Revising
Read this sentence: "The scientist looked at the small bug through her glass tool." Which word could best replace "looked at" and "glass tool" to make the sentence more precise?
What is option B: examined and microscope?
How many paragraphs should an ECR have?
What is 4?
Passage:
Marcus felt a strong sense of elation after he finished the final exam. He was smiling, high-fiving his friends, and was completely full of joy.
What is very happy or excited?
The most exciting or memorable part of a story.
What is the climax?
What you do when a question mentions a specific paragraph number.
What is go back to the text and reread that section?
Sentence 5: "The team practiced every day for three weeks." Sentence 6: "They were not able to win the final championship game." What is the best way to transition between these two sentences?
What is option D: However, they were not able...?
What are the 4 paragraphs of an ECR?
What is introduction, body paragraph 1, body paragraph 2, and conclusion?
We read an old book of fables, which are short stories that teach a moral lesson, like the one about the tortoise and the hare.
What are short stories that teach a moral lesson?
When the problem in a story gets solved.
What is a resolution?
Making a chart for the characters, problem, resolution, theme, and setting for fiction text, and summarizing and finding supporting details for nonfiction texts.
What is annotating?
What is the most effective way to combine these three short sentences?
(1) Maya loves to paint. (2) She uses bright colors. (3) She creates beautiful landscapes.
What is option C: Maya loves to paint beautiful landscapes using bright colors?
What should an introduction include?
What is a hook, claim, and two reasons?
The philosopher’s writing was very profound. It was not easy to understand at first glance because it explored deep, complex ideas about the meaning of existence that required careful thought and reflection.
What is writing that requires concentration or focus, and expertise to understand?
The feeling that the reader gets based on the author's descriptions and what the characters are saying.
What is mood?
What you can do if you're feeling stressed or distracted
What is process of take 5 deep breaths, remind yourself you've got this, and stretch in your seat before getting back to work?
A student is writing an argumentative essay about why middle schools should have longer recess. Her current opening sentence is: "Recess is a fun time for students to go outside and play." Which of the following would be a more effective thesis statement for her paper?
What is option C: Schools should extend recess because physical activity improves student focus and reduces stress?
This is included in a body paragraph.
What is a reason, evidence and explanation?
Passage:
After the storm passed, the survivors looked around at the desolate landscape. Nothing was left standing, and the once-vibrant town was now empty of people, color, and hope.
What is deserted and depressed?
Evidence and examples from the text to prove that your summary or option selection is correct.
What are supporting details?
How you make sure to catch key words in a question like "EXCEPT" or "NOT."
Ex: All of the following are true EXCEPT
What is read the question carefully
In a paragraph about the history of the Great Wall of China, which sentence is irrelevant to the writer's purpose and should be removed?
(1) The Great Wall was built over many centuries to protect China from invasions. (2) Millions of workers labored to construct the massive stone and brick structure. (3) Today, it is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world. (4) Many tourists also enjoy eating traditional Chinese dumplings while visiting Beijing. (5) Its vast length stretches across thousands of miles of rugged terrain.
What is C: Sentence 4 (We're not talking about Beijing)?
This is included in a conclusion.
What is restating your claim and reason, and telling the reader why the topic is important?
Passage:
When we visited the busy city, the noise was continuous and incessant, unlike the peace and quiet of our small farm. The traffic sounds never seemed to stop, even at night.
What is something that never stops?
Taking notes on a text before answering questions about it
What is annotate?
How you verify your choice or make sure you're right.
What find text evidence that answers the question and make sure your answer matches?