Summarizing Nonfiction
The reader can conclude that the Talbian attacked many girls’ schools because--
they do not believe in education for women.
they were looking for Malala.
some of the students were dangerous.
they wanted to take over the building.
they do not believe in education for women.
The Surgeon General has reported on the negative effects smoking has on the health of adults. Furthermore, recent studies have found that individuals exposed to second-hand smoke over a period of time also suffer adverse effects to their health.
To inform
Leader of the Olympians and god of the sky and lightning. His symbol is the lighting bolt.
Zeus
The carpenter of the Minotaur’s labyrinth.
Daedalus
He ______ my singing as pathetic.
Brusque Debris Derided Derogatory Profound
Derided
According to the context, what does the word ban mean?
To allow to flourish
To permit
To revise
To put an end to
To put an end to
It was a glorious morning in Alabama. The sun was shining through the trees. Alan couldn’t wait to find his fishing pole and call his friend Sam to go fishing. They had a great time on these early morning fishing trips! They took their dogs with them, and the dogs would swim in the lake while they fished. It was so funny to watch those dogs paddle around the lake!
Queen of the gods and married to Zeus. She is the goddess of marriage and family.
Hera
The son of Daedalus who dared fly too close to the sun with ill-advised wings of wax.
Icarus
The president’s ______ comments were deeply offensive to women, but no one in congress seemed to mind!
Brusque Debris Derided Derogatory Profound
Derogatory
What did Malala do after being shot by the Taliban?
She entered a contest to win a Nobel Peace Prize.
She used a fake name to hide from the Taliban.
She continued to speak out about a woman’s right to an education.
She gave up her blog and stopped speaking about education.
She continued to speak out about a woman’s right to an education.
The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters.
Inform
God of the ocean, earthquakes, and horses. His symbol is the trident.
Poseidon
A bull-headed monster who was often offered children sacrifices to eat. Yum!
Minotaur
Ms. Karim can be _____ and impatient sometimes. SHE IS TRYING TO BE BETTER.
Brusque Debris Derided Derogatory Profound
brusque
What character trait best describes Malala Yousafzai?
Irresponsible
brave
reluctant
shy
Brave
You have just read a blog post that gave step-by-step instructions for making homemade cinnamon rolls. Each step included a photo as well. A shopping list of ingredients was also included.
The author’s primary purpose for writing this blog post is most likely:
To entertain readers with the experience of making homemade cinnamon rolls.
To persuade readers to make homemade cinnamon rolls.
To persuade readers to make homemade cinnamon rolls instead of buying them at the store.
To explain the steps to make homemade cinnamon rolls.
To explain the steps to make homemade cinnamon rolls.
Greek goddess of wisdom, defense, and war. Her symbols are the owl and the olive branch.
Athena
Abducted to become the wife of Hades
Persephone
The writer’s thoughts on Objectivism were regarded by many to be deeply______ and insightful, but she was actually just largely selfish.
Brusque Debris Derided Derogatory Profound
Profound
You have just read a story about two friends-- one who makes good food choices, and one who makes poor food choices. The boy who makes good food choices is healthy and full of energy, while the boy who makes poor food choices feels tired most of the time, but he can’t figure out why he has so little energy. By the end of the story, the healthy boy convinces his friend to make better food choices. The story ends with this question: “What food choices are YOU going to make today?”
The author’s primary purpose for writing this story is most likely:
To inform readers how good food choices relate to good health.
To explain how to be healthy.
To persuade readers to make good food choices.
To persuade readers to make friends with people who make good food choices.
To persuade readers to make good food choices.
A snake-haired monster who turns those who dare look at her to stone.
Medusa
Mother of Persephone
Demeter
After the disaster, _______ littered the streets for weeks.
Brusque Debris Derided Derogatory Profound
Debris