Excerpt from "Warm River"
How does the author structured the story from this excerpt from “Warm River”?
The excerpt describes Richard’s rising panic as he crosses the river and then his relief upon arriving at Gretchen’s house.
Describe the relationship among Frederic Tudor, Nathaniel Wyeth, and Thomas Moore?
Each contributed his own ideas that helped make ice preservation possible.
Which change, if any, is needed to the following text?
US Highway 441 which is also
US Highway 441, which is also
Define subject
Person, place, or thing that is doing the action in the sentence.
Define claim
A central argument in an essay or argumentative piece - what is being proved
How does the use of the word pendulum, in paragraph 2, contribute to the overall meaning of the passage?
A pendulum swings back and forth in two directions, like both the bridge and Richard’s emotions.
What is the meaning of the word commodity as it is used in paragraph 7?
a product that is bought or sold
Which change, if any, is needed to the following text?
On a cloudy day, however, it
No change
Define independent clause
A sentence that can stand alone because it has a subject and a predicate - a complete thought
Define central idea
The lesson a reader walks away from an informational text with
What is the theme of this excerpt from “Warm River”?
Interacting with others can change a person’s feelings.
BONUS: Which quotation from the excerpt best illustrates the theme? Earn double points for the correct quote!
How do Tudor’s actions influence the events in the section entitled “Ice for Everyone”?
Tudor’s idea for an ice business led to the necessary technological developments.
Which change, if any, is needed to the following text?
we
they
Define fragment
An incomplete sentence that is missing a subject or a predicate - an incomplete thought
Define perspective
The thoughts, feelings, and outlook of an author
How does the father interact with Richard?
He welcomes him and reassures him that the river is safe and warm.
What is the central ideas of the passage?
Many people contributed ideas that made it possible to preserve ice; the invention of the icebox allowed many people to have access to ice year round.
Which change, if any, is needed to the following text?
most elevated in height
Tallest
Define nonrestrictive clause
A part of a sentence that is set off with commas that is nonessential to the meaning of the sentence - it adds information
Define theme
What the author is trying to have a reader learn from the story; a lesson or moral; they should walk away with it and apply it to their own lives
How does Richard’s point of view contrast with the views of the other characters?
Gretchen is confident that Richard will arrive safely, but Richard is nervous
What is the author’s perspective on Tudor?
Tudor’s business success deserves respect.
BONUS: Which quote best supports that response?
Which change, if any, is needed to the following text?
Taking up to six months, hikers who plan to complete the entire journey
The entire journey takes up to six months to complete, so hikers who plan to finish it
Define comma splice
Two or more sentences joined with only a comma
Define inference
An educated assumption using explicit and implicit details as well as background knowledge