Fiction
What are the 5 elements of plot?
Character, Setting, Theme, Problem,Solution
What is the purpose of an informational text?
To give readers new information about a topic
What is a stanza?
A group of lines that give a poem its form
The girl came back into the house, panting. "I ran as fast as I could and I yelled for the driver to wait for me! I even dropped my backpack because I was running so fast!" What happened to the girl?
She missed the bus.
The continuous pounding of the hammers gave me a headache. It seemed like they had been working on the new ramp for days. What does "continuous" mean?
Non-Stop
What is theme?
The author's message, what the author wants you to learn or what the moral of the story is.
What is the purpose for headings?
To the let the reader know they are about to read something new about a topic.
What is a simile?
Roger heard a noise. His ears perked up. It was a car coming down the street. Roger just had to see who it was, he hoped it was the mailman. He padded through the grass to the fence. Who is Roger?
A dog
The girl had a very distinct way of dressing. She did not dress like the rest of the crowd. What does "distinct" mean?
Different
What is a sequence of events that happen in the story?
Plot
What is the text feature called that is under a photograph?
Caption
What is it called when the endings of the two lines sound the same in a poem?
Rhyme
The water felt so good on such a hot day. I heard the other children laughing across the way. The concrete was wet from a group of kids splashing each other. Where am I?
At a pool
Our hockey team was far superior than any other team in the league. We had not lost a game yet! What does "superior" mean?
The best
Who does the problem happen to in the story?
The main character
What elements are found in an informational text?
heading, photograph, caption, map, diagram etc.
What is it called when the author allows readers to use their fives senses?
Imagery
It felt wonderful to be outside, even if only for a little while! All the swings were already taken. Casey and I decided use the monkey bars until the teacher blew her whistle. Where are the kids?
At recess, on a playground
Keep your speech concise to save time. We have many students who need to present their reports. What does "concise" mean?
Short, brief
What is the purpose of a fiction story?
What is the purpose for text features?
If the poem uses I, me or we. Is this first person or third person?
First person
Alice was carrying a heavy basket of clothes down the stairs to the laundry room. Instead of helping, her brothers had gone outside, but they had left the baseball on the stairs. What may happen?
She may trip on the ball, she could get hurt
Cheerleaders are a boisterous group. They spend a lot of time jumping and shouting to energize the players and the fans. What does "boisterous" mean?
Loud, Noisy, Energetic