Summarizing
When you determine the main idea of a text, significant details and condensing information into a short one or two sentence summary, you are:
a. predicting
b. evaluating
c. summarizing
d. judging
c. summarizing
Could you be a record setter? If you want to be in the Guinness Book of World Records, you will need to do something better than anyone else in the world. First, read all of the current records. Decide if you will try to break an existing record or set a new one. Write to Guinness Records to get the guidelines. Keep careful notes on your record attempts. Two reliable persons or organizations must act as witnesses. Each record attempt must be recorded on videotape. If you think you can do it, give it a try!
Which is the topic sentence in the above paragraph?
1.No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous. If something is ubiquitous, __________.
a. it is fuzzy and will bite you
b. it is everywhere
c. it costs too much money
d. it causes rashes
b. it is everywhere
What are the SIX parts of the plot diagram?
exposition, conflict/initiating event, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution
The universal message or purpose of a literary work is called:
theme
As our landfills grow into large mountains of junk it has become apparent that we need to take action. Every year thousands of water bottles are thrown into landfills where they do not get recycled and they do not decompose. Thus, further adding to our society's waste.
These sentences support the argument that buying bottled water
When you want to hang the American flag over the middle of a street, suspend it vertically with the blue field, called the union, to the north and east-west street. When the flag is displayed with another banner from crossed staffs, the American flag is on the right. Place the staff of the American flag in front of the other staff. Raise the flag quickly and lower it slowly and respectfully. When flying the flag at half-mast, hoist it to the top of the pole for a moment before lowering it to mid-pole. When flying the American flag with banners from states or cities, raise the nation's banner first and lower it last. Never allow the flag to touch the ground.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning! In the above context, what does “rash” mean?
a. an itchy skin condition
b. funny
c. trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese
d. with little thought or consideration
d. with little thought or consideration
What does the exposition introduce?
The setting and the characters
Christmas is a time when Dad reverts to his childhood. I really think he looks forward to Santa’s visit more than any other member of the family. Mom says that he’ll always be a child during this season. What does “reverts” mean in the above passage?
a. stands up straight
b. peeks at presents
c. drinks too much egg nog
d. goes back to being what he was
d. goes back to being what he was
Cornelia wanted to get out of taking her test in Science. She asked to go to the restroom during science class. As she wandered along the hall the shiny red fire drill seemed to call her name. Cornelia looked left and then right, and pulled the alarm. Green spray came out all over her arms, just as she began to run away. Ms. Singelton saw Cornelia's green arms and took her straight to the office. Turns out she still had to take the test, but from ISS.
Which answer choice is the best summary?
b. Cornelia wanted to get out of a science test so she pulled the fire alarm. she got caught and ended up in ISS.
Darrell was not so certain about his own future. The days ahead stretched out before him like a dark road filled with dangerous shadows. It would be like the summer Mom sent him to a camp for inner city kids. The camp director promised Darrell and his mother that he would experience adventures in the outdoors away from the dangers of the city. What Darrell ended up experiencing was torment from a kid who wanted nothing more than to make anyone weaker than him feel as miserable as possible.
The main idea of the excerpt below is that
Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. What does “esteemed” mean?
a. held over boiling water
b. very old
c. unable to chew gum
d. greatly admired
d. greatly admired
What is a protagonist?
the lead/main character
What example of external conflict is this?
person vs. technology
Travis and Frederick went to the mall to buy shoes. Frederick decided that he was going to steal pair of shoes from the mall. Travis tried to talk Frederick out of doing it. When they got to the mall and entered the shoes store Travis went to look at some shoes. Frederick pretended to be looking at shoes, when he suddenly bolted for the door with a pair of Nikes. The security guard reached out and grabbed Frederick's arm and took him to the station. Travis just called his mom to pick him up.
What is the most appropriate summary?
d. Travis tried to talk his friend Frederick out of stealing shoes from the mall, but when he did it anyway he got caught.
Inside the rundown homes that lined Darrell’s block, there were always people to turn to in times of trouble. Across the street was old Mr. Corbitt, who sat on his porch each day and waved at everyone who passed by. And in the corner house was Mrs. Morton. She made sweet-potato pie for people in the neighborhood, especially Darrell and his mother.
The main idea of the excerpt below is that
c. there were always people to turn to in the neighborhood.
Some people are sure that the new health care law will mean better care for everyone. Others argue that the law will mean less care and longer waiting lines for those who need to see doctors. It's a controversy that will not go away soon. A controversy is something that people _______.
a. have strong disagreements over
b. blow their noses into
c. need to pay for a visit to a doctor
d. eat with sweet candy
a. have strong disagreements over
What does third person omniscient mean? And what pronouns does it use?
The narrator is "all knowing" about the character's thoughts. Uses he, she, they, them, etc.
A CROW perishing with thirst saw a pitcher, and hoping to find water, flew to it with delight. When he reached it, he discovered to his grief that it contained so little water that he could not possibly get at it. He tried everything he could think of to reach the water, but all his efforts were in vain. At last he collected as many stones as he could carry and dropped them one by one with his beak into the pitcher, until he brought the water within his reach and thus saved his life. What is the theme in the passage above?
a. If at first you don't succeed, try, and try again.
b. Nobody is perfect.
c. You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink.
d. Physical activity will help you when you least expect it.
a. If at first you don't succeed, try, and try again.
The faculty at Newtown Elementary School invites you to attend our annual Honors Dinner on Thursday, June 17, 2005, in the school cafeteria.
A meal will be served at 7:00 P.M. The cost of the meal is $7.50 per person. Please respond by June 5th with the number of family members attending. We look forward to seeing you there.
Which of the following is the best summary of the invitation?
Stella was born in Poland. She lived with her family in a small house near the Oder River. Both of Stella's parents were teachers. They didn't make very much money. Stella's parents taught their children the value of learning. Stella went to school and worked hard. They went to church and to dances that were held in local halls.
In 2005 Stella came to the United States with her mother, her father, and her brothers and sisters. Her parents came to this country to find a better life. They found jobs that paid more money. They lived in a house that was bigger than their house in Poland. Stella knew it was important to study and work hard. Stella had lots of fun, too. Her family went to dances. They listened to Polish music and ate Polish food. It reminded them of home!
What is the topic of this selection?
d. immigration
In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined and brave group of settlers. A daunting task is one that would _______ someone.
a. tickle
b. amuse
c. lose or misplace
d. frighten or intimidate
d. frighten or intimidate
The feeling the reader gets when they read a story is the...
mood.
An old monkey on the point of death summoned his sons around him to give them some parting advice. He ordered them to bring in a bundle of sticks, and said to his eldest son: "Break it." The son strained and strained, but with all his efforts was unable to break the sticks. The other sons also tried, but none of them was successful. "Untie the bundle," said the father, "and each of you take a stick." When they had done so, he called out to them: "Now, break," and each stick was easily broken. "You see my meaning," said their father. What is the theme in the passage above?
a. Choose the lesser of two evils.
b. There is strength in unity.
c. If men had all they wished, they would be ruined.
d. Every tale is not to be believed.
b. There is strength in unity.