Critical Reading
What does the word garbled mean?
A. mixed up
B. sang
C. whispered
D. perfected
A
What are the components in an introduction? (there are 3 parts)
1) Hook
2) Background
3) Thesis/Main Argument
She walked as swift as the wind to get to class on time.
What error is occurring in this sentence:
The author portrays the main character as a student who is eager to learn. "Sally arrived 5 minutes early to start studying for her English exam." Sally is punctual and is determined to...
drop quote :O
Audrey and Ella
Charlatan
List 7 transition words:
To begin, In conclusion, Finally, Initially, Moreover, Additionally, Subsequently, Consequently, Ultimately, On the contrary... etc
This classroom is an icebox!
metaphor
I took my baseball bat to practice on the field, but upon arriving, the field was fully covered in mud.
The sentence above is an example of this type of sentence.
a. compound sentence
b. complex sentence
c. simple sentence
a. compound sentence
Who keeps dropping pens on the floor?
Marissa, Tyler
Janice
This is the main message the author wants to convey in his/her story. This is the moral is the lesson that the writer wants you to learn from the story.
Theme
List the 2 issues in this body paragraph:
The text describes the animal as vicious and cruel. It not only barks at the main character, Isaac, but also bites his foot. This shows how evil the animal is towards Isaac when Isaac did not bother the animal and was an innocent bystander. The author portrays the mistrust between humans and animals throughout the story which is why you should educate yourself when encountering violent animals.
The trees were dancing in the wind.
Personification
Pick the correct words and define gargantuan.
The (principal/principle) of the school handed out ice-cream on the last day. The students had (they're/their/there) ice-cream on the grass (feild/field) in front of the gargantuan flagpole, towering over the school.
Principal, their, field, HUGE
How many bathrooms does MEK have?
5
Give a brief summary of the most recent reading piece that you've read and wrote about "Her Hand that Held the Stars."
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Which would be good text evidence to use to showcase Elizabeth's performance anxiety? (Hint: there are multiple answers)
1. "Elizabeth hated oral reports, spelling bees, plays at the synagogue— anything where she had to talk in front of people."
2. "Drawn into the music, Elizabeth forgot for a moment about the six words she had to say."
3. "Each night, Elizabeth dreamed about music, spotlights, and a gleaming grand piano. Sometimes she tripped and fell. Other times she garbled the words."
1 & 3
I've told you a million times to clean your room!
Hyperbole
One is correct.
After I went to Walmart, waiting at the door, I ran home to see my new puppy.
After flying into New York, I went to see my old teacher who was still teaching at my middle school.
After flying into New York, I went to see my old teacher who was still teaching at my middle school.
What was the one truth about Ms. Yoo?
Bird Noises
What is the author's purpose in this introductory paragraph and why is this set-up important?
"Lupe Medrano, a shy girl who spoke in whispers, was the school’s spelling bee champion, winner of the reading contest at the public library three summers in a row, blue ribbon awardee in the science fair, the top student at her piano recital, and the playground grand champion in chess. She was a straight-A student and — not counting kindergarten, when she had been stung by a wasp — never missed one day of elementary school. She had received a small trophy for this honor and had been congratulated by the mayor."
Provide a hook and thesis on the topic question - does MEK promote a good learning environment?
You can draw on MEK's facilities, teachers, and classmates.
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Give an example of an idiom
It's raining cats and dogs!
The kid was so mad at his mom, he was giving her the cold shoulder.
Kill two birds with one stone
Insert commas where they belong (hint, there are 3):
"For most of us the idea of eating dirt seems distasteful or you could say just plain dirty."
For most of us, the idea of eating dirt seems distasteful or, you could say, just plain dirty."
Name 4 staff members/teachers at MEK:
Mrs. Ahn, Andy, Ilayda, Ms. Iulia, Ivan, etc.