Organizational Patterns
Morgan likes to eat fresh vegetables, so she planted a garden in her yard.
What is cause/effect?
A test-taker can remember the main idea of the story by-
A. draw a picture of the character
B. remember details that make the story interesting
C. mentally summarizing it in 2-3 sentences
D. think about what you plan to do after the test.
C. mentally summarizing it in 2-3 sentences
I pressed the button and after a few seconds the door opened. I stepped inside and pressed a button with the number 10 on it. The door closed. Then, I felt the floor was moving up. Where am I?
What is an elevator?
Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or bulls buck them off, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. Of course, this is a very dangerous thing to do. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business. What is the summary of this passage in one sentence?
A. Rodeo clowns have an exciting job.
B. Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.
C. Being a rodeo clown is hard work.
Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.
He is as quiet as a mouse.
What is a simile?
First, Rhett was late getting to school. Then, he lost his homework. A few minutes later, the teacher asked him to clean out his desk. Now Rhett thinks it will be a bad day.
What is chronological order?
True or False?
Supporting details of a paragraph contains facts, statements, examples-specifics which guide us to a full understanding of the controlling idea.
True.
Bob and Steve are very competitive. Steve has more pins than Bob and Bob is not happy. The next time its Steve's turn he decides to gloat about having a better score. Bob tells Steve to cool it or he'll throw him down the gutter. What are Bob & Steve doing in this scenario?
Bob & Steve are bowling.
Wolverines are medium sized mammals. They weigh no more than 50 lbs. Yet they have earned their reputation for ferocity by killing prey many times their size. But why do they get in so many fights? The reason why wolverines have so many conflicts with other animals (including wolves, cougars, and even bears) is probably because of the wolverine's preferred hunting style. Rather than chasing down or tricking its prey like most hunters, the wolverine prefers to take its meals directly from other hunters. So while a polar bear or a lone wolf might be enjoying a hard earned carcass, a hungry wolverine may try to take his lunch. As you might imagine, this style of hunting get the wolverine in plenty of fights. What is the summary of the paragraph in one sentence?
A. The wolverine is very tough and takes its meal from other animals
B. Wolverines get in many fights because they are mean animals.
C. The wolverine hunts for its food without relying on other animals to catch it.
The wolverine is very tough and takes its meal from other animals.
The moon winks at me every night.
What is personification?
Today were school elections and I was way past nervous. I had to speak in front of all of my friends and even the principal was going to be there! My mouth was as dry as a desert and my hands felt like the top of a iguana. As I walked to school my knees kept wobbling like the broken chair in our living room.
What is description?
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?
Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
A. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is
B. Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way.
C. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short.
D. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area.
B. Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way.
I am not a magician, but I make things disappear. I come in all shapes and sizes, but am most often found in pink. I can be a writer's best friend. What am I?
What is an eraser?
What's that humming sound? Could it be the hummingbird, the only bird capable of backward flight? Hummingbirds have many unique flight habits that distinguish them from other birds. Most birds flap their wings up and down to fly, but the hummingbird moves its wings forward and backward very rapidly in a figure eight pattern. This allows the hummingbird to hover in position. They can also fly upside down and move about very rapidly. Other birds have to push off with their feet to begin flying and work their ways up to their top speeds. The hummingbird can both start flying at maximum speed and stop flying instantaneously. Once you've seen a hummingbird in flight, it's unlikely that you'll mistake them for another bird. What is the summary of the passage in one sentence?
A.The hummingbird has the best flying skills compared to other birds.
B. The hummingbird can fly forward and backwards very fast.
C. The hummingbird flies in a totally unique and unusual way.
The hummingbird flies in a totally unique and unusual way.
It took him two seconds to drive here.
What is hyperbole?
Quinn could not stop wiggling his tooth. It was loose, and it was annoying him. He kept pushing it back and forth with his tongue. It was hard for him to concentrate in school. Eating was difficult too. Quinn tried not to chew anything crunchy on that side of his mouth for fear it would hurt. One day he was eating a chewy piece of candy. He forgot about the loose tooth for a moment. Suddenly, he realized that the loose tooth was no longer attached to his gum. He spit the candy into his hand and plucked the tooth out of it. Quinn was happy to be free of that nuisance.
What is problem/solution?
It was backward day at school. The students had to do things backwards. Some of them wore their t-shirt backward. They took a test before they studied the lesson! Dessert was served first instead of last at lunch. They tried to walk home backward, but they kept bumping into each other and fell down. What is the controlling idea of this passage?
Students had a backwards day.
"Kenneth!" Mom called out as she opened the front door. "Please help me with my groceries. Kenneth!" mom called out. Still there was no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen and saw the shattered pieces from the window all over the floor and a baseball not far from there. Why do you think Kenneth was not answering to his mom? Why do you think so?
Kenneth accidentally broke a window while he was outside playing baseball. He's not answering because he doesn't want to get into trouble.
Remember, if something is worth doing, it is worth doing correctly. That said, the key to making perfect cookies is merely a matter of preparation and precision. To begin with, read your cookie recipe thoroughly before baking. Make sure that you have all the necessary ingredients before you continue. Next, use good tools and utensils. Sometimes, the craftsperson is only as good as his or her tools. By using good tools you minimize mistakes and improve the quality of your product. Last, use top quality ingredients. Unlike characters in fairytales, you can't turn lead into gold. If you use poor quality materials, you'll create inferior products. So, to make perfect cookies you should use the highest quality materials available. Bon appetite! What is the summary of the passage in one sentence?
A.The passage is about how to make perfect cookies.
B. Making cookies takes a lot of time and preparation.
C. Anyone can bake cookies with practice.
The passage is about how to make perfect cookies.
He is the apple of my eye.
What is a metaphor?
As a child, I thought my parents were ignorant and out of touch with reality. They couldn’t possible understand anything I thought or felt. When they weren’t annoying me with their ridiculous lectures, or grounding me for minor infractions of the rules, they were embarrassing me in public. As a parent, I find it frustrating that my children think I have no clue about their lives, even though I understand perfectly well what they are thinking or feeling. I find myself giving my children the same lectures I once thought were ridiculous. My children can not seem to follow the rules their father and I have set, and they are continuously embarrassing me in public. My, how things have changed.
What is compare/contrast?
What is the controlling idea of this passage?
Sonny watches too much television. A toddler shouldn't spend hours sitting in front of a television screen. Worse yet, some of his wild behavior has been inspired by those awful cartoons he watches. His parents should spend more time reading or playing games with him and pull the plug on the TV! A baby needs more attention than just keeping them occupied and quiet.
Watching a lot of television is bad for sonny.
I come in pairs and am known to stink to high heavens at times. I can be laced and tied, or I can hang loose as a goose. I will help you chase your dreams or run for your life. What am I?
What is a pair of shoes?
You might think that all automobile fuels are the same, but they aren't. Automobiles can run on one of three types of fuel: gasoline, diesel, and biodiesel. All these fuels are burned inside of the engine, which creates the heat and energy that is used to power the car. But there are important differences between these fuels. Gasoline and diesel are more common than biodiesel. But each burns differently. Diesel fuel is heavier and less flammable than gasoline, so it has to be compressed before it will burn. Gasoline may be lighter than diesel, but both fuels are made from crude oil. On the other hand, biodiesel fuel is made from vegetables. Both biodiesel and diesel fuels must be burned in diesel engines, which only use diesel fuel. If gasoline is pumped into a diesel engine, it will have to be pumped out. These fuels may look pretty similar at the gas station, but remember that there are important differences between them or it may cost you. What is the summary of the passage in one sentence?
A. Gasoline and diesel are more common than biodiesel
B. Gasoline, diesel, and biodiesels are all fuels, but they have important differences in how they are made and used.
C. Automobiles can run on one of three types of fuel: gasoline, diesel, and biodiesel.
Gasoline, diesel, and biodiesels are all fuels, but they have important differences in how they are made and used.
Eek! I saw a mouse.
What is onomatopoeia?