It's All About Literature
The who or what the story is about.
What is topic?
The most important idea about the topic. The key details point to it. Each paragraph or section may have one of its own.
What is a Main Idea?
A story written to entertain their reader
Compares two things using like or as
What is a simile?
You have read an excerpt from “Counting on Grace” the story is told from Grace’s point of view. How would this story be different if it were told from Miss Lesley’s point of view? Using details from the story rewrite the story telling the same events from Mrs. Lesley’s point of view.
What is a narrative writing prompt?
A text where the person telling the story experienced what they are telling about. There are words like "I, me, my, we"
What is 1st person?
Facts/proof
What is evidence?
Written to express a writer's viewpoint on a specific topic, backed by reasons and evidence, and to persuade the reader to consider or agree with that viewpoint
What is opinion writing?
Compares two things without like or as
What is a metaphor?
In “Seed Travel,” and “Traveling Seeds,” the authors describe how seeds use various methods to move away from their parent plants to find new places to grow. Each method helps seeds spread out to access sunlight, water, and space needed to grow into new plants. Write a response that describes how seeds use different methods to travel. Use details from the text to explain each method and why traveling is important for seeds.
What is an informational writing?
The message of a piece of literature; the lesson being taught; moral of the story.
What is theme?
Used to provide the reader with information on a topic. The reader should learn something by reading the text.
What is the purpose of an informational text?
The part of the story where the writer introduces the main character, setting, and provides a hook to make the reader interested.
What is an introduction?
a phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the literal meanings of its individual words. "She's walking on sunshine"
What is idiom?
In “The Importance of Animal Play,” and “Play, Play Again,” the authors explain that animals play to practice important skills, even though it can be risky. Some scientists believe play helps animals survive by preparing them for challenges they may face as adults, like hunting or escaping predators. Do you think play is necessary for animals to survive? Write a response that states your opinion and explains why or why not. Use examples from the text to support your answer.
What is opinion writing?
A text structure used in literature.(Name all 4)
What are cause/effect, problem/solution, chronological order, compare/contrast?
Not explicitly stated in the text. Must "read between the lines" and make an educated guess.
What is an inference?
These two types of writings must have quotes from the original text as evidence. It is your proof about what you are talking about.
Informational and Opinion writing
The tree danced in the wind.
Giving non-humans human-like qualities
What is personification?
Imagine you had a very exciting day in your classroom. Write a story about what happened during that exciting day. Be sure to include a beginning, middle, and end, with lots of details about what made the day so special and memorable.
What narrative writing?
When a narrator tells the story- the person telling it did not experience what is being talked about. Uses words like "they, he, she, them"
What is 3rd person point of view?
What must you include in an informational piece of writing?
Opinion, narrative, and informational.
What are types of writing prompts?
The collective name for language which adds description to a passage or enhances understanding.
What is figurative language?
Recess is an important part of the school day that many students enjoy. Write a response about why recess is or is not your favorite (or least favorite) part of the school day. Be sure to include a strong opinion, reasons to support your opinion, and examples from your own experiences to explain your thinking.
What opinion writing?