Vocabulary
What does the word predict mean?
To say what will happen next.
What is the main idea of the passage?
The most important point the author is making.
What punctuation mark ends a question?
A question mark
What is a character in a story?
A person, animal, or being who takes part in the action
What should you do before answering a question?
Read the question carefully
What is a synonym for happy?
Joyful, cheerful, glad
What is the setting of a story?
Where and when the story takes place.
Which word is spelled correctly?
A: recieve
B: receive
receive
What is the plot of a story?
The sequence of events in the story
If you don’t know an answer, what should you do?
Eliminate wrong choices and make your best guess)
What does the word reluctantly mean in the sentence: "He reluctantly handed over the phone to the principal."
Unwillingly or hesitantly
Why do authors use dialogue in a story?
To show character thoughts, relationships, or to move the plot forward.
What does it mean to revise your writing?
To change or improve your ideas and organization
What is a theme?
The message or lesson the author wants to share
What should you do after finishing your test?
Go back and check your answers
What is the meaning of the prefix "un-" in the word unknown?
Not or opposite
Read this passage: What is the authors purpose?
Have you ever felt too tired to focus in your first-period class? You’re not alone. Studies show that most middle school students don’t get enough sleep, and early school start times are a big reason why. If schools started just one hour later, students would be more alert, focused, and ready to learn.
Teenagers need at least 8–10 hours of sleep each night, but with homework, activities, and early buses, that’s nearly impossible. Starting school later would give students more rest, which can improve grades and even reduce stress. Well-rested students are healthier, happier, and more prepared to succeed.
It’s time for schools to put students first. A later start time is a simple change that could make a big difference.
Persuade
A topic sentence, supporting details, and conclusion
What is personification?
Giving human qualities to non-human things
What is a good strategy when reading a long passage?
Underline or highlight important details
Read the questions first
What is the meaning of the word significant in this sentence: "The scientist made a significant discovery."
Important or meaningful
Read this paragraph- what inference can you make?
Jamal stared at his open backpack, then looked around the crowded cafeteria. His sandwich, juice box, and apple were gone. He had packed them himself that morning—he remembered clearly because the apple had rolled off the counter. Now, his lunch bag was empty, and his best friend Leo wouldn’t meet his eyes. Jamal noticed a few crumbs on Leo’s shirt and an empty juice box sticking out of his hoodie pocket.
Leo most likely took and ate Jamal's lunch.
Combine these two sentences:
She was tired. She finished her homework.
Although she was tired, she finished her homework.
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Simile uses “like” or “as”; metaphor says something is something else)
Why is it important to rest the night before the exam?
So your brain is focused and ready to think clearly.