THEME
How would you determine theme?
1. Find a topic in the story, and write a sentence that author believes about the topic "The author believes..." Cross out the "Author Believes that." You will have theme sentence.
2. I will look at Character Change. What is the plot of the story, and what lesson goes with the Plot? If my plot is Character vs Character my lesson will always be "about Others." I will write the FAST facts of the character at the beginning of the story, and the end of the story.
Zion needs to write a persuasive paper. He first decides to brainstorm about some topics he might choose. Which topic would be a good topic because it requires Zion to give opinions rather than facts?
C. the best neighborhood restaurants
How do I determine main idea?
What does author purpose mean?
Reason the Author Writes: Persuade, Inform, and Entertain
Repetition of a single consonant letter in the alphabet. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Alliteration
Once a farmer and a potter jointly hired a camel, and each filled one side of the saddle with his goods. As he went along the road, the camel took a mouthful every now and then from the farmer's bag of vegetables. This provoked a laugh from the potter, who thought he had the best of the bargain. But the time came for the camel to sit, and he naturally sat on the heavier side, bearing down on the pots. This caused the pots to break in the bag, and then the farmer had all the laughs to himself.
What is the theme of this passage?
A. Greediness doesn't pay off in the end.
B. It is important to prepare for the future.
C. He who laughs last, laughs best.
D. A fool and his money are soon parted.
c. he who laughs last, laughs best.
The community lost a true and caring friend with the passing of Judge Skip Morse. I had the privilege of arguing cases in his court since the early 1990s. Judge Morse always made it a point to make everyone feel comfortable in his courtroom. Often during breaks he would visit with court staff and attorneys, telling jokes and sharing stories. My fondest of these moments were when he would struggle through a joke in Spanish and then mess up the punch line. He laughed loudly and so did we. Judge Morse will be in our minds and hearts for a very long time.
Adios, amigo.
MIKE
How did Mike develop his opinion about Judge Morse?
C. by arguing cases in Judge Morse's court
Dear Editor,
Last Friday morning I awoke to find my apartment building in flames. Everyone in my building was affected by the fire damage, fear, shock, and a sense of loss. However, these feelings were greatly eased by the Springfield Fire Department. They were kind, professional, and efficient. Also, the American Red Cross offered counseling. They assisted those of us who were left without a home or belongings. In addition, a local moving company showed up. They donated their services to the residents who needed to move their furniture that was not ruined in the fire. Thank you to all the concerned citizens who brought us breakfast and lunch that day. Your kind actions will always be remembered.
Sincerely,
A Thankful Citizen
What was this letter mostly about?
A. the damage, fear, and shock caused by an apartment fire
B. the helpfulness of many people after a damaging fire
C. the work that has to be done by many people after a fire
D. the hard work and kindness of the city fire department
d. the hard work and kindness of the city fire department
Determine the Vocabulary term: Use your prior knowledge the subject and information gained in your reading to draw a conclusion
inference
When you use words "like" or "as" to compare ideas. Her brain is like a high speed computer.
Simile
Debate Day
The sound of shuffling papers and soft murmurs filled the brightly lit meeting room. The day Dawson had been eagerly preparing for with his debate team had finally arrived. It had been three months of long nights studying and practicing.
He glanced over at their competition who were speaking softly to each other in a huddle. "Why do they seem so calm and collected?" he muttered to himself.
He suddenly felt a strong sense of uneasiness emerge inside the pit of his stomach, and he turned to see if he could gauge if anyone on his team was feeling the same way.
"Are you doing alright, Dawson?" his teammate Elaine asked. "You are ready for this, right?"
Dawson nodded his head quickly in reply as he thumbed through cards in his hand.
The moderator made a brief announcement, and Dawson approached the podium, rubbing the palms of his hands back and forth on his pant legs.
After two hours of intense debate rounds, one of the judges stood to announce the winner. Dawson's team erupted in cheers and began giving each other high fives.
What is a theme of the story?
c. preparation leads to achievement
I attended the Citywide Career Fair at the Convention Center last April. During a program put on by students and business representatives, I learned how important our community college is to the workforce in this community. From now on, I will support the community college every chance I have.
How did this author develop a bias in favor of the community college?
A. by attending a program at the career fair
Bobsledding has been in the Olympics since 1932. The 2002 Winter Olympics marks the first time women will compete for a bobsled medal. You can bet 15,000 fans will line the track, screaming for their favorite teams. The women's race will be a tight competition. It will be different from the men's race. Only countries with winter sports or well-trained winter athletes will compete. There will not be any teams from countries like Jamaica.
This paragraph is mostly about
A. women's Olympic bobsledding.
B. the fans of women's bobsledding.
C. the history of bobsledding.
D. a description of bobsledding.
a. women's Olympic bobsledding
Main idea, moral, or message in a peace of writing. Think about Character Actions, Plot, and repeating ideas in the stories.
Theme
When you compare ideas without using "like" or "as" Many times a linking verb is used in the comparison.
Metaphor
Don’t let your dreams fade away,
Lost dreams only bring sorrow,
Live your dreams fully today,
Don’t wait until tomorrow.
What is the major theme of this poem?
D. People should follow their dreams
Lock Down home security system
A house is robbed every 20 minutes. Don't let your family become the next statistic. Protect yourself with the Lock Down home security system. Even if someone tries to get into your house in the middle of the night, the Lock Down security system will protect you. The extra-loud alarm will alert many people. Police will catch the intruder before he or she gets away. Install Lock Down in your house today and enjoy a peaceful sleep when you know your family is safe.
How does the ad use emotion to get people to buy Lock Down security system?
D. by making people feel safe if they have Lock Down
Flush toilets were first used in India and Pakistan over 2,700 years ago. There were also toilets in ancient Egypt and China. In the Roman Empire, toilets were part of some public bath houses for men and women. Then, in 1775, Alexander Cummings invented part of the flush toilet called the S-trap. This part used standing water to seal the outlet of the bowl. This kept the smell from the sewer from escaping. The S-trap is still used today.
What is the central idea of this story?
D. Flush toilets have been around for a long time.
What is text structure?
The way a text is presented: introduction, headings and/or subheads, sentences that form paragraphs, and chapters. Develops ideas for the text.
What figurative language is this:
Lightning danced across the sky.
The wind howled in the night.
The car complained as the key was roughly turned in its ignition.
Rita heard the last piece of pie calling her name.
Personification
What is the theme for FINDING NEMO?
Plot: Character vs. Character
Lesson: Will be ABOUT OTHERS
The overarching topic in finding nemo is "Trust".
The author believes that you should trust others throughout your life.
FAST FACT RECAP:
Beginning: It was Marlins misplace trust in his son that led to an adventure
End: Marlin learns to trust others throughout his journey.
There is no better workout for the body than climbing. It forces a person to use his or her own weight against gravity. This ends up working almost every muscle in the arms, legs, and trunk.
I was uncertain about this until I went out for my first climb. I was hooked immediately. My brother, who I greatly look up to, introduced me to climbing three years ago. Since then, I have lost twenty-five pounds and am in the best shape of my life. I eat better. I sleep better. I live better.
How did this author develop a bias in favor of climbing?
A. He or she was influenced by his or her brother.
B. He or she changed his or her eating habits.
C. He or she was injured on his or her first climb.
D. He or she influenced his or her brother into climbing.
A. He or she was influenced by his or her brother.
On October 11, 1910, Theodore Roosevelt became the first president to fly in a plane. The flight took place after Roosevelt's last term as president. The plane had been built by the Wright brothers. The plane was flown by Arch Huxley for about four minutes. Roosevelt and Huxley took off from Kinloch Field in St. Louis, Missouri. Today, that field is home to that city's major airport.
This passage is mostly about
B. Roosevelt being the first president to fly in a plane.
What does explicit mean?
stated clearly and in detail
What is the figurative language used in these examples?
Idioms