Grammar
Summary
Fables
Theme
Miscellaneous
100
What are TWO reason we use commas?
Possible answers: Separating items (a list), Introducing direct quotes, transitional phrases, separate independent clauses, Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction, etc.
100
Which of the following should NOT be in a summary?
A. The theme of the story
B. Important details
C. Minor details
D. Important events
C. Minor details
100
Which of these are Fable characteristics?
A. Animal characters take on human characteristics such as talking and reasoning
B. A lesson is taught that can apply to people.
C. There is a problem that one character is able to solve.
D. All of these characteristics apply.
D. All of these characteristics apply.
100
What is the definition of theme?
The lesson or moral learned in a story.
100
Use a simile to describe this flower: 
Must use like or as!
200
What are prepositional phrases used for?
A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition (like in, on, under, after, before, with) and gives more information about where, when, or how something happens.
For example:
- The book is on the table. ("on the table" tells where the book is.)
- We went to the park after lunch. ("after lunch" tells when we went.)
200
When writing a summary, you should use these kinds of words instead of copying sentences from the text.
Your own words! (paraphrasing!)
200
Which of these stories below classifies as a fable?
A. Paul Bunyan
B. The Little-Half Chick
C. Percy Jackson
D. Paper Bag Princess
B. The Little-Half Chick
200
True or False: Reader's theaters DO NOT have themes.
False
200
Correctly write the sentence below:
Ms broussard ask "did you turn in youre missing work.
Ms. Broussard asked, "Did you turn in your missing work?"
300
Where should the comma go in this sentence?
But when the term is used people usually think of a certain plane.
Insert a comma after used
300
True or False: When writing a summary it should be the same length as the original text.
FALSE - it should be shorter!
300
This fable teaches that "slow and steady wins the race" through a race between a tortoise and a ______.
Hare (or rabbit)
300
What is a current theme in our book Holes?
Possible answers: fate, justice, friendship, and the consequences of choices.
300
What are the definitions of the following words?
dividend, quotient, and divisor
dividend: the number you divide into
divisor: the number you divide by
quotient: the answer to a division problem
400
What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence?
It is equipped to help the president do his job while he is in the sky.
in the sky
400
Write a summary about this short fable, "The Storm and the Friendship" 
Possible Answer: In the fable, a dog and a cat who don’t usually get along find comfort in each other during a storm. Both are scared, but they realize that by sticking together, they can stay warm and calm. They learn that even very different animals can help each other in times of need.
400
In many fables, this literary device is used where animals or objects take on human traits, such as speaking or feeling.
Personification!
400
What is the theme of this short Tall Tale: Calamity Jane?
Possible theme: courage isn’t defined by appearances or gender—true bravery comes from within and from the willingness to help others, no matter the challenge.
400
What are the four main parts of the water cycle?
Evaporation – Water from oceans, lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water heats up and turns into water vapor, rising into the air.
Condensation – As the water vapor cools, it turns back into tiny droplets, forming clouds in the sky.
Precipitation – When the clouds get heavy with water droplets, they fall to the ground as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
Collection – The water that falls from the sky collects in bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans, where the cycle can start again.
500
Correctly write the sentence below:
We planned to go to the zoo but the rain keep us inside to play board games bake cookies and watch a movie
We planned to go to the zoo, but the rain kept us inside to play board games, bake cookies, and watch a movie.
500
Write a short summary about this Greek Myth: "
Zeus Almighty"
Possible Answer: In the myth, Zeus helps a village in a drought by sending rain to fill the rivers and crops. The villagers are thankful at first, but soon they forget his kindness and waste the water. Disappointed, Zeus reminds them not to take his gifts for granted. The theme of the myth is the importance of gratitude and respecting the gifts we receive.
500
What lesson does the Grasshopper learn in this popular fable, The Ant and The Grasshopper?
The grasshopper learned a valuable lesson: hard work and preparation are important, and waiting until the last minute can lead to trouble.
500
What TWO themes are present in this story?
The themes of the fable are that kindness is always rewarded and even the smallest creatures can make a big difference. The rabbit showed that a small act of kindness can go a long way, and the lion learned that not all creatures should be underestimated.
500
Write a haiku about one of the characters in Holes.
5 - 7 - 5
Stanley digs the ground,
A curse turned into a chance,
Strength grows from the pain.