character
what two graphic organizers did we use to discuss characters?
Venn Diagrams and T charts
define the term "setting", what are the two elements?
Where and when a story takes place
define the term "problem"
Something that needs fixed or solved
what is a main event?
the most important things that happen in a story
describe the character in this story...
"The big brown bear was running through the forest looking for some honey to eat, but he tripped over a root and landed in a puddle"
-big, brown, hungry, clumsy, messy, dirty....
describe the setting in the story...
"During recess, all of the students were playing and having fun. Suddenly the clouds came and it got dark, then it started to rain. The students ran inside as fast as they could but they were already soaked."
recess time, outside at the playground, then inside
define the term "solution"
Something that fixes the problem
What graphic organizer did we use to organize main events?
timeline
https://youtu.be/k2PJ6T7U2eU?feature=shared
name the problem and solution
problem: the bird is too big to sit on the wire
Solution: he gets off before it breaks
how does a timeline work?
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describe the problem and solution in the story...
"One day, all of the students arrived at school and began doing their must dos and may dos. After a little while Caiya noticed that she had forgotten to wear shoes! Kilynn laughed at her but said, "It's ok, I have an extra pair in my bookbag that you can borrow for today."
problem: Caiya forgot her shoes
solution: Kilynn let her borrow her extra pair
Identify the main events from this story....
"One day Mia was on the beach looking for seashells. She saw something shiny and ran over to dig it up. As she was digging she realized that this was not a seashell. She had dug up a crab!"
1)looking for seashells
2) tried to dig up something shiny
3) it was actually a crab