Reading Informational Skills
RI.1 Standard
Cite several pieces of relevant textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text
RL.6
Point of View
Topic Statement , Evidence, Elaboration, Conclusion
ToSEEC
able, ible, ment, tion
suffix
The argument was a thunderstorm of words.
Metaphor
Zoos get a lot of backlash on how they are not taking proper care of their animals and how they are not kind. While this is the case, sometimes, many zoos are doing their best with the resources they have at their disposal. Animal behavior is hard to see. When an animal is injured, it will hide any signs and symptoms. This is so they look strong and healthy, so predators will be hesitant to attack them. If they showed their weakness or injury, they know that a predator will surely pick them to attack. It was too late for a pregnant giraffe who most likely hid her symptoms. The zoo tried to save both the mother and the baby, but the baby was too small to save. In these instances, they are taken to a medical examiner to see what happened to them. While zoos seem like a terrible place for animals, which I do not disagree with, I do think that some zoos do try and care for their animals.
How does the author develop the central idea?
A.by stating his opinion
B. by describing the treatment
C. by listing the issues
D. by explaining how Zoos do good
A. by stating his opinion
It was quite by accident I discovered this incredible invasion of Earth by lifeforms from another planet. As yet, I haven’t done anything about it; I can’t think of anything to do. I wrote to the Government, and they sent back a pamphlet on the repair and maintenance of frame houses. Anyhow, the whole thing is known; I’m not the first to discover it. Maybe it’s even under control. I was sitting in my easy-chair, idly turning the pages of a paperbacked book someone had left on the bus, when I came across the reference that first put me on the trail. For a moment I didn’t respond. It took some time for the full idea to sink in. After I’d comprehended, it seemed odd I hadn’t noticed it right away. The reference was clearly to a nonhuman species of incredible properties, not from Earth.
How do the actions of the narrator reveal aspects of his personality?
A. by showing he will not sit by and do nothing
B. by explaining why he believes there are aliens
C. by showing his intelligence at figuring out the mystery
D. by explaining how the problem will be solved
A. by showing he will not sit by and do nothing
Which part of the writing structure supports the relevancy of the evidence chosen to support the topic being analyzed?
Elaboration
Mundane activities such as doing the laundry or dishes or going food shopping or reading the newspaper all help me relax.
Mundane means
A.exciting
B.painful
C.ordinary.
Ordinary
What hemisphere is the U.S. located?
Northern Hemisphere
The United States has five branches of the military. The Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marines are the five branches. Each branch serves an important role in the country. The country relies on the people who serve in order to protect freedom.
What is the author’s purpose?
The author's purpose is to inform the reader
These literary elements create the difference between a bland narrative and an intriguing narrative.
Descriptive & Sensory Details
Paragraph 8 states, “ He’s really made it now. The young man who said he was told he “wasn’t supposed to be here” won the National Basketball Association top honor Tuesday.”Paragraph 10 states, “ The more experienced players, he said, challenged him to do better. The rookies inspired him to do things the right way because they look up to him.” This relevant evidence highlight the importance of having support of others because it can lead people to places and experiences that they once never thought possible.
What's missing?
Topic Statement
Suddenly he wished that he hadn’t left his bed, that he’d stayed away from the Hatching Ground. Now everyone would see his ignominious failure. So he scrambled as desperately to reach the shadowy walls of the Hatching Ground as he had struggled to cross the bowl. He mustn’t be seen.
Which word in this story means the same as shameful?
a.ignominious
c.struggled
b.desperately
d.shadowy
A.Ignominious
"To Whom It May Concern" or Dear: are the part of the letter called the
Salutation
Like dolphins, sharks are amazing animals. Dolphins use echolocation, which is like radar. They make clicking sounds in the water that bounce off nearby objects in order to determine how far away objects are. Sharks, too, are quite fascinating. They have existed since before the dinosaurs and have over 3,000 teeth in five rows.
This is an example of what type of paragraph?
Comparison Paragraph
Which figurative language technique is used in the following sentence?
"I couldn't have lived through Christmas without giving you a present."
Hyperbole
Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations of key information by emphasizing different evidence or advancing different interpretations of facts can also be defined as what skill?
Comparing and Contrasting
The literal, dictionary definition of a word
Denotation
What does PEMDAS stand for
(parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction)
RST Writing Prompt:
Write an essay that compares and contrasts a primary argument in each text that you have read regarding the decision to drop the atomic bomb. Your essay should explain how effectively you think each author supported that claim with reasoning and/or evidence. Be sure to use evidence from the three texts to support your ideas.
What are the Non-Negotiables
1. Write an essay
2. Compare and Contrast a primary argument in each text that you have read regarding the decision to drop the atomic bomb
3. Explain how effectively the author supported that claim with reasoning and/or evidence.
4.Use evidence from the three texts to support your ideas.
Sir, I can stand this strain no longer; I shall go mad if it continues. I have no one to turn to—none, save only one, who cares for me, and he, poor fellow, can be of little aid. I have heard of you, Mr. Holmes; I have heard of you from Mrs. Farintosh, whom you helped in the hour of her sore need. It was from her that I had your address. Oh, sir, do you not think that you could help me, too, and at least throw a little light through the dense darkness which surrounds me? At present it is out of my power to reward you for your services, but in a month or six weeks I shall be married, with the control of my own income, and then at least you shall not find me ungrateful.”
Which is the best theme?
A. Adventure can solve many problems.
B. People will do whatever is necessary for safety.
C. Always expect payment for your services.
D. You should help others in their time of need.
D. You should help others in their time of need.
I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream . . . I have a dream that one day in Alabama, with its vicious racists, with its governor having his lips dripping with the words of interposition and nullification, one day right there in Alabama little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers.
What is the author's purpose?
persuade them to stop discriminating on the basis of race.
Jackie screamed and pulled her hand away from the scalding water. Her hand was bright red and hurting.
What synonym of scalding, from the sentence above, gives a more positive connotation?
A.cold
B.humid
C.frigid
D.hot
Hot
How old is Ms. Faulk
29