Writing
This is the opposing side of an argument that writers should address.
What is a counterclaim?
The students was excited for the field trip.
Which revision corrects the sentence?
A. The students were excited for the field trip.
B. The students is excited for the field trip.
C. The student were excited for the field trip.
D. The students be excited for the field trip.
WHAT IS "A"
The main idea of a story tells us what the text is mostly about. True or False?
If a character slams a door and refuses to speak, this emotion can be inferred.
What is anger or frustration?
Words like however, therefore, in addition are used for this purpose.
What are transitions?
True or False:
Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world.
Question:
I am the center of an atom. What am I?
What is the nucleus?
The teacher’s instructions were incomprehensible, leaving students confused.
What does incomprehensible most nearly mean?
What is- Impossible to understand
This type of writing explains a topic using facts, definitions, and details.
What is explanatory (informational) writing?
This must be included to support a claim in an argument essay.
What is evidence?
Many schools are adding more technology to classrooms. While some students benefit from interactive learning tools, others find them distracting. Teachers must find a balance to ensure all students stay engaged.
What is the central idea of the passage?
A. Technology is always helpful in classrooms
B. Technology can help or distract students depending on use
C. Students prefer technology over teachers
D. Schools should remove technology completely
WHAT IS :
B. Technology can help or distract students depending on use
This structure shows how two things are alike and different.
What is compare and contrast?
This type of language includes expressions like “it’s raining cats and dogs.”
What is figurative language?
I am the longest river in the world. What am I?
What is the Nile River?
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
what is MARS
Which civilization built the pyramids?
Egyptians
This type of sentence restates the main idea and wraps up the paragraph or essay.
What is a concluding statement?
“The sun smiled down on us” is an example of this.
What is personification?
This should NOT be included when identifying the central idea.
What are minor details or personal opinions?
This reading skill requires you to combine text evidence with your own thinking.
What is making an inference?
Kids should totally do homework cuz it’s good.
“Students should complete homework because it is beneficial.”
Multiple Choice:
Which country has the most people?
what is CHINA
I am a mammal that lays eggs. What am I?
This strategy helps you figure out the meaning of unknown words using surrounding text.
Answer: What are context clues?
This must be included in a paragraph to support your ideas using facts from a text.
What is text evidence?
A comparison using “like” or “as” is called this.
What is a simile?
Passage:
Students who get enough sleep perform better in school, have better focus, and feel healthier overall.
What is Getting enough sleep helps students succeed?
This structure explains a problem and then offers a solution.
What is problem and solution?
She did things that were good and stuff.
What is “She completed several tasks successfully.”?
I am the largest country in the world by land area. What am I?
Which animal can survive without water for weeks?
Camel
TRUE OR FALSE A touchdown is worth 6 points in American football.
TRUE
This includes facts, quotes, or data used to support a claim.
What is text evidence?
Writing Question : This organizes ideas into clear sections with one main idea each.
What are body paragraphs?
Passage:
Recycling reduces waste, saves energy, and helps protect the environment. Many communities encourage recycling programs to support these benefits.
What is Recycling is beneficial for the environment?
This part of an essay clearly states your position or claim.
What is a thesis statement?
“My backpack weighs a ton!”
What type of figurative language is used?
What is hyperbole?
True or False:
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level.
What is Ms.Andersons favorite color ?
What is RED !
Which country invented soccer (football)?