Definitions
coming before; earlier
previous
I asked my parents for some _______ when choosing what electives I wanted
guidence
True or False... Theme and Central Idea are the same thing
False
He stood as tall as a tree.
The headlights winked at the oncoming cars.
The clock ticked as another hour passed.
Which sentence is personification?
The headlights winked at the oncoming cars.
What do you have to put at the end of your evidence?
citation; cite your source
ex: (paragraph 9)
stating positively; making certain or sure
assuring
Everyone showed Amanda ______ for her help making cupcakes for the end of year party.
gratitude
She sobbed for hours trying to think of a way out of having to tell her father she wrecked her new car. After stewing over it for quite some time, she called her father on his cell phone. “Thank you,” he said.
What is the theme of that story?
Be honesty
It was extremely hot and arid outside and the flowers were begging to be watered.
She felt like she had butterflies fluttering in her stomach.
Her plant died after a week because she forgot to water it.
Which sentence is personification
It was extremely hot and arid outside and the flowers were begging to be watered.
How many body paragraphs should you have?
3 body paragraphs
the act of pursuing or chasing
pursuit
His sister Amie won the same award Lucy won the ______ year.
previous
Jim was stacking boxes at work. There was a certain height he had to reach. He stretched his body, but could not reach to place the final box at the top. Bill happened to see Jim struggling and came to his rescue, since he was a foot taller.
What is the theme of this story?
Teamwork
The fire smoldered the house as it spread all around.
As Amie looked out her window, the stars twinkled in the sky.
In the frigid forest, the wind screamed in the treetops.
Which sentence is personification?
In the frigid forest, the wind screamed in the treetops.
What is expository writing?
Informational writing. Explaining
found out or noticed; discovered
detected
The ______ of Luke not studying his vocabulary words was that he failed the test
outcome
Complete your math homework in Mr. Smith and Mr. Maday's class!
Is that a theme?
No, it does not apply to everyone
The door creaked open as Lucy softly walked into the living room.
Is this sentence personification?
No
What is the highest number of words you should have for a grocery store aisle?
3
coming out or into view
emerging
The lion started ______ from the bushes of the grassland exhibit.
emerging
Don't judge a book by its cover!
Is that a theme?
Yes, it applies to everyone
The moon seemed to smile at me from high in the star-spangled sky.
Is this sentence personification?
Yes
What is your beginning paragraph called?
Introduction paragraph