Novels
What is the setting of The Witch of Blackbird Pond?
Wethersfield, Connecticut
Identify the opener:
Let's go!
#6 VSS
Identify the error:
i hoped we would be going to Myrtle Beach this year.
I
Identify the figure of speech:
Boom!
Onomatopoeia
Identify the dress-up:
Lightning McQueen, who was in the lead, zoomed steadily around the track with a self-assured smile on his face.
-ly adverb
Define abrupt.
sudden, expected, so short as to seem rude
Define authentic.
worthy of belief, genuine, agreeing with the facts
bad luck, a minor accident
What is the setting of Call of the Wild?
Yukon Gold Rush, Alaska
Identify the opener:
I can't wait for Summer!
#1 Subject
Identify the error:
I hoped we wood be going to Myrtle Beach this year.
would
Identify the figure of speech:
Julie jumped for joy!
alliteration
Identify the dress-up:
Lightning McQueen, who was in the lead, zoomed steadily around the track with a self-assured smile on his face.
strong verb
Define obstinate.
stubborn, unyielding
Define sinister.
wicked, evil, threatening evil
Define disperse.
To scatter or spread widely.
What is the setting of Up From Slavery?
Post Civil War Southern States
Identify the opener:
When we go camping, I plan to make smores.
#5 Clausal
Identify the errors:
I hoped we would be going to myrtle beach this year.
Myrtle Beach
Identify the figure of speech:
How now brown cow?
assonance
Identify the dress-up:
Lightning McQueen, who was in the lead, zoomed steadily around the track with a self-assured smile on his face.
who/which clause
Define interrupt.
to stop by breaking in upon
Define implore.
to beg earnestly
Define perplex.
To puzzle or confuse.
What is the point of view of Call of the Wild?
Third Person Omniscient
Identify the opener:
Swinging in the hammock, the camper slowly dozed off to birdsong.
#4 -ing
Identify the errors:
We singed two songs in music class
sand
.
Identify the figure of speech:
My joy is complete.
Metaphor
Identify the dress-up:
Lightning McQueen, who was in the lead, zoomed steadily around the track with a self-assured smile on his face.
quality adjective
Define elegant
pleasingly graceful and stylish
Define dire.
extreme, dreadful, requiring immediate attention
Define apprehend.
to understand
What is the point of view of Up From Slavery?
First Person
Identify the opener:
Hopefully, we will go to the beach this summer.
#3 -ly opener
Identify the errors:
we sang too songs in music class.
We
two
Identify the figure of speech:
The sky rumbled it's discontent.
personification
What are the parts of a thesis statement?
Your opinion and a quick summary of your main supporting points.
Define incessant.
continuing without pause in an annoying manner
Define domicile.
home
Define abound.
to exist in large amounts
What is the point of view of The Witch of Blackbird Pond?
Third Person Limited
Identify the opener:
At 12:00 on Thursday, the bell will ring and I will be free!
#2 Preposition
Identify the errors:
i went two kroger.
I
to
Kroger
Identify the figure of speech:
Summer break is like joy wrapped in a package.
simile
What is a counterclaim?
A potential argument that opposes your belief/opinion.
Define dingy.
gloomy, drab, and dirty
Define hoard.
to accumulate by saving or hiding
Define wield.
to handle a weapon or tool; to exert power or influence
What is the genre of the 3 novels we read?
Up From Slavery - literary nonfiction/autobiography
Call of the Wild - Adventure Fiction
The Witch of Blacbird Pond - Historical Fiction
Identify the opener:
When we go to the beach, we need to remember to bring towels because we always forget!
#5 Clausal
Identify the errors:
I red a book call the giver.
read
The Giver
What is the tone of a poem?
The author's attitude.
What is the purpose in addressing the counterclaim?
It lets the reader know you are anticipating the opposing argument and have considered a rebuttal.
secret scheming, plotting
generally known and talked of in an unfavorable manor
Define endure.
to remain fire under suffering, without yielding
What does Booker teach in his novel?
The value of hard work, the need for forgiveness towards others, and the joy in knowing you can accomplish anything.
Identify the opener:
Leaping from lily to lily, the frog tried to reach the tasty looking bug.
#4 -ing verb phrase
Identify the errors:
If I had one wish. I wood wish for a million wishs too all come true.
, not .
would
wishes
to
What is the theme of a poem?
A one word summary of it's content/subject.
What are the five parts of a 5 paragraph essay.
Introduction Paragraph
Body Paragraph 1 = Main Point #1
Body Paragraph 2 = Main Point #2
Body Paragraph 3 = Main Point #3
Conclusion Paragraph
Define retrospect.
looking back
Define prone.
tending to do a certain thing
Define wary.
watchful and very cautious
How does Kit change?
She learns to care for others, not act on impulse, and work hard.
Identify the opener:
With any luck, I will remember to bring suntan lotion.
#2 Prepositional
Identify the errors:
as with all trips its important to bee prepared
A
, after trips
it's
be
.
Name a symbol that represents love.
Teacher decides.
Create a sentence using a who/which clause.
teacher decides
Define eloquent.
persuasive or fluent in speech
Define degrade.
to lower in rank, character, or value; to put down
Define adjacent.
next to; joining