ELA 1
When a narrator is using "I, ME, WE" what point of view are they using?
First Person
What does the word guilliable mean in the following sentence?
There are any number of miracle cures for various illnesses for people gullible enough to buy them.
easily deceived or tricked; too trusting
The term used to make an educated guess based on evidence and background knowledge?
Inference
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation:
A) I am going to the store but I forgot my wallet.
B) I am going to the store, but I forgot my wallet.
C) I am going to the store but, I forgot my wallet.
D) I am going to the store but; I forgot my wallet.
B) I am going to the store, but I forgot my wallet.
Subject-Verb Agreement: Choose the correct sentence:
A) The dogs runs in the park every morning.
B) The dogs run in the park every morning.
C) The dog run in the park every morning.
D) The dogs running in the park every morning.
B) The dogs run in the park every morning.
When a narrator is using "HE, SHE, THEY, THEIR" what point of view are they using?
Third Person
Choose the sentence with the correct form of the verb:
A) He has went to the store.
B) He had gone to the store.
C) He goes to the store.
D) He have gone to the store.
B) He had gone to the store.
The words and phrases around a difficult word to help the reader determine meaning. Gives us hints and helps us to better understand.
Context Clues
What is the part of the essay that acknowledges the opposite opinion and attempts to disprove it?
Counterclaim
Synonyms: Which of the following words is a synonym for anxious?
A) Calm
B) Nervous
C) Happy
D) Angry
B) Nervous
Alliteration: Which sentence below is an example of alliteration?
A) She sells sea shells by the seashore.
B) The clouds moved swiftly across the sky.
C) The sun set slowly in the distance.
D) The waves crashed on the shore.
A) She sells sea shells by the seashore
Words that mean the opposite of other words?
Antonyms
A reference to something with historical, cultural, literary, or political importance.
Allusion
What does CREEAC stand for?
Claim, Reason, Evidence, Elaboration, Alternate Claim
"The sky was a deep shade of purple, and the air felt crisp as I walked through the quiet park. The trees were bare, but the ground was covered with fallen leaves. It was the kind of evening that made you think about all the things you’ve been too busy to notice."
Question: What is the tone of the passage?
A) Joyful and energetic
B) Peaceful and reflective
C) Scary and dark
D) Angry and frustrated
B) Peaceful and reflective
A comparison using like or as?
Simlie
To mark up the text with notes, questions, or other things that help you understand the text?
Annotate
What is the role of the conclusion paragraph?
To wrap up your thoughts
What piece of punctuation do we use to omit (or take out) extra words or phrases when we want to shorten text evidence?
Ellipses (...)
"Even though the thunder rumbled in the distance, Emily felt safe sitting on her front porch with a warm blanket around her shoulders."
Question: What can be inferred about Emily’s feelings in this moment?
A) She is afraid of the storm.
B) She enjoys the thunder.
C) She feels comfortable and calm.
D) She wants to go inside immediately.
C) She feels comfortable and calm.
A lesson that the narrator wants you to learn from the story.
Theme
What the text is mostly about is known as the _______ ________ of the text.
Central Idea
At the meeting, the teachers realized they would need to consolidate their math teams so they would have enough people to participate in the competition on Saturday morning.
What does the word consolidate mean as it is used in the sentence?
Combine
Identify the Literary Device: Read the sentence below and identify the literary device used.
Sentence: "The leaves danced in the wind as the trees swayed gently."
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Personification
D) Hyperbole
C) Personification
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics based on the context of the sentence.
Sentence: "The scientist's meticulous research led to many important discoveries."
A) Careless
B) Thorough and precise
C) Fast and rushed
D) Unfocused
B) Thorough and precise