Reading 8th Grade
What does it mean to comprehend and why is it important to do so?
Comprehend means to understand something. It is important to understand while you read, in order to know what is going on in the story.
Why is it important to write a strong introduction?
So the readers knows what the topic will be about and what the claim is in the paper.
The wind whispered secrets through the trees.
Which part of the sentence shows personification?
A) The wind
B) Whispered secrets
C) Through the trees
D) None of the above
B.) Whispered secrets
What was the Author's Message in "Avery's Gift"?
The message is "Avery's Gift" is that is it okay to take risks.
What is the definition of emphasize?
To give special importance to something in speaking or writing.
What is an antagonist? Provide one example from any reading that we have read this school year.
An antagonist is a person who "antagonizes" or is against the protagonist. They are the "bad guy".
What is the purpose of providing relevant text evidence?
To support your claim
I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!
What type of figurative language is this an example of?
A) Simile
B) Personification
C) Hyperbole
D) Idiom
C.) Hyperbole
What is the difference between the Author's Purpose and the Author's Message?
The Author's Purpose is the reason why the Author is writing. The Author's Message is what the Author wants you to learn.
What is the definition of claim?
To make a statement.
What is the definition of "mood" in a story?
The writer's feeling about a topic.
How many paragraphs are in an ECR? Name them.
4 total!
Introduction, Body Paragraph 1, Body Paragraph 2, and Conclusion.
Time is a thief that steals our moments.
What does the metaphor suggest about time?
A) Time moves slowly.
B) Time is valuable.
C) Time takes things from us without us noticing.
D) Time can be controlled.
C) Time takes things from us without us noticing.
Why does the Author in include the illustration in the reading titled, "Chicken of the Sea is So Wacky -Of Course it was Created by Kids"?
A.) To support what the book is about through pictures.
B.) To show the reason why many people contributed to the book.
C.) To emphasize that the book is for children.
A.) To support what the book is about through pictures.
What is a synonym?
A word or phrase that means the same, or nearly the same as another word.
What is the context clue in this sentence?
Even though the trail was treacherous, with loose rocks and steep cliffs, the hikers continued carefully to avoid danger.
Context clue: loose rocks, steep cliff, avoid danger.
What does SCR stand for? What is the difference between an SCR and an ECR?
Short Constructed Response. The difference is that an SCR is a paragraph. An ECR (extended constructed response) is 4 paragraphs.
Her smile was as bright as the sun
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
A) Metaphor
B) Simile
C) Personification
D) Hyperbole
B) Simile
What message does the author communicate by depicting Avery's experience in the reading titled, "Avery's Gift"?
A. Success is guaranteed when one practices diligently
B. Overcoming fear can lead to unexpected opportunities
C. Public performances are essential for personal growth
D. Seeking approval from others is the key to self-confidence
B. Overcoming fear can lead to unexpected opportunities
What is an antonym?
A word or phrase that means the opposite or another word.
She was elated when she found out she got the job—she couldn’t stop smiling and jumping up and down.
What does the word elated, mean?
To be happy
What is a conclusion and why is it important?
A conclusion is the last part of an essay that ties up the essay, highlighting the important details discussed in the paper. It is important to end the paper by summarizing all the important points for the reader to remember.
The classroom was a zoo by the end of the day.
What does this metaphor mean?
A) There were wild animals in the room
B) The students were behaving wildly
C) The room was clean and quiet
D) The teacher went to the zoo
B) The students were behaving wildly
What effect does the author's description of the audience's reaction have on the story's message in "Avery's Gift"?
A. It underscores the importance of external validation
B. It highlights the unpredictability of public performances
C. It emphasizes the impact of Avery's courage on others
D. It suggests that the audience was indifferent to Avery's performance
C. It emphasizes the impact of Avery's courage on others
What is a thesis statement?