Vocabulary
Read the sentence and figure out what the word 'attribute' means
"One of the best attributes of a good friend is their ability to listen and support you when you need it most."
A quality or characteristic
What does the prefix "dis-" mean in the word "disagree"?
not
What type of figurative language is used in the sentence "The classroom was a zoo"?
Metaphor
Which sentence uses a comma correctly?
AVOIDING BIAS
How can the following sentence be rewritten to avoid bias?
"All students from rural areas struggle with technology."
Choose the best revision:
a) Some students from rural areas struggle with technology.
b) Students from rural areas do not know how to use technology.
c) Many students are proficient with technology.
d) Rural areas are bad with technology.
a) Some students from rural areas struggle with technology.
Read the sentence and figure out what the word 'accumulate' means
"Over the summer, I managed to accumulate a large collection of seashells from the beach."
To gather or collect
What does the prefix "inter-" mean in the word "international"?
between
Which type of figurative language is used in the sentence "The leaves danced in the wind"?
Personification
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
C) She said, "Let's go to the park."
IDENTIFYING BIAS
Read the following sentence and identify any evidence of bias:
"The new library is the best thing that has ever happened to our community. Only people who don’t care about education would disagree."
What evidence suggests bias in this sentence?
a) The sentence states a fact about the library.
b) The sentence dismisses anyone who disagrees as not caring about education.
c) The sentence provides multiple perspectives on the new library.
d) The sentence describes the new library in neutral terms.
b) The sentence dismisses anyone who disagrees as not caring about education.
Read the sentence and figure out what the word 'impede' means
"The heavy snowstorm will impede our progress, making it difficult to reach the top of the mountain."
delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them
What does the prefix "sub-" mean in the word "submarine"?
Under
What type of figurative language is in the sentence "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse"?
Hyperbole
Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly?
B) The children's playground is closed.
IDENTIFYING PERSPECTIVE
Read the following text and determine the perspective communicated:
"Kevin always finished his homework before playing video games. His parents believed that this discipline would help him succeed in life."
What perspective is communicated in this text?
a) Video games are more important than homework.
b) Homework should be done before playing.
c) Kevin dislikes doing homework.
d) Kevin's parents do not care about his habits.
b) Homework should be done before playing
Read the sentence and figure out what the word 'substantial' means
"After weeks of fundraising, we managed to collect a substantial amount of money to help build the new playground."
of considerable importance, size, or worth.
What does the suffix "-ful" mean in the word "joyful"?
Full of
Identify the type of figurative language in the sentence "He runs as fast as lightning."
Simile
Where should the semicolon go in this sentence? "I have a big test tomorrow I can't go out tonight."
B) I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
AVOIDING STEREOTYPES
How can the following sentence be rewritten to avoid stereotypes?
"Boys are better at math than girls."
Choose the best revision:
a) All boys like math.
b) Boys and girls can both be good at math.
c) Girls do not like math.
d) Math is a subject for boys.
b) Boys and girls can both be good at math.
Read the sentence and figure out what the word 'adamant' means
"Despite their friends' suggestions to change the plan, Sara was adamant about going to the park on Saturday."
refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.
What does the suffix "-er" mean in the word "teacher"?
person or thing that does or performs a specified action.
What type of figurative language is in the sentence "The comedian was seriously funny."
oxymoron
Which sentence uses colons correctly?
D) We need to buy the following items: apples, oranges, and bananas.
Suggest a way to avoid bias when describing a character like Toad.
To avoid bias, the story could include more balanced descriptions of Toad, showing both his positive qualities, such as his enthusiasm and generosity, and his negative traits. Providing insight into why Toad behaves as he does could also create a more nuanced portrayal.