Genre
Grammar
Comprehension Skills
Writing
Miscellaneous
100
Tell me about historical fiction.
It is a kind of fiction story that is created by an author, but it does have some events or characters in it from history.
100
What is an adverb?
100
What is a story theme?
It is the meaning of the story, the big idea or lesson the author wants the reader to learn.
100
What is the difference between a paragraph and an essay?
A paragraph is one group of sentences that form around a central idea. A paragraph is usually 5-7 sentences in length.
An essay is a set of paragraphs (usually about 5) that form around one central purpose.
100
Everyone, give me an example of a sequence word.
First, then, next, last...
200
Give me 3 elements of expository text.
Expository text is non-fiction.
Its purpose is to give information about a topic.
It uses facts and details.
It uses many text features.
200
Give me three examples of adverbs.
Answers will vary: likely, quickly, angrily, happily
200
Why do authors use maps in their texts?
Maps help a reader to answer the question "where" in a text.
200
What are the essentials of a paragraph?
A paragraph must have a topic sentence, at least three details, and a conclusion. It should also have sequence words and strong verbs and adjectives.
200
Recite my summarizing strategy for narrative stories.
Somebody, wanted, but, so then
300
What is the difference between free verse and lyric poetry.
Free verse poetry does not follow the poetry rules. It focuses on painting a picture. Lyric poetry follows rules of rhyme and rhythm. It flows like a song.
300
What is a negative in grammar?
300
What is a flashback?
A flashback is a literary device that a writer uses to share a memory that he/she has from a past experience. It can be positive or negative.
300
How does sequence play into writing a paragraph or an essay?
It's important to use sequence words and phrases throughout your writing to help the reader to follow the timeline.
300
Define character, setting, and plot.
Characters: The people or animals in a story
Setting: Where and when a story takes place
Plot: What happens in a story
400
Give me 3 elements of poetry.
Poetry expresses feelings.
It can be lyrical, free verse, narrative, limerick, haiku...
It uses many literary devices such as personification, similes, metaphors, proverbs....
400
What is a prepositional phrase? Give me 2 exaples.
in the bag, around the house, at the store, on the table....
400
Give three different examples of different types of imagery that a writer might use in a story or poem.
Answers will vary:
metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, juxtaposition...
400
What are some different types of poetry?
There is lyrical, free verse, limerick, haiku, to name a few.
400
What is a homophone? Give me an example.
A homophone is two or more words that sound the same but have different meanings.
to, two, too
their, there, and they're
500
Tell me about 5 genres.
Answers will vary: expository text, biography, autobiography, realistic fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, fairytale, fable, folk tale, mystery, drama...etc
500
What is a preposition of time and what is a preposition of place? Give an example of each.
500
What is the difference between assonance and consonance?
500
Walk me through the steps of writing an argumentative essay.
First, you pick an idea. Then, you pre-write your plan. After that, you write your introduction with a thesis statement. Next, you write three paragraphs with your three main points of evidence that support your opinion. After that, you write one paragraph with the opposing view. Finally, you write your conclusion, restating your claim.
500
How do humans adapt to their environment today?
Answers will vary.