Before you read the story, preview the title, subtitles, bold words, and pictures or photographs. These are called--
*Bonus point if you can name 4 of them*
Text features
100
What should you always do just before turning in your test and scantron?
The two finger check
100
His mother gets anxious if he stays outside after dark. __________________________________________
A. nervous B. silly C. excited D. sleepy
A. Nervous
100
"The classroom was a zoo" is an example of a -----
Metaphor
200
When I'm putting together what I already know (schema, background knowledge) with what I read in the text.
Making an inference or drawing a conclusion
200
To think about what will happen next or in the future of a story using text evidence
Foreshadowing
200
What should I do when I feel like my brain is getting too tired to focus?
*BONUS-give an example*
A brain break!
200
The frigid water made Elizabeth’s teeth chatter. _______________________________________________
A. cold B. clean C. green D. warm
A. Cold
200
The repeating of the same sounds at the beginning of words
*Bonus point if you can give one example*
Alliteration
300
When I go back and re-read the ENTIRE PARAGRAPH to help me find the meaning of an unknown word
Using my context clues
300
What does a non-fiction summary have to have?
The main idea plus the important details from each section of the text. NO INTERESTING DETAILS!
300
What should I do as soon as I turn to a new passage?
Preview the text to activate your schema! Read the title, look for pictures/photographs, subheadings, captions, graphic features (if nonfiction)
300
After the rainstorm, the rainbow lit up the sky with vivid colors. ____________________________________
A. dark B. funny C. bright D. normal
C. Bright
300
Giving human like qualities to a non-human thing. Example: I was so tired last night, I swore the bed was calling my name.
*Bonus point if you can make one example*
Personification
400
What should I do before I pick an answer choice
Go back to the text and FIND your answer or clues to help you answer the question.
400
What does a fiction summary have to have?
The characters, setting, conflict, resolution, and conclusion. NO EXTRA INFORMATION!
400
What should I do to every chunk of text I read as I'm reading it?
Stop and jot about what the chunk was mostly about!
400
Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers. _________________________
A. popular B. out-dated C. careful D. round
B. Out-dated
400
What is a hyperbole?
*Bonus point if you can make up an example*
An extreme exaggeration.
Example- I'm so tired I could sleep for a week!
500
When I have to think about WHY an author wrote a piece of text?
*BONUS point if you can name some of these verbs*
-Get a good night sleep
-Eat a healthy breakfast
-Read the questions first
-Read the passage twice
-Go back to the text to search for clues to help you answer questions
-Justify all answers using text evidence
-Take your time
-Take brain breaks when needed
-Check each answer before turning it in
-TWO FINGER CHECK!
500
What should I do when I'm reading and I come to a word I don't understand?
Use my context clues! I should re-read the entire paragraph and look for clues around the word that will help me.
500
The movie was so suspenseful, Ms. Gress was clinging to the edge of her seat!
A. Calm B. Joyous C. Thrilling D. Horrifying
500
How the author is trying to make YOU feel while reading the poem.
The _______ of the poem is somber.