Conjunctions
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He could buy a brand new charger, ____ he could borrow the charger from his sister.
He could buy a brand new charger, OR he could borrow the charger from his sister.
I have a dog whose name is Paco. He is almost 10 years old. Paco is very loveable with a brown face and short black fur. He is one of my best friends. He plays with me, sleeps with me, and goes on walks with me. I am so glad to have him around. I love him. The main idea of this passage is:
A. The dog’s name is Paco.
B. Everyone should have a dog.
C. The writer's dog is an important part of his life.
D. The dog is cute and sweet.
C. The writer's dog is an important part of his life.
What is the author's point of view? (Bonus points if you spell the answer correctly.)
Vegetables taste better when you have grown them yourself. If you take the time to plant the seeds and water them everyday, you'll be happy when you can eat the vegetables you've grown. Try it this spring and summer!
Persuade
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Sam felt ELATED when he found out that he was going to Disney World!
Super excited
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Harold grunted as he walked into the house. He carried four paper bags in his arms, each one filled to the brim. Suddenly, he tripped and one of the bags fell, spilling oranges, a loaf of bread, and two sticks of butter onto the Door. “At least I didn’t drop the eggs!” he exclaimed.
Where was Harold before he got home?
Harold went to the grocery store before he got home.
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Sally studied intensely for her reading test, ___ she got a good grade in her class.
Sally studied intensely for her reading test, SO she got a good grade in her class.
Hurricanes are large, intense storms that begin over the ocean, where they gather heat and energy from the water. Hurricanes move slowly toward land, usually moving 10-20 miles per hour for more than one week. The most dangerous part of the hurricane is the storm surge, when it reaches land and causes flooding. Wind and waves also contribute to the damage caused by these surges. The main idea of this passage is:
a. Hurricanes are dangerous storms.
b. Hurricanes begin over the ocean.
c. One type of storm is called a hurricane.
d. Hurricanes are different from other storms.
a. Hurricanes are dangerous storms.
What is the author's point of view? (Bonus points if you spell the answer correctly.)
Hummingbirds are one of the smallest birds. They live in the Western Hemisphere of the world. Hummingbirds like to drink nectar from flowers but they also eat insects such as mosquitos, spiders, and gnats.
Inform
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Samantha wanted to stop going to the gym, so she TERMINATED her membership.
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Each day, before Renee goes to work, she puts on her brown uniform and sturdy work boots. She has to get to work early because a lot of creatures, big and small, are counting on her for their breakfast. Later in the day, she will make sure their habitats are clean. Sometimes she gets dirty at work, but she enjoys seeing all the people who come to visit, peeking through fences and windows as she works.
Where does Renee work?
Renee is a zookeeper.
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The boy wanted to go to the park, ___ he had homework to do before he could go.
The boy wanted to go to the park, BUT/YET he had homework to do before he could go.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Homemade pizza is delicious. First, make the dough from flour, water, and yeast. After that, begin making the tomato sauce. Next, add any vegetables you like. Then, bake it in the oven. After a short time, the kitchen begins to smell delicious. Soon, it’s ready to eat!
How to make homemade pizza.
When talking about author's point of view (right now), what are we referring too?
Author's purpose
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The little boy was PETRIFIED to sleep without a night light on.
Super scared
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Patrick arrived home from school with a grin. He burst through the front door and ran into the living room where he saw boxes wrapped in shiny paper and balloons tied to a chair. On the counter sat a chocolate cake with eleven candles. He reached for a taste of the frosting, but his mother scolded, “We have to sing to you before eating the cake!”
What is Patrick celebrating?
Patrick is celebrating his birthday
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Andrew wanted to quit his job, ___ he wanted to travel the world instead.
Andrew wanted to quit his job, FOR he wanted to travel the world instead.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Did you know that giraffes are the tallest animals in the world? They are unique in other ways, too. For one thing, they sleep only about 20 minutes each day, and usually not more than five minutes at a time. (They have to remain alert for predators.) Also, every giraffe’s coat is unique, and varies in color from white to nearly black, depending on what they eat and where they live.
Giraffes are unique animals. (Answers may vary slightly.)
What is the author's point of view? (Bonus points if you spell the answer correctly.)
Amir and Amaya walked down the path to the beach. It was their first visit this summer. Amir knew he'd spend the day surfing in the waves. Amaya was excited to build the biggest sandcastle she'd ever built!
Entertain
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Erica ran the Chicago Half Marathon and felt LETHARGIC afterwards.
Tired
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Lucy sighed happily as she curled into a ball and licked her fur. After a long afternoon of laying in the sun, she was happy to be snuggled up on her soft bed. She purred contentedly as she closed her eyes, ready for a nap. Suddenly, she heard a buzzing noise. Her eyes snapped open and her ears twitched. She spotted a fly landing nearby. Lucy watched it carefully for a moment and then, POUNCE! She caught it!
Who is Lucy?
Lucy is a cat.
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She doesn't eat cheese, ____ does she drink milk because she is lactose intolerant.
She doesn't eat cheese, NOR does she drink milk because she is lactose intolerant.
What is the main idea of this passage?
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
There are many ways to make yourself feel better (Answers may vary slightly.)
What does it mean to be objective in writing?
It means that the author is not putting their own opinion in. It's to be nonbiased.
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Mia was being very ANTAGONISTIC towards her sister. She kept trying to pick a fight.
Starts arguments
What do you need before making an inference?
You need prior knowledge.