REST UP!
Theme
Using a Text
Unfamiliar Words
Academic Vocabulary
100

What is the R in REST UP?

Read the title and ask questions

100

What is central idea?

what the story is mostly about

100

What is point of view?

How a character feels about a person or thing

100
What does RMM stand for?

Reread the text given

Match the tone

Match to the Main/Central Idea

100

What is another word for develop?

Build up

200

How long should my SUMMARY be?

5 words or less

200

What is theme?

Message, moral, lesson
200

What is the main idea of the passage?

1. Jackie Robinson's life and achievements

2. Jackie Robinson's death 

3. Black men in Major League Baseball

1. Jackie Robinson's life and achivements
200

Nina was completely inept at cooking. She seemed to burn everything she tried to cook. What does "inept" mean?

little to no skill

200

What is another word for connect?

Contribute
300

How do I ENGAGE with a Narrative text?

Look for character and conflict

300

We read a story about a king who loved his wealth so much he wished that everything he touched turned to gold. This wish backfired and he lost everything. What was the theme of this story?

Be careful what you wish for

300

What is the author's point of view of Jackie Robinson?

  1. The author downplays Jackie Robinson's success.
  2. The author admires Jackie Robinson and his achievements.
  3. The author criticizes Jackie Robinson for his decisions.
  4. The author is neither a fan nor a foe of Jackie Robinson.

 

2. The author admires Jackie Robinson and his achievements.


300

Joe felt anguish when his dog died. He'd had his dog for 13 years. What does "anguish" mean?


extreme pain, sadness and suffering.


300

True or False?

Point of View=Perspective=Attitude=Feelings

True

400

If an answer choice is WRONG what should I do?

1. Cross out wrong words

2. Cross out the answer choice

3. Write NE for no evidence

400

We read a story about a kingdom of animals who were in competition about who should be the leader. The owl then realizes that each animal can contribute in unique ways, and leadership involves  cooperation. What is the theme of this story?

Cooperation is the key.

400

Which direct quote from the passage BEST supports the author's perspective of Jackie Robinson?

  1. They show when and where the great Jackie Roosevelt Robinson was born.
  2. He was a star on the baseball team and played quarterback on the football team.
  3. It was hard for him, but he was internally strong.
  4. Jackie Robinson may not have had an outstanding career by the numbers, but he will always be remembered for his historic actions.

 

1. They show when and where the great Jackie Roosevelt Robinson was born.

400

Cheerleaders are a boisterous group. They spend a lot of time jumping and shouting to energize the players and the fans. What does "boisterous" mean?

loud, noisy, energetic

400

What does "direct quote" mean?

Detail

500

What does REST UP stand for?

Read the title and ask questions

Engage with the text

Summarize

Theme

UnPack the Questions

500

What is a possible theme for the Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?

The power of resourcefulness and determination to overcome a problem.

500


How does paragraph 5 contribute to the development of the passage as a whole?

A. It shows a low point in Robinson's life.

B. It shows that racism existed even in the military.

C. It provides another example of racism Robinson faced.

D. It explains why Robinson decided to start playing baseball.

 

C. It provides another example of racism Robinson faced.

500

The auditorium looks like it is filled to capacity. I don't think we will find an empty seat. What does "capacity" mean?

The largest amount possible

500

How do I determine the meaning of unfamiliar words?

Use RMM

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