ELA Jeopardy

Test Skills

100

You must start on number one when you begin the test. True or False

What is false?

200

How many minutes do you have to annotate?

What is 15 minutes?

300

This type of passage is based on facts and answers can be found directly in the text.

What is informational texts?

400

What is the process of scratching through answer choices that you know are wrong?

What is elimination?

500

What is the process of taking notes as you read? What are some examples of things that we take notes on for literature-for informational?

What is annotating?

Literature-characters, setting, conflict, character description, character feelings, how the problem is solved

Informational-Names, years, dates, facts

Context Clues

100

Using Context Clues tell me the definition of the word dispute in the sentence below: Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work.

What is an argument or disagreement?

200

Using Context Clues tell me the definition of the word saturated in the sentence below: The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake.

What is wet?

300

Using Context Clues tell me the definition of the word sustain in the sentence below: Lakes occupy less the two percent of the Earth's surface , yet they help to sustain life. For instance, lakes give us fish to eat, irrigate crops and generate electrical power.

What is to prolong, To keep in existence; maintain?

400

Using Context Clues tell me the definition of the word pioneered in the sentence below: The ancient Greeks pioneered many kinds of writing we consider standard today. They wrote speeches , plays, poems, books about science and learning, long histories of things that happened then.

What is to originate or take part in the development of

500

Using Context Clues tell me the definition of the word thrive in the sentence below: Bats that eat fruit and nectar spread seeds and help flowers grow. Without bats many important plants would not thrive.

What is to flourish

Essay Writing

100

How many minutes do you get to complete the writing section of the test?

What is 75 minutes?

200

What are the three types of essay prompts that you may have?

What narrative, informative, and argumentative essay prompts?

300

What's the formula for narrative essays and informational/argumentative essays?

What is the plot diagram?

What is HATMAT, TEM2, TTAC?

400

Identify the essay prompts...

You have just read the passage about spiders in the jungle. Choose one and provide a detailed essay regarding the features of the spider.

You have just read, "The King's Men". Complete the story with a different climax.

What is an informational prompt?

What is a narrative prompt?

500

Label the plot diagram.

What is....

Minerva and Arachne

100

8.Which quote supports the idea that Minerva’s powers were sometimes underestimated?

A.“Minerva did not love war, but she was quite courageous when compelled to fight.” (paragraph 1)

B.“When a city in Greece was to be named, both Neptune, the god of the sea, and Minerva contended for the honor.” (paragraph 2)

C.“All marveled at Neptune’s gift, believing that Minerva could not possibly surpass him with anything remotely as astonishing as what Neptune had done.” (paragraph 3)

D.“‘Minerva, the goddess of weaving and wisdom must be her teacher,’ commented all who saw her wonderful work.” (paragraph 9)

What is C.“All marveled at Neptune’s gift, believing that Minerva could not possibly surpass him with anything remotely as astonishing as what Neptune had done.” (paragraph 3)?

200

9.The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A: Which statement can be inferred in the passage?

A.Minerva hoped to be honored with statues that illustrated her humble nature.

B.The gods understood the essential things the people needed for a comfortable life.

C.The people believed that Minerva was competitive because of the curious way she was born.

D.The people dreamed that one day their leaders could tame the large animals that endangered them.

Part B: Which quote supports the answer in Part A?

A.“Long ago people told the tale of the goddess Minerva, who was said to have come full-grown from the brain of her father Jupiter, known as the king of the gods.” (paragraph 1)

B.“When Neptune competed, he struck the ground with his three-pronged fishermen’s spear, known as his trident, and there sprang forth a horse, strong and noble.” (paragraph 3)

C.“. . . while men could live without horses, they could not exist without food, warmth, and shelter, so Minerva was awarded the distinction of giving the city its name.” (paragraph 5)

D.“. . . Phidias’ statue depicted Minerva in a lengthy cloak with a helmet and a spear.” (paragraph 6)

Part A: What is B?

Part B: What is C?

300

10.Which sentence best states the theme of the passage?

A.Practice makes perfect.

B.Pride goes before a fall.

C. Honesty is the best policy.

D.Loyalty is based on kindness.

What is B. Pride goes before a fall?

400

S9.The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A: Which statement can be inferred in the passage?

A. Arachne is humbled by Minerva challenging her to a contest.

B. Arachne admires Minerva for her wisdom and weaving abilities.

C. Arachne is skilled in weaving beyond even the gods and goddesses.

D. Arachne is too proud to back down from a competition with a goddess.

Part B: Which quote supports the answer in Part A?

A. “‘Minerva, the goddess of weaving and wisdom must be her teacher,’ commented all who saw her wonderful work.” (paragraph 9)

B. “Minerva heard this proud boast and since the gods do not approve of such boasting, she became determined to correct or punish the young competitor.” (paragraph 11)

C. “Lo and behold, as she spoke, Minerva abandoned her disguise and stood before Arachne, revealed as her true self, a goddess.” (paragraph 14)

D. “But Arachne still believed she could eclipse the goddess in weaving, and, as Minerva had no more to say, the contest began.” (paragraph 15)

What is

PART A: D. Arachne is too proud to back down from a competition with a goddess.

PART B: D. “But Arachne still believed she could eclipse the goddess in weaving, and, as Minerva had no more to say, the contest began.” (paragraph 15)

500

S15.Which two sentences show the author contrasting the point of view of Arachne and those witnessing her work?

A.“All the women of Greece understood that she excelled in this work, and they enjoyed seeing her with her loom or her needle.” (paragraph 7)

B.“But these comments did not please the vain and proud Arachne.” (paragraph 10)

C.“Minerva heard this proud boast and since the gods do not approve of such boasting, she became determined to correct or punish the young competitor.” (paragraph 11)

D.“Lo and behold, as she spoke, Minerva abandoned her disguise and stood before Arachne, revealed as her true self, a goddess.” (paragraph 14)

E.“Her friends tried to influence her to forfeit the idea of a contest and to ask Minerva to forgive her irreverent words.” (paragraph 15)

What is

B.“But these comments did not please the vain and proud Arachne.” (paragraph 10)

E.“Her friends tried to influence her to forfeit the idea of a contest and to ask Minerva to forgive her irreverent words.” (paragraph 15)

Main Ideas

100

State the Main Idea: Different rocks are used in different ways. The way a rock is used depends on its color, feel, shine and hardness. For example, some rocks, such as granite and marble, are both hard and beautiful. They are used for buildings and monuments. Another type of rocks, graphite is soft and dark. It is used in lead pencils.

What is different rocks are used in different ways.

200

Give the main idea of the passage: The peanut is a humble plant with hundreds of functions. Most peanuts are roasted in their shells and lightly salted. About half the peanuts eaten in the United States are ground into a thick paste called peanut butter. The rich oil made from peanuts is good for frying foods and is used for oiling machines and making soaps and paint. Even peanut shells are used to make plastics and to fertilize soil.

What is the many uses of peanuts.

300

Give the Main Idea of the passage: Helen and Ann were best friends. They liked to do many activities together. In the summer, they both like to go swimming in the ocean and to build sandcastles. In the winter they went ice-skating on the pond by their school. Their favorite thing to do together was to ride horses in the meadow near their homes.

What is Helen and Ann like to do the same things.

400

State the Main Idea of the passage: It takes more than food to make babies grow up to be healthy and happy. If babies are not patted and hugged, they grow more slowly and are less healthy. Also they will not be as smart or happy when they become adults. Many studies show that love is the most important thing in children's lives.

What is children need love to grow up healthy

500

The people of ancient Egypt created an advanced civilization. More than 6,000 years ago, they developed a calendar with 360 days divided into 12 months. The people made paper and learned how to write. They also built huge monuments with machines they invented. The main idea of this passage is:

What is the creation of an advanced civilization in Egypt