Vocabulary and word study
What is a synonym for "happy"?
Joyful or cheerful
What is the main idea of a passage?
The most important point or message the author wants to convey
What does each letter in RACES stand for?
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Sum it up
What is a complete sentence?
A group of words with a subject and a predicate that expresses a complete thought
What genre is a story that involves magic and imaginary creatures?
Fantasy
What does the prefix "un-" mean in the word "unhappy"?
It means "not"
What are the three different reason an author creates a text, also known as author's purpose?
Persuade, Inform, or entertain
Why is it important to cite evidence in your response?
It proves your answer using the text
Identify the subject and predicate: "The cat slept on the mat."
Subject: The cat; Predicate: slept on the mat
Define the term "protagonist".
The main character in a story
Identify the root word in "transportation".
Port
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
A fact can be proven; an opinion is what someone thinks or feels
How do you explain your evidence in a response?
You describe how the evidence supports your answer, this means that
Correct this run-on: "I went to the store I bought milk."
I went to the store, and I bought milk.
What is the setting of a story?
The time and place where the story happens
What is an antonym for "generous"?
Selfish
What does infer or inference mean?
A conclusion you can guess based on prior knowledge and information from the text
What is a concluding sentence, and why is it important?
It wraps up your response and restates your point
What is the correct punctuation for a compound sentence?
A comma and a coordinating conjunction FANBOYS
Identify the point of view: "I walked to the store and bought candy."
First person
What does the suffix "-less" mean in the word "hopeless"?
Without
What is theme in a story?
The lesson or message the author wants you to learn
How can you revise or edit a response to make it clearer?
Add details, fix unclear wording, change redundant wording (something that sounds repeated) and check grammar
Fix this fragment: "Because she was late."
She missed the bus because she was late.
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile uses "like" or "as"; a metaphor does not