Misc.
The blue sky was a roof that covered Benny’s Alaska at night.
Which word best describes the tone in this sentence?
A anxious
B cheerful
C peaceful
D serious
c) peaceful
What does it mean when a question asks " what is the theme of a story" ?
a lesson learned
The stern teacher surprised us by telling us a joke!
What does the word stern mean as used in the sentence?
a) funny
b) serious
c) mean
d) disliked
b) serious
What is an antonym for “noisy”?
quiet
Which flavor of ice cream would you like?
a) flaver
b) flavour
b) flayvor
d) correct as it is
d) correct as it is
Why is it important to know the author’s purpose?
Knowing the author's purpose ( to inform, persuade, entertain, etc.) helps readers understand what the author wants them to take away from the text.
What does it mean when a question asks " what is the main idea?"
what the story or article is mostly about
It took a lot of persistence for Emily to finish the marathon.
What does the word persistence mean as used in the sentence?
a) water
b) support
c) practice
d) endurance
d) endurance
What is a synonym for “elated ”?
you can ask for this to be used in a sentence
overjoyed, happy
My couzen lives in Michigan.
a) cousen
b) cousin
c) couzin
d) correct as it is
b) cousin
What is the difference between first person and third person point of view?
What are keywords you hear for first person vs third person?
First-person uses "I" to tell the story from the narrator's own point of view, creating a close and personal connection between the narrator and the reader. Third-person uses "he," "she," or "they" to narrate from an outside perspective.
What does it mean when a question asks about tone? Give an example of tone
Tone reveals the author's perspective on the subject matter.
serious, sad, excited, etc.
Tickets to the talent show went like hotcakes!
What does the phrase " went like hotcakes" mean?
a) sold quickly
b) burned
c) were stolen
d) were lost
a) sold quickly
What is a synonym for generous?
A) selfish
B) giving
C) rude
D) happy
b) giving
Washington, D.C is the location of the federal govirmint.
a) goverment
b) government
c) govermeant
d) correct as is
b) government
What is a transition word? Give an example.
They can be used for various purposes, including adding information (also, in addition), showing time (then, next), contrasting ideas (however, but), or drawing conclusions (therefore, in conclusion)
What does it mean when a question asks about the central idea?
main point or what it is mostly about, similar to main idea
What is the meaning of the word “interacts” ?
Biologists, engineers, and politicians work hard to make sure city wildlife stays healthy and interacts safely with humans
A) understands well
B) remains hidden
C) changes places
D) comes close
d) comes close
What is an antonym for increase?
A) rise
B) grow
C) decrease
d) go up
decrease
The begginning of the movie was really scary.
a) beginning
b) begining
c) beggining
d) correct as it is
a) beginning
What must you include when answering a short response question?
Name the format we use.
A.D.D
Answer- you must answer the question in your own words
Detail- Provide one detail directly from the text
Detail- Provide another detail directly from the text
What does it mean when a question asks " what does this reveal" about a character in the story ?
what does it show
What is the meaning of “obvious” as used in paragraph 16?
So you see, it is so totally obvious: I have to win the election.
A) easy to see and understand
B) interesting to other people
C) supported by friends and family
D) something everyone expects to happen
A) easy to see and understand
What is an antonym for accept?
A) allow
B) refuse
C) agree
d) yes
b) refuse
My dad speaks three langwiges.
a) languags
b) langwages
c) languages
d) correct as it is
c) languages