AUTHOR'S PURPOSE
an article about the financial effects of COVID, on the nation
What is.... to inform
IT WAS A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT AND THE VILLAGERS WERE TERRIFIED OF WHAT LAY AHEAD OF THEM
What is...Frightening/scared
MANY CBMS STUDENTS ARE GOING TO DIFFERENT SCHOOLS AFTER EIGHTH GRADE. WHILE IT IS AN EXCITING TIME, IT IS ALSO A TIME WHERE MANY STUDENTS WILL MISS THE FRIENDS THEY HAVE MADE OVER THE YEARS. STUDENTS KNOW THEY WILL KEEP IN TOUCH THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AND ARE EXCITED TO SEE WHAT IS IN STORE FOR THEM IN NINTH GRADE. WHAT IS THE MAIN IDEA? A.) STUDENTS ARE NOT READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL B.) LEAVING MIDDLE SCHOOL DOESN'T HAVE TO BE A BAD THING C.) NO ONE WANTS TO LEAVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
What is B
The weather was stormy and John had a ball game... Make an inference about what will happen.
What is... THE GAME WILL BE CANCELLED
The teacher likes for her students to show maturity and get along She likes for her students to avoid controversy.
What does "controversy" mean?
What is..... arguments/controversy
A play about Romeo and Juliet
What is.... to entertain
A sunny day at the beach was only the beginning of a perfect summer
What is ... tranquil/cheery/happy
Soccer is know in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today. What is the central idea?
A. Soccer is important at the Olympics.
B. Soccer is a worldwide sport.
C. Soccer is also called football.
D. Soccer is played by men and women.
What is B
James was pitching but hadn't thrown a strike for the last four patters and just gave up a homerun. Make an inference about what will happen to John.
What is his coach will take him out of the game.
Lisa didn't mind paying more for her shoes because she knew they were high quality. She knew they were durable and would last a long time.
What does "durable" mean?
What is.... long lasting, enduring
In the story, "Tell Tale Heart" why did the author include the quote, " TRUE! --nervous --very, very dreadfully nervous I had been and am; but why will you say that I am mad? The disease had sharpened my senses --not destroyed --not dulled them.
What is.... to show that the main character is crazy or mentally unstable.
She was so mad at her mother that she slammed the door and vowed to never return.
What is.... SERIOUS/ANGRY/ANNOYED
The three little pigs built a strong house out of brick so that the wolf would not blow their house down and eat them. They lived a long time and the wolf had to order pizza. What is the main idea? A.) The pigs were dumb for building a house B.) The wolf got indigestion from tomato sauce C.) the pigs were smart and lived a happy life
What is C
When Claire received her college acceptance letter, she jumped for joy. Make an inference about what the letter said.
What is she got into the college.
The storm outside was almost paranormal; the lightning flashed as if ghosts were dancing in the sky. It was truly a phenomenon.
What does phenomenon mean?
What is.... spectacular/amazing
in the story, Monkey's Paw" what does the author try to emphasize when he includes the quote, " "If you must wish," he said gruffly, "Wish for something sensible."
What is....that the paw is dangerous and can bring bad things to those who wish on it
The statistics showed that 10 percent of people with tattoos regretted them after the first three years.
What is INFORMATIVE/SERIOUS
A penny for your thoughts. If it's a 1943 copper penny, it could be worth as much as $50,000. In 1943 most pennies were made of steal since copper was needed for WWII. So the 1943 penny is ultra rare. Another rarity is 1955 double die penny. These pennies were accidentally double stamped, so they had overlapping dates and letters. If it's uncirculated that penny could be worth $25,000 at auction. The central idea is A) many pennies are make you think about things B)The double die penny is worth the most money. C) the 1943 penny is made of copper D) There are pennies out there worth much more than one cent
What is D
When Charles asked his mom to go the party, she was adamantly against it. She was unyielding and he was annoyed at her being so inflexible.
What does inflexible mean?
What is.... unwilling to change
Why does the Reagan include the following passage about Sir Isaac Drake, when talking about the astronauts who died in the Challenger explosion?
On this day 390 years ago, the great explorer Sir Francis Drake died aboard ship off the coast of Panama. In his lifetime the great frontiers were the oceans, and an historian later said, "He lived by the sea, died on it, and was buried in it."
What is, " to compare the astronauts to a great explorer, they were like Drake, the explorer, only they explored space.
TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS AND ALL THROUGH THE HOUSE NOT A CREATURE WAS STIRRING, NOT EVEN A MOUSE.
What is QUIET/SERENE/CALMING
Stephen King says his children were most scared growing up by Cruella de Ville from 101 Dalmations. He said she was much more of a threat to them than any of the monsters in his stories. In fact, Disney says her name is misspelling of the words "Cruel Devil." What is the main idea? A.)Disney is scarier to kids than Stephen King's stories B.) Stephen King writes better stories than Disney C.) Disney writes better stories than Stephen King
What is A
Even though Tommy and Jane broke up, they agreed to be amicable about it and remain friends.
What does amicable mean?
What is.... friendly/aggreable