Informational Text

It is non fiction writing, written with the intention of informing the reader about a specific topic.

 

Today we are going to review what we have learned about informational texts by playing a unique version of Jeopardy.

(below is a link to the game to review informational texts)

Informational Text Jeopardy!
https://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=461272#.VfYNm8tRHIV

 

"Wring it! Wring it! Wring it!"

                                                                           

"He did not want to be a wringer. This was one of the first things he had learned about himself."

 

Test Review

Answer the following questions and reply to at least two of your classmates.  Determine if you agree or disagree with their answers and explain why.

 

1. After reading the story, what inference can you make about the symbolism of the pigeons represented in the book?

 

2. What does Palmer mean when he compares his feelings for Dorothy to "floating" in a pool?

 

3. Compare and Contrast the relationship of two main characters from the story.

 

4. Compare and contrast Palmer's 9th and 10th birthday.

 

5.  In a paragraph, summarize the story focusing on the most important chapters and details in the text.

 

6.  Describe the theme of the story using supporting evidence from the text.

 

 

 

Reading

 

Answer the review questions and reply to two of your classmates.

 



How would you compare Beans and Palmer or Henry and Mutto from the chapters you have read?
How does Palmer decide to handle Saturday and the pigeon shoot?
Are the wringers putting the pigeons out of their misery and does that justify their actions?

Reading and Writing


What are similes and metaphors?



Can you hear similes and metaphors in music? If so, why?




Listen closely for similes and metaphors within the song.

longitude and latitude

The video of longitude and latitude will help us remember the importance our vocabulary words for finding geographic locations on any given map.


Check out the link to practice working with longitude and latitude!
http://geographyworldonline.com/tutorial/practice.html

Today we have discussed the importance of using longitude and latitude to find the absolute location of different geographic features.  Here is a United States map that contains lines of longitude and latitude.  Practice finding the coordinates of different locations on the map such as countries, states, and bodies of water.
















Look at the map above to answer the following questions.
What is longitude?
What is latitude?
What state is located at 45 degrees N and 70 degrees E?
What is the longitude and latitude coordinates of Texas?