Third Trimestral Review

Reading Pointers

• Note details from a selection• Determine meaning of new words through

context clues• Identify the sound device used in sentences• Identify the rich language used in sentences• Choose the best sentence that uses rich

language

In reading comprehension…

1 Learn to find the details Quickly evaluate if a specific detail is

important2 Make the right connections

Determine the meaning of the underlined words – use context clues

This resonant cry fills the air as the people of Kalibo dance through the streets.

FIND THE DETAILS.MAKE CONNECTIONS.

Determine the meaning of the underlined words – use context clues

This resonant cry fills the air as the people of Kalibo dance through the streets.

FIND THE DETAILS.MAKE CONNECTIONS.

Determine the meaning of the underlined words – use context clues

A sparkling ruby pendant was suspended from a long silver chain around her neck.

FIND THE DETAILS.MAKE CONNECTIONS.

Determine the meaning of the underlined words – use context clues

A sparkling ruby pendant was suspended from a long silver chain around her neck.

FIND THE DETAILS.MAKE CONNECTIONS.

Determine the meaning of the underlined words – use context clues

The two giants robbed and ravaged the land and laid it to waste.

FIND THE DETAILS.MAKE CONNECTIONS.

Determine the meaning of the underlined words – use context clues

The two giants robbed and ravaged the land and laid it to waste.

FIND THE DETAILS.MAKE CONNECTIONS.

In identifying the sound device…

1 Read the sentence S-L-O-W-L-Y and LISTEN.2 Do it at least twice.3 Identify the sound that is repeated.

If you have to, figure out the position of the sound within the word (beginning, middle, end).

Identify the sound device used

The future pharaoh was full of fright at the sight of the oncoming invaders.

Identify the sound device used

The future pharaoh was full of fright at the sight of the oncoming invaders.

Identify the sound device used

Annemarie heard a low growl as she turned the corner into the road.

Identify the sound device used

Annemarie heard a low growl as she turned the corner into the road.

Identify the sound device used

The stars answered the wistful prayers of the citizens below.

Identify the sound device used

The stars answered the wistful prayers of the citizens below.

Identify the sound device used

Twenty times Tina had tripped over the twisted roots of the trees.

Identify the sound device used

Twenty times Tina had tripped over the twisted roots of the trees.

Identify the sound device used

A simple crime was committed, which must be punished.

Identify the sound device used

A simple crime was committed, which must be punished.

In choosing the best sentence that uses rich language…1 Read and understand each separate sentence

If you have to, cross out sentences that do not make sense

2 Identify the descriptions used3 Evaluate if the descriptions really make the

sentences better

Choose the best sentence

1 My friend is a rock.2 My loyal friend is a rock.3 My loyal friend is a rock I can lean

on.4 My friend is as loyal as a rock.

Choose the best sentence

1 My friend is a rock.2 My loyal friend is a rock.3 My loyal friend is a rock I can lean

on.4 My friend is as loyal as a rock.

Choose the best sentence

1 Her voice is like thunder.2 Her loud voice is like thunder.3 Her voice is like loud thunder.4 Her loud voice is like loud thunder.

Grammar Pointers

• Differentiate adjectives and adverbs • Use the appropriate adjective/adverb

in a sentence • Add details to sentences using specific

adverbs • Use the appropriate preposition in a

sentence

Adjectives vs. Adverbs

1 Identify the describing word2 Find the word being described3 Identify if the word being described is:

noun/pronoun then the word describing it is an adjective

verb/adj/adv then the word describing it is an adverb

Adjectives vs. Adverbs

She is working hard.

DESCRIBING WORD = hardWHAT IS BEING DESCRIBED = workingWHAT TYPE OF WORD IS IT = verbWHAT IS THE DESCRIBING WORD = adverb

Adjectives vs. Adverbs

This feels hard.

DESCRIBING WORD = hardWHAT IS BEING DESCRIBED = thisWHAT TYPE OF WORD IS IT = pronounWHAT IS THE DESCRIBING WORD = adjective

Adjectives vs. Adverbs

She is very tall.

DESCRIBING WORD = tallWHAT IS BEING DESCRIBED = sheWHAT TYPE OF WORD IS IT = pronounWHAT IS THE DESCRIBING WORD = adjective

DESCRIBING WORD = veryWHAT IS BEING DESCRIBED = tallWHAT TYPE OF WORD IS IT = adjectiveWHAT IS THE DESCRIBING WORD = adverb