Research
Story Structure
Topic and Theme
Informational Text
Miscellaneous
100
An encyclopedia index is arranged in what order?
Alphabetically
100
What is plot?
The events that make up the story.
100
Usually, the topic of a piece of writing can be stated in how many words?
One
100
Why do most articles have several bold headings?
Each heading comes at the beginning of a new section. Usually, we can tell a some new ideas will be presented.
100
Which phrase can show a cause-and-effect relationship? For instance Similarly As a result During
As a result
200
Which is NOT an example of a reference book? Magazine Encyclopedia Dictionary Atlas
Magazine
200
What is 1st person point of view?
The story is told through one person's eyes using the word "I" and "we". The reader only knows what the narrator knows, and can only see what the narrator sees.
200
What is the theme of a story?
The message, lesson, or meaning of the story.
200
Which of these should an outline of an article include: bibliographic information complete sentences the main ideas and supporting details long paragraphs summarizing the article
A. Rain falls from clouds 1. When water droplets in clouds get too heavy, they fall. 2. When water droplets stick together they get heavy and fall. 3. When snow falls from clouds, sometimes it melts into rain before it reaches the ground.
200
Give an example of a simile.
His throat was as parched as a dry desert.
300
How are non-fiction books arranged on the shelves?
Numerical order, or by call number.
300
What is 3rd person point of view?
The story is written using "he", "she", "they". It's like the narrator is looking down on the story and reporting it.
300
True or False. Stories written by different authors can have the same theme or themes.
True.
300
How can you tell the difference between fact and opinion?
Facts can be proven true. Opinions are a person's personal point of view or attitude.
300
True or False. Non-fiction articles, or informational text, can be written in 3rd person point of view.
True.
400
What is a periodical?
A newspaper, magazine, or other printed work that is published regularly - like, once a month or once every two weeks.
400
What is setting?
The place or places where the story takes place.
400
Which is NOT a theme? Love can last forever. Death cannot stop love. Christmas. Communication can strengthen relationships.
Christmas
400
Which is an opinion? Dolphins mostly live in the sea and can swim at speeds up to about 16 miles per hour. Raspberry smoothies are better than chocolate ones. "Psych" is a television show which reaches a large audience. Snowfall can cause many traffic complications.
Raspberry smoothies are better than chocolate ones.
400
Which one is NOT a simile? Her hair was like a red, fluffy, dish scrubbie. The pool water was as glittery as a crystal. The carpenter used his sharp ax to chop the wood. The chocolate cake was like a giant chocolate glazed doughnut.
The carpenter used his sharp ax to chop the wood.
500
What is plagiarism?
Copying or changing just a few words of something someone else wrote.
500
What were the main conflicts of "The Smallest Dragon Boy"?
1. Beterli and Keevan have a struggle in which Beterli breaks Keevan's head and leg. 2. Keevan struggles against his own weakness, using all of his strength to get to the hatching.
500
What is the topic and the theme of "The Smallest Dragon Boy?" Give some proof from the story for the theme you choose.
People who have good hearts and are good people are often chosen for important jobs. Mende tells Keevan that even though he is small he has goodness, honesty, a flexible mind, patience, and courage. People who hurt others and are selfish are dangerous to civilization. Beterli has not been chosen to be a dragonrider, and he harmed Keevan seriously.
500
Write an outline on the board using the main idea: Rain falls from clouds. List 3 supporting details under that main idea. Do it in one minute.
A. Rain falls from clouds 1. When water droplets in clouds get too heavy, they fall. 2. When water droplets stick together they get heavy and fall. 3. When snow falls from clouds, sometimes it melts into rain before it reaches the ground.
500
If you want to get a new, fast computer, what would be a good question to ask as you begin to research which computer would be best? Which is the most popular computer? How many Japanese people own computers? Which computer has the fastest processing speeds? What is the name of the computer in "User Friendly"?
Which computer has the fastest processing speeds?
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