Parts of Speech
What is a noun?
A person, place, thing, or animal (examples: teacher, school, pencil, dog).
What sound does “ch” make in “chicken”?
/ch/ sound (like in “chew” or “cheese”).
Who is the main character?
The person or animal the story is mostly about.
What does “happy” mean?
Feeling good or joyful.
fix this: “i like to run”
I like to run.
Name a verb in this sentence: “The dog ran fast.”
ran (it's the action).
Spell the word that names an animal who hops and has long ears
R-A-B-B-I-T
What is the setting?
Where and when the story takes place.
What is a synonym for “big”?
Large, huge, gigantic.
fix this: “he goed to the park.”
He went to the park.
What is an adjective? Give an example.
A word that describes a noun. Example: “small,” “red,” “happy.”
Which word has a silent letter: “knee” or “need”?
knee (the “k” is silent).
When I ask "What was the problem in the story" what do I mean by that?
The challenge or trouble the character faced.
What is an antonym for “hot”?
Cold, chilly, freezing.
fix this: “do you want ice cream”
Do you want ice cream?
Find the adverb: “She quickly packed her bag.”
quickly (describes how she packed).
Which vowel team is in this word: “boat”?
“oa” vowel team.
Lila found a baby bird under a tree. She carefully picked it up and brought it to her mom for help. Together, they made a little nest and called the animal shelter to take care of it.
What happened at the beginning, middle, and end?
Lila found a baby bird and took it to her mom for help. They made a nest and called the animal shelter to take care of the bird.
What does “brave” mean in a sentence?
Not scared; showing courage. Example: “The brave girl stood up for her friend.”
fix this: “the Dog is brown it is cute.”
The dog is brown. It is cute.
What are the nouns, verbs, and adjectives in this sentence: “The tiny cat jumped onto the warm bed.”
Nouns: cat, bed; Verbs: jumped; Adjectives: tiny, warm.
Change the word “hop” to past tense. What do you get?
hopped (double the “p” and add “-ed”).
Why do you think the characters made the choice that they did? Explain.
Responses may vary.
Use “discover” in a sentence. What does it mean?
“I discovered a new book I love.” It means to find something for the first time.
fix this: “my freind and me plays on the swings.”
My friend and I play on the swings.