Reading Comprehension
What is the main idea of a story?
The central idea or what the story is mostly about.
What is a synonym? Give an example.
A word that means the same as another (Ex: big/large).
Which word is a noun in this sentence? 'The dog barked loudly.'
Dog
What does it mean to revise your writing?
To improve ideas, details, or clarity in writing.
What is a simile? Give an example.
A comparison using 'like' or 'as.'
What is the difference between a theme and a main idea?
Main idea = what the text is mostly about; Theme = life lesson/message
What is an antonym? Give an example.
A word that means the opposite of another (Ex: hot/cold).
Choose the correct verb tense: 'Yesterday, I (run/ran) to the store.'
Ran
What does a strong topic sentence do in a paragraph?
It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
What is a metaphor? Give an example.
A comparison saying one thing is another.
Read this short passage: 'The wind howled as the little boat rocked back and forth. Sam clutched the oars tightly, determined to reach the shore.' What can we infer about Sam?
He is brave/determined, not giving up despite danger.
Find the meaning of the underlined word using context clues: 'The desert is an arid place, with little water and few plants.' (What does arid mean?)
Arid = dry.
Fix the sentence: 'me and my friend is going to the park.'
My friend and I are going to the park.
Name one way to link ideas together in writing using transitions.
Using transitions such as first, next, also, however.
Identify the figurative language in this sentence: 'The classroom was a zoo.'
Metaphor
What text feature would help you quickly find the definition of a bolded word in a nonfiction text?
Glossary.
Which context clue strategy is being used here? Definition, Example, Synonym, or Antonym? 'Unlike his gregarious brother, who loved parties, Max preferred to stay home and read.'
Antonym context clue.
What type of sentence is this? (declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory) 'Watch out for that car!'
Exclamatory
Which organizational structure is being used in a text that explains how tornadoes form? (Sequence, Compare/Contrast, Problem/Solution, Cause/Effect)
Cause/Effect.
What is personification? Create your own example.
Giving human qualities to nonhuman things.
Compare and contrast first-person and third-person point of view, giving an example of each.
First-person uses 'I'/'we'. Third-person uses 'he/she/they'.
Explain how Greek or Latin roots can help you determine the meaning of the word telegraph.
'Tele' = distant, 'graph' = writing → telegraph means 'writing from a distance.'
Identify the subject, verb, and direct object in this sentence: 'The students completed the assignment.'
Subject = students, Verb = completed, Direct Object = assignment.
Explain the difference between a narrative, an opinion essay, and an informational essay.
Narrative = tells a story, Opinion = argues/persuades, Informational = explains/facts.
What is the difference between rhyme and rhythm in poetry?
Rhyme = similar sounds at the end of words; Rhythm = beat/flow of a poem.