Poetry
What is a stanza?
A group of lines in a poem.
What is a stage direction?
Instructions telling the actor what to do.
What is a compound sentence?
Two complete sentences joined together with a comma and a conjunction.
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Julie wants to use a more specific word than made in sentence 24.
Which word BEST replaces this word?
got
had
earned
created
earned
What is the #1 thing Ms. Anderson says we should do when figuring out how to edit a sentence?
Read the sentence(s) out loud to yourself.
What is rhythm/meter?
The beat or flow of a poem.
What is dialogue?
The words the characters are speaking.
List 3 conjunctions.
Acceptable responses:
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
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Julie forgot to add the following detail to the second paragraph (sentences 6–10). The first fair was made up of a few tables in the Sandefers’ yard. Where should this sentence be added?
After sentence 6
After sentence 8
After sentence 9
After sentence 10
After sentence 6
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What change should be made in sentence 4?
F Change finded to found
G Change would be to had been
H Change his to their
J Change favorite to more favorite
F
How can you tell if a poem rhymes?
Look at the words at the end of each line to see if they end with the same sound.
True or False...the setting never changes in a play. Explain your answer.
False. The setting changes with each scene.
Combine these sentences together using the conjunction in parentheses.
We could start the movie now. We could wait for Julia to arrive. (or)
We could start the movie now, or we could wait for Julia to arrive.
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What is the BEST way to combine sentences 11 and 12?
A Today the Acton Children’s Business Fair is much larger than the first fair, so it still has the same goal.
B Today the Acton Children’s Business Fair is much larger than the first fair, it still has the same goal.
C Today the Acton Children’s Business Fair is much larger than the first fair, but it still has the same goal.
D Today the Acton Children’s Business Fair is much larger than the first fair, or it still has the same goal.
C
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What change should be made in sentence 6?
A Change Suddenly to Sudden
B Change had to have
C Change bright to brightly
D Change ideas to idea
D
Which of the 5 senses does this sensory detail help you imagine?
The mouthwatering aroma drifts across the kitchen.
The delicious fragrance sneaks silently.
Smell
What are two reasons the playwright included these stage directions?
[As Marcus and Ruben approach, Sam pulls off the cap. Long hair falls to Sam’s shoulders. Marcus and Ruben stare.]
To create an element of surprise and to give more information about the character.
Combine these sentences using a conjunction.
My family has never been to Washington. We have seen Boston.
My family has never been to Washington, but we have seen Boston.
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Which transition BEST replaces Most importantly at the beginning of sentence 15?
Instead
In addition
In other words
Finally
In addition
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What change should be made in sentence 2?
A Change thought to thinks
B Change him to himself
C Change is to are
D Delete the period after enough
B
What is the rhyme scheme in this poem?
I made myself a snowball
As perfect as could be.
I thought I'd keep it as a pet
And let it sleep with me.
I made it some pajamas
And a pillow for its head.
Then last night it ran away,
But first-it wet the bed.
Every other line rhymes (lines 2 & 4 and lines 6 & 8).
How do you find the theme of a play?
-think about the plot of the play
-look for changes in the character's thoughts & actions
-think about what lesson the character learned in the play
-think about what lesson the reader can learn from the play
1. Recite the compound sentence chant.
2. Create an example of a compound sentence.
Subject Predicate Comma Conjunction Subject Predicate Punctuation
Answers will vary.
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Julie needs a more clearly stated central idea. Which sentence BEST replaces sentence 4 to improve the central idea of her paper?
A It is a place where anything can happen as long as the kids are excited about their ideas.
B It is a place where young people can sell things to other people who attend the fair.
C It is a place where parents can enjoy watching their children learn about business.
D It is a place where young people who run their own businesses can make money by selling their products or services.
D
Choose the correct homophone to complete the sentences.
1. The policeman permitted him to park (their / there).
2. I would rather ride a bike (than/then) roller skates.
3. They moved (their/there) belongings to the new house.
1. there
2. than
3. their