Reading
What is the main idea?
The most important point in a text.
What is a topic sentence/claim statement?
A sentence that tells the reader the main idea of a paragraph/essay.
Why is eye contact important when speaking?
It helps show confidence and attention.
What is 93 times 18?
1,674.
To tell how things are alike.
What is text evidence?
Information drawn from the text that helps to support an answer.
Name two different transition words that you can use in your writing.
First, Next, However, Finally, Then, Etc.
Name one way to be an active listener.
Looking at the speaker, nodding along, asking questions, etc.
What is 3/4th plus 1/4th?
1 whole.
What does contrast mean?
To tell how things are different.
If a character is nervous before a test, what can you infer?
The character may be worried or unprepared.
What should every strong paragraph include?
A main idea/topic, strong details, and a conclusion/transition to the next paragraph.
What are two things good speakers do?
They speak clearly, use details, make eye contact, talk at a good volume, talk at a good pace/speed, etc.
A store sold 12 apples and then sold 18 more. How many total apples did they sell? Also, if the apples weighed a total of 30 pounds and each pound cost $1.99, how much money did the apples cost in total?
30 apples and $59.70.
What does infer mean?
To make an educated/smart guess using clues/details.
What does it mean to summarize?
To quickly/briefly restate the most important parts of a reading/story.
When a writer checks for spelling, punctuation, and grammar mistakes, they are doing this.
Editing/Revising their writing.
What should you do to disagree with someone in a respectful way?
Use kind words and explain your opinion calmly while using good supporting details to get your point across to try to persuade the other person.
What is 15% of 100?
15.
What does analyze mean?
To study or examine something carefully to understand it.
What reading strategy helps you figure out unknown words?
Context clues.
This type of writing tells a story and includes a character, setting, and a plot.
Narrative writing.
During a class discussion, a student should listen carefully, respond to the speakers ideas, and support their answer with details. This speaking and listening skill is called this.
Participating in a collaborative discussion.
What is the perimeter of a rectangle if two of the sides are 4 and 6 inches?
20 inches.
What does collaborate mean?
To work together to achieve a common goal/purpose.