Reading Comprehension
What is the main idea of a passage?
The central message or point of a text.
What is a simile? Give an example.
A comparison using "like" or "as." Example: "She was as fast as a cheetah."
Identify the subject and predicate: "The dog ran across the yard."
Subject: "The dog"; Predicate: "ran across the yard."
What does PIEED stand for?
Persuade, inform, explain, entertain, describe
What is a topic sentence?
The main idea sentence of a paragraph.
How do supporting details help the main idea?
They provide evidence and explanations to strengthen the main idea. (they support the main idea)
Identify the type of figurative language: "The stars danced in the sky."
Personification.
Rewrite the following passage by correcting any grammatical errors and improving sentence structure.
Passage: me and my friend goes to the park every weekend we play soccer and have fun their. sometimes, we bring are dog to.
"My friend and I go to the park every weekend. We play soccer and have fun there. Sometimes, we bring our dog too."
What is the author’s purpose of a commercial trying to sell a toy?
Persuade
How can you make a sentence more descriptive and specific?
Add adjectives, adverbs, and sensory details.
What is the difference between a summary and a retelling?
A summary gives the main points concisely, while a retelling includes all details.
What is the meaning of "She is as busy as a bee"?
It means she is very hardworking or active.
Fix the incorrect sentence: "their going to the park later."
"They're going to the park later."
What is the theme of "The Tortoise and the Hare"?
Slow and steady wins the race
Revise this sentence to make it more engaging: "The dog is big."
"The massive, fluffy dog bounded happily across the yard."
How do you infer meaning from a text?
By using context clues and prior knowledge. Example: If a character is shivering, you infer it's cold.
Create a sentence using both a simile and a metaphor.
"Her mind was a racing car, speeding through ideas like a cheetah on the hunt."
Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: "I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain."
but
Read the paragraph below. What is the author’s purpose? Provide text evidence.
Paragraph: Recycling is one of the easiest ways to help the environment. By reusing materials like paper, plastic, and glass, we can reduce waste in landfills and conserve natural resources. Many cities have recycling programs that make it easy for people to participate. If we all do our part, we can make a big difference for future generations.
To inform the reader how easy it is to recycle.
What is the purpose of a transition word? Give three examples.
To connect ideas smoothly. Examples: "however," "therefore," "meanwhile."
Read the short passage below. What is the theme? Support your answer with text evidence.
Passage: Emma had always been afraid of speaking in front of her class. She would sit quietly, hoping the teacher wouldn’t call on her. One day, she decided to practice speaking at home in front of her family. The next time she had to present in class, she took a deep breath and spoke clearly. To her surprise, her classmates clapped, and her teacher smiled. Emma realized that facing her fears helped her grow.
The theme is the lesson or moral of the story.
The theme is overcoming fear or personal growth. Text evidence: Emma practiced at home and found confidence to speak in class.
What is a metaphor? Give an example.
A direct comparison without "like" or "as." Example: "He is a shining star."
Rewrite this sentence using proper punctuation: "although it was raining we still went to the game and had fun"
"Although it was raining, we still went to the game and had fun."
Read the short passage below. What text structure is used? Explain your answer with text evidence.
Passage: In the early morning, the streets are quiet and peaceful, with only a few cars passing by. As the day progresses, more people fill the sidewalks, and traffic becomes heavier. By the afternoon, the streets are bustling with activity, and by evening, the cycle repeats as the city begins to quiet down once more.
The text structure is chronological order. Text evidence: The passage describes events in the order they happen throughout the day, using time-related words like "early morning," "afternoon," and "evening.
Write a strong closing sentence for a persuasive essay about school recess.
"Recess is not just fun; it is essential for students' mental and physical well-being, making it a vital part of the school day."