Annotation Boxes
Theme
Fiction
Why was Bud's suitcase Important to him?
It has everything his mom gave him/memories
How do the questions scattered throughout the article help organize the author’s ideas?
A.They restate the author’s opinion about animal survival.
B.They introduce random facts about winter wildlife.
C.They list steps in an experiment without explanation.
D.They guide the reader through the main scientific problems being studied.
D.They guide the reader through the main scientific problems being studied.
(6.5 Text Structure)
If a story starts in the present and flashes back to the past, what structure does it use
Flashback
What is a theme in literature?
The message, lesson, or truth about life the author wants readers to learn.
Fiction
What instrument did Steady Eddy use?
Which idea best captures what the author wants readers to understand about wood frogs?
A. They have developed amazing adaptations that let them live through freezing weather.
B. They survive by finding shelter underground during the cold months.
C. They depend on warmer animals to help them avoid freezing.
D. They change their diet when the seasons shift.
A. They have developed amazing adaptations that let them live through freezing weather.
(6.2 Central Idea)
What is one way to learn about a character’s traits?
(think about how something is revealed)
Look at their actions, dialogue, and thoughts.
The text says, “Maria slammed the door and didn’t look back.” What can you infer?
She’s angry or upset.
Conflict/Change
Fiction
When one door closes another door opens?
What does this phrase mean? According to Momma
Opportunities that present themselves
When the author writes that “the wood frog hasn’t given up all its secrets,” what is the author suggesting?
A.The frogs are hiding from scientists to protect themselves.
B.The author doesn’t believe scientists will study frogs anymore.
C.The frogs have completely stopped freezing during winter.
D.Scientists still have much to discover about how these frogs survive freezing.
D.Scientists still have much to discover about how these frogs survive freezing.
(6.4 Figurative Language/Meaning of Word)
What is a context clue?
A word or phrase around an unknown word that helps you figure out its meaning.
“Her smile was as bright as the sun.”
What type of figurative language is this? What does it mean literally in your own words?
Simile; her smile was big and she is happy
Key Ideas
Non-Fiction
When Lefty Lewis stopped Bud on the side of the road, What was he most concerned about?
Bud was alone at night and during this time of the sundown towns black people couldn't be out because they would get lynched.
Which idea from the article is still uncertain and needs more research?
A.The length of time a frog can live without food.
B.The kind of habitats wood frogs prefer.
C.The way the frog’s brain stays safe while frozen.
D.The number of eggs a female frog lays each spring.
C.The way the frog’s brain stays safe while frozen.(6.1 Inference & Evidence)
If the text says “The storm was relentless—it kept going for days,” what does relentless mean?
Never stopping or continuing without pause.
If the author describes a storm growing stronger as the character worries, what can you infer about the connection between the storm and the character?
The storm reflects the character’s emotions
Topic
Non-Fiction
Why did Bud's mom run away from Herman?
Herman expected a lot from her
What connection does the author make between wood frogs and human technology?
A.Both are being studied for their colorful appearance.
B.Both rely on machines to keep their systems working.
C.Both can temporarily shut down and start up again when conditions improve.
D.Both are active all year long, even in freezing weather.
C.Both can temporarily shut down and start up again when conditions improve.
(6.3 Relationships Among Ideas)
How can setting affect a story’s mood?
It can create feelings like fear, excitement, or sadness depending on the environment.
How can you tell an author’s tone?
By analyzing word choice