text evidence
"Joey noticed red, itchy spots on his arms after visiting his grandmother’s house and petting her new cat."Based on the text, what can you infer about Joey?
Joey is allergic to his grandmother's cat.
This is the main message or lesson an author wants readers to understand.
What is a theme?
“I’m so hungry I could eat a horse” is an example of this exaggerated figurative language.
What is hyperbole?
“The ball was kicked by Sarah” is written in this voice.
What is passive voice?
Jamie left the classroom wearing goggles, a lab coat, and gloves. You can infer that she was probably doing what in science class.
What is a science experiment?
"Even though the project was due in an hour, Sam meticulously reviewed every paragraph, making sure all spelling was perfect and all evidence was cited."What text evidence shows that Sam is "thorough"?
"Meticulously reviewed every paragraph" or "making sure all spelling was perfect."
In the story of “The Tortoise and the Hare,” the theme is that slow and steady effort can lead to success.
What is “Slow and steady wins the race”?
This figurative language compares two things using “like” or “as.”
What is a simile?
Change this sentence to active voice: “The homework was completed by Jake.”
What is “Jake completed the homework”?
The classroom lights flickered, the windows rattled, and students held onto their desks. You can infer that what was happening outside?
What is a storm or strong wind?
"Maya slammed her backpack onto the floor and immediately went to her room, locking the door behind her without saying a word."What phrase from the text suggests Maya is angry?
"Slammed her backpack" or "locking the door... without saying a word."
A story where characters learn the importance of helping others would most likely have this theme.
What is kindness or teamwork?
The wind whispered through the trees” gives human qualities to something nonhuman.
What is personification?
In passive voice, this part of the sentence receives the action.
What is the subject?
Alex’s backpack is stuffed with notebooks, sports gear, and a water bottle, and he’s in a rush. You can infer he is probably heading where?
What is school or a sports practice?
"The school board decided that the new science building, which features solar panels and recycled materials, will open on Monday."What evidence directly states the building is eco-friendly?
"...features solar panels and recycled materials."
This theme is shown when a character never gives up, even after many failures.
What is perseverance?
Time is a thief” is an example of this direct comparison between unlike things.
What is a metaphor?
What is a metaphor?
Rewrite this sentence in passive voice: “The chef cooked the meal.”
What is “The meal was cooked by the chef”?
The text says the character sighed, slumped into the chair, and stared at the unfinished homework. You can infer the character is feeling what?
What is frustrated or tired?
"The hikers brought light jackets, but the forecast predicted sun. By 2 PM, dark clouds rolled over the mountain, and the temperature dropped 20 degrees, leaving the hikers shivering."What evidence explains why the hikers were cold?
"...dark clouds rolled over the mountain, and the temperature dropped 20 degrees."
In many fairy tales, this common theme teaches that good is rewarded and evil is punished.
In many fairy tales, this common theme teaches that good is rewarded and evil is punished.
What is good versus evil?
“Buzz,” “clang,” and “boom” are examples of this figurative language that imitates sounds.
What is onomatopoeia?
Identify the voice of this sentence: “The students cleaned the classroom after school.”
What is active voice?
What is active voice?
The cafeteria smelled like popcorn, and students lined up holding coins. You can infer that what was happening?
What is snack time or food being sold?