GENRE
A made-up story in which all the details sound like real life
What is realistic fiction?
The sun is a star, but it seems brighter than other stars. This is because it is close to Earth. We can see the sun better than the other stars. If other stars were closer, they would look more like the sun.
What is to inform?
The long hike up to the top of the mountain was extremely grueling. Does grueling mean loud, tiring, or easy?
What is tiring?
The Wizard of Oz
A. Kansas is boring.
B. There's no place like home.
C. Somewhere over the rainbow...
D. Wear red shoes to protect yourself.
There's no place like home.
The shelves were piled high with boxes of every size and shape. Each group had a different picture and different bright colors. There were so many people – men and women, mothers with little children, teenagers putting more boxes on the shelves. Some of the people were talking together as they chose the boxes and cans that they wanted. Jeff was having a hard time remembering which one to buy. He knew that Tooli wouldn’t be happy if he brought home the wrong brand! He also knew that Tooli was probably getting very hungry!
Where was Jeff?
What is the grocery store?
Text which gives facts and true details about a real topic
What is informational text or non-fiction?
Recess should be 30 minutes instead of 15 minutes because you get a longer time to talk to your friends about all sorts of stuff. You also get a longer time to play the activities you're playing. We kids would get more exercise from being outside for a longer time. The teachers would get a longer break from teaching us and we would get a longer break from all that learning. That is why I think we should have a longer recess.
What is to persuade (or convince)?
The conspicious man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses. Does conspicious mean...easily noticed, beautiful, or sleeping?
What is easily noticed?
Star Wars saga
A. Always carry a light saber.
B. Learn how to defend yourself.
C. Good wins out over evil.
D. The future is cool.
What is good wins out over evil?
Jeff filled up a big bowl with fresh, cold water and set it on the floor. He brought out a big comforter and put it on the floor next to the low window. He opened a package, took out a big bone and placed it on the floor next to the comforter. Then he opened the window so that the gentle breeze could blow into the room.
What was Jeff doing?
What is getting a place ready for a dog?
A story in which impossible things happen; often includes magic, incredible creatures (ex. dragons), or a conflict of good versus evil
What is fantasy?
Tigers are solitary animals and usually hunt at night. A male tiger will have a large range that will overlap with the ranges of several females. Females give birth to two or three cubs, which they raise and train for about two years. Tigers kill a variety of animals, including deer, antelope, wild pigs, and cattle. Tigers try to remain out of sight and hearing of their enemies, especially humans; they prefer fleeing to fighting. They can be killed by wild dogs, elephants, and water buffalos.
What is to inform?
I was so parched that I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp. Does parched mean hungry, thirsty, or sleepy?
What is thirsty?
Beauty and the Beast
A. Don't go in dark, mysterious castles.
B. Some people are pretty, but some aren't.
C. Don't look in the mirror too often.
D. Don't judge people by how they look.
What is don't judge people by how they look?
Jeff grabbed the leash and quickly put it around Tooli’s neck. He stormed out the door with Tooli coming right behind. He said, “Hurry up, Tooli. You’re always so slow.” Jeff kept his head down and walked quickly down the road, not speaking to anyone that he saw.
How does Jeff probably feel?
What is angry?
A story that is made up but includes a time and place setting from real history. (happened in the past)
What is historical fiction?
Question: Why is it impossible for a leopard to hide?
Answer: Because he is always spotted!!
What is to entertain?
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water. Does aroma mean smell, color, or wealth?
What is smell?
Spongebob Squarepants
A. Sponges can wear pants.
B. Be happy with the simple things in life.
C. Life under the sea is interesting.
D. Cartoons don't have to make sense.
What is be happy with the simple things in life?
Lisa carefully examined the bug sitting on the leaf. She noticed that it had six legs and a hard shell. Lisa had never seen a bug like this before. She grabbed her magnifying glass and camera. What is the MOST LIKELY conclusion you can draw about Lisa?
A. She is helpful. B. She is afraid of bugs. C. She is very curious. D. She likes to play soccer.
What is she is very curious?
An account of a real person's life, usually a person who is well-known or famous
What is a biography?
Who makes the best chocolate? Malley's Chocolate!! Malley's has three different kinds of chocolate (dark, milk, and white). One of them is sure to become your favorite. Stop in for a free sample. You will be glad you did, it is the best!
What is to persuade?
Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice. Does novice mean professional, skilled, or beginner?
What is beginner?
Little Red Riding Hood
A. Never talk to strangers.
B. Don't walk in the woods alone.
C. Visit your grandmother.
D. Hoods have always been fashionable.
What is never talk to strangers?
Lauren looked at her watch, grabbed her books and ran to the bus stop. When she got to the bus stop, she realized she forgot her lunch. Lauren ran back to the house and grabbed her lunchbox. When Lauren got back to the bus stop, she realized she missed the bus.
What word would best describes Lauren?
A. playful B. disorganized C. worried D. athletic
What is disorganized?