5th Grade
Reading
Reading
When writing the word "however" what should come after the word?
A COMMA
What is author's purpose?
-the reason why an author writes a text
(PIE - persuade, inform, entertain)
What are details in a drama that help the reader understand where the characters, who the characters are, and what they are doing?
Stage directions
Name two parts of a literature story.
A. Character
B. Setting
C. Plot (problem/solution; climax/resolution)
What are some transition words you can use when writing an essay?
First, Second, Next, Last,
Finally
what is evidence?
Information that supports an idea or argument.
What is it called when you give a non-human object human characteristics?
Personsonification
What are the people or animals that have dialogue in a story called?
Characters
What does nonfiction mean?
real; not fake
What is Ms. Maurer's favorite candy?
-Milk duds, twizzlers, reese pb cups
If the story is written by someone IN the story, what is the point of view?
First person Point of View
What is the setting?
Where and when the story takes place
What does fiction mean?
What is plot?
the actions that happen in the story
What is an example of alliteration?
Sister Salley sits sideways on a slimy, slippery step.
What is the conflict?
-the problem/disagreement in a story
What is climax in a story?
-the "building up" point of the story; the "mountain top" part of the story; the most important part of the story
What is central (main) idea?
The most important idea the author wants the reader to understand. What the story is mainly about.
What is a simile?
comparing 2 things using the words like or as
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