TEXTUAL EVIDENCE
Read this sentence from paragraph 21.
It was addressed in swirling gold lettering and sealed with a red wax crest.
Based on this sentence, what can you infer about the envelope?
A It will be difficult to open.
B It has traveled a great distance.
C It was sent by a close friend.
D it contains something important.
What is D it contains something important?
What change should be made to sentence 3?
(3) Mikayla placed the dough on her right fist and then spins it into the air, trying to mimic the chef.
A Insert a comma after fist
B Change then to than
C Change spins to spun
D Change it to them
What is C Change spins to spun?
Words around another word that can help you figure out the meaning of the word.
What are context clues?
Name the point of view and provide evidence to prove your answer.
The dishes flew and the engine of turmoil raged. That was sound of my parents fighting. I wish they got along, but wishes don't amount to much in the real world. Goals do, however. And I have several goals. For one, I want to go to college. For two, I want to get scholarships for college. And for three, I want to excel at something for which scholarships are offered. But, I don't . I mean, I really don't. I'm just an average Joe.
What is First-Person Explanation: That was first-person because the narrator tells the story first-hand, from the perspective of "I."
What is the character requirement for an SCR?
What is 475 characters?
Which sentence from the selection best explains how the keto diet causes people to lose weight?
A Other studies have shown it may prevent seizures. (paragraph 9)
B Their bodies burn off fat to make energy. (paragraph 3)
C Many people on the keto diet also cut out fruits. (paragraph 5)
D The keto diet also includes lots of meat, nuts, and seeds. (paragraph 7)
What is B Their bodies burn off fat to make energy. (paragraph 3)?
What change should be made to sentence 8?
(8) “Surely someone at the restauront can show you how to properly twirl pizza dough.”
A Change Surely to Similarly
B Change restauront to restaurant
C Change you to them
D Change properly to proper
What is B Change restauront to restaurant?
Direct words from a passage to prove an answer.
What is textual evidence?
The name hors d’oeuvre, in case you hadn’t already guessed, is French. The word hors means “beside” or “outside of,” while oeuvre means “work” and refers to the main dishes of a meal. Therefore, hors d’oeuvres are those snacks served before (outside of) the main courses.
By using a definition organizational pattern in paragraph 6, the author of the selection is able to-
A make the reader very hungry for some appetizers
B explain the origin and meaning of the word hors d’oeuvres
C give many examples of what people can eat for hors d’oeuvres
D show how easy it is to pronounce the word
What is B explain the origin and meaning of the word hors d’oeuvres?
What is the character requirement for an ECR?
What is 2,300 characters?
Using a mixture of the author's words and your own to prove an answer.
What is paraphrasing?
What is the correct way to rewrite this sentence?
(7) Space Center Houston has activities that our whole family is enjoying.
A Space Center Houston has activities that our whole family enjoyed.
B Space Center Houston has activities that our whole family will enjoy.
C Space Center Houston has activities that our whole family have been enjoying.
D Space Center Houston has activities that our whole family had enjoyed.
What is B Space Center Houston has activities that our whole family will enjoy?
Which sentence best expresses the controlling idea of paragraph 9?
Cursive writing systems for use in schools developed during the mid-19th and early-20th centuries. Some popular systems included the Spencerian method (named after Platt Rogers Spencer and seen in the logos of Coca-Cola and Ford), the Palmer method (named after Austin Norman Palmer), the D'Nealian method (named after Donald Neal Thurber), and the Zaner-Bloser method (named after Charles Zaner and Elmer Bloser).
A Italics is a form of cursive first used by Italians.
B Coca-Cola helped create a popular type of cursive writing in their advertising campaigns.
C The Spenserian, Palmer, D’nealian, and Zaner-Bloser methods of cursive writing were popularly taught in the mid 19th and early 20th centuries.
D Cursive writing is an important subject that should be taught in schools again.
What is C The Spenserian, Palmer, D’nealian, and Zaner-Bloser methods of cursive writing were popularly taught in the mid 19th and early 20th centuries?
Read the question carefully.
What is the author's main message in the selection? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
What is SCR?
Read this sentence from paragraph 15.
After all this bantering, I am relieved that we could have this moment.
Which text evidence from the story best helps the reader understand the meaning of the word bantering?
A Most of the younger roles are just parts in the chorus. (paragraph 6)
B "You know I always get the best parts." (paragraph 8)
C Atticus and I always seem to be in direct competition. (paragraph 12)
D "You know I'm only joking, right?" (paragraph 14)
What is D "You know I'm only joking, right?" (paragraph 14)?
What is the correct way to rewrite this sentence?
(6) Mikayla’s parents surveyed the messy kitchen when they arrived home although they were surprised, they werenot upset about her attempt to make pizza for dinner.
F Mikayla’s parents surveyed the messy kitchen when they arrived home, although they were surprised. They were not upset, about her attempt to make pizza for dinner.
G Mikayla’s parents surveyed the messy kitchen when they arrived home, although they were surprised, they were not upset about her attempt to make pizza for dinner.
H Mikayla’s parents surveyed the messy kitchen when they arrived home. Although they were surprised, they were not upset. About her attempt to make pizza for dinner.
J Mikayla’s parents surveyed the messy kitchen when they arrived home. Although they were surprised, they were not upset about her attempt to make pizza for dinner.
What is J Mikayla’s parents surveyed the messy kitchen when they arrived home. Although they were surprised, they were not upset about her attempt to make pizza for dinner?
Condensing the main ideas of a text into a brief overview.
What is summarizing?
4 Some people call hors d’oeuvres either starters or appetizers. They’re the smaller, snack-sized foods that are served before the main course of a meal. They can come in any shape, size or flavor.
5 Some hors d’oeuvres are sweet, while others are savory. They can be fruits, vegetables, meats or any combination of those items. Sometimes they’re really fancy. Other times they’re as simple as can be.
The organization of paragraphs 4 and 5 contributes to the author’s main idea by-
A explaining the origin of the word and how to say it correctly
B convincing readers to try hors d’oeuvres at their next meal
C comparing different hors d’oeuvres with different desserts
D providing many examples of the variety of hors d’oeuvres
What is D providing many examples of the variety of hors d’oeuvres?
Read the selection "A Different Approach to Budgeting." Based on the selection, write a response to the following: Should students be involved in creating the budget for schools? Why or why not? Write a well-organized argumentative essay that includes text evidence to support your claim.
What is an ECR?
What is the most likely reason that the author included paragraph 9?
Is the keto diet healthy? Expert opinions vary. Many believe it’s a good choice if severe obesity is threatening a person’s health. Some doctors also believe the keto diet helps people with type 2 diabetes. Other studies have shown it may prevent seizures.
A to encourage people with type 2 diabetes to try the keto diet
B to warn the reader about starting a diet without talking to a doctor first
C to explain possible health benefits of the keto diet
D to relate a personal experience with the keto diet
What is C to explain possible health benefits of the keto diet?
What change should be made in sentence 9?
(9) If we go to Space Center Houston, each of us are sure to have a fun and fascinating experience.
F Change If to Unless
G Change us to them
H Change are to is
J Change fascinating to fasinating
What is H Change are to is?
The reason why a writer writes a text.
What is author's purpose?
Name the sentence structure.
After you get off work, come to Sam's house, or just meet us at the restaurant.
What is compound complex?
What is the response required for an SCR?
What is the response required for an ECR?
What is answer and text evidence?
What is RACES, TOSEEC, or DREW structure, using transitions?