Context Clues
What is the meaning of volcanic in this passage?
The volcanic heat of the oven made Sarah step back.
intense heat
Imagine you are writing a podcast about your favorite superhero. Which genre would be most appropriate?
a) opinion
b) informative
c) persuasive
d) narrative
e) all of the above
a) opinion
Place a comma in the sentence below to make it correct.
My favorite movie may be Star Wars but I also enjoy The Lord of the Rings.
My favorite movie may be Star Wars, but I also enjoy The Lord of the Rings.
Which evidence best supports the statement that phones positively impact society?
a) Most people with phones spend over 4 hours looking at screens.
b) The first phone greeting was "Ahoy."
c) Modern phones have allowed society to be more connected than ever.
d) The increased usage of social media has led to more mental health problems in teens.
c
What is the point of view of the passage below?
On the way to her room after just having been grounded, Tammy murmured something under her breath, rolling her eyes in annoyance. Her mother sighed and thought back to when Tammy was 2 and didn't roll her eyes.
Third person omniscient
Choose the word with the same meaning as the italicized word.
The TRANQUILITY of the park soothed Sara. It was so quiet that she fell asleep.
a) excitement
b) sleepiness
c) fondness
d) peacefulness
d) peacefulness
Imagine you are giving a speech about the importance of proper hygiene. What would be the most appropriate genre to use?
a) opinion
b) informative
c) persuasive
d) narrative
e) all of the above
c) persuasive
Place a comma in the sentence below to make it correct.
My best friend Stacia loves to eat chicken nuggets.
My best friend, Stacia, loves to eat chicken nuggets.
What is the point of view of the following passage?
I've come to this coffee shop so often, the barista knows me. She always calls me by my name and begins making my drink before I even order.
First person
Which sentence correctly punctuates using a subordinating conjunction?
a) Before I eat breakfast, I make sure to get dressed for the day.
b) I like to eat breakfast, and I enjoy choosing my clothes.
c) While I enjoy all the Harry Potter movies Goblet of Fire, is my favorite.
d) All are punctuated correctly
a
The merchant ignored the peasant's words. "I hope you enjoy your reward," he said. "Thank you again, and good-bye." He quickly departed.
What clues from the text help you know what departed means?
good-bye
What is the preposition in the following sentence?
The River Thames flows through London.
through
Place an apostrophe in the sentence below to make it correct.
Its crazy that Mrs. Taylors classroom is all the way on the other side of the building.
It's crazy that Mrs. Taylor's classroom is all the way on the other side of the building.
What is the author's viewpoint on technology? Use evidence from the passage to support your answer.
In today's age of technology, more and more activities revolve around the use of technology and data. There are some consequences with the use of technology. If you ask a kid what pops into mind with the word technology, some of the most common things that they would say are tablets, computers, games, phone, and T.V. This shows how children and teens lives revolve around the use of technology to entertain and distract themselves. If parents don’t take action to stop and put time limits on their child 's use of technology, the overuse can do many bad things to the children.
This author is against overuse of technology.
What is the meaning of he was caught red handed in the passage below?
The culprit of the jewelry robbery was arrested after a thorough investigation. Although, not very much investigation was need, seeing as he was caught red handed.
He was caught robbing the jewelry store.
Some people hunt for lost coins on beaches using an apparatus called a metal detector. It has a long stem that ends in a circular part called a search head, which hovers just over the ground. When it passes over metal, it makes a sound.
What does the word apparatus mean in this passage?
equipment / tool
answers vary
Which 2 sentences use a comma to correctly punctuate an introductory element?
a) During the high tide, mounds of seaweed washed up on the shore.
b) While, I love gold fish my favorite snack food is crackers with cheese.
c) In the end I wanted, her to be a good guy.
d) After the movie ended, Sebastian ate dinner at the Italian restaurant.
a & d
Which piece of evidence best supports the argument that overuse of technology has negative effects on children?
a) If parents don’t take action to stop and put time limits on their child 's use of technology, the overuse can do many bad things to the children.
b) Overuse of technology can cause lack of sleep, distractions everywhere, and even depression and anxiety.
c) Most people, before they sleep, do something on their electronic device, like check their email or play a few rounds of a game.
d) If you ask a kid what pops into mind with the word technology, some of the most common things that they would say are tablets, computers, games, phone, and T.V.
b
What are 5 features of a narrative?
plot, setting, characters, dialogue, bme, tension, etc
Whenever my brother loses his toys, he becomes fretful. He panics thinking he will never be able to find them.
What words from the passage help you understand what fretful means.
panics
List 3 adverbs
answers vary
Which sentence is punctuated incorrectly?
a) I love reading Mrs. Gore's picks, but I don't like writing.
b) If you are sick you should see my mom's doctor.
c) The girl, who had been dancing all night, decided to have a rest.
d) While he was distracted, I stole the cat's toy.
b
How is Elsa's perspective of her power different from Anna's? Use evidence from the movie to support your thinking.
Answers vary: Elsa is scared of her power and believes she should keep it contained or hidden. Anna believes Elsa's power is magical and that she should learn to control it, but no longer live in hiding. Evidence is the song that they sing together (For the first time in forever).
What are the 3 nonfiction text structures we discussed this year AND explain them.
Cause and Effect
Problem and Solution
Question and Answer
Answers vary for the explanation.