W24D1 2/16 IVTB Review

I stands for ____________

• identify the text

• identify the author

• identify the words

V stands for ___________

• choose the text

• choose the verb

• choose the author

T stands for __________

• Time

• Theme

• Topic

B stands for __________

• Big idea

• Before the text

• Basic idea

Choose the verb for the paragraph below.

The flower is bright and colorful. It has soft petals and a green stem. The petals are red, orange, and yellow. Large bees like to visit the flower to collect nectar. The flower smells sweet and looks beautiful.

• Explain

• Describe

• Argue

Why is describe the best verb for the paragraph?

The flower is bright and colorful. It has soft petals and a green stem. The petals are red, orange, and yellow. Large bees like to visit the flower to collect nectar. The flower smells sweet and looks beautiful.

• many adjectives: bright, red, large...

• States an opinion

• Talks about a process

Choose the verb for the paragraph below.

Roses are better than sunflowers because they have many colors. Roses also smell very sweet. They are small and easy to grow in gardens or pots. Sunflowers are big and tall, but they only have yellow petals. Roses can grow in many places, even inside the house. They look beautiful in any garden and make people feel happy. These are some reasons why roses are better than sunflowers.

• Explain

• Describe

• Argue

Why is arguing the best verb for the paragraph?

Roses are better than sunflowers because they have many colors. Roses also smell very sweet. They are small and easy to grow in gardens or pots. Sunflowers are big and tall, but they only have yellow petals. Roses can grow in many places, even inside the house. They look beautiful in any garden and make people feel happy. These are some reasons why roses are better than sunflowers.

• It' states an opinion

• It uses adjectives

• It talks about a process

Choose the verb for the paragraph below.

First, a seed is planted in the ground. Then, the seed gets water and sunlight. Next, the seed starts to grow into a small stem. After that, leaves begin to grow on the stem. Finally, a flower blooms with colorful petals. The flower needs water and sunlight to stay healthy. It grows bigger and stronger every day.

• Explain

• Describe

• Argue

Why is explain the best verb for the paragraph?

First, a seed is planted in the ground. Then, the seed gets water and sunlight. Next, the seed starts to grow into a small stem. After that, leaves begin to grow on the stem. Finally, a flower blooms with colorful petals. The flower needs water and sunlight to stay healthy. It grows bigger and stronger every day.

• states an opinion

• talks about a process

• has adjectives