The force that works opposite of movement is called.....?
Friction
100
How was "Extreme Dogboarding" an example of humorous fiction?
The story couldn't really happen.
Humor-a dog on a skateboard
100
What is an idiom?
A statement that is not to be taken literally. It is a figurative language expression that expresses a situation or emotion.
100
Explain the role of an adverb in a sentence.
Adverbs modify verbs. They explain how, when, or where, the action happened.
100
An element of poetry that helps set the mood or tone of the poem
Rhythm
200
Give an example of someone who is courageous from one of the stories and explain why.
Various Answers
200
What is a trait or accomplishment all of the athletes in "Famous Firsts" had in common?
Various Answers
-broke segregation barriers
-perseverance
-determination
200
I am as hungry as a bear is an example of an idiom. True or false?
False, it is a simile
200
Identify the adverb in the sentence and the word it modifies.
The dog happily ran across the backyard with his bone hanging from his mouth.
adverb-happily
modifies-ran
200
How do you know which details in a passage or story are most important?
Compare how they relate to the main idea or theme of the text
300
A result of something can also be called..
a consequence
300
Why was it important that Manny was focusing on Pablo before he placed the final stone in the story "Manny Masters Curling"
Pablo was studying the other stones and signaling to Manny where to place it.
300
What does the idiom "its like falling of a log" mean?
It is very easy to do
300
1. Identify the adverb.
2. Does it tell how, when, or where the action happened?
The teenager sorrowfully returned the blouse she had stolen from the mall.
1. sorrowfully
2. how
300
If you organize something in sequential order events are ordered from most to least important. True or False.
If false, correct the statement.
False- You order them in the order that they occurred
400
You're athletic ________ refers to your talent/skills in sports.
Ability
400
An element of poetry that makes it sound pleasing is....?
Rhyming
400
Provide an example of an idiom and explain what it means.
Various answers
400
Turn the adjective in this sentence into an adverb to describe the singing girl.
-The loud girl was singing.
The girl was singing loudly.
400
What step of the writing process is publishing?
The last step
500
To talk:To speak as To try:To ________
attempt
500
How did the visuals in "Manny Masters Curling" help you better understand the story?
The diagram of the rink clarified the meaning of the terms and the rules being explained.
500
What does it mean to "toot your own horn"?
To be boastful or brag about yourself
500
1. What is the adverb in the sentence
2. Does it tell how, where, or when the action happens
We sometimes go to the movies on weekends.
1. sometimes
2. when
500
How can visuals help enhance the meaning of a text?
Various Answers
examples:
-They can help answers questions you had while reading
-They can provide additional information in captions
-Some images allow you to make inferences about the characters in a story