Vocabulary
This word means to be reliant, defenseless, or helpless.
What is dependent?
When an author is presenting information to teach the reader about a subject.
What is inform?
Each sentence needs this at the beginning.
What is a capital letter?
The author compares information that's similar and information that's different in a text.
What is compare and contrast?
“Jordan reread the directions twice before picking up his pencil.” What can you infer?
What is Jordan is trying to avoid making a mistake?
This word mens flexible, adjustable, or versatile.
What is adaptable?
When an author writes something to convince the reader of a certain point of view.
What is persuade?
What is punctuation?
The author arranges information that happened in time, from beginning to end, using clue words like "first," "next," "then," and "last" to create a clear timeline for understanding stories, history, or instructions.
What is sequential/chronological order?
“The cafeteria buzzed with excitement as students whispered and smiled while glancing at the stage.” What can you infer?
What is Jordan wants to avoid making a mistake?
The opposite meaning of this word is helpful or beneficial.
What is lethal?
When an author writes something for the purpose of someone enjoying the written work.
What is entertain?
after spending the day baby sitting i felt depeleted and took a 5-hour nap
Identify the mistakes in the sentence.
What is capitalization, incorrect spelling, and punctuation?
“First, the author explains the problem of plastic waste. Next, the author describes possible solutions. Finally, the author encourages readers to take action.” How is this text organized?
What is problem and solution?
“Although Maya said she didn’t care about the results, she refreshed the webpage every few minutes.” What can you infer?
What is Maya actually does care about the results?
The opposite of this word means to increase or save.
“Every year, schools throw away tons of paper that could be recycled. According to environmental experts, recycling reduces waste and saves energy. If schools make recycling mandatory, students can help protect the planet.”
Identify the author's purpose.
What is to persuade?
“After the bell rang the students hurried to class.”
Which correction best fixes the sentence?
What is a comma?
"Most mammals have a period of adolescence. But as soon as they're able to reproduce, they begin bearing and caring for children. By contrast, humans, under the protection of their families, take many years to develop and grow into adulthood."
How is this organized?
What is compare and contrast?
“The library lights were still on long after closing, and Mr. Alvarez’s car remained in the parking lot.” What can you infer?
What is Mr. Alvarez is working late or finishing an important task?
A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.
What is a paradox?
The author of "The Debt We Owe the Adolescent Brain" presented the reader with facts and statistics, but the main purpose of the article was to teach the reader. Identify the author's purpose.
What is inform?
were gonna hire the applicant who is better at adapting to new situations said bill
Identify the number of mistakes.
What is 8?
"A study in Casey's lab demonstrated that fact when researchers put teenagers in a brain-scanning machine, and asked them to complete a simple task. Successfully completing it earned them a lot of money. The resulting brain scans showed an exaggerated response in the reward center of the teens' brains, but only a moderate response in children and adults."
How is this organized?
What is cause and effect?
"Going out into the world can involve risks, but the adolescent brain is wired for that, Giedd points out that 'high risk equals high reward at times.' And, compared to children or adults, teens are much more sensitive to rewards."
The reader can infer that adolescent means what?
What is the phase of life between childhood and adulthood?