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If I were answering the question: "Is Kayla a good student?", which of the following would be the best evidence to support my answer?
A. Kayla is 13 years old.
B. Kayla goes to a Catholic school.
C. Kayla enjoys reading, and often asks the teacher if she can do more for extra credit.
C. Kayla enjoys reading, and often asks the teacher if she can do more for extra credit.
Sally arrives at home at 4:30 and knows that her mother does not get off of work until 5. Sally also sees that the lights are off in their house.
What inference can we make?
Her mother is not home.
Bob went to see a football game with his dad. They had been looking forward to this game for months. Their favorite team was playing. There team ended up losing. Bob was so upset.
Based on the text, WHY was Bob upset and how do you know?
His team lost.
Friday was our last day of school. My class spent the day at the playground and had a picnic. When the final bell rang, I ran out of the building and headed home. My mom had a popsicle waiting for me.
How do I feel about school ending and what evidence can support it?
happy, excited
Ran out of school
I wear a white lab-coat. I work with chemicals. I am trying to invent a new cure for a disease.
Who am I and what is the BEST evidence to support it?
scientist
If I were answering the question: "Do you think Marissa will go to college?", which would be the best piece of evidence to support the answer?
A. Marissa has always wanted to be a doctor, and she knows she needs a lot of education to become one.
B. Marissa has 4 brothers and 1 sister.
C. Marissa loves animals a lot, and she has 3 dogs.
A. Marissa has always wanted to be a doctor, and she knows she needs a lot of education to become one.
The new girl at school didn't talk to anyone all day. When the teacher called on her she looked down at her desk. I don't think she made any friends on her first day.
What character trait does she have and what is the evidence to support?
Shy
The girl walked down the street with her head hanging down she had just lost her first soccer game.
What emotion is she feeling and what evidence can support it?
Sad. Her head is hanging.
Lawrence could not stop laughing. He knew it would probably get him in trouble, but it seemed like every time someone said something it was hilarious! He didn't want to keep laughing, but he couldn't help himself.
How is Lawrence feeling and what evidence can support it?
silly
I put on my white shirt and begin chopping carrots. Behind me is a pot of boiling broth. I choose some nice herbs and chop them to place into the soup. When it is done, I pour a bowl of hot soup and hand it to the waiter.
Who am I and what is the BEST evidence to support it?
Chef
If I were answering the question: "Why does Mark want to visit Mexico?", which would be the best piece of evidence to support an answer?
A. Mark is a sophomore in high school.
B. Mark studied Mexico in school last month.
C. Mark hears his mother talk about Mexico and wishes he could see for himself.
C. Mark hears his mother talk about Mexico and wishes he could see for himself.
Shayna had never seen so many fish before. She looked around at the huge tanks and could see hundreds of fish, crabs, shrimp, and all other amazing creatures completely surrounding her. She never thought she could feel like she was completely underwater, yet still be completely dry.
Where do you think she is and what evidence can support it?
aquarium
John was a Nascar driver and he had just one his first race. He climbed out of the window of his car and threw his fist up into the air. John began to grin from ear to ear. He would never forget the moment he won his very first race.
How does John feel and what evidence can support it?
Happy. He grinned, threw his fist up, never forget the moment...
I scowled at my brother for taking the last pop-tart. I felt like screaming at him. I was not a morning person. I left the room and took a deep breath.
How do I feel and what evidence can support it?
angry
When I get to work I pass out papers and set up a game for the kids to play. When everyone arrives, we read a story and discuss it. The bell rings and it is time for lunch. I correct some papers and prepare the next lesson.
Who am I and what is the BEST evidence to support it?
A teacher
If I were answering the question: "Why does the author not like high school?", which is an important detail?
A. The author shares that he enjoys running.
B. The author shares that he feels that his teacher doesn't treat him fairly
C. The author shares that he wanted to be a teacher when he was little.
B. The author shares that he feels that his teacher doesn't treat him fairly
I live near the ocean in Virginia. The shore here is going to become a special place. It is where many animals make their nests. Baby seagulls will hatch soon!
What is the BEST reason the author gives to support the opinion that the beach is special?
Baby seagulls will hatch soon!
Kate stared at the giant parking lot. She couldn't remember where she parked her car. This happened every time she went to the mall. "Where could it be?" she said, "I thought it would be right here." She stomped her feet, sat down on the ground and began to pout.
How does she feel and what evidence can support it?
Frustrated. Stomped feet, pouted...
Joey put his hands on his ears as he tried to finish his math test. The girl sitting next to him kept tapping her pencil on the table. Why won't she sit still?
How does he feel and what evidence can support it?
annoyed
I sleep with my eyes open, I swim in a glass box, I can come in many different colors but I'm often orange, I need water to live.
Who am I and what is the BEST evidence to support it?
goldfish, fish
The sky is big, the sky is bright,
The sky turns dark when it is night,
The sky is full of stars and light.
Which word is a noun that names a place?
sky
It was finally graduation day. Sally was sup ready to finally start her life and be a grown up. She could not stop smiling that day because of all her goals she had accomplished up to that moment. Sally feels nothing could bring her down.
How does Sally feel on her graduation day and what evidence can support it?
happy
My hands felt shaky and I took a deep breath. I knew I had to give a speech in front of the whole school.
How do I feel and what evidence can support it??
Nervous. Shaky hands
She swings so high she leaves the world behind,
Forgets her worries and clears her mind,
Her friends and troubles far behind.
What is MOST LIKELY the meaning of the idiom “leave the world behind”?
She wants to be alone
Beneath the sky so vast and blue,
A single cloud came drifting through,
Whispering secrets no one knew.
The river hummed a gentle tune,
It shimmered silver under moon,
And danced with stars from late to noon.
A tree stood still with leaves aglow,
Each one a tale from long ago,
Fluttering soft like falling snow.
Goodnight.
How is the last stanza of the poem different from the rest of the poem?
It has one line, no rhyme, no rhythm, only one word, last stanza mentions nighttime the rest are day.....