ToSEEC
Four Square
Unpacking Prompt
Context Clues
Writing
100

What are the components that make up ToSEEC?

Topic Sentence, Evidence, Elaboration, Concluding Statement

100

What goes in Box One of your Four Square graphic organizer?

Title, Author, Genre, Author's Purpose

100

You have read “Changing Their World.” Write an essay that argues whether Tierra Viva’s solutions or its message is the most likely to help solve Mexico City’s environmental problems. Be sure to use evidence from the article to support your argument.

In the text, "Changing Their World" the author argues whether Tierra Viva's solutions or its message is the most likely to help solve Mexico City's environmental problems. 

100

The archeologist was careful as she uncovered the fragile vase, knowing that even a small bump could cause it to shatter into a thousand pieces. 

Based on the context, what does the word fragile mean?

A. Extremely heavy 

B. Easily broken

C. Brightly colored

D. Very valuable

 

A. Easily broken


100

What goes at the end of a sentence?

Period

200

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

To introduce the main idea of a paragraph

200

What elements are you looking for in a fictional text? Please put them in order. 

Main Characters, Setting, Problem, Solution, Theme(Lesson Learned)

200

Write a multi-paragraph informative essay explaining how soccer helps people overcome challenges and connect with others. Use details from both the poem "Soccer Speaks Many Languages" and the video “Football Eases Life in Jordan Refugee Camp” to support your explanation.

In the text, "Soccer Speaks Many Languages" the author explains how soccer helps people overcome challenges and connect with others.

Also, in the passage, "Football Eases Life in Jordan Refugee Camp" the author discusses how soccer helps people overcome challenges and connect with others.

200

Unlike his gregarious sister who loves to meet new people and attend parties, Mark is quite shy and prefers to stay home alone.'

What is the most likely meaning of the word gregarious?

A. Selfish and unkind
B. Brave and fearless
C. Quiet and reserved 

D. Sociable and fond of company









D. Sociable and fond of company

200

What goes around textual evidence?

Quotation marks

300

Why should a topic sentence NOT include too many details?

Because details belong in the body, not the topic sentence

300

What elements are you looking for in a Non-fiction text?

Facts and Key details 

300

Write a multi-paragraph informative essay in which you explain how the speakers in “The Rose That Grew from Concrete” and “Mother to Son” learn important lessons about life and overcoming challenges. Use evidence and details from both poems to support your response.

In the poem, "The Rose That Grew from Concrete" the speaker explains how learning important lessons about life and overcoming challenges. 

Also, in the poem, "Mother to Son" the speaker explains how learning important lessons about life and overcoming challenges.

300

'The desert heat was intolerable; the hikers knew they had to find shade immediately or they would collapse from the extreme temperature.'

What does intolerable mean in this sentence?

A. Changing frequently
B. Easy to ignore
C. Pleasant and warm

D. Unbearable or too much to handle





D. Unbearable or too much to handle

300

Fix this sentence.

the bus stopped at the corner

The bus stopped at the corner.

400

Give an example of an EVIDENCE based term

According to the text, 

For instance,

For example, 

The author states, 

400

What elements are you looking for in Poetry text?

Literal Meaning, Deeper Meaning, Theme

400

Write a multi-paragraph story that retells the events of “The Roller Coaster” from Davion’s point of view. Be sure to include details from the story and describe Davion’s thoughts, feelings, and actions throughout the experience.

Establish the setting

400

'The teacher was pleased with the meticulous work on Sarah's science project; every label was perfectly straight, and all the data was neatly organized.'

Based on the sentence, what is the meaning of meticulous?

A. Showing great attention to detail
B. Finished very quickly
C. Creative and colorful

D. Difficult to understand





A. Showing great attention to detail

400

Fix this sentence.

my friend sam lives in washington dc

My friend Sam lives in Washington DC.

500

How will you begin a concluding statement?

Restate the topic sentence

500

What goes in box 4 of your Four Square? 

Answer eliminator

500

You have read “Hard Knocks” and “Game Changer.” Write an essay that argues whether kids should or should not play tackle football. Be sure to use evidence from both articles to support your argument.

In the text, "Hard Knocks" the author argues whether kids should or should not play tackle football. 

Also, in the article, "Game Changer" the author argues whether kids should or should not play tackle football. 

500

After the long hike, my legs felt lethargic, and I struggled to even walk from the car to my front door.'

What is the most likely meaning of lethargic?

A. Strong and muscular
B. Itchy and irritated
C. Lacking energy or sluggish
D. Moving very fast



C. Lacking energy or sluggish

500

Fix the Sentence.

mrs. smith gave us a hard test today

Mrs. Smith gave us a hard test today.

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