Revision/Grammar
Which word should be capitalized in the following sentence?
the cat followed the mouse into the garage.
The
What is the author’s purpose if they write a biography about Martin Luther King Jr.?
to inform
The time and place of a story is called the ___.
setting
What should you always do before picking an answer?
read all the answer choices
What does ambidextrous mean?
The ability to use both hands equally.
What is the correct forms of to/two/too in the sentence?
I walked ____ the park and bought _____ hotdogs.
to, two
A commercial trying to convince you to buy a new phone is written to ___ the reader.
The main problem in a story is called the ___.
conflict
If you don’t know an answer, what should you do?
Eliminate wrong choices and make your best guess
What is the root word in the word orthodontist? What does the root word mean?
don, meaning teeth
Which word(s) should be capitalized in the following sentence?
I was the first person to climb mount everest.
Mount Everest
A newspaper article about a new law is written to ___ the reader.
inform
What is the message or lesson of a story called?
theme
Why is it important to reread the question after answering?
To make sure your answer actually fits the question
What does the root word chron mean in the word chronological?
time
Identify the conjunction
I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.
but
If an author writes a funny story about a talking frog, what is the author’s purpose?
to entertain
The turning point or most exciting part of a story is called the ___. It's also when the conflict is resolved.
climax
What strategy can help you find text evidence for a question?
Underline or highlight key words in the question and passage
What does disperse mean?
to spread or distribute over a wide area
What is the correct way to change the word below into a possessive?
James car.
James's car
What are the three main reasons an author writes?
To persuade, to inform, to entertain
The part of the story when the characters and setting are introduced is called ______.
exposition
If a question asks for the best summary, what should you focus on?
The main idea and key events only, not details
What is the root word in the word exponent? What does the root word mean?
pon, meaning put/place