Author's Purpose
Grammar
Theme
Expository Essays
Mystery
100
The author always has a _________ in mind when he or she writes.
What is a goal or purpose
100
A singular subject needs a __________ verb.
What is singular
100
How are Theme and Main Idea different?
What is one the universal message and the other is what the story is mostly about.
100
All three of these are needed to have a good thesis statement.
What is What + Trigger Word + Why
100
Consist of a beginning, middle, and end.
What is a Summary
200
What is the author's purpose in the following advertisement http://www.behance.net/gallery/Starbucks-
What is to (persuade/convenience/demonstrate) to consumers that Starbucks is worth the money.
200
Complete the sentence with the correct verb Inside this classroom is/are eager students.
What is are
200
Identify the universal message in the following Disney movie- Beauty and the Beast
What is physical appearance is less important than inner beauty
200
Tells the reader what the paragraph is about.
What is Topic Sentence
200
Restate thesis, circle back to hook and/or leave the reader with a thought are all included in a ______________.
What is a Conclusion
300
Read the following poem and determine the author's message. Masks She had blue skin, and so did he He kept it hid and so did she They searched for blue their whole life through Then passed right by- and never knew
What is hiding behind a mask (not being authentic) will prevent one from getting what they really want. Answers may vary
300
Identify the prepositions in the following sentence. Without studying she will never make it to the finals.
What is Without, to
300
Identify the central message. "Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it keep looking" Steve Jobs
What is Find your passion Don't settle Do what makes you happy
300
Helps build and connect paragraphs and supporting ideas.
What is Transitional Word or Phrase
300
Intangible things such as concepts, ideas, and emotions are ___________
What is abstract
400
Ayn Rand's purpose for writing Anthem is ____________ people ______________.
What is warn - of the dangers of losing their indviduality
400
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence An acre of trees and meadows surrounds/surround the little church on the hill.
What is surrounds
400
Identify the universal theme of the following movie clip https://youtu.be/Z_dideF5qvk
What is positivity in the face of a bad day, as they happen to all of us. Other themes include family, perseverance, and love.
400
Informs the reader with knowledge about a topic may use facts, statistical information, and cause and effect relationships.
What is Expository Essays
400
Define the word substantiate
What is to prove, support, validate, justify
500
Complete the following author's purpose statement- Doctor Seuss’ purpose in the story “The Lorax” is to _____ people about ___________________________.
What is - to educate about -the need to take care of the environment.
500
____________is a word that shows a relationship to another word in the sentence.
What is a preposition
500
Write a Thematic Statement for the following poem Dreams by Langston Hughes Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly.
What is The author is making an important statement about perseverance. The author believes that one should never give up on their dreams.
500
Standardized tests are slowly killing the enthusiasm of students all over America! This is an example of what type of hook?
What is An Outrageous Statement
500
Explain the analogy- Truth is a double edge sword
What is favorable and unfavorable consequences
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