Controlling Idea
What evidence in paragraph 13 shows an attempt by the doctors to make more clear the vagueness about the sickness that the reader noted earlier?
Foulke and Hodge note where the deaths have occurred, and Foulke points to the smell from rotting coffee as the cause of the sickness.
How does the narrator use the words stormed and wailed in paragraph 17 to characterize Prudence?
Prudence bursts onto the scene and sucks everyone into her cheerleading drama with no regard for anything that was going on in the kitchen before her arrival.
Jordan’s soccer team was down by one point. In the last 10 seconds, he sprinted across the field and kicked the ball with all his strength toward the goal.
Climax
Visualizing is when readers create mental pictures in their minds as they read.
Good readers use
sensory details
text clues
prior knowledge
The hallway was a zoo as students rushed to class
metaphor
How does the background information the author provides in paragraphs 14 and 15 support the cause of the sickness that makes sense to the doctors?
The text explains the ancient Greek theory of humors that the doctors’ medical knowledge was based on.
What does Prudence’s repetition of words in paragraphs 19 and 25 reveal about her?
Prudence’s speech is simple and angry like a child throwing a fit because she doesn’t get her way.
What two things does the exposition usually introduce in a story?
The main characters
The setting (time and place)
The wind whistled through the tall pine trees as the moonlight spilled across the quiet forest floor.
Tall trees moving in the wind
What is a synonym for “exhausted”
Tired, worn out, drained, fatigued.
In the last sentence of paragraph 16, Rush identifies the disease, so the controlling idea or thesis is located in the last paragraph. What evidence supports his statement?
Dr. Rush recalls seeing symptoms of a sickness in Philadelphia in 1762 that turned out to be yellow fever.
What is the effect of the author’s use of italics in paragraph 23?
Prudence is horrified at the thought of her mother coming to watch the tryouts.
The silence broke into cheering. Maria opened her eyes to see the audience on their feet, clapping wildly
Falling Action
The classroom smelled like fresh markers and new books. Bright posters covered the walls, and sunlight streamed through the windows.
A clean, colorful classroom with posters, sunlight, and neatly arranged materials
What is the author’s purpose if they are writing a manual that teaches you how to build a model airplane?
To inform
"Many people think video games are just for fun, but they can actually help players build important skills. Games often require problem-solving, quick decision-making, and teamwork. Because of this, video games can be a useful way for kids to learn while enjoying themselves."
What is the controlling idea of the paragraph?
Video games can help kids build important skills.
"I couldn’t believe it. One second I was cruising down the sidewalk, and the next I was face-first in a patch of grass. My little brother laughed so hard he nearly fell off his bike. Typical."
Question: What type of voice does the author use?
A humorous and casual voice
Later that night, Maria told her mom she wanted to join the school orchestra. She finally believed she was good enough
Resolution
As the waves crashed onto the shore, cold water splashed against Maya’s feet. She giggled and ran from the foamy tide
Sounds: waves crashing
Touch: cold water
Sight: foamy tide
Marcus walked into the house dripping wet and holding a broken umbrella."
What can you infer?
It was raining outside
"Recycling is an easy way for families to help the environment. By sorting paper, plastic, and metal, people can reduce the amount of trash that ends up in landfills. Small actions like recycling make a big difference over time."
What is the controlling idea?
Recycling is an easy, helpful way to protect the environment.
"Honestly, I don’t understand why everyone makes such a big deal about Monday mornings. Sure, waking up early isn’t fun, but at least it means I get to see my friends again."
Question: What attitude does the author’s voice show?
The voice shows a positive and relaxed attitude toward Mondays.
Maria stepped onto the stage for the first time, her hands shaking. She had been practicing for weeks, but now the school talent show felt more real than ever
Exposition
Which detail helps the reader visualize the setting?
A. “He wondered what time it was.”
B. “The dusty road stretched for miles under the blazing sun.”
C. “She wanted to finish her homework.”
D. “They planned to meet later.”
b
What is a common theme found in many stories about friendship?
Being loyal, supporting each other, or solving problems together.