Dialogue is ...

One of the tools we used to compare and contrast was.

Another word for theme is...

Chocolate is the best flavor.

A dictionary is to...

A biography is to...

She went to the ice cream shop.

Mrs. Hoffman is as cool as an ice cube.

Mrs. Hoffman is a teacher.

It's raining cats and dogs!

You should buy some robots!

Years ago mothers couldn't always watch the tiny children who were just learning to walk. They tied a big soft pillow around the child's middle. This was called a "pudding." No matter how often the baby fell, he couldn't get hurt. You can infer that:

This is a type of writing about made-up people and events.

This is what happens in the story. It is made up of a series of events.

A story can change depending on who tells it.

This is the message an author wants the reader to understand based on how the characters may overcome challenges.

a comparison of two unlike things or ideas that use the words like or as.

a comparison that says one thing is another thing.

Joe is a big, cranky, baby when he doesn't get his way.

This is an example of:

Made up of words characters speak in a story.

True of False:

To compare and contrast means to show ways in which something is similar and different.

identifies what the text is mostly about

True or False

An introduction paragraph states a claim and identifies details to support the claim.

True or False:

A conclusion paragraph re-states the author's position and summarizes the main points of the text.

True or False:

When writing facts from the text you can introduce them by saying---My evidence shows or I know this because.

restates the main ideas and key points of a story or text

True or false:

A multi paragraph essay should include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

choose all that apply:

An author's purpose for writing includes

True or False:

When writing a narrative from the point of view of another character, it is ok to change the setting and add events that you think might add to the story.

Puts the original text in quotation marks with a reference to the author or the text.

Appears in the opening paragraph and explains the main idea of the text.

It's been raining cats and dogs all week is an example of an

What type of text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different?

What type of text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?

It is fun to read about chimpanzees. All wild chimpanzees live in Africa. They live mostly in thick rain forests and in woodlands. There are two types.

While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.

Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.

You may not know who Mark Zuckerberg is but I bet you know about Facebook. Zuckerberg and his roommates launched Facebook from their college dormitory at Harvard. Facebook started off as just a "Harvard thing," but Zuckerberg and roommates spread it to other universities like Stanford, Dartmouth, and NYU. As Facebook grew in size and popularity, Zuckerberg took investments but resisted buyout offers. The founders maintained control and in 2012 Facebook became a publically traded company. Today Facebook is one of the world’s most popular websites and Zuckerberg is the CEO. Facebook has over one billion users and Zuckerberg is one of the 25 richest people in America. That’s not too bad for a college dropout.

Which best describes what a summary is?

For the walls, Jenny thought she would use a bright yellow paint. She would pick a border that had mostly bright red and green colors, and maybe a little bit of blue. She already had found some curtains that were sky blue with streaks of red, blue and yellow that she thought would go great with the walls. And finally, she had picked a carpet that was mostly blue with specks of red and yellow. Jenny couldn't wait till she was done decorating her room. It was really going to look awesome.

Which sentence best summarizes the passage?

Then look for __________ that support, or back up, the main idea.

When you read to gain information, look for the __________. That is the most important idea of a passage, or what the passage is mainly about.

Insects live in many places. Some live on land, some live in water. Others live in the air. Some insects even live in the ground.

Leo the lion went to the park one day. He sat on a bench and watched everyone playing on the toys. Then he ate his lunch that he had brought along. Leo had peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Which title tells the main idea?

What is personification?

T/F The following sentence is an example of personification:

"The car coughed as it passed in front of me."

What object is being personified?

"The brown grass begged for water."

What is author's purpose?

What are the 3 types of author's purpose?

What is the author's purpose?

The shark ray is a rare species that lives in the tropical waters of the coastal Indo-Pacific at depths of up to 90m. Usually found near the sea floor, Shark Rays prefer sandy or muddy areas near underwater structures.

What is the author's purpose?

"I passed through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gum drops, and then I walked through the Lincoln Tunnel" exclaimed Buddy the Elf.

Wearing a hat in the winter is very important. Make sure to protect the ears, face, hands and feet in extremely cold weather. Wearing a hat reduces the amount of body heat that escapes from your head. Everyone should wear a hat when going outside in the cold!

What is the author's purpose?

Snow is made up of individual ice crystals that grow while suspended in the atmosphere—usually within clouds—and then fall, accumulating on the ground. Snowflakes form in a variety of shapes and sizes.

This type of author's purpose tries to convince us to believe an idea or take certain action.

If an author's purpose is to inform, what type of text is this?

An opinion is

A fact is

Today is Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is the best holiday ever

An opinion paper should have

What is a hook?

What is the purpose of an opinion paper?

The introduction for an opinion paper must include

In opinion writing we must use linking words and phrases that connect to

What is the first step of the writing process?

At the end of writing a paper, all good writers

What is conflict?

Which POV uses "I, me, and my" to tell a story?

Which POV uses "you" and "your" to tell a story?

In 3rd person objective, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...

In 3rd person limited, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...

In 3rd person omniscient, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...

Point of view is defined as the perspective or vantage point in which a story is being told.

In which point of view is the narrator a character in the story?

In which POV does the narrator directly address the reader?

Which of the following is not considered when determining a text's POV?

What question do we ask ourselves to determine Point Of View?

Check all that should be included in an introduction of your opinion essay.

What is an opinion?

What should come at the beginning of each of your body paragraphs? Check all that apply.

What should you use within your body paragraphs to support your opinion? Choose two.

True or False? You should always provide evidence for BOTH sides of the argument.

Which is the correct way to include a quote?

What is the purpose for opinion writing?

Your conclusion should include: (Check all that apply)

True or False?

I can have one body paragraph arguing to keep chocolate milk and two paragraphs to ban chocolate milk.

Imagine walking into lunch only to find that the principal has removed all of the chocolate milk cartons.

This sentence is an example of a...

This means that students who drink chocolate milk are meeting their nutritional needs each day by choosing this delicious drink.

This sentence is an example of a...

In conclusion, schools should not ban chocolate milk because kids prefer it over other drinks, it is a nutritious choice, and the cafeteria makes a nice profit off of selling it.

This sentence is an example of a...