Theme
ELA.5.R.1.2
ELA.5.R.1.2
Jimmy's mom kept reminding Jimmy to do his homework.
"I know, I know!" Jimmy constantly replied.
The next day, Jimmy's mom got a note from Jimmy's teacher, explaining that Jimmy missed all of his homework assignments for the quarter. Jimmy was then grounded, so he couldn't go to a party with his best friend, Johnny.
What is the BEST theme?
A. Friendship is important
B. A young boy forgets to do his homework
C. Sometimes parents are too strict
D. It is important to live up to your responsibilities
What is D?
It is important to live up to your responsibilities
(1) Therefore, it is important to brush your teeth three times a day. (2) Another benefit of brushing your teeth is to prevent cavities. (3) Cavities can be very painful and must be treated by a dentist. (4) Brushing your teeth helps keep your breath fresh.
These sentences are out of order. What is the correct order?
What is the order is 4, 2, 3, 1?
Which line does the poet show sarcasm?
1. The cupboards are sparse,
2. There's nothing to eat.
3. Your shopping skills are a farce,
4. Let's go out for something sweet!
What is line 3?
Your shopping skills are a farce,
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?
The cupboards are sparse,
There's nothing to eat.
Your shopping skills are a farce,
Let's go out for something sweet!
What is ABAB?
sparse - A
eat - B
farce - A
sweet - B
The class had a choice between two projects. The first one was a journal about summer vacation. The second was a report about copy paper.
Which project would contain more personal thoughts?
What is a journal?
Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
What is the theme of this poem?
A. Green is associated with nature
B. Flowers are beautiful in the spring
C. A garden is filled with flowers and plants
D. Enjoy the beauty of nature while it lasts
What is D?
Enjoy the beauty of nature while it lasts
Caroline and Sally are best friends. Caroline has a tendency to boss Sally around. She usually chooses which table to sit at during lunch. Sally often shares her lunch with Caroline. When she goes back for more food, she always asks everyone at her table if they need anything. Caroline wouldn't do that.
Which word BEST describes Sally?
A. Bossy
B. Funny
C. Kind
D. Lonely
What is C?
Kind
What is the point of view? First or Third person?
Gloria was excited to meet her new cousin. Vincent arrived on April 19th kicking and screaming.
"I'm so excited!" yelled Gloria. "The sun is smiling on me today! I've got a new, adorable cousin to love!"
What is third person?
Although Gloria uses the pronoun "I", it is only being used as dialogue. The narrator is third person.
What does the simile in this poem emphasize?
The finish line approached
Lickety - split.
Along came Jenna,
As fast as a whip!
What is "how fast Jenna is running?"
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." -Nelson Mandela
(1) James was learning how to ride a bike. (2) He was nervous about falling down. (3) When he fell, he got up and then went on to learn how to ride without falling. (4) James enjoyed his bike for years to come.
Which sentence BEST verifies the ideas behind the quote from Nelson Mandela?
What is 3?
When he fell, he got up and went on to learn how to ride without falling.
Bud was born before The Great Depression. He managed to escape an orphanage and was on a mission to find his father. He met a number of interesting people during his adventure, and finally located his grandfather, not his father. Although it took him a while, his grandfather was eventually very grateful to have his grandson in his life.
What is the BEST theme?
A. A boy finds his grandfather
B. A boy born before The Great Depression lived in an orphanage
C. The importance of family
D. The importance of working hard and staying in school
What is C?
The importance of family
Jimmy likes to play basketball occasionally. Felix completes his homework most of the time. Landon knows how to build bird houses and juggle four balls at once. Milo never forgets to hold a door for his classmates.
Which boy is considered "accomplished?"
Who is Landon?
Mr. Smith interviewed Tim for the position of landscaper. He then told his boss that he found Tim impressive.
What is Mr. Smith's perspective of Tim as a job candidate?
A. He thinks he is very well qualified
B. He thinks Tim is unqualified
C. He thinks he doesn't have enough experience
D. He thinks he owned a garden in the past
What is A?
He thinks he is very well qualified
What sentence represents alliteration?
(1) Jimmy's main goal during summer vacation was to beat his father at chess. (2) Jimmy's father was a very good chess player. (3) Jimmy practiced night and day, and read everything he could about winning the game. (4) Finally, on the last day of summer break, he beat his father. (5) He jumped with joy! (6) His father congratulated Jimmy on his win.
What is 5?
He jumped with joy!
I made myself a snowball
As perfect as could be.
I thought I'd keep it as a pet
And let it sleep with me.
I made some pajamas
And a pillow for its head.
Then last night it ran away,
But first it wet the bed.
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"I finally realized that people are prisoners of their phones; that's why they're called "cell" phones."
What character trait does the speaker in the poem and the writer of this quote share? They are both____
A. Professional
B. Humorous
C. Athletic
What is B?
Humorous
Billy did not make the basketball team after tryouts. Although he was upset, he didn't give up. He practiced everyday, shooting hoops after school. On the weekends, he joined neighborhood games. His father practiced with him and gave him tips. The next time, he tried out, he made the team!
What is the BEST theme?
A. Basketball is fun
B. Work hard to reach your goals
C. Everyone should make the team
D. Be careful what you wish for
What is B?
Work hard to reach your goals
While in PE, Leah stole the ball and ran away. Ben sat on the bench and refused to play. Molly scored three out of the four goals but didn't brag about it. Joe wanted to play the whole game because he loves soccer so much.
Which student showed good sportsmanship?
Who is Molly?
Good sportsmanship is when people who are playing or watching a sport treat each other with respect.
Which is the simile and what does it reveal about the student's attitude toward school?
(1) Beth quickly handed out the math papers for Mrs. Flynn. (2) TJ frowned when he saw his lower-than-expected grade. (3) Kali smiled as wide as a river when she noticed her grade. (4) The last paper was Kim's. (5) She was a ray of sunshine when she left the room.
What is 3?
Kali smiled as wide as a river when she noticed her grade
This shows she has a positive attitude toward school.
What sentence represents personification?
(1) Mallory loves her green pants more than any other pair. (2) She calls them her best friend. (3) One day, she couldn't find them. (4) She freaked out because she wanted to wear them on the first day of school. (5) Then, she decided to look in the dryer. (6) They were there! (7) She quickly got dressed and walked to the bus stop.
What is 2?
She calls them her best friend
It is very important to study. Without knowledge, one cannot be successful in life. Success comes from gaining knowledge. Knowledge is also very important to shaping our personalities. How we present ourselves to the world is apparent though our individual personalities.
What TWO things does the author attribute to "knowledge?"
What is success and shaping our personalities?
Because the past is the past for a reason.
It's been, and now it's gone.
So stop trying to think of ways to fix it.
It's done, it's unchangable; move on.
What is the BEST theme?
A. Put the past behind you
B. Find ways to fix the past
C. A person is worried about the future
D. The future is always filled with happiness
What is A?
Put the past behind you
"When will you learn to be nice to your sister?" asked Mrs. Jones.
"When will she start being nice to me?" asked David.
"She is always nice to you. She even made your bed today." Mrs. Jones said.
"So what? I didn't want her to make it anyway." said David.
"I don't know what I'm going to do with you." responded Mrs. Jones with a sigh.
Which of the following BEST describes how Mrs. Jones is feeling?
A. extremely angry
B. very frustrated
C. quite cheerful
D. very sarcastic
What is B?
Very frustrated
In which sentence does the mood begin to change?
(1) Amy was nervous about her driving test. (2) She followed all of her driving commands. (3) She looked nervously at her teacher. (4) Her teacher smiled at her to let her know she passed. (5) She is going to drive home!
What is 4?
Her teacher smiled at her to let know she passed
Prior to this sentence, the mood is nervous.
Have you ever read a murder mystery? What figurative language device is being used with the words, "murder mystery?"
What is alliteration?
Stand tall, stand strong, and your strength with guide you.
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Mary was a freshman, but she wanted to make the varsity softball team. All her friends told her to give up on that dream because freshmen only make the freshmen team, not varsity. Mary knew she was a good enough player to make varsity. She did not take her friends' advice. She attended the varsity team tryouts, not the freshmen tryouts.
What character trait do the speaker of the first poem and the excerpt have in common?
A. Confidence
B. Friendliness
C. Athleticism
What is A?
Confidence