Grammar
When should words be capitalized? (There are 2 answers, you must answer BOTH to get credit!)
Starts of Sentences and Proper Nouns
What do you do when you don't know how to spell a word?
Sound it out, write it down based on the syllables, and look it up in the dictionary
What is the first thing you should read before each passage?
The title, and blurb in italics.
What tool guides the reader by displaying a single line at a time to read?
Line Reader
How many sentences belong in an SCR?
2-3 sentences
When should you use commas?
Compound sentences, complex sentences, comma in a series
What change, if any, should be made to the following sentence?
his house was huge it was dirty
His house was huge, and it was dirty.
His house was huge, but it was dirty.
What should you do when you come across a word you don’t know?
Use a dictionary
What tool provides the definition to unknown words?
Dictionary tool
What goes in the introduction paragraph of an ECR?
Restated question, your answer, and 2 reasons.
What do you need for a compound sentence?
Complete sentence (independent clause) + , + FANBOYS + complete sentence (independent clause)
What change, if any, should be made to the following sentence?
Its his home. He can do as he pleases.
It’s his home. He can do as he pleases.
Which dictionary(ies) should you use when completing the reading section?
Online or In-class Dictionary
What tool should you use to eliminate and answer?
Strikethrough tool
What things belong in a SCR?
Restated question, Answer to the question, Text Evidence, explanation
What do you need for a complex sentence?
(Subordinating conjunction) AAAWWUBBIS + dependent clause + , + independent clause
What change, if any, should be made to the following sentence?
He wanted a peace of toast, she would not share it.
He wanted a piece of toast, but she would not share it.
How are you supposed to annotate the Fiction/Nonfiction Passages?
Use the 4 square method or jot by chunking the paragraphs.
What tool displays the number of flagged and unanswered questions?
Items tools
What is needed in an ECR Body Paragraph?
Topic Sentence with your reason, Text Evidence, explanation
What do you need to have a complete sentence?
SWAG Capital letter, Subject, Verb, Complete Predicate, end punctuation
What is the best way to combine the following sentences?
He really wanted to go to Texas Roadhouse. She wanted to go to Chuys.
He really wanted to go to Texas Roadhouse, but she wanted to go to Chuys.
What do you do when you see a picture, or graph, with captions?
Stop, look at it, read it, and identify the authors purpose
If a student wanted to highlight a part of the reading passage, what would they need to do?
The student would need to select the portion of the text that they want to highlight, then
click on the Context Menu Icon, then select highlight.
How many paragraphs should your ECR include? name them
4- Introduction, 2 body paragraphs, conclusion