Theme
What is the theme of a story?
The moral or life lesson the author wants you to learn.
I can't believe you are going to ______ that to the store.
a. wear
b. where
a. wear
What words are used in first person writing?
I, me, my, we
What does the prefix un- mean?
not
What is the name of Miss Clawson's dog?
Sunny
The theme should be ...
a. very specific to the story
b. something that could fit with many different stories
c. the main idea of what you read
d. a summary of the story
b. something that could fit with many different stories
a. hear
b. here
b. here
What words are used in 3rd person writing?
he, she, they, them
What does the prefix trans- mean?
the other side, across, beyond, from one to another
What color is Sunny?
brown, redish brown, red
What is the theme of the story, The Tortoise and the Hair?
Slow and steady, hard work pays off, be focused, don't give up
I want to go over ______ with my friends.
a. their
b. they're
c. there
d. they'are
c. there
I was so excited that I got an A on my test! I was ready to jump out of my seat and scream with excitement, but I knew Miss Clawson would tell me to sit down.
1st person
The class was talking unceasingly in the hallway.
What does unceasingly mean?
would not stop, not stopping
What type of dog is Sunny?
A goldendoodle
What is the theme from the story, "Arachne the Weaver"?
Too much boasting and bragging can be bad, be humble
That dog is ________ dog.
a. there
b. they're
c. they'are
d. their
d. their
He got his test back and a large smile grew on his face. It appeared that he was wiggling in his seat. Was it out of excitement or did he just really need to use the bathroom?
3rd person
If reasonable means "able to reason," what does unreasonable mean?
a. to reason again
b. to not be able to reason with
c. to reason with before
d. to reason with after
b. to not be able to reason with
How old is Sunny?
1, 1 1/2, almost 2
What is the theme from the story, "Momma I'll Give You the World"?
give to others, help the people that work hard for you
____________ are going to the movies.
a. their
b. they're
c. they'are
d. there
b. they're
Today in gym class we had to play dodge ball. I can't stand dodge ball. Everyone got on their teams, and I tried to stay far away by standing in the back. This did not help me any because Bob threw a ball and it smacked me in the face. It hurt so bad, but I was not going to cry.
Write this from the 3rd person point of view.
A group of students walked into the gym for class. The gym teacher was giving instructions and it seemed like they were getting ready to play dodge ball. Amanda got on her team and immediately stood in the back. Bob threw a ball and it hit Amanda in the face. She did not cry, but the look on her face made it seem like she was hurt.
A change came over me, a gradual transformation.
If transform means "able to change," what does transformation mean?
a. a dramatic change in form
b. a change made before it was formed
c. over the formations
d. not a formation
a. a dramatic change in form
What is Sunny's favorite game to play?
fetch, ball, catch