Vocabulary
What does synonym mean?
Words that mean exactly the same or almost the same.
Fix this sentence:
The kittens running yesterday.
Change running to ran
(past tense since they ran in the past)
What is this an example of:
SLAM!
Onomatopoeia - It is a sound word
Name 4 elements of a Drama
-Stage direction
-Dialogue
-Character list
-Scenes
Is this a fact or opinion?
The Staar test is challenging!
Opinion- Not everyone will think it is a challenging test.
What is the conflict of the story?
The problem of the story.
How can we write this in a clear and effective way?
In the morning, I will wake up early to make a big breakfast in the morning.
1. In the morning, I will wake up and make a big breakfast.
or
2. I will wake up and make a big breakfast in the morning.
What is plot?
Beginning, middle, and end.
(Introduction, rising action, conflict, falling action, and resolution)
Name 3 elements of a poem
- Rhyme
-Stanza
-Lines
Is this fact or opinion:
The Staar test is made to challenge you.
Fact - It is not made to be super easy.
What does central idea mean?
The main idea, or what the whole passage is about.
Rewrite this sentence in a clear and effective way:
He has even won for some of his books awards.
He has even won some awards for his books.
"I really don't think you should jump off that bridge!" Jessica said.
What is the point of view?
Third person - Even though the dialogue is in first person, the narrator is not in the story since it says Jessica said.
What is it called when there is a made-up story, using realistic parts of history?
Historical Fiction
Fact or Opinion:
French is too hard for toddlers to learn.
Opinion: There are many, many, toddlers who speak French.
What is theme?
The lesson of the story, or what the story is trying to teach you.
Combine these sentences:
I went to the mall to go shopping. There was no parking.
I went to the mall to go shopping, but there was no parking.
(Don't forget your comma!)
How does the setting affect the plot of the story?
There was a bug who lived in the rainforest who needed a home. So, it gathered leaves, twigs, and dirt, and formed a nice cozy home. It worked day and night, until it was done. On the last day when the bug was finally done, it rained so hard, that it completely washed away the bug's newly built home.
The rainforest washed away the bug's home.
What is the genre of this text?
Axolotls are amphibians. They have healing powers and are able to regrows that they lose. The word axolotl means "water monster."
Informational text
Fact or Opinion:
We come to school only to learn math, science, reading, and social studies.
Opinion - you learn much more than just reading, math, science, and social studies.
What does imagery mean?
Words that an author or poet uses to paint a picture in your mind.
Which sentence can be taken out?
(1) Gina and her mother went to the store to buy groceries. (2) Gina wrote on her list that they needed eggs, milk, bread, and cereal. (3) Gina's shoes were purple. (4) When Gina and her mother reached the cereal aisle, Gina couldn't decide which one she wanted to buy. (5) They decided to buy 8 boxes of cereal that day.
Sentence 3 - Every sentence is about the store, except the sentence about her shoes.
Once there was a boy who watched sheep. Every day as a prank, the boy would blow his horn, claiming a wolf was trying to eat the sheep. One day, a wolf really was trying to eat his sheep, but nobody came to help him!
What is the theme?
The lesson the story is trying to teach you, is do not lie.
Name the author's purpose in each scenario:
1. I am telling you a story of a boy and his puppy. There is a conflict and resolution.
2. I am trying to convince you to start bringing your teacher snacks to keep them happy. I use facts and opinions.
3. I am telling you all about axolotls. I am giving lots of information, facts, and details.
1. To Entertain
2. To persuade
3. To inform
Fact or Opinion:
Vegetables are delicious and nutritious!
Opinion - While they may be nutritious, not everyone may think they are delicious.