Word Analysis
The root bio means "life." Which word relates to the study of living things?
a) biography
b) biochemistry
c) binoculars
d) biology
d) biology
Which sentence is written in first person point-of-view?
a) Maya said she would like to eat lunch with us.
b) They are going to the fair.
c) You will never learn your lesson.
a) Maya said she would like to eat lunch with us.
Which text feature would best help a reader quickly find a specific section in a 2-page informational text?
a) caption c) glossary
b) heading d) table of contents
b) heading
In "The Giver", color is not present so that things can be made perfect and equal and life will be improved. Is this a type of irony? (or is it a trick question) If it is, what type of irony?
It is! Situational Irony!
What is "theme" and what was the main theme of "Restart"?
Theme is the moral or lesson of a story. The theme was to give people a second chance.
"Although the speech included impressive statistics, the speaker's assertive tone made it clear he was not open to disagreement. What does assertive most likely mean?
confident or forceful
What is the author's purpose for writing a news article about a school fundraiser?
a) entertain the reader
b) persuade the reader to donate
c) inform the reader about the event
c) inform the reader about the event
A nonfiction science article includes a labeled visual that shows the parts of a plant with arrows pointing to roots, stem, and flower. What is this?
a) illustration c) diagram
b) caption d) photograph
c) diagram
"After scoring the winning goal in the final seconds, Marcus walked off the field feeling like he had just conquered Mount Olympus." What type of figurative language is this?
Allusion- what does it mean?
What is the theme? "Tiffany moved to a new school where she had a difficult time making friends. At first, she ate alone and hardly talked. After a month, Rosie decided to sit with her, they soon became friends, and Tiffany looked forward to being at school."
Friendliness can help people feel included in new environments.
Josh's meticulous planning made the trip go very smooth, even though a few small details had to be adjusted. What does meticulous most likely mean?
detailed and carefully planned
What was the author's purpose of "Ashputtle?"
entertain
"First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Next, mix flour, sugar, and eggs in a large bowl. Then, pour the batter..." What text structure is this?
a) cause and effect
b) chronological
c) generalization
d) process
d) process
During the heated debate, the classroom became a battlefield. Does this mean-
a) the debate is competitive and intense
b) the room became unsafe and dangerous
c) the teacher lost control of the class
a) the debate is competitive and intense
True or False: The main idea of "Ashputtle" is that Ashputtle succeeds and finds her prince because she is hardworking.
False- What is the main idea?
What is a synonym for reluctant?
a) eager
b) confused
c) unwilling
d) excited
c) unwilling
"After weeks of rehearsals, the play finally premiered, but the lead actor stumbled through several lines as the curtains rose." What is the tone?
a) celebratory and proud
b) observant and frusterated
c) disappointed and critical
c) disappointed and critical
"Plastic bags are lightweight and cheap to produce. However, they can often harm marine animals when they end up in the ocean. Paper bags break down more easily, but they require more energy to manufacture." What is this text structure?
Compare and Contrast
What three types of figurative language are used here? "The city hummed under the weight of the morning traffic. Horns barked in the distance as commuters flooded the roads like a rising tide."
Personification, Onomatopoeia, and Simile
Main idea? "The newspaper staff had only 2 days left before their deadline. Several members disagreed about which articles to include, which delayed their editing. The advisor reminded them to focus on the deadline rather than their personal opinions. They eventually compromised and submitted it just in time.
a) The staff struggled with teamwork but completed the issue on time
b) Deadlines are not important; bonding with others is what matters
a) The staff struggled with teamwork but completed the issue on time
"Though related to horses, zebras are more recalcitrant than their domesticated cousins. Their unruly behavior makes them hard to capture and tame." What is the meaning of recalcitrant?
a) harmful
b) athletic
c) dangerous
d) rebellious
d) rebellious
"Lena walked into the lunchroom and sat at an empty table. She began eating, and across the room, two students were laughing loudly while others lined up at the vending machines" What is the point-of-view here?
third person objective
What is the text feature in our History textbook and where is it located?
"Central Powers------- 312, 317-320
Causes of World War I---- 298-303
Conditions in Trenches---- 322, 328-330"
Index and back of textbook
What four types of figurative language are used here? "The orange and gold sun set behind the mountains in the distance. A cool breeze brushed a hiker's face like a soft hand guiding him down the trail. He had been walking for what felt like years and was about to reach his destination."
Imagery, Personification, Simile, and Hyperbole
True or False: One theme of "The Giver" was that people should not judge other communities (or groups of people) based on first appearances.
False- what was a theme?