Reading 1
What do we call the person who is telling the story?
The Narrator
What is the term for a main point or idea an author wants you to believe?
A Claim (or Point)
Which word needs a capital letter: "we visited the grand canyon last summer."
We, Grand, Canyon
How do you write "Add 5 and 9, then multiply by 2" as an expression
2 * (5 + 9)
Round 4.7 to the nearest whole number.
5
If a narrator uses words like "I," "me," and "my," what point of view is it?
First-Person
If an author says "Exercise is good," what is one "reason" they might give?
"It makes your heart stronger."
What punctuation is needed for a pause in the middle of a sentence?
A Comma (,)
Write an expression for "Triple the difference of 10 and 4."
3 * (10 - 4)
In the number 12.357, which digit is in the "hundredths" place?
5
How might a story about a lost cat change if the cat was the narrator?
It would focus on smells/sounds/fear.
True or False: "Evidence" can include facts, statistics, or expert quotes.
True
Choose the correct spelling: "The students (there / their / they're) finished early."
They're
Which is larger: 450 + 10 or 2 * (450 + 10)?
$2 * (450 + 10)$
Round 0.82 to the nearest tenth.
0.8
Why might a narrator describe a character as "mean" while another narrator calls them "shy"?
Because of their own bias/feelings.
Which is stronger evidence: A personal story or a scientific study?
A scientific study (usually).
Fix the punctuation: "Wait stop the bus"
"Wait! Stop the bus!"
Without solving, how much bigger is $5 * (100 + 50) than (100 + 50)?
It is 5 times larger.
Round 6.149 to the nearest hundredth.
6.15
How does a "Third-Person" narrator change how much we know about every character?
They can see into everyone's thoughts.
If an author's point is "Protect the Oceans," what evidence supports that?
Facts about plastic pollution levels.
Rewrite this correctly: "dr smith said i dont like eating apples"
Dr. Smith said, "I don't like eating apples."
Write "Divide the sum of 20 and 10 by 3" as an expression.
(20 + 10) / 3
If you round 9.99 to the nearest tenth, what is the final answer?
10.0