Set A
"Time flies when you're having fun "
You don't notice how long something lasts when it's fun
"No pain, no gain "
You have to work for what you want.
"out of the blue"
What means something happening without warning or all of a sudden?
"under the weather"
Which means not feeling well or feeling ill/sick?
"Actions speak louder than words"
Believe what people do and not what they say
"It's not rocket science"
What is something that is not complicated or hard
"sleep on it"
Which means to think about it more or take more time to figure things out?
"see eye to eye"
What means that you agree on something or see things the same way?
A claim is the lesson the story is trying to teach us.
True or False?
False. A claim is the author's belief on a topic.
"hold your horses"
Which means to wait a minute or to be patient?
School uniforms improve discipline, self-esteem and self-respect. They focus attention upon learning and away from such distractions as fashion competition and gang intimidation. Requiring uniforms enhances school security by permitting identification of non-students who try to enter the campus.
What is the Author's Claim?
School uniforms improve discipline, self-esteem and self-respect.
Your guess is as good as mine"
I have no clue or idea also.
Research shows that less than 52% of Americans do not leave the country in their lifetime. There is so much to see and different customs to learn. Everyone should travel to a new country!
What is the Author's Claim ?
Everyone should travel to a new country!
"That's the last straw"
To run out of patience.
"a little birdie told me"
Which means that someone told me a secret?
"You can say that again"
To agree with someone
Some screen time is essential. It helps us with cognitive skills, communication and at times it is very stimulating to our brains. If a child has homework to do, watching a video online or reading some research is essential to completion of an assignment.
What is the Author's Claim ?
Some screen time is essential.
"We will cross that bridge when we come to it"
when the time comes, we will talk about it.
When I walk into school, everyone looks alike. Students do not have the right to wear what they want. Making us wear certain things is unfair. School should not allow students to wear uniform.
What is Author's claim?
School should not allow students to wear uniform.
One morning, Jake was getting ready for school and his mom was getting ready for work. Suddenly, Jake heard her scream, “My notebook! I can’t find my notebook!” Jake immediately went to help her look for it. Although they looked all over the apartment, they couldn’t find the notebook. Jake’s mother sat on the couch, holding her pocketbook, trying to decide what to do. Finally, she jumped up from the couch and said, “Let’s go, Kwame. I think I know where my notebook might be.”
What is the main conflict in this paragraph?
Jake's mom can not find her notebook. She lost it.
Read this sentence.
"You hit the nail on the head with this color of wallpaper for the living room; it looks better than I expected!”
What does the phrase "hit the nail on the head" mean in this sentence?
A. to put a nail in the wall.
B. to do or say something that is exactly right.
C. to hit yourself on the head by accident.
D. to fix something that you messed up.
What is B. ?
Read this sentence.
People should not turn a blind eye when they see trouble.
What does turn a blind eye mean in this sentence ?
A. cover their eyes
B. pretend like they do not notice the problem
C. point out all the details
D. change the focus
B. pretend like they do not notice
" flying off the handle"
become very angry or mad
People should not ignore the problem. They can be strong and stand up to people who bully others or find a trusted adult to help. People need to step up to stop bullying.
Find the Author's Claim.
People need to step up to stop bullying.
How does the conflict of the story contributes to the plot?
A. The conflict in a story only involves two people.
B. The conflict of the story only helps by telling readers what to do.
C. Conflict keeps the story moving; It provides action or drama.
C. Conflict keeps the story moving; It provides action or drama.