Write 3 key words that help to show the sequence of events.
Possible Answers: First, Second, Third, Next, Last, Beginning, Start, Finally, Finish, Follows, etc.
100
Write 3 key words for cause/effect.
Possible answer: because, why, if, therefore, happen, outcome, as a result, consequently, so
100
Write 3 key words that help to show the main idea.
Possible answer: mostly about, mainly, lesson, moral
100
She is "as busy as a bee" is an example of what form of nonliteral language?
Simile
100
What is paragraph 8 mostly about?
Main Idea
200
Does the word "finally" represent the beginning, middle, or end of a sequence?
End
200
Write an example of an EOG-style question that asks about cause/effect.
ex: Why did the chicken cross the road? What happened as a result of the chicken crossing the road?
200
Write an example of an EOG-style question that asks about main idea.
ex: What is the main idea of paragraph 9? What lesson did Penny learn by the end of the story?
200
Write an example of an EOG-style question that asks about nonliteral language.
ex: What is the meaning of the phrase "you reap what you sow?" What does the phrase "king of the world" mean as used in the sentence below?
200
Why did Claudia choose not to show her project in class?
Cause
300
Write an example of an EOG-style question that asks about sequence.
ex: What event followed after Bonnie's hat flew in the lake? What step came first?
300
Write a possible cause of the following scenario:
Jenny's clothes were soaked!
ex: It was pouring rain outside. She jumped into the pool with her clothes on. Her brother sprayed her with the garden hose.
300
List one strategy that will help you to find the main idea.
Possible Answers:
-Ask yourself: What is the text mostly about?
-Look at the titles and the headings.
-Look at the pictures.
-Sometimes the main idea is stated in the first or last sentence.
-Look for words that are used repeatedly.
300
Write your own example of nonliteral language.
ex: Love is a red, red rose. The dog was as stinky as rotten eggs. My backpack weighs a million pounds.
300
What step follows "Spread the peanut butter on the bread"?
Sequence
400
Write the correct sequence of the following events:
1. Later, she wrote her first book at the age of 18.
2. In the beginning, Bridget Jones was born on January 1, 1911.
3. Then, during her early years in school, her second grade teacher told her she was an excellent writer.
4. Finally, she is now a best-selling author with books sold all over the world.
Sequence: 2, 3, 1, 4
400
Write a possible effect of the following scenario:
Jenny's clothes were soaked!
ex: Her mother was angry. She had to change. They had to throw her clothes in the dryer. Jenny had to sit in wet clothes all day.
400
Although many people think a koala is a bear, it is not. The koala is a type of mammal called a marsupial. A kangaroo is also a marsupial. These mammals carry their babies in a pouch. The kangaroo's pouch is on her stomach, but the koala's pouch is on her back. Both feed their babies milk and keep them secure in their pouch until they are strong enough to survive on their own.
Q: What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a. the koala is not a bear
b. the kangaroo is nothing like the koala
c. the kangaroo and koala are mostly alike but have some differences
d. the kangaroo and koala are exactly alike
c. the kangaroo and koala are mostly alike but have some differences.
400
"The car ride to the beach felt like a roller coaster."
What does this phrase mean?
Possible Answers: The road was very bumpy. There were lots of hills.
400
What is the meaning of the phrase "Sara bit off more than she could chew"?
Nonliteral Language
500
A frog begins life as a tiny egg, usually in or near water. After about 10 days, a tadpole hatches from the egg. It breathes using gills and moves like a fish. After about 5 weeks, the tadpole's gills disappear, and it grows lungs. At about 12 weeks, the young frog grows legs, and its tail disappears. It leaves the water and can live on land. In about one year, the frog is a full-grown adult. Soon, the cycle will begin again.
Q: Which comes first in the frog's life cycle?
a. frogs
b. tadpoles
c. eggs
d. fish
c. fish
500
Name the effect in the following situation:
Rihanna had to walk to school because she missed the bus.
Effect: Rihanna had to walk to school.
500
As important as it is to save water, it is also very easy. A few simple habits can greatly reduce the water use within a household. One way to save water is to turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth. Also, don’t allow faucets to drip; one drip can waste a large amount of water over a short period of time. Baths require less water than showers, so by taking a bath instead of a shower, you can reduce the amount of water your home uses. In the kitchen, running a dishwasher when it is completely full, instead of half full, can save up to 20 gallons a day. These simple changes will save water and save money.
Q: What is this paragraph mostly about?
a. It is important to save water.
b. A few simple changes can save water in the home.
c. Consumers can save money by conserving water.
d. Baths take less water than showers.
b. A few simple changes can save water in the home.
500
What is a three-letter word for trouble? Flu! That is short for influenza (infloo-EN-zah). The flu is caused by a virus that can be passed easily from person to person. People who catch the virus often have fevers, sore muscles, and coughs.
Q: When the author says that flu is a “three letter word for trouble,” he means
a. your parents might punish you.
b. you could be suspended from school.
c. “flu” is a bad word.
d. the flu is not fun to get.