Literary
According to Passage G, what can you infer about the citizens of Leslie's town?
A. The citizens enjoy setting fires and watching things burn.
B. The citizens are used to dealing with blackouts and know the correct procedures to use when one occurs.
C. The citizens are dependent upon electricity in their daily lives and do not know how to live without it.
D. The citizens are all concerned about Leslie and the fact that he is unable to turn on his television as he normally would.
C. The citizens are dependent upon electricity in their daily lives and do not know how to live without it.
What is the central idea of passage A?
A. the importance of bears and bald eagles to Alaska’s tourism
B the importance of plants and animals to tourism
C the importance of tourism to Alaska’s economy
D the importance of tourism to the world’s economy
B. the importance of plants and animals to tourism
What does paraphrase mean?
To put in your own words.
How do you paraphrase? How do you put it in your own words?
Answers Vary.
Rearrange, use synonyms, delete words, add words, and/or keep important things like names, dates, numbers, places.
There are several theories, or unproven explanations, that attempt to explain why ships and airplanes have vanished in the Bermuda Triangle.
Choose the best definition for theories.
A. an idea meant to explain facts or events
B. a completely made-up story
C. a military term for strange disappearances
D. a large ship or boat
A. an idea meant to explain facts or events
According to Passage H, Which piece of evidence from the text supports the claim that Leslie is intimidated by Melissa's knowledge?
A. Leslie is afraid to tell Melissa that he has never seen a real butterfly before because she knows so much about nature that she may laugh at him.
B. Leslie is unable to identify the pretty thing with fluttering wings that lands on his arm while he is in the midst of talking to Melissa.
C. Leslie rarely comes out of his house, so he has never met Melissa even though they live in the same neighborhood.
D. Leslie studies the butterfly carefully, taking note of the two dark circles on each of the butterfly's wings.
A. Leslie is afraid to tell Melissa that he has never seen a real butterfly before because she knows so much about nature that she may laugh at him.
Based on Passage C, what can you infer based upon the hunter's actions after encountering a Royal Bengal Tiger?
A. There is a reality show based upon Sheffield's adventures in India.
B. This was the most intimidating animal that the hunter had ever faced.
C.This military officer left his post to illegally hunt for big game.
D. The Royal Bengal Tiger was an endangered species in Bengal, India.
B. This was the most intimidating animal that the hunter had ever faced.
What is theme?
The message or lesson the author wants the reader to learn.
What do you include in your introduction paragraph?
Thesis statement and two points/claims/reasons
The company reviewed its bank accounts because one of its employees was accused of embezzling.
Choose the best definition for embezzling.
A. prize money, such as a lottery winnings
B. quitting one's job in protest
C. stealing money one is entrusted with
D. a complicated or confusing lie
C. stealing money one is entrusted with
Based on Passage I, What is the reason for the change that occurs in Mariana's character?
A. Overcoming an obstacle
B. Failing to overcome an obstacle
C. Meeting a character that changes her perspective
D. none of the above
A. Overcoming an obstacle
According to Passage D, after introducing the idea that human behavior is contributing to the extinction of species, does the article shift to persuading the readers to change their behavior? Why or why not? Choose all that are true.
A. yes, because the passage suggests ways that the reader can help reduce the human impact on extinction
B. yes, because the passage continues to inform the reader about how diverse species help with medicine
C. no, because the passage does not suggest ways that the reader can help reduce the human impact on extinction
D. no, because the passage continues to inform the reader about how diverse species help with medicine
C. no, because the passage does not suggest ways that the reader can help reduce the human impact on extinction
D. no, because the passage continues to inform the reader about how diverse species help with medicine
What is plot?
The events in a story.
How many pieces of evidence should you have in your body paragraph?
2 pieces of evidence.
The villagers thought the warriors came to liberate them, not to capture them.
Choose the best definition for liberate.
A. put in prison
B. go to war
C. set free
D. give supplies
C. set free
According to Passage J, What are the two choices that the main character is deciding between?
A. researching career paths
B. studying business
C. not going to college
D. studying art
B. studying business
D. studying art
Based on Passage E, why does the author introduce the topic of rainforest deforestation in this way? Choose all that are true.
A. The statistic shows how serious the topic is.
B. The statistic helps to inform the reader about what they can do.
C. The statistic catches the reader's attention.
D. The statistic serves the main purpose of providing geographical information
A. The statistic shows how serious the topic is.
C. The statistic catches the reader's attention.
What items must be included in a summary?
Central idea and 2-3 supporting details.
What should be in your conclusion?
A restatement of your thesis and your main points.
Whitney enthralled her fans with her talented acting, beautiful songs, and sweet personality. They bought millions of her albums and her concerts always sold out.
What is the best definition for the word enthralled?
A. to captivate or charm
B. to disappoint
C. to bore
D. to turn off
A. to captivate or charm
What is the theme of Passage K?
A. Those with greater rewards must make greater sacrifices.
B. Cowardice reaps tangible benefits.
C. Life rewards those who are strong and brave, while cowards are left out.
D. Those with less status must also make greater sacrifices.
A. Those with greater rewards must make greater sacrifices.
Based on Passage F, how does the author explain that hippopotamuses are dangerous?
A. by telling how much heavier they are than a person
B. by describing their large teeth
C. by telling how they can run faster than a human
D. by telling about their territorial behavior
D. by telling about their territorial behavior
What is a thesis?
Your position on the topic.
What goes on your outline? Set it up on your white board or a piece of paper.
Thesis
First,
Next,
First,
In Source _ it says,
In Source _ it says,
This evidence shows
Next,
In Source _ it says,
In Source _ it says,
This evidence shows
In conclusion, (thesis)
This evidence clearly shows ___ and ___.
(Call to action)
The evil queen was very astute in order to convince Snow White to eat the poisoned apple.
Select the best definition for the word astute.
A. stupid
B. nice
C. kind
D.clever
D.clever