a pencil is made out of.
d) Entertain readers with a story about a pencil.
c) Inform readers of what a pencil is made out of.
Give me an example of a preposition
Some Examples: about, over, under, down, up, from, after, around, until, near, into...
Give an example of a prepositional phrase
Over the moon, behind the couch, around the block
Shattered
Crashed, crushed, disappointed
Where am I?
The water felt so good on such a hot day. I heard the other children laughing and yelling across the way. The concrete was wet from a group of teenagers splashing each other in the corner. The lifeguard watched closely to keep children from running.
Public Pool
One example of an author's purpose of informing is?
We walked up the stairs
Up
I walked to the store.
to the store
Reassuring
comforting, encouraging, soothing
Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.”
You can infer that...
a. Maggie is in kindergarten or first grade.
b. Maggie lives close to school.
c. Maggie is never late for school.
d. Maggie is excited about going to school.
b. Maggie lives close to school.
One example of an author's purpose of entertaining is?
Short-Story, Poem, Play, Song
My mom took a walk around the block
around
I looked across the room.
across the room
Encompass
cover, envelop, enclose
Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox with wrenches in it. He hopped in his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, “Pipe Masters.”
You can infer that...
a. Hudson is an auto mechanic.
b. Hudson enjoys his job.
c. Hudson works as a plumber.
d. Hudson is a truck salesman.
c. Hudson works as a plumber.
An opinion writing is an example of...
Persuasive
I looked under my bed
under
The pen fell between our desks.
between our desks
Inseparable
never apart, as one, attached
Everett held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a grocery store. Everett's dad lifted him into the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,” said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.”
You can infer that...
a. Everett had never been to a grocery store.
b. Everett's dad does not shop often.
c. Everett's dad needs help with the shopping.
d. Everett is very young.
d. Everett is very young.
At the upcoming city council meeting, the council will vote on whether or not to destroy Pilla Park and turn it into a shopping mall. I am writing to tell you this is a bad idea. Hundreds of kids and families in Eudora use the park each week. Also, it is a great place to hang out in the summer because of the fullgrown trees all throughout. Please think about the advantages of having a great park close to downtown before making your vote. The Author’s main purpose for writing this passage is to
a) Persuade readers that a shopping mall should be built.
b) Inform readers that the city council will vote on building a new shopping mall soon.
c) Persuade readers that Pilla Park is a great place and should not be destroyed.
d) Inform readers that Pilla Park is a great place and should not be destroyed.
c) Persuade readers that Pilla Park is a great place and should not be destroyed.
My friend jumped over the bushes.
over
We walked aboard the ship.
aboard the ship