Word Master (Vocabulary)
I got the Gist
(Summarizing)
Reading B/t the lines
(Inferring)
Connect the dots
(connections)
They got "Beef"
(conflict identification)
100
This means to delete, to remove, or to erase
What is expunge?
100
When trying to summarize something, it's always good to scan a text and look for these to help you pinpoint what the main idea is.
What are repeated words?
100
You’d ask yourself ‘when is it?’ if you were making this type of inference.
What is a time/era inference?
100
This is the type of connection made when making a connection to something in your own life
What are text to self connections?
100
I'm taking shelter in a ditch because a tornado has been spotted and it might come and scoop me off the ground.
What is Man vs. Nature conflict?
200
This is the definition for consensus
What is a general agreement?
200
This is the main idea presented in "Marigolds"
What is a story about a girl who loses her innocence? (Similar answers may count)
200
This inference can be made about this sentence: Mr. Bundy has so many clothes he can go a whole month and not wear the same shirt twice. Sometimes he changes at lunch time just to show off.
What is Mr. Bundy is rich (and snobby)
200
This is the type of connection you make when you make a connection to something you saw on the news last week
What is a text to world connection?
200
This is they type of conflict in this example: Erin can't decide how she feels about Johnny. Somedays he's sweet and she thinks he'd make a great boyfriend. Other days he's distant and seems not to care.
What is man vs. self
300
This is the opposite of an extremely small number
What is myriad?
300
This is a one sentence summary of the story "They are my Friends"
What is a girl who has some really mean friends who treat her poorly? (similar answers will be accepted)
300
This is the TYPE of inference you can make from this sentence: Mr. Bundy has so many clothes he can go a whole month and not wear the same shirt twice. Sometimes he changes at lunch time just to show off.
What is character trait?
300
This is why we make connections to what we read
What is helping us understand what we read?
300
This is the definition of Internal Conflict
What is having a conflict inside the brain/head of a character.
400
As a teacher Ms. Kulinski often tries to facilitate in class, which means this.
What is making things easier, helping to bring about something?
400
This is a one sentence summary of this paragraph: The series follows an optimistic teacher, WILL SCHUESTER (Matthew Morrison), who - against all odds and a malicious cheerleading coach - attempts to save McKinley High's Glee Club from obscurity, while helping a group of aspiring underdogs realize their true star potential. It's a tall order when the brightest stars of the group include KURT (Chris Colfer), a soprano who hits a high note in fashion; MERCEDES (Amber Riley), a larger-than-life diva with a voice to match; ARTIE (Kevin McHale), a geeky guitarist who rocks and rolls; and TINA (Jenna Ushkowitz), a punk rocker who hides behind her stutter and blue hair extensions.
What is a series about a teacher and his unique students and Glee club? (similar answers may count)
400
This inference and TYPE of inference can be made about this sentence: Some mountains on earth have cracks from the surface far below to the hot, melted rocks inside the earth. These rocks are called magma. When the boiling magma is forced up through a crack, the mountain erupts.
What is a volcano and what is object?
400
This is where we store our new connections in our brain.
What is our memory?
400
we do the following things when we are doing this: 1. identify the main characters 2. decide what conflict they face 3. look for steps they take to settle that conflict 4. see if the steps cause other conflict 5. watch for clues and try to predict what the characters will do 6. enjoy the buildup of suspense 7. put yourself in the story 8. decide if you would have solved the conflict in the same way
What is reading for conflict?
500
This is the ambiance in the school during Homecoming week
What is happy, peppy, lots of school spirit and excitement!!! (something close to this will count)
500
This is a one sentence summary to the following paragraph: Just like the flu itself, the news and rumors surrounding H1N1 is increasing with the onset of the fall weather. Due to parent concerns, if a laboratory confirmed report of the H1N1 virus is received by district health officials, parents of students in the affected child’s/staff member’s classroom will be notified of the illness. Flu viruses are everywhere in the community—stores, libraries, and people’s homes—so it is important that everyone remember to do their part to prevent the spread of illnesses. Health department officials recommend flu shots for those who qualify. In addition, the district is following the lead of health organizations throughout the country by encouraging our students to follow the three C’s: Clean, Cover, and Contain.
What is: The school will notify anyone at risk of the H1N1 flu, but it can be prevented by being proactive?
500
This is the TYPE of inference that can be made from this sentence: Red beans and rice sat on the table alongside the steaming bowl of collard greens.
What is cultural?
500
This is a connection you made to Marigolds (must be meaningful)
What is - answers may vary - Teacher determines if correct
500
This is the conflict the soldier was having in the story "Beware of the Dog" (not the type, but the actual conflict)
what is trying to figure out where he was and what was really going on (something similar will work for a correct answer)
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