Annabel Lee
Who is the author of the poem "Annabel Lee"?
Edgar Allan Poe
In a story/text, what is theme?
A. The topic of the text.
B. The message the author is trying to get across to the reader.
C. When and where the story takes place.
B.
She sobbed for hours trying to think of a way out of having to tell her father she wrecked her new car. After stewing over it for quite some time, she called her father on his cell phone. He told her that a car can be fixed and that he was thankful she wasn't hurt.
Student answers will vary.
Honesty is the best choice.
Life is more valuable than material possessions.
What is the main idea of this passage?
I have a dog whose name is Paco. He is almost 10 years old. Paco is very loveable with a brown face and short black fur. He is one of my best friends. He plays with me, sleeps with me, and goes on walks with me. I am so glad to have him around. I love him.
The narrators dog is important to him.
What is the topic?
There are many different flavors of ice cream.
Ice Cream
Who is the antagonist in "Annabel Lee"?
The angels.
Which of the following is an example of theme?
A. Jane should check her surroundings before she walks into the woods.
B. Happiness
C. Don't judge other people by their outward appearance.
C.
The three-year-old peered down from the diving board and looked back at his mother behind him. His knees began to buckle as he took another step forward. Splash! When he surfaced above the water he shouted, "Again?"
Student answers will vary.
Being courageous can be fun.
What is the main idea of this passage?
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
The narrator enjoys spending time with family.
Chickens can be useful as pets, as they provide eggs that can be eaten. However, chickens must be taken care of carefully. If you have a chicken, you must make sure that they have plenty of food and water. Also, their chicken coop must be cleaned regularly, and their eggs collected! Eating potato skins or chocolate can be fatal for chickens, so make sure your chickens avoid these two foods! The main idea is: Chickens must be taken care of it you keep one as a pet.
Give 2 supporting details.
1. Make sure chickens don’t eat chocolate or raw potato skins.
2.Chickens need plenty of food and water.
3. Chicken eggs must be collected.
What type of figurative language is this?
“this maiden she lived with no other thought than to love and be loved by me” (Poe, Stanza 1)
Hyperbole
The theme of a story can be difficult to determine because...
A. The author wants to trick the reader.
B. It is rarely stated explicitly (it has to be inferred).
C. Is it the same as the topic.
B.
There was a ragged old woman following behind me as I walked down each isle. She had a strange look on her face, as her missing teeth distorted her smile. I rushed to try to avoid her, as I was a little nervous about what she might do. Come to find out, I dropped some money and she was trying to return it to me.
Student answers will vary.
Don't judge a book by its cover.
Have you ever seen a giraffe at the zoo? Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world. The average height of a giraffe is 16-18 feet tall. This animal has a very long neck and legs. Giraffes eat the leaves from tall trees. Other animals cannot reach that high. Male giraffes are even taller than female giraffes.
What is the main idea of the passage?
a. Giraffes are extremely tall animals.
b. Giraffes don’t sleep very much.
c. Giraffes are unique animals.
d. Giraffes eat leaves.
A.
What is the topic?
Penguins can be found in many different parts of the southern hemisphere.
Where penguins live.
What is the theme of the poem "Annabel Lee"?
Love cannot be stopped by death.
Which situation matches this theme?
Theme: Gossip can destroy someone's reputation in one whisper.
A. Michelle no longer had sleepovers after Kaleigh told everyone she was a thief.
B. Carter told his friend Roy not to worry about what other people thought of him.
C. Jessica told her parents she had been bullied, so they put a plan in place to help her heal.
A.
Kim had gone through her closet with her mom over the weekend. She remembered a new girl at school who always seemed to wear the same pants over and over. Kim wondered what she could do with those clothes. She handed the new girl a bag as she passed her in the hallway.
Student answers will vary.
It is better to give than to receive.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they built kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first successful airplane. In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world to learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams, and to use imagination to achieve success.
The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
What is the topic?
There are many different kinds. There are fruit loops, captain crunch, lucky charms and frosted flakes.
Cereal
What is the main idea of the poem "Annabel Lee"?
Annabel and the narrator's love for each other.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Pizza is a favorite food in the United States. Pizza is from Italy in the late 1800s. It became popular in the United States after World War II. People like to add toppings. Some toppings are pepperoni, sausage, and vegetables. These toppings give pizza more flavor. Pepperoni is America’s favorite topping.
a. Pizza is made from flour.
b. Pizza was first made in Italy.
c. You should eat the delicious pizza.
d. Pizza is a popular meal in the United States.
D.
Jim was stacking boxes at work. There was a certain height he had to reach. He stretched his body, but could not reach to place the final box at the top. Bill happened to see Jim struggling and came to his rescue, since he was a foot taller.
Student answers will vary.
Teamwork makes the things possible.
What is the main idea of this passage?
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
There are many ways to make yourself feel better.
There are many ways you can protect your teeth from cavities. When cavities form they give bacteria a place to hide while forming a clear coating on your teeth called, plaque. A buildup of plaque can burn holes in your teeth, so it is important to prevent the plaque from forming. Using fluoride toothpaste is a good way to prevent cavities. Fluoride is a chemical that hardens your tooth enamel and makes it harder for acids to burn through your teeth. Some water bottling companies add fluoride to their water, so drinking water with fluoride in it will also help. Another way you could prevent cavities is to avoid sugary foods, and chew sugar-free gum. Bacteria loves sugar, and when you eat lots of sugar they eat, too! There are many ways to prevent cavities, but the best way is to brush for two minutes, at least two times a day, using fluoride toothpaste and a toothbrush. By doing this, you are making sure that you still have your teeth when you are older. It will also give you something to smile about!
The main idea is: There are many ways you can protect your teeth from cavities.
Give 2 supporting details.
1.Using fluoride toothpaste.
2.Avoid sugary foods, and chew sugar-free gum
3. Brush for two minutes, at least two times a day,