Ms. Thiele
How many children does Ms. Thiele have?
2 boys
Which word is the verb in this sentence?
The dog barked loudly.
barked
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
A. Before we left, we checked the weather.
B. Before we left we, checked the weather.
C. Before, we left we checked the weather.
A. Before we left, we checked the weather.
Many students find that keeping a regular sleep schedule helps them perform better in school. Getting enough sleep can improve concentration, memory, and mood. Students who stay up very late may have trouble paying attention in class the next day.
What is the main idea?
A.Getting enough sleep can help students perform better in school.
B. Students have trouble remembering things.
C. School makes students tired.
A.Getting enough sleep can help students perform better in school.
Yes or No: Should SCHOOL be capitalized?
No — school is not a proper noun here.
What food does she love?
Bagels
Choose the correct word:
The boys _____ playing basketball after school.
A. is
B. are
C. was
B. Are
Correct the Sentence and add all necessary punctuation:
After school we went to the store but we forgot to buy milk.
After school, we went to the store, but we forgot to buy milk.
Maya had practiced for weeks before the school talent show. On the day of the performance, she became nervous and considered quitting. Instead, she reminded herself how much effort she had put in and walked onto the stage. Although she made a few mistakes, she finished her performance proudly.
What is the theme of the passage?
A. Practice is always easy.
B. Talent is more important than effort.
C. Facing your fears can help you grow.
C. Facing your fears can help you grow.
Yes or No: Should SUMMER be capitalized?
No — Seasons are generally lowercase.
What sport did Ms. Thiele play?
Choose the correct word:
Your / You're going to love this movie.
You’re
Add the necessary commas:
We bought apples oranges bananas and grapes.
We bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.
Jordan wanted to audition for the school play, but he was terrified of performing in front of an audience. He practiced his lines every night but still wondered if he should audition.
What is the main conflict (is it internal or external conflict)?
Jordan is struggling with his fear of performing.
Internal conflict
Yes or No: Should ENGLISH be capitalized?
Yes — Names of languages are capitalized.
What is her cat’s name?
Hailey
Combine these two sentences using a conjunction:
I wanted to play outside. It was raining.
I wanted to play outside, but it was raining.
Choose the correct sentence:
A. The dogs bone was buried in the yard.
B. The dog's bone was buried in the yard.
C. The dogs' bone was buried in the yard.
B. The dog's bone was buried in the yard.
Liam walked into the kitchen and noticed that his mother was wearing an apron. The counter was covered with flour, eggs, and a large mixing bowl. Liam smiled when he saw chocolate chips beside the oven.
What can you infer (remember to be a detective)?
Mom is making chocolate chip cookies
Mom is going to bake something
Yes or No: Should SCHOOL in CHATHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL be capitalized?
YES-because it is part of the name of the specific school
What is Ms. Thiele’s middle name?
Elizabeth
What is wrong with this sentence?
Because I was tired.
It is a sentence fragment/incomplete sentence
It does not express a complete thought.
Correct the punctuation (hint: remember someone is speaking):
Wow I cant believe you won first place said Mia
“Wow! I can’t believe you won first place!” said Mia.
“Wow, I can’t believe you won first place!” said Mia.
At the beginning of the school year, Noah rarely spoke during group projects because he was afraid of giving the wrong answer. After working with his classmates for several months, he began sharing his ideas and volunteering to present the group's work.
What best describes Noah's character development?
He became more confident, or comfortable
Yes or No: Should I always be capitalized?
Yes — The pronoun I is always capitalized.