Reading Literature
What is a group of lines in a poem, like a paragraph in prose called?
Stanza
What type of text feature includes a drawing, sketch, plan, or chart with labels that show different parts of an image and help make the information clearer or easier to understand?
Diagram
What is the correct form: "Their going to the park" or "They’re going to the park"?
"They’re going to the park"
What do you call a piece of writing that tells a story?
Narrative
What’s a synonym for “angry”?
Mad, furious, upset
What is the difference between first-person and third-person point of view?
First-person uses "I" it also is written from one characters point of view; third-person uses "he/she/they" and gives multiple characters point of view.
What is the text feature called that appears under an image in an informational text?
caption
What is a prepositional phrase in this sentence? “The book is on the table.”
On the table
Name at least two strategies you can use in your writing that will grab the reader's attention in your introduction paragraph?
Onomatopoeia, wow fact, ask a question, state an opinion
"Jealous Jackson likes to jam to Jamaican music."
What part of speech is used in this sentence?
Alliteration
Story A: In an ancient Greek myth, a hero sets out on a dangerous journey to defeat a monster that has been terrorizing his village. Along the way, he receives help from the gods and uses his intelligence to win.
Story B: In a traditional Japanese folktale, a young girl must complete three impossible tasks to save her family. With the help of magical animals and her own kindness, she succeeds and brings peace to her village.
Question:
How are the themes and patterns of events in these two stories similar?
A. Both stories feature a quest where the main character must overcome challenges to help others.
B. Both stories focus on magical animals who become the main heroes.
C. Both stories are about learning how to fight without help.
D. Both stories end with the hero failing to complete their journey.
A. Both stories feature a quest where the main character must overcome challenges to help others.
What type of text structure is used in this paragraph?
Fallow deer go through several stages of growth throughout the year. In early spring, fawns are born and remain hidden in tall grass for protection. By summer, the young deer begin to walk with the herd and learn to find food. In the fall, male deer grow large antlers and begin to compete for mates. During the winter, food becomes scarce, and the herd moves less to conserve energy. These seasonal changes help fallow deer survive and grow in their natural habitat.
Sequential/Chronological order
Name the corrections needed to fix this sentence: Jamie yelled across the room food fight
Jamie yelled across the room, “Food fight!”
What must you include in the second body paragraph of an opinion essay?
A rebuttal and counterclaim.
Order these adjective in the correct order.
"The ___, ____, ______, man ate my hotdog.
Adjectives: Italian, loud, skinny
The loud, skinny, Italian man ate my hotdog.
A story that includes animals as the characters and teaches a specific lesson in the story is called a __?
Fable
What is the main idea of this passage?
Giraffes are the tallest land animals in the world, known for their long necks and legs. They live in African savannas and use their height to reach leaves high up in trees, especially from acacia trees. Their spotted patterns help them blend into their surroundings and protect them from predators. Giraffes are gentle animals that live in groups and communicate through movements and sounds. Their unique features make them one of the most fascinating animals in the animal kingdom.
Giraffes are unique and fascinating animals known for their height and special features that help them survive.
I wanted to go to the park to ride my bike and have a picnic with my friends it started raining heavily just as we were packing our things to leave the house.
What is this sentence missing and state the correct way this sentence should be written.
I wanted to go to the park to ride my bike and have a picnic with my friends, but it started raining heavily just as we were packing our things to leave the house.
"Lena peeked nervously from behind the curtain. The school auditorium buzzed with excitement, and her heart pounded like a drum. She clutched her script tightly in her hands. “You can do this,” she whispered to herself. The lights dimmed. It was showtime."
How do Lena’s actions and thoughts show how she feels about performing in the play? Use details from the passage in your answer.
Question: What writing strategy should you use to answer this question?
R.A.C.E
Use context clues to define the word excavate in this sentence:
The team of scientists used special tools to excavate the ancient bones from deep under the desert sand.
Excavate means to dig up or remove something from the ground, especially during a search or investigation.
What type of text is below? What 3 clues do you see that tell you what kind of text this is?
Scene 1: The School Hallway
(Lights up on a cluttered school hallway. Lockers line the walls. JAMAL stands center stage, looking around frantically. BELLA enters from stage right, holding a notebook.)
JAMAL:
(looking under a bench)
Ugh! It was right here. I swear I had it before lunch!
BELLA:
What’s wrong, Jamal?
JAMAL:
My backpack. It’s gone. It had my science project in it—and it’s due today!
BELLA:
(gasps)
You mean the volcano? With the working lava?
JAMAL:
Yeah. I worked on it all weekend.
(He slumps down onto the bench.)
A drama because it contains a scene, stage directions, and dialogue.
Name the 5 types of text structure used nonfiction text.
Hint: These structures help authors organize information and present it to readers in a clear and understandable way.
1. cause and effect
2. problem and solution
3. compare and contrast
4.description
5. sequential/ chronological order
Name the acronym for ordering adjectives and name the word for each letter.
N-Number
O-Opinion
S-Size
A-Age
S-Shape
C-Color
O-Origin
M-Material
P-Purpose
What are at least four key elements from the narrative writing checklist that are required to earn a score of 4 on the Georgia Milestones Assessment?
1. Real life or imagined experience that connects to the topic.
2. Dialogue
3. Transition words or phrases
4.Conclusion
5. Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, etc.
6. Details (Sensory Language)
7. Clear events
What is a metaphor and give an example.
a way of describing something by comparing it to something else, WITHOUT using "like" or "as."