Vocabulary Voyage
What are characters in a drama/play called?
Cast
What is a simile?
A comparison using like or as
Which is a complete sentence?
A) Because I was late. B) I ran fast because I was late.
B) I ran fast because I was late.
How can you tell the difference between a fact and an opinion in a text?
A fact is provided with evidence. An opinion is based on feelings.
What do we call the first paragraph of an essay?
Introduction
What is the main idea of a story?
What the story is mostly about
What is a metaphor?
A comparison that says one thing is another
OR
A comparison NOT using like or as...
Identify the preposition: The rabbit hid under the bush.
HINT: A preposition answers the questions: Where, When, What for, or How
What does it mean to infer something from a text?
To figure out something the author doesn’t say directly by using knowledge and clues.
What is a conclusion in writing?
The last paragraph to wrap up the main idea.
What is an environment?
The place where a plant grows and/or an animal lives
What is the difference between a story and a drama/play?
A story can have sentences, paragraphs, chapters, etc.
A drama/play can have stage directions, a cast, scenes, and dialogue.
Which word has a long i sound?
imply, alligator, diet, stick, or chicken
Diet
What do you use when comparing and contrasting different texts?
A venn diagram
Create a simile or metaphor about nature.
Answers will vary.
Metaphor Ex: The clouds were cotton candy in the sky.
Simile Ex: The rain was as cold as ice.
What does it mean to observe nature?
To look closely at plants, animals, and their surroundings
What is an example of an idiom?
Answers will vary.
Ex: raining cats and dogs, piece of cake, hit the hay, etc.
Add the commas where they are needed.
I ordered whipped cream sprinkles and slices of a banana on top of my ice cream sundae.
I ordered whipped cream, sprinkles, and slices of a banana on top of my ice cream sundae.
What is the theme of this story?
Lila loved helping her neighbors in her small town. One day, she noticed Mr. Kim struggling to carry heavy bags of groceries. Without hesitation, Lila ran over and offered to help. Soon, other children joined, carrying bags and opening doors. Mr. Kim smiled and thanked everyone warmly. By the end of the day, the children realized that helping others felt even better than playing outside. They promised to look for ways to be kind every day.
The theme is kindness and helping others.
Explain writers point of view
1st person and 3rd person
First person is told by the author (I).
Third person is told from an outsider (They, He, She, etc).
What word describes a character’s feelings, personality, or attitude?
Character traits
Name what to include in a summary
Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How
OR
Somebody, Wanted, But, So...
Write a sentence using the modal auxiliary --> must
Answers will vary.
Ex: I must clean my room before the sleepover tomorrow, I must study before the test on Friday, etc.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Rainforests are some of the most amazing places on Earth. They have very tall trees that reach high into the sky. Many animals, like monkeys, colorful birds, and frogs, live in the trees and on the forest floor. Rain falls almost every day, keeping the plants and animals healthy. The rainforest is full of life and energy, with plants growing everywhere and animals finding food and shelter. People around the world study rainforests to learn about the plants and animals that live there.
The main idea is the environment/atmosphere of rainforests.
Rainforests are full of tall trees, many animals, and constant rain.
Write an example of stage directions
Remember what stage directions look like...
(jumps up and points to the treasure chest)
Be sure to look for parenthesis, italicized words, and actions