Reading Nonfiction Texts
Which is a fact?
A. Pizza is the best food
B. School should start later
C. Water freezes at 32°F
D. Summer is better than winter
C. Water freezes at 32°F
A story shows a character learning to be honest after telling lies. What is the theme?
A. Honesty is important
B. Lying is fun
C. Characters change randomly
D. Theme is the message, lesson, or moral of the story.
A. Honesty is important
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. After the game we went out to eat.
B. After the game, we went out to eat.
C. After, the game we went out to eat.
D. After the game we, went out to eat.
B. After the game, we went out to eat.
Where should a thesis statement ALWAYS be in the introduction of an informative or argumentative essay?
DOUBLE POINTS IF YOU CAN ALSO TELL ME THE PURPOSE OF A THESIS STATEMENT... in the words I always use.
Last sentence of the introduction
Bonus: To describe what the entire essay is about.
What part of speech is the word "quickly"?
Adverb
What is irrelevant evidence?
Evidence that does not align with the author's main claim.
When there are words between a set of quotation marks, what is that called?
Example: "Hello everyone!"
Dialogue
Which sentence is correct?
A. The group of students are going on a trip.
B. The group of students is going on a trip.
C. The group of students was going on a trip.
D. The group of students be going on a trip.
A. The group of students are going on a trip.
What does it mean to paraphrase? Do you have to cite paraphrased evidence?
Paraphrasing means you use specific information from the text, but you say it in your own words. Yes, you still have to cite paraphrased evidence.
The attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form is called?
Personification
An author describes both the advantages and disadvantages of school uniforms. What structure is used?
A. Cause and effect
B. Problem and solution
C. Compare and contrast
D. Chronological order
C. Compare and contrast
What is a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story called?
Flashback
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
A. I like pizza; and I like pasta.
B. I like pizza; but I like pasta.
C. I like pizza; because I like pasta.
D. I like pizza; I like pasta.
D. I like pizza; I like pasta.
Is it okay to only write 3-4 paragraphs on the ILEARN essay if you have an introduction, a conclusion, and well developed ideas?
Absolutely! You do as much as you can do in the time provided. More paragraphs doesn't always = better essay.
How many commas go in the following sentence?
In Londond England I was surrounded by strangers in the loud bustling streets.
3
The invention of the printing press in the 15th century transformed the way information was shared. Before its creation, books were copied by hand, making them rare and expensive. With the printing press, books could be produced quickly and in large quantities, allowing more people access to knowledge.
What can the reader infer about life before the printing press?
A. Books were widely available
B. People preferred handwritten texts
C. Access to information was limited
D. Printing was inexpensive
C. Access to information was limited
This is the order of plot elements from beginning, to middle, to end. (Think: Plot Map)
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
Also acceptable: Exposition, problem, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
Which sentence is correct?
A. We visited the Grand Canyon last summer.
B. We visited the Grand canyon last summer.
C. We visited the grand canyon last summer.
D. We visited the Grand Canyon last Summer.
A. We visited the Grand Canyon last summer.
What do each of the letters in this acronym mean?
RATETE *C
Restate
Answer
Text Evidence
Explain
Text Evidence
Explain
*Conclusion Sentence
What does FANBOYS stand for?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
In recent years, many cities have added bike lanes to encourage alternative transportation. Supporters argue that bike lanes reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality. Some local businesses, however, worry that removing parking spaces for bike lanes could reduce customer access. City officials often must weigh these concerns when deciding whether to expand bike lane programs.
What is the primary way the author develops the central idea in this passage?
A. By describing the history of bike lanes in cities
B. By explaining only the environmental benefits of bike lanes
C. By listing steps for creating bike lanes
D. By presenting different perspectives on bike lanes
D. By presenting different perspectives on bike lanes
In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined and brave group of settlers.
What does the word daunting mean?
Scary or intimidating
The root jur means law. What does the word jurisdiction mean?
a. an area that has been vacated by a fleeting group
b. an area under armed military attack
c. a location over which a governing body legally has power
c. a location over which a governing body legally has power
Technology can enhance learning in schools.
Which is the BEST evidence to support this main point?
A. Many students enjoy using tablets and laptops in class and at home.
B. Educational apps and interactive programs increase engagement and help students remember material.
C. Students often utilize computers, digital tools, and artificial intelligence to complete schoolwork.
D. Schools provide Wi-Fi so students can access online resources daily.
B. Educational apps and interactive programs increase engagement and help students remember material.
What day and time does ILEARN start?
8:00 AM on April 13th