The conflict in a story is the main problem that the characters face.
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Who are the main characters in "The Good Samaritan?"
Rey and Mr. Sanchez are the main characters in "The Good Samaritan."
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Give 2 reasons, based on the article, why teenagers volunteer in their communities.
Asked to, feels good, make a difference, helps resume,
school requirements
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Correct the following sentence.
He talk too much and it gets him in trouble.
He talks too much and it gets him in trouble.
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What is the definition of conflict?
When people or things are in conflict, they do not agree.
A conflict can be a problem.
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What is the "climax" in a story?
The climax in a story is the turning point, or the most important event.
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What motivates Rey to help Mr. Sanchez with different projects at his house and neighborhood?
Rey wants to swim in Mr. Sanchez's pool, and use the basketball court.
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Do teenagers or adults volunteer more?
teenagers
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What does the prefix dis- mean? Give an example.
dis- means the opposite of.
Example: The man showed a lot of disrespect for the workers.
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Correct the spelling of this word: contribut
contribute
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What are "complications" in a story?
Complications are events that make the conflict worse and lead to the climax.
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Why does Rey stop to help Mr. Sanchez when he saw him at the side of the road?
He thinks of his father, and what his father would like him to do.
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What is the main idea of the article "The World is in Their Hands?"
Youth activism levels are at an all time high for a variety of reasons.
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Give an example of the present perfect in question form.
Example: Have you eaten at that restaurant yet?
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What is the definition of "privilege?"
A privilege is something special that someone is allowed to have, be, or do.
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What is the "resolution" in a story?
The resolution is how the story ends and the problem is solved.
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Name two of the themes in The Good Samaritan and explain them fully.
Answers will vary. Teacher discretion.
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Where do the majority of teens volunteer?
At religious organizations.
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Explain what the terms "independent clause" and "dependent clause" mean.
An independent clause is a sentence that can stand alone and be complete.
A dependent clause is not a complete sentence, it is dependent on another clause to complete it.
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What is the difference between the words "affect" and "effect?"
Affect is a verb, and effect is a noun.
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What is the "exposition" in a story?
The exposition in a story introduces the characters and setting.
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Summarize The Good Samaritan in 5 sentences.
Teacher discretion.
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What is a text feature in a nonfiction article? Give examples.
Text features in a nonfiction article are a combination of words and graphics to get a message across.