Author's Craft / Text Structure
Name one type of Author's Craft.
Voice, Imagery, Analogy, Figurative Language,
Sentence fluency or Interesting Use of Langauge
Name one example of Figurative Language.
Answers May Vary
A possessive noun shows __________________.
Using an __________________.
ownership/ apostrophe
instruments that are used to record and measure earthquakes
seismograph
What is a contraction?
when two words are shortened in form and are put together to form one new word.
When the golfers saw Roy facedown in the sand trap, they thought something was wrong. Roy heard their footsteps as they ran through the sand. They lifted Roy, and the sand grains were stuck to his face.
a) Voice b) Figurative Language c) Imagery
Imagery
The rain falls like the sun, rising upon the mountains.
Simile
After the storm, the (children's, childrens') toys were soaked from the rain.
children's
the act of moving from a dangerous area to a safer one
evacuation
What are the two words used to make won't?
will not
OMG! I just saw my friend go to the restroom without washing his hands. Bro! What is wrong with you? Go back to the restroom to use soap and water.
a) Interesting Use of Language b) Voice c) Sentence Fluency
b) Voice
The sunflowers nodded their yellow heads.
Personification
The cats's toy was hidden under the couch. So, my mom's friend helped him get it from under there.
Which possessive noun is correct?
mom's
widespread
What is the contraction for she is?
she is
TEXT STRUCTURE
Describe how things are similar or different.
Compare and Contrast
We had to wait forever!
Hyperbole
The dogs's leash was left in the car, so the owner had to return and get it. Meanwhile, the childrens' playground was being cleaned, so they couldn’t play until it was ready. The women's group meeting was scheduled for later in the day, but no one remembered the time.
Which possessive noun is correct?
women's
a place where a supply of something is collected
reservoir
It’s a sunny day, and Emma’s dog, Max, is playing in the park. He can’t stop chasing the squirrels that climb up the tall trees. Max’s favorite game is fetch, and he doesn’t want to rest even though he’s tired. Emma’s brother says, “We’ll take him home soon.”
How many contractions do you see?
4 contractions
TEXT STRUCTURE
Describe events or processes in time order or order of importance.
Sequence/ Logical Order
How many examples of Figurative Language are in the passage below?
It was Christmas Eve, and the snow fell softly like a fluffy white blanket over the sleepy little town. The twinkling lights on the houses danced merrily in the cold night breeze. The smell of fresh pine trees wrapped around the air like a warm hug, filling the streets with holiday cheer.
The fireplace crackled and popped inside the cozy house, singing a song of warmth and joy. Sarah and her little brother, Jack, sat by the Christmas tree, which sparkled brighter than a million tiny stars.
5 examples
The teachers's lounge was noisy because everyone was talking at once. Outside, the bird's nest the tree was swaying in the wind. Later, the mens's soccer team played a match in the rain, and their shoes got muddy.
Which two possessive nouns are incorrect?
teachers's / mens's
Discussing an idea or trying to make a decision
conferring
Mark’s backpack is heavier than usual because it’s filled with his books and lunch. His teacher’s assignment was to bring a favorite book from the library. Mark’s friends are curious about what he brought, but he won’t tell them until it’s time to share.
3 contractions