Grammar
"Don't forget to feed the cat," reminded Dad "or she'll be hungry when we get back."
Missing a comma after Dad
What is plot?
the storyline/ sequence of events
what happens in the story
How are adjectives and adverbs similar? How are they different?
The both describe.
Adjectives describe nouns,
adverbs describe verbs and sometimes adjectives and other adverbs
What are the 2 reasons we use apostrophes?
contractions and possession
subject - she
verb - to be
tense - present
she is
"Didn't you hear me, whispered Sam, the bell already rang"?
"Didn't you hear me?" whispered Sam. "The bell already rang."
What 3 ingredients do you need to make a story?
Characters, setting, plot
Identify the adverbs. What do they tell us about the verbs?
The cat crept silently across the garden before suddenly pouncing on the bird.
I am sure they will not forget what they are supposed to do, but you cannot be certain.
Rewrite this sentence with correct contractions
I'm sure they won't forget what they're supposed to do, but you can't be certain.
subject - it
verb - to be
tense - present
it is
"Stop!" cried Ella. "We can't go in there", it's too dangerous.
"Stop!" cried Ella. "We can't go in there. It's too dangerous."
What is Complication/Climax?
A problem or exciting event occurs.
What will happen is unclear.
Change this adjective to an adverb
credible
credibly
The girls coats were hanging on the pegs.
The girls' coats were hanging on the pegs.
plural
subject - animal
verb - run
tense - present
animal runs
"Can we go to the park, asked Sophie, "after lunch, please."
"Can we go the park," asked Sophie, "after lunch, please?"
What are 3 characteristics of a fable?
short story
teaches life lesson
usually animal characters
The teacher was incredibly patient with the noisy class.
In this sentence, what does the adverb describe?
A verb, an adjective, or another adverb?
adjective - patient
the toys belonging to the children
write in possessive form
the children's toys
subject - schools
verb - have
tense - past
schools had
"I thought you said, began Jake, "that the treasure was hidden under the oak tree. It should be there" Nina replied, that's where I saw it last."
"I thought you said," began Jake, "that the treasure was hidden under the oak tree."
"It should be there," Nina replied, "That's where I last saw it."
What is the recipe for a well-written story?
1. Introduction
2. Plot buildup
3. Complication/ Climax
4. Resolution
5. Ending
What are the 3 types of information adverbs provide?
MANNER, PLACE, TIME
HOW, WHERE, WHEN
He thought he shouldn't interrupt the meeting but he couldn't just stand by. Jimmy saw the can's lid open to burst open.
"I don't mean to interrupt," said Jimmy, "but that's about to explode."
The crowd saw the can and quickly stepped back.
"I wouldn't want any of you to get sprayed."
What word is possesive?
can's
subject - Brian and Tom
verb - to be
tense - past