Plurals
How do we make words plural that end in (ch, x, z, sh, s)?
Add an (es)
What do MI and CI stand for?
Main Idea/Central Idea
The stockings belong to the children.
It's the ______________ stockings.
a. children's
b. childrens'
A. chidren's
Combine these sentences with a FANBOYS:
I love snow.
I love hot chocolate.
I love snow, and I love hot chocolate.
What would be a good transition word to use between these sentences?
First I make sugar cookies. __________ I like to decorate them with colored icing and sprinkles.
a. Although
b. Then
Then
Spell the pulral of elf on a shelf
elves on shelves
What is the function of a topic sentence?
To state what the paragraph is all about
I would like marshmallows in my hot chocolate.
In this sentence, is marshmallows possessive or plural?
plural
What would be the correct FANBOYS to use in this sentence?
We went to see the Trail of Lights, _____ they were all so lovely.
AND
Which word should be removed from this sentence?
The snowman he looks great!
he
What is the plural of reindeer?
reindeer
What do we call the very last sentence in P2, P3, and P4?
Summary or concluding sentence.
The ______ lights were twinkling. (tree)
tree's
Which sentence is written correctly?
a. I made a snowman but my little brother knocked it over!
b. I made a snowman, but my little brother knocked it over!
B
What would be a strong supporting detail for this topic sentence?
I love winter because of all the festive lights.
a. They bring the streets to life with dazzling shades of red and green.
b. The lights are awesome.
a. They bring the streets to life with dazzling shades of red and green.
The stockings hung over mor ethan one CHIMNEY.
This word ends in (vowel y). Make it plural.
CHIMNEYS
Which lead is more descriptive?
a. I like winter and here is why.
b. Picture a quiet blanket of snow, glistening lights, and family gathered together around a festive tree.
B
The _________ nose was made from a carrot.
a. snowmans
b. snowman's
B. snowman's
Why is there NOT a comma in this sentence before (because)?
I like the holidays because I get to visit with my family.
Because is NOT a FANBOYS.
What would be a stronger concluding sentence?
a. I like winter a lot. Do you?
b. Clearly, winter is the most majestic time of the year.
b. Clearly, winter is the most majestic time of the year.
I want an ox for Christmas. No wait, I want 3 _________ for Christmas!
oxen
What is missing in this topic sentence?
I like winter. The snow always provides hours of outdoor fun. I get to ski, build snowmen, and throw snowballs at my little sister. I have to say that making snow angels is the best. The way the puffy white snow feels so light and fresh in my mittened hands is like heaven. I wonder what winter would be like without snow? It would be drab, boring, and lifeless.
The reason connected to that CI- which is snow!
The holiday _________ are festive and beautiful!
a. light's
b. lights
B. lights
Which FANBOYS means the same as (because)?
FOR
What sentence should be removed from the paragraph?
1. I like winter because of the snow. 2. The snow always provides hours of outdoor fun. 3. I get to ski, build snowmen, and throw snowballs at my little sister. 4. My little sister is in first grade. 5. I have to say that making snow angels is the best. 6. The way the puffy white snow feels so light and fresh in my mittened hands is like heaven. 7. I wonder what winter would be like without snow? 8. It would be drab, boring, and lifeless.
4. My little sister is in first grade.