Vocabulary
Story Elements
Word Study
Grammar and Mechanics
The Marble Champ
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Define the word: accurate. It is important to be accurate when answering test questions.
Accurate means being exactly correct.
100
Which story element tells "who" is in the story?
Characters
100
What is another meaning for the word "energy" in this sentence: I have energy for practice.
Another meaning for energy is strength. I have strength for practice.
100
Fix the verb: Bryce threw the ball and Zach "catched" it.
The word "catched" should be changed to "caught"
100
Who is the main character of The Marble Champ by Gary Soto?
Lupe Medrano
200
Define the word: encourage. Lupe's family did encourage her during the Marble Championship.
Encourage - to praise or offer support
200
Which story element tells "when and where" the story takes place?
Setting
200
What is another meaning for the word "energy" in this sentence: Leaving the lights on is a waste of energy.
Another meaning is "electricity". Leaving the lights on is a waste of electricity.
200
Fix the verb : He "like" soccer more than basketball.
The verb "like" should be changed to "likes"
200
What is the problem in the story The Marble Champ by Gary Soto?
Lupe is no good at sports.
300
Define the word: energy Food gives you energy to learn and play.
Energy - the strength to do things without getting tired.
300
Which story element tells "what" happens (the events) in a story?
Plot
300
Which word does not belong in the word family. - courage - bravery - encourage - discourage
The word bravery does not belong in this word family.
300
Where does the apostrophe go to show ownership: Jakes pencil is super cool!
Jake's pencil is super cool! The apostrophe shows that Jake owns the super cool pencil.
300
What did Lupe do to get better at marbles?
She practiced, practiced, practiced. She squeezed an eraser to strengthen her thumb.
400
Define the word: opponent My opponent got teh ball away from me.
Opponent - someone who is against you in a game
400
Which story element tells "the problem" (the drama) in the story?
The conflict
400
What word is a homophone for "bare"?
"Bear" is a homophone for "bare"
400
Where does the comma belong in this sentence: Remember Tripp is supposed to bring dessert.
Remember, Tripp is supposed to bring dessert.
400
What is the author's message in The Marble Champ?
If you work hard, you can achieve a goal.
500
Define the word: strengthen I can strengthen my thumb muscles by bending an eraser.
Strengthen - to make stronger
500
Which story element tells the author's message or the main idea of the story?
Theme
500
What does the idiom "drag your feet" mean in this sentence: Gillian, if you drag your feet anymore you will be late for class.
The idiom "drag your feet" means to move slowly.
500
Which word fits best in the blank. "We missed Saul a lot _______ he went to another school. - or - since - so - but
Since. We missed Saul a lot since he went to another school.
500
What word(s) best describe Lupe's character?
Smart Determined Nice
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